BMW 2 series, Austerity model, share same engine with a Mini

[neddy]

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifesty...-review-new-bmw-streets-ahead-rivals-20141115

I like this car. Despite the AUD$ falling, BMW is not raising prices in a slow market. No luxury tax.

Recommended Drive Away Price




Postcode: 6000

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[TD="class: driveaway_label"]Manufacturer's Recommended List Price (1)[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]218i

$44,400.00[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]218d

$47,800.00[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]225i

$54,900.00[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD="class: driveaway_label"]Recommended Dealer Delivery (2)[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$2,500.00[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$2,500.00[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$2,500.00[/TD]
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[TD="class: driveaway_label"]Luxury Car Tax (LCT)[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]-[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]-[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]-[/TD]
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[TR]
[TD="class: driveaway_label"]WA Registration Costs[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$606.12[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$615.86[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$619.75[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: driveaway_label"]WA Stamp Duty[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$2,513.00[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$2,949.25[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col"]$3,568.50[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: driveaway_label"]Recommended Drive Away Price[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col bold"]$50,019.12[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col bold"]$53,865.11[/TD]
[TD="class: price_col bold"]$61,588.25[/TD]
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[xpo2015]

Looks ugly.

 

[neddy]

Looks ugly.

It is a front wheel drive compact on the outside. But look spacious inside.

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

yah lah, yah lah.............people know you stay in Australia lah...........enjoy life lah.........

 

[Leongsam]

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

 

[LEGEND]

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

Okok! Next time I change to Lexus.

 

[The_Hypocrite]

BMW NEWs...


http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/...ain&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Paid Outbrain
[h=1]BMW's global brain drain continues[/h] Date December 23, 2014

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[h=3]Greg Kable[/h]

Hyundai snares top BMW M division engineer to head development of new high performance models.

Big vision: Hyundai and Kia are planning an onslaught of new performance models from 2016.

BMW has lost a second senior executive this month, after Hyundai appointed Albert Biermann to head up the test and development operations for a new line of high performance Hyundai and Kia models planned for introduction from 2016.
Barely a week after Herbert Diess departed BMW for a chairman role at Volkswagen, Biermann's move was announced on Tuesday and will take effect from April 1, 2015.
The former vice president of engineering at BMW's M performance car division, Biermann will be based at the Hyundai's R&D centre in Namyang, Korea, where he will oversee a range of engineering projects relating to ride and handling, safety, reliability and NVH (noise, vibration, harshness).
In his new role at Hyundai, the 57-year-old German is planned to spearhead the development of a new line of high performance, as well as provide input to help improve the dynamic capabilities of cars across the Hyundai and Kia line-ups.
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Biermann's appointment is described as a crucial step in Hyundai's plans to become a technical leader in ride and handling, producing vehicles that the Korean car maker says will "lead their respective segments for driver engagement".
Commenting on his appointment, Biermann said: "I couldn't be more excited to join Hyundai Motor Group. It is a company I have watched closely as it has taken on its key competitors and quickly established a strong customer base. 2015 is a key year for the brand with the launch of many all-new models."
At BMW since 1983, Biermann's more recent achievements include heading the development of the latest generation M3, M4, M5 and M6 along with a limited line-up of M Performance models.
Stepping into the position vacated by Biermann at BMW M is Dirk Haecker. The former suspension engineer and chassis set-up expert currently heads up the German car maker's driver training operations.

 

[HakkaThaileen]

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

Good car to use, bad car to own.

 

[kingrant]

Agreed. Better off buying an Audi.

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

 

[neddy]

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

What to do
Less expensive to maintain than Mazda.

 

[neddy]

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

What to do
Less expensive to maintain than Mazda.
BTW, it will be a fleet car, to replace the Mazda. I have to pay the balance out of my pocket.

 

[Agoraphobic]

Wish someone could tell my boss that.

Cheers!

Anyone who buys a BMW is an idiot.

 

[kulgai]

Wish someone could tell my boss that.

Cheers!

First, you must tell us who is your boss

 

[neddy]

[video=youtube_share;5vE59zEdftY]http://youtu.be/5vE59zEdftY[/video]