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Originally Posted by darksilkx1
Only issue I see with this is that at some point its a problem since you have invested in manufacturing facilities (sunk cost) that are not at full capacity.
Called my go to dealer today and everything is MSRP. Nice. I'll just take a pass for now.
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I would not take a pass. I would buy a new car if you need one.
Here is what will drive MSRP increase (besides the QE, FED etc)
1) upcoming shortage in polymers
2) increase in price of aluminium and steel
3) overall cost to produce due to higher energy bills going up
4) upcoming switch to green tech
5) upcoming increase in labour costs due to inflationary pressures
BMW will try to offset this a bit by:
1) bundling more features into the car
2) focus on higher end models with higher MSRP for margin retention
3) stop making cars which had lowest margin - permanently (they already did it now to adjust, but it will be a thing)
4) focus on model of selling you subscription based services with your technology product aka The Car
5) reduce working hours in factories to account for the above and balance out labour costs
I would pay sticker now, because in few years these prices will be higher, and take advantage of still very low rates in order to make the end total price still bearable.