11-05-2022, 01:04 PM | #1 |
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BMW plans direct sales of its cars
It will be interesting to see how this works out.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...er-2022-11-03/
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11-05-2022, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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Trying to go the Tesla model of one-price buy it on-line. I would not have a problem with it as it would make it very easy and price-transparent.
Somehow I think "constructive talks" with the dealerships is an euphemism. Why would dealers want this? |
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11-05-2022, 07:17 PM | #3 |
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They make a lot of money on maintenance and warranty work and some money on car sales. I'm not sure how the percentages work out. But if you have tried to get an appointment for service, you will have a long wait, but not so much for trying to purchase a car.
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11-05-2022, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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Today I asked my salesman both this and he said they were trying this out in Europe and not in the US. I don't think we will be far behind.
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