Comments on: BMW’s Q2 profit slips, still expects to hit sales records http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320193 RicardoHead Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:29:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320193 Did I read that article right??? Or did LLN get it wrong???? >>>>>Still, BMW earned more than $1 million for the quarter as sales revenue increased 11 percent. . They made a paltry ONE MILLION DOLLARS in a quarter??? Just a freakin million bucks?? On $17 BILLION in sales??? Honestly, if that's accurate that is a pretty pathetic business performance unless a company is in turnaround mode. They sell loads of high end stuff and can't earn enough in a quarter to buy a Bugatti. That number must be 1 billion dollars because at least that would be an okay business performance and something to report. Did I read that article right??? Or did LLN get it wrong????

>>>>>Still, BMW earned more than $1 million for the quarter as sales revenue increased 11 percent.
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They made a paltry ONE MILLION DOLLARS in a quarter??? Just a freakin million bucks?? On $17 BILLION in sales??? Honestly, if that’s accurate that is a pretty pathetic business performance unless a company is in turnaround mode. They sell loads of high end stuff and can’t earn enough in a quarter to buy a Bugatti. That number must be 1 billion dollars because at least that would be an okay business performance and something to report.

]]> By: Bmwrulz http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320190 Bmwrulz Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:02:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320190 Also, if you feel I didnt express Q2, here is the press release on their sales. If you need more BMW information, feel free to contact me at acbmwm3@msn.com Thank you. BMW GROUP REMAINS ON COURSE IN SECOND QUARTER 2007 08/01/2007 Earnings and sales volume targets for full year confirmed Adverse impact from exchange rate effects and start-up costs Munich. The BMW Group remained on course in the second quarter despite the adverse impact of on-going currency effects on the one hand and market launch and production start-up costs for new models on the other. The total number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand cars delivered to customers rose by 8.6% to a new record figure of 397,009 units (second quarter 2006: 365,547 units). Group revenues climbed by 11.3% to euro 14,683 million (second quarter 2006: euro 13,193 million). _Bmwrulz_ Also, if you feel I didnt express Q2, here is the press release on their sales. If you need more BMW information, feel free to contact me at acbmwm3@msn.com Thank you.

BMW GROUP REMAINS ON COURSE IN SECOND QUARTER 2007
08/01/2007

Earnings and sales volume targets for full year confirmed
Adverse impact from exchange rate effects and start-up costs

Munich. The BMW Group remained on course in the second quarter despite the adverse impact of on-going currency effects on the one hand and market launch and production start-up costs for new models on the other. The total number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand cars delivered to customers rose by 8.6% to a new record figure of 397,009 units (second quarter 2006: 365,547 units). Group revenues climbed by 11.3% to euro 14,683 million (second quarter 2006: euro 13,193 million).

_Bmwrulz_

]]> By: Bmwrulz http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320189 Bmwrulz Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:53:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320189 !!!ATTENTION!!! The news Left Lane received is false, BMW had strong July sales. Proved by their press website. Here's the text: BMW GROUP (USA) REPORTS STRONG JULY SALES 08/01/2007 July sales for the Group (BMW and MINI) increase 20.1 percent. MINI reports its 200,000th car sold since its start in the U.S. Woodcliff Lake, NJ - August 1, 2007... The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong July sales of 28,364 vehicles, an increase of 20.1 percent over the 23,611 vehicles sold in July 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales volume to 192,702 vehicles, an increase of 6.5 percent, compared to 180,857 vehicles in the same period of 2006. BMW Brand Sales Sales of BMW brand vehicles climbed 21.0 percent to 24,295 compared to 20,083 units in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW brand sales increase 7.4 percent, to 168,874 vehicles compared to 157,303 vehicles sold in first seven months of 2006. BMW Automobile Sales BMW's automobile sales are up 22.8 percent in July to 19,083 versus 15,546 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales are also up 7.5 percent, to 132,479 automobiles compared to 123,197 in the same period of 2006. BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles increased by 14.9 percent in July to 5,212 vehicles over the 4,537 sold last July. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 6.7 percent, to 36,395 vehicles compared to the 34,106 sold in the first seven months of 2006. Certified Pre-Owned Sales of BMW's Certified Pre-Owned vehicles reached its best July ever. Sales are up 2.9 percent, to 7,178 vehicles versus 6,977 vehicles reported last July. Year-to-date, CPO sales are down 3.6 percent, to 49,562 over the 51,416 reported in the same period in 2006. MINI Brand Sales MINI Automobiles MINI USA reached a significant milestone in July: 200,000 MINIs have been sold in the U.S. since its launch in 2002. This is more than double the number of cars projected initially for the U.S. within this timeframe. In July MINI USA reports sales of 4,069 automobiles, a strong increase of 15.3 percent, from the 3,528 cars sold in July 2006. Year-to-date, the division reports sales of 23,828 automobiles, an increase of 1.2 percent, compared to the 23,554 cars reported in the first seven months of 2006. -Thank you. _Bmwrulz_ !!!ATTENTION!!! The news Left Lane received is false, BMW had strong July sales. Proved by their press website. Here’s the text:

