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      03-24-2014, 10:15 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by Cortexiphan View Post
I don't agree with that. If you say 'The exact reason why Mercedes S class sells well' I would agree with you. Camry is not an example of quality, luxury, refinement, comfort. It's quiet comical to compare a 3 series or a 5 series to Camry.
Except the S class does not sell well. Bland driving machines like the Camry do.

Ultimately, BMW wants to be more Toyota/Lexus like because as you pointed out, that sells (guess who was the sales leader in the luxury segment until a tsunami took out their production?).

My point here is that just because more customers buy something doesn't mean it is "better" and in BMW's case, it is sad.
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