[DeTomaso] Bimmers redux

[Bill Lewis]

So, if you factor in the cost of maintenance on the BMW, as opposed to an American - how does that work out? (Never mind looks, wife likes, etc.)





> From: matt at nwpantera.com
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:46:03 -0800
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Bimmers redux
> 
> Larry,
> quote: "It is to replace her 1996 mini-van which decided to puke a trans and would cost more to fix than it was worth."
> You could not say that about almost any BMW on the planet. It is more common with a lot of US cars.
> 
> "European vehicles tend to hold their value better and
> generally were well maintained by their previous owners..."
> True
> 
> "I just kept looking and looking finally realizing one thing was missing...emotion.
> There was none concerning all the Japanese choices."
> Add American choices to that.
> 
> For brevity sake I used just the Asian market in my post but since you asked, I actually first started  looking at new and used US models wanting to fulfill my patriotic duty but remember, it was still "her" ride. 
> Chevy,Chrysler and Ford were all candidates in the race. She simply didn't like the way they looked.They looked overweight and handled oafish. Most are based on truck frames.The interiors were bland or forced.
> The only one she seriously considered was the new style Dodge Challenger ;-)) 
> It lost out due to only 2 doors and impracticality in inclement weather,which we get occasionally in the NW. I didn't even get to test drive that one :-((
> So that left the Asian/Euro market which offered many more models that fit our criteria.
> 
> Sadly,the US models simply did not have that emotional appeal like the Euro offerings have had for years.
> It was really more about what drives people to buy what they buy (emotion-see Pantera) and was not intended to be a complete synopsis of all vehicles considered in our particular purchase.
> I could go on and on about how the BMW is completely designed for driver comfort,safety and performance and still looks good.
> But I won't since I know you (and I) are not a big fan of the "Ultimate Driving Machine" blah blah blah thing and this is a Detomaso forum after all.
> But I will suffice it to say, IMHO unlike the US and Asian cars, my perception is the BMW truly attempts to make your driving experience the best it can be. No I don't sell them but I am impressed so far.
> In the end , it all really comes down to a persons perception of a particular brand which will decide where the money goes.
> 
> And besides, we have a pure breed Daschund so she just had to have a German car with heated seats ; - ))
> Women, go figure!
> 
> Have fun,
> Matt
> 3584
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> Message: 52
> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:00:25 -0800
> From: Larry Finch <fresnofinches at aol.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso]  Bimmers
> To: detomaso at list.realbig.com
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> quote: "We looked at all the Japanese.....I just kept looking and  
> looking.....European vehicles tend to hold their value"
> 
> Did you even .....consider.....an American vehicle?
> 
> They still make them, you know.
> 
> Larry
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