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Well, BMW/MB might be cheaper in Europe if you get cheaper models and trim levels that aren't available in the US. As for being cost effective enough to overco
by sk5t 13y ago
Well, BMW/MB might be cheaper in Europe if you get cheaper models and trim levels that aren't available in the US.
As for being cost effective enough to overcome 30% depreciation in two years, frankly it sounds like a bit of a tall tale and I'd like to hear the specifics.
- pistle 13y agoGotta love that US wood grain look. Nobody kills a the euro look of a euro car like the Americans.
- yardie 13y agoNo, euro models have even better trim. I just checked the BMW site, 535i starts at 57000euros TTC, and $60000 without sales tax; Germany and US, respectively. Remove 20% VAT and its 45000 euros ($60000). Take it to a location where almost new, luxury cars with low mileage are a rare breed (like an airbase in North Dakota, Alaska, etc.) and 30% depreciation isn't a factor. If there is any tall tale reselling a car back in its export market is one. Containers cost money, shipping a car costs a lot of money, duties and taxes costs lots of money.