Is today 2008 price/options release day?

[rh71]

They are custom-building cars right now for unknown prices. It needs to be said how ridiculous this is.

[Robert'sX5]

I just got my production number and a delivery date(Performance Center delivery) for my '08 X5 3.0si. Dont know $ or option(s) changes. Go figure? White w/ black interior, premium + sport + tech + rear climate packages.

[kustjag]

I agree inventory can be another issue or production problems for quality control.

To me the most likely issue is that BMW has lost alot of marketshare in the SUV segment to other competitors who are offering more bang for the buck. I see this as a re evaluation of their product and offerings to make it an easier pick for customers.

We will find out soon enough...

[chonko]

Originally Posted by kustjag

I agree inventory can be another issue or production problems for quality control.

To me the most likely issue is that BMW has lost alot of marketshare in the SUV segment to other competitors who are offering more bang for the buck. I see this as a re evaluation of their product and offerings to make it an easier pick for customers.

We will find out soon enough...

I think you just hit the nail on the head. The X5 has indeed lost its marketshare. The X5 is overpriced.

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by chonko

I think you just hit the nail on the head. The X5 has indeed lost its marketshare. The X5 is overpriced.

The Lux SUV market is full of competitors and it does seem that the 2007 X5 is over priced. It sure seems clear that something is up.

[chonko]

That is what I think.
And also against its strongest rivals, the X5 base model also has the weakest engine(vehicles this size needs torque and I am afraid 220 ft.lbs of Torque is not enough for a fat pig like the X5), despite the fact that it cost more.
BMW needs to wake up and smell the coffee.

[LeMansX5]

Year-to-date X5 sales at end of June 2007:
3.0si - 10,935
4.8i - 5,878

[chonko]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Year-to-date X5 sales at end of June 2007:
3.0si - 10,935
4.8i - 5,878

Jan-Aug Sales figures:
2006 X5 3.0= 13,990
2007 X5 3.0= 13,815 (1% sales decrease over 2006)

2006 X5 V8(4.4+4.8)= 5012
2007 X5 V8(4.4+4.8)= 8203 (63% increase over 2006)
2006 X5 V8 Breakdown:4363 4.4 V8 + 649 4.8 V8
2007 X5 V8 Breakdown:224 4.4 V8 + 7975 4.8 V8

The 2007 X5 sales increase is entirely due to the X5 4.8 V8