BMW GROUP (USA) REPORTS STRONG JULY SALES
08/01/2007

July sales for the Group (BMW and MINI) increase 20.1 percent.
MINI reports its 200,000th car sold since its start in the U.S.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 1, 2007… The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong July sales of 28,364 vehicles, an increase of 20.1 percent over the 23,611 vehicles sold in July 2006. The BMW Group also increased its year-to-date sales volume to 192,702 vehicles, an increase of 6.5 percent, compared to 180,857 vehicles in the same period of 2006.

BMW Brand Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles climbed 21.0 percent to 24,295 compared to 20,083 units in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW brand sales increase 7.4 percent, to 168,874 vehicles compared to 157,303 vehicles sold in first seven months of 2006.

BMW Automobile Sales
BMW’s automobile sales are up 22.8 percent in July to 19,083 versus 15,546 in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date sales are also up 7.5 percent, to 132,479 automobiles compared to 123,197 in the same period of 2006.

BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Sales
Sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles increased by 14.9 percent in July to 5,212 vehicles over the 4,537 sold last July. Year-to-date, sales of BMW Sports Activity Vehicles are up 6.7 percent, to 36,395 vehicles compared to the 34,106 sold in the first seven months of 2006.

Certified Pre-Owned
Sales of BMW’s Certified Pre-Owned vehicles reached its best July ever. Sales are up 2.9 percent, to 7,178 vehicles versus 6,977 vehicles reported last July. Year-to-date, CPO sales are down 3.6 percent, to 49,562 over the 51,416 reported in the same period in 2006.

MINI Brand Sales
MINI Automobiles
MINI USA reached a significant milestone in July: 200,000 MINIs have been sold in the U.S. since its launch in 2002. This is more than double the number of cars projected initially for the U.S. within this timeframe.

In July MINI USA reports sales of 4,069 automobiles, a strong increase of 15.3 percent, from the 3,528 cars sold in July 2006. Year-to-date, the division reports sales of 23,828 automobiles, an increase of 1.2 percent, compared to the 23,554 cars reported in the first seven months of 2006.

-Thank you. _Bmwrulz_

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320173 Driven Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:23:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320173 Its a good, true point. Its a good, true point.

]]> By: CarLord http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320160 CarLord Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:03:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320160 I cannot spend 300k on a car btw, i was just making a point. Heheh. I cannot spend 300k on a car btw, i was just making a point. Heheh.

]]> By: CarLord http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320158 CarLord Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:01:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320158 BMW's are obviously worth the money, why? Because they have had record sales, meaning many people have made the choice to purchase one and continue to do so. Why? Well every person is different and they make their own choice based on their individual needs, and desires. The same can be said for Caddi. Bottom line is if your selling well then your doing something rite. Don't hate cause a brand's got the goods. BMW sets the benchmark that a vast majority of the industry strides to even touch. Price and money is all relevant. If you have money you don't wanna buy something as common as a Civic, thats why Luxury items exist. So saying "its such a waste of money when you could buy 3 accords for the price of one BMW 550i" is a retarded remark. DUH thats the damn point. I can also go out and buy a Bently for 300k as opposed to buying 3 Mercedes S550's for the same price. Don't be jealous because you cannot afford such things. Thats why you say that. There is a car for everyones financial place. If you don't like where you are then you need to work on changing that. BMW’s are obviously worth the money, why? Because they have had record sales, meaning many people have made the choice to purchase one and continue to do so. Why? Well every person is different and they make their own choice based on their individual needs, and desires. The same can be said for Caddi. Bottom line is if your selling well then your doing something rite. Don’t hate cause a brand’s got the goods. BMW sets the benchmark that a vast majority of the industry strides to even touch. Price and money is all relevant. If you have money you don’t wanna buy something as common as a Civic, thats why Luxury items exist. So saying “its such a waste of money when you could buy 3 accords for the price of one BMW 550i” is a retarded remark. DUH thats the damn point. I can also go out and buy a Bently for 300k as opposed to buying 3 Mercedes S550′s for the same price. Don’t be jealous because you cannot afford such things. Thats why you say that. There is a car for everyones financial place. If you don’t like where you are then you need to work on changing that.

