BMW sales in the U.S. During May

[imported]

The yanks have no taste, have you seen some of the clobber they wear?

You could say that about any country. NY, Milan, Tokyo and Paris might be the fashion capitals but 9/10 people there wear clothes that look like it came from the supermarket.

 

[lux]

Don't think Chuck and Nancy have been anywhere near a Paris fashion show...

...can't see them fitting into a zed either!

 

[99ron]

hmm. No market for 2 seater roadsters or the wrong car for the market?
Bet the new Mazda MX5 sells 1000s this year. Light weight, Manual, Normally Aspirated.... just saying!

My understanding is that the SLK sells like hot cakes.

I think BMW made the decision to turn the tiny 2-seater into a SL-like grand tourer car and the buyers didn't like it. I like it. Honestly since mine is leased I can hope that the used e89 marketed crashes into oblivion and I'll spend 20 years in them.

Mercedes gets away with the SL-like SL because they also have the SLK, which provides the illusion of choice and might boost both cars' sales.

I agree. Those wanting the lighter weight, Manual, NA engine at the premium end I guess would go for a Boxster which the E85 provided a very good alternative to. Not saying the E89 is a bad car it's just not for me and I think most expect something more towards the Boxster than the Merc from BMW. I hope the next Z is different. On the plus side good cars that don't sell well when new tend to become sort after as they become older so I hope the E89 becomes one of them.

 

[USZ4]

The 2016 mx5 Miata is going to be a hot seller. 241 units were ordered in the UK during the first month of ordering.