BMW production facility in India

hkanitkar · 4th November 2005, 11:32

came across this on rediff today-
http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/nov/04bmw.htm

i have a question in my mind - will this production facility setup in india reduce the price of 3 series and 5 series ???
( if yes , i am gonna start saving

!! )

Sahil · 4th November 2005, 11:37

Thnx for that article man... I have been waitin for some confirmed news abt the likely launch date for BMW. Guess its gonna take almost a year more.... hmmm...was hoping they would launch sooner so that I can get my hands on the 5 series! Oh well....hopefully by 2007 they would have spruced up the car a little bit more so i hope its worth the wait. In the meantime I guess i will have to hunt for another merc replacement.

To answer your question...the price of the 3 and 5 will reduce ALOT! when produced locally as compared to importing one at the moment. So start saving up nice and hard haha.

ajmat · 4th November 2005, 12:52

Best test case will be observe the Superb price changes CBU vs CKD

Sahil · 4th November 2005, 13:12

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Best test case will be observe the Superb price changes CBU vs CKD

Superb is goin to launched in CKD? This is new to my ears.. I read about the 2.5 V6 diesel being launched at 22 lakhs but i think thats CBU. When is the production of the superb likely to begin in India? Some more info will be appreciated. Sorry abt the

Mpower · 4th November 2005, 21:59

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Originally Posted by ajmat

Best test case will be observe the Superb price changes CBU vs CKD

Or they might just decide to leave the price alone and pocket the difference. They want people to think that Superb is a C-Class competetior. Its right in that ballpark.

Sahil · 4th November 2005, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Or they might just decide to leave the price alone and pocket the difference. They want people to think that Superb is a C-Class competetior. Its right in that ballpark.

Well i dont quite agree with that....yes at 22 lakhs its a C-class competetior but at 20 lakhs or below it will be a C-class KILLER! And also become an Accord,Camry competetior.

The Wolf · 4th November 2005, 23:20

As per my knowledge Superb will be priced around 24L or so...Lets just hope its lesser!

tsxei · 4th November 2005, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Sahil

...the price of the 3 and 5 will reduce ALOT!

I don't think the price will drop a lot. Reading the article does not give an impression of BMW planning to manufacture anything here. It sounds like they'll import parts and assemble them here. If that is going to be the case, I don't believe the prices will drop a lot.

Beemer · 5th November 2005, 03:01

I second tsxei that the prices of the Beemers wont drop by much . The calculation is simple that BMW knows what Brand value they 've in india and they ll take the most out of it by overpricing their cars and why shoudn't they ? I mean when mnfs like Hyundai and Ford can overprice their vehicle ,i think BMW has the full rights !

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Well i dont quite agree with that....yes at 22 lakhs its a C-class competetior but at 20 lakhs or below it will be a C-class KILLER! And also become an Accord,Camry competetior.

I still feel superb is a C class killer .... Just take that 3 pointed star out of the bonnet and you ll immideately realise , its not worth more than 16-17 lacs .
Having said that a Merc is a Merc and at the end of the day thats what you really pay for .

Mpower · 5th November 2005, 04:56

In every market in the world, BMW models are about 5 - 10% cheaper than their Merc equivalent. It would be the same for India.

4th November 2005, 11:32	#1
hkanitkar BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: pune Posts: 668 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	BMW production facility in India came across this on rediff today- http://in.rediff.com/money/2005/nov/04bmw.htm i have a question in my mind - will this production facility setup in india reduce the price of 3 series and 5 series ??? ( if yes , i am gonna start saving !! )
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4th November 2005, 11:37	#2
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Thnx for that article man... I have been waitin for some confirmed news abt the likely launch date for BMW. Guess its gonna take almost a year more.... hmmm...was hoping they would launch sooner so that I can get my hands on the 5 series! Oh well....hopefully by 2007 they would have spruced up the car a little bit more so i hope its worth the wait. In the meantime I guess i will have to hunt for another merc replacement. To answer your question...the price of the 3 and 5 will reduce ALOT! when produced locally as compared to importing one at the moment. So start saving up nice and hard haha.
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,866 Thanked: 27,981 Times View My Garage	Best test case will be observe the Superb price changes CBU vs CKD
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The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,118 Thanked: 71 Times	As per my knowledge Superb will be priced around 24L or so...Lets just hope its lesser!
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5th November 2005, 04:56	#10
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	In every market in the world, BMW models are about 5 - 10% cheaper than their Merc equivalent. It would be the same for India.
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