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320137 Htay5500 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:48:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320137 certainly. nuthing can be more pleasing than a BMW. great cars on the back roads and corners. someone should be shot if they think pontiacs are better performers than beemers. certainly.

nuthing can be more pleasing than a BMW. great cars on the back roads and corners. someone should be shot if they think pontiacs are better performers than beemers.

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320134 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:38:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320134 htay, I'll try the refeshing the page more. Thanks. htay, I’ll try the refeshing the page more. Thanks.

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320133 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:37:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320133 GM_Sales: BMW sales are up 26% over this time last year and Cadillac & Saab sales are both down more than 5%. I guess that shoots a hole in your theory that Caddy/Saab are stealing customers from BMW. GM_Sales: BMW sales are up 26% over this time last year and Cadillac & Saab sales are both down more than 5%. I guess that shoots a hole in your theory that Caddy/Saab are stealing customers from BMW.

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320132 Htay5500 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:35:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320132 driven, I mite have tht same problem too, I keep refreshing it somehow. driven, I mite have tht same problem too, I keep refreshing it somehow.

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320131 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:31:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320131 Did your post show up after someone else posted? I dont think its a delay. My post appeared for about 5 minutes then disappeared until I posted again. Then both posts disappeared after about 10 minutes and only reappeared when I posted again. There is definitely a problem with the LLN site. Did your post show up after someone else posted?
I dont think its a delay. My post appeared for about 5 minutes then disappeared until I posted again. Then both posts disappeared after about 10 minutes and only reappeared when I posted again.
There is definitely a problem with the LLN site.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320130 LamborghiniZ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:26:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320130 Scarface03: Of course for the price many competitors, such as the Acura TL, give you far, far more options for the money. But that's all they are, they are options, they make things a bit easier, and are cool for a while, but in the end, what's more important--having a navigation system(something we as motorists and as humans lived without for thousands of years), or having a superiorly driving vehicle? For me, my money goes into how my vehicle drives, and the quality of the materials used to build it. The TL has the quality of materials thing down, and its definitely a blast to drive, but I'll pay more for the 3-Series and get a car that's even MORE fun. Scarface03: Of course for the price many competitors, such as the Acura TL, give you far, far more options for the money. But that’s all they are, they are options, they make things a bit easier, and are cool for a while, but in the end, what’s more important–having a navigation system(something we as motorists and as humans lived without for thousands of years), or having a superiorly driving vehicle? For me, my money goes into how my vehicle drives, and the quality of the materials used to build it. The TL has the quality of materials thing down, and its definitely a blast to drive, but I’ll pay more for the 3-Series and get a car that’s even MORE fun.

]]> By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320129 LamborghiniZ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:24:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320129 Good work. BMW's are the best in their respective fields for a reason..well for the most part they are, of course there are exceptions but generally I find BMW's to be far, far better and more desirable machines than most of the competitors, though there are some fantastic cars out there. Good work. BMW’s are the best in their respective fields for a reason..well for the most part they are, of course there are exceptions but generally I find BMW’s to be far, far better and more desirable machines than most of the competitors, though there are some fantastic cars out there.

]]> By: rey323 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320127 rey323 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:16:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320127 Comments may get delayed for a bit, but eventually they post. Saw this happen to me once. Comments may get delayed for a bit, but eventually they post. Saw this happen to me once.

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320092 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:00:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320092 Comments still not showing. Anyone else on LLN have this problem sometimes? Comments still not showing. Anyone else on LLN have this problem sometimes?

]]> By: dtn521 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320091 dtn521 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:58:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320091 bmw shouldve blamed chris bangle bmw shouldve blamed chris bangle

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320087 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:45:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320087 . .

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320077 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:27:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320077 My post isnt displaying. I guess LLN hasnt fixed the bug in their code. Hopefully this post will make my previous comment appear. My post isnt displaying. I guess LLN hasnt fixed the bug in their code. Hopefully this post will make my previous comment appear.

