[cbbplanet]

same thing in taiwan.. or any part of asia. Just double the USD amount. That's why when they come to USA, they think we're kings for driving anything above a M3.

[Arrow29]

Yes, I try not to think about car prices in Australia compared to the US, because it inevitably just makes me angry!

The prices now are actually relatively quite good historically speaking for Australia, as well. I got my m135i for just over $70k which came with most things I'd want (xenons, sat nav, hi-fi etc). 5 or 10 years ago only the BMWs that were $100k+ came standard with things like that..

I just remind myself of car prices in Singapore (where my wife grew up) and it makes me feel slightly better

[dtcoff]

When I picked up my M235i on Sunday, there was a new M4 on floor next the sales guy's desk. Asking price dead on $200k. It had some options like ceramic brakes although didn't look too carefully as I was in shock.

Even if M235i is still over priced, I can't see how anyone can really justify paying more than double for a M4. It's good, but not that much better than M235i! I remember paying $130k for my e36 M3 in 1998, seems like good value these days for M3, but makes M235i seem cheap now that I think about it as it's a better car.

[dkscottyw]

Originally Posted by kerm1t

is this a joke?100k?

Sadly, we are a cash cow for our thieving government and BMW. $65,000 for a 220D Sport.

[dtcoff]

Yeah, but US prices just went up. Well not really.....
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1041512

[bubsterino]

but that travel coat hanger...!!!!

[2+3=5]

Originally Posted by bubsterino

am I the only one who laughed upon seeing "travel coat hanger" called out as an option given the price?

It retails for $108 in Toronto

[den525]

Paid $8Xk for a fully optioned one to be delivered in Feb.

[webbit]

I ordered an M235i 2 days ago, with the comfort package, Harman Kardon stereo and DAB tuner
On road it cost me $88,888. I think I got a good price. Comments appreciated

I also asked about a limited slip diff....errr they had to get back to me apparently no one has ever asked for one before, they got back to me with a $4700 price/ fitted but it cant be ordered, it has to be fitted after I take delivery.
Other draw back is, its a 4 month wait for delivery for the car

[dtcoff]

Originally Posted by webbit

I ordered an M235i 2 days ago, with the comfort package, Harman Kardon stereo and DAB tuner
On road it cost me $88,888. I think I got a good price. Comments appreciated

I also asked about a limited slip diff....errr they had to get back to me apparently no one has ever asked for one before, they got back to me with a $4700 price/ fitted but it cant be ordered, it has to be fitted after I take delivery.
Other draw back is, its a 4 month wait for delivery for the car

That's $4k more than I paid.

LSD is a dealer fit option. You get to keep your original diff and therefore you can swap back and sell it separately when you sell the car.

[Rexmachine]

This is nothing compare to singapore I paid 260k for the m235 cabrio

Not full options

[Silvermike]

Here in Trinidad a M235 goes for about 120K, 228i is about 70K

[webbit]

Originally Posted by dtcoff

That's $4k more than I paid.

LSD is a dealer fit option. You get to keep your original diff and therefore you can swap back and sell it separately when you sell the car.

Thanks dtcoff for the heads up on the diff. A bit lame I thought it should be fitted when they build the car as an option.
Also feeling a bit ripped of if you paid 4k less. Is yours a 2015 build/compliance

[dtcoff]

Mine was a June 2014 build.

[den525]

As much as you might want the LSD to be an option from factory overall it's cheaper to get it done after delivery. You avoid paying extra LCT! Having 4k on top of your 89k price means a lot more $$$LCT

As for the price I paid 7k less with more options only 2 months ago