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Originally Posted by X5audi
The silliest part of the CAD vs. USD exchange is how expensive cars still are there. For example, a decently-equipped (but nowhere near loaded) S450 4Matic SWB will run you the price of an absolutely loaded-to-the-gills S550 4Matic LWB in USD.
Ahh, the advantages of a weak economy... and brands that are willing to lose some money for us.
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My 535 would have been 15k cheaper in the US, like for like, but I wouldn't have been able to get the full M-Sport kit, or several options that weren't available in the US. BMW rebate kicked in 5k, dealer went 5k over on the trade value, and I was left with a 5k difference. That seemed fine to me, as privately-imported US vehicles are worth less at trade-in.
Different story with taxes in the EU. It isn't that they are expensive here, it is that they are cheap in the US. As you said, the side-benefits of your current state of the economy.
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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White
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2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue
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