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320073 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:18:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320073 Scareface you should look at the total cost of ownership which includes resale value, maintenance costs, etc. You will find BMWs are closer to the competition than what the initial sticker price suggests. BMWs have extremely high resale value & virtually no costs for 4 years other than gas. The BMW will still be more but in most cases its a small difference in price. Edmunds.com has a TCO that worth a look. For example a comparably equipped TL is only $3500 less than the equivalent BMW over 5 years. So you need to ask yourself if BMWs are that much better to jusify about 3500 more over the course of owning the car for 5 years. Of course if money is tight I wouldnt look to buy any luxury brand. Scareface you should look at the total cost of ownership which includes resale value, maintenance costs, etc. You will find BMWs are closer to the competition than what the initial sticker price suggests. BMWs have extremely high resale value & virtually no costs for 4 years other than gas. The BMW will still be more but in most cases its a small difference in price.
Edmunds.com has a TCO that worth a look. For example a comparably equipped TL is only $3500 less than the equivalent BMW over 5 years. So you need to ask yourself if BMWs are that much better to jusify about 3500 more over the course of owning the car for 5 years. Of course if money is tight I wouldnt look to buy any luxury brand.

]]> By: Scarface03 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320067 Scarface03 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:02:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320067 Let GM_Sales say what he wants. He takes the high road--some posters just swear and call people gay. The resurgence of GM can't be ignored, I say, and the updated CTS is better in all the right ways. My biggest problem with Bimmers is the value of the money you're spending. I'm on a budget, which I strained with the purchase of a TL. But with just a navi option and a 6-speed manual, I got Bluetooth connectivity, voice-activated nav, auto climate controls, LSD, Brembo front brakes, HID highs and lows, touch screen nav, HomeLink, power moonroof, leather interior, XM radio, 6-disc CD changer, etc. And I saved over $10,000 over a comparably equipped 3-series. There are similar deals to be had with the CTS and G35/G37. BMWs in my mind just aren't that much better to justify the money. Let GM_Sales say what he wants. He takes the high road–some posters just swear and call people gay.
The resurgence of GM can’t be ignored, I say, and the updated CTS is better in all the right ways.
My biggest problem with Bimmers is the value of the money you’re spending. I’m on a budget, which I strained with the purchase of a TL. But with just a navi option and a 6-speed manual, I got Bluetooth connectivity, voice-activated nav, auto climate controls, LSD, Brembo front brakes, HID highs and lows, touch screen nav, HomeLink, power moonroof, leather interior, XM radio, 6-disc CD changer, etc. And I saved over $10,000 over a comparably equipped 3-series.
There are similar deals to be had with the CTS and G35/G37. BMWs in my mind just aren’t that much better to justify the money.

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320058 Htay5500 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:31:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320058 then what do you say about transmissions and technology? the malibu uses a dated 4 speed when the rest uses 5-6 speeds. then what do you say about transmissions and technology? the malibu uses a dated 4 speed when the rest uses 5-6 speeds.

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320050 1487_GM_SALES Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:14:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320050 That video is not indicative of Cadillacs as a whole. It was proven that he didn't take care of his car and that's why it broke on him. I bet everybody else out there with one has had no problems whatsoever. GM cars and trucks rarely break and when they do, it's because they were improperly maintained in the first place. With BMW, you make best friends with your service advisor. That video is not indicative of Cadillacs as a whole. It was proven that he didn’t take care of his car and that’s why it broke on him. I bet everybody else out there with one has had no problems whatsoever.

GM cars and trucks rarely break and when they do, it’s because they were improperly maintained in the first place. With BMW, you make best friends with your service advisor.

]]> By: nitinsharma1000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320045 nitinsharma1000 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:10:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320045 man this guy is retarded comparing it to saturn. ppl go to saturn and pontiac because they cant afford a decent japanese car. man this guy is retarded comparing it to saturn. ppl go to saturn and pontiac because they cant afford a decent japanese car.

]]> By: nitinsharma1000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320044 nitinsharma1000 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:04:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320044 gm's do break down like ur 'near' flagship cts-v. u can find the video of that guys car on the internet. gm’s do break down like ur ‘near’ flagship cts-v. u can find the video of that guys car on the internet.

]]> By: nitinsharma1000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320042 nitinsharma1000 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:02:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320042 "The BMW reputation is waining, and folks are realizing that you can just as well head to your local SAAB or Cadillac dealer and get a superior car for less money." well i guess u dont read any unbiased magazines just stuff like "GM", "GM lover", "Ignorant GM lovers" etc. at least u r better than ford. “The BMW reputation is waining, and folks are realizing that you can just as well head to your local SAAB or Cadillac dealer and get a superior car for less money.”

well i guess u dont read any unbiased magazines just stuff like “GM”, “GM lover”, “Ignorant GM lovers” etc.

at least u r better than ford.

]]> By: rey323 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320035 rey323 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:50:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320035 It was funny the first couple of times... but damn, shut up already. It was funny the first couple of times… but damn, shut up already.

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320030 Htay5500 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:37:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320030 1487gmsales: you should stop being ignorant. Cadillacs interiors are no match for its japanese and european counterparts which are lite years ahead. but your gonna say they are very sucessful globally. yea rite. 1487gmsales: you should stop being ignorant. Cadillacs interiors are no match for its japanese and european counterparts which are lite years ahead. but your gonna say they are very sucessful globally. yea rite.

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320029 CTS DRIVER Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:36:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320029 good grief that moron 1487 gives me a friggin headache, lets not entertain that bottom dweller it demeans us all. what a friggin joke this guy is. good grief that moron 1487 gives me a friggin headache, lets not entertain that bottom dweller it demeans us all. what a friggin joke this guy is.

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320015 Htay5500 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:19:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320015 hes probably jealous tht BMW offers better driving experience and handling. so funny../lmao hes probably jealous tht BMW offers better driving experience and handling. so funny../lmao

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320012 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:13:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320012 Obviously GM_Sales cant read if he thinks Caddy and Saab are eroding BMW sales. BMW revenue increased 11 percent and sold 8.6 percent more cars. Profit decreasing is only due to higher costs and not because of eroding sales (sales increased 8.6 percent). I bet GM wishes they had continually increasing sales and a highly profitable company. Obviously GM_Sales cant read if he thinks Caddy and Saab are eroding BMW sales. BMW revenue increased 11 percent and sold 8.6 percent more cars. Profit decreasing is only due to higher costs and not because of eroding sales (sales increased 8.6 percent). I bet GM wishes they had continually increasing sales and a highly profitable company.

]]> By: maximus http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320009 maximus Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:03:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320009 no wait!! this article proves that Kia is eroding the shares of BMW!!!!!! no wait!! this article proves that Kia is eroding the shares of BMW!!!!!!

]]> By: jJayC08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320008 jJayC08 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 16:00:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320008 Haha, good one 'ME'. Seriously, 1487_GM_SALES... You most likely looked in some of the older forums and saw GM_NUMBER1_4EVER.... or maybe you are, but you've lost your humor. Please, never show up on the forum again Haha, good one ‘ME’.

Seriously, 1487_GM_SALES… You most likely looked in some of the older forums and saw GM_NUMBER1_4EVER…. or maybe you are, but you’ve lost your humor. Please, never show up on the forum again

]]> By: Driven http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320007 Driven Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:58:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320007 Look up fanboy in the dictionary and you will see GM Sales' name. "At least when you buy a GM, you never have to worry about it breaking down on you" Thanks for the laugh GM Sales. Caddys and Saabs are POS. I'd buy any other luxury brand before I'd consider a Cadillac. Its a sign that you are buying a crappy GM car when the company discounts their luxury cars and the cars loose half their value in 3 years. You dont see Audi or BMW needing discounts to sell cars. Look up fanboy in the dictionary and you will see GM Sales’ name.
“At least when you buy a GM, you never have to worry about it breaking down on you” Thanks for the laugh GM Sales. Caddys and Saabs are POS. I’d buy any other luxury brand before I’d consider a Cadillac.
Its a sign that you are buying a crappy GM car when the company discounts their luxury cars and the cars loose half their value in 3 years. You dont see Audi or BMW needing discounts to sell cars.

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320004 1487_GM_SALES Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:51:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320004 "And Saab is giving $4k to anyone willing to take a 9-3 home, that shows how great they are." Those are the old models, usually with no options and unpopular colors. The loaded 9-3's are a sales hit and dealers usually can't keep them on the lots. Look at the BMW and Mercedes lots, they're chock full of cars that nobody wants. Those folks are either at the SAAB or the Cadillac dealers with a few over at the Pontiac and Saturn lots buying those cars in droves. Get your facts straight. Stop being so ignorant. “And Saab is giving $4k to anyone willing to take a 9-3 home, that shows how great they are.”

Those are the old models, usually with no options and unpopular colors. The loaded 9-3′s are a sales hit and dealers usually can’t keep them on the lots. Look at the BMW and Mercedes lots, they’re chock full of cars that nobody wants. Those folks are either at the SAAB or the Cadillac dealers with a few over at the Pontiac and Saturn lots buying those cars in droves.

Get your facts straight. Stop being so ignorant.

]]> By: CarLord http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320002 CarLord Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:48:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320002 Do i detect GM number one forever has returned with a different handle? Go sell crazy somewhere else, were all stocked up here. Expected to hit record sales is the key phrase here. Good job BMW. Do i detect GM number one forever has returned with a different handle? Go sell crazy somewhere else, were all stocked up here.

Expected to hit record sales is the key phrase here. Good job BMW.

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320001 1487_GM_SALES Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:47:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-320001 The BMW is not even in the same league as Cadillac. From a performance point of view, the V-series slaughter the BMW's on the track and that's when the BMW isn't stuck on a flatbead with a a blown motor or one of the many electrical hiccups that plague German cars. Meanwhile owners of Cadillacs just hum along, not a worry of breaking down or leaving them stranded. GM vehicles never break, it's a known fact. Interior quality is superior with the Cadillac, and you'll never find a better built vehicle than you can with a Cadillac. You'd have to look elsewhere in the GM lineup if you want to find something close. Everything else in the industry is cheap overrated crap when you look at it. The BMW is not even in the same league as Cadillac. From a performance point of view, the V-series slaughter the BMW’s on the track and that’s when the BMW isn’t stuck on a flatbead with a a blown motor or one of the many electrical hiccups that plague German cars. Meanwhile owners of Cadillacs just hum along, not a worry of breaking down or leaving them stranded. GM vehicles never break, it’s a known fact.

Interior quality is superior with the Cadillac, and you’ll never find a better built vehicle than you can with a Cadillac. You’d have to look elsewhere in the GM lineup if you want to find something close. Everything else in the industry is cheap overrated crap when you look at it.

]]> By: angelo http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319996 angelo Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:25:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319996 superior car? no. reasonable alternative? fine. That's only for the CTS/STS though... besides those two cars, which are only good alternatives because they'r almost as good as Bimmers but sell for many thousands less, BMW is still the way to go over Caddy. And Saab is giving $4k to anyone willing to take a 9-3 home, that shows how great they are. superior car? no. reasonable alternative? fine.

That’s only for the CTS/STS though… besides those two cars, which are only good alternatives because they’r almost as good as Bimmers but sell for many thousands less, BMW is still the way to go over Caddy.

And Saab is giving $4k to anyone willing to take a 9-3 home, that shows how great they are.

]]> By: 55amg http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319994 55amg Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:21:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319994 oh my gawd im so scared oh my gawd im so scared

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319991 1487_GM_SALES Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:47:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319991 A slip in profit is only the beginning. The BMW reputation is waining, and folks are realizing that you can just as well head to your local SAAB or Cadillac dealer and get a superior car for less money. The 3-series is BMW's only saving grace and the new CTS and revised 9-3 will easily erode at those sales. Face it, people don't want an expensive car that spend its entire life in the repair shop. At least when you buy a GM, you never have to worry about it breaking down on you and you get just as much, if not more performance/luxury for the money. This is only the beginning of the end for BMW. A slip in profit is only the beginning. The BMW reputation is waining, and folks are realizing that you can just as well head to your local SAAB or Cadillac dealer and get a superior car for less money. The 3-series is BMW’s only saving grace and the new CTS and revised 9-3 will easily erode at those sales. Face it, people don’t want an expensive car that spend its entire life in the repair shop. At least when you buy a GM, you never have to worry about it breaking down on you and you get just as much, if not more performance/luxury for the money.

This is only the beginning of the end for BMW.

]]> By: Me http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319989 Me Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:41:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319989 GM_SALES, please disconnect your internet device (modem, etc.) and wait for an email that tells you to reconnect it. GM_SALES, please disconnect your internet device (modem, etc.) and wait for an email that tells you to reconnect it.

]]> By: Htay5500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319986 Htay5500 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:30:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319986 did you hear cadillac sales went to the crapper in Europe? plus I don't see anything in this article tht says BMW is failing. your being ignorant. did you hear cadillac sales went to the crapper in Europe? plus I don’t see anything in this article tht says BMW is failing. your being ignorant.

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319980 1487_GM_SALES Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:16:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmws-q2-profit-slips-still-expects-to-hit-sales-records.html#comment-319980 This is great news and further proves that Cadillac and SAAB are slowly eroding away the share of the crappy German brands. What would be icing on the cake would be the plummeting sales of Mercedes and Audi as well. Great job GM! This is great news and further proves that Cadillac and SAAB are slowly eroding away the share of the crappy German brands. What would be icing on the cake would be the plummeting sales of Mercedes and Audi as well.

Great job GM!

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