The BMWs are (finally) coming

Discussion in 'Battle Scooters' started by elamofo, Jun 21, 2012.

  1. cdwise

    cdwise Long timer Supporter

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    Basic - £7,704.17
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    Total On Road £9,495.00

    London BMW dealership http://www.bmwmotorradparklane.co.u...mw-c-600-sport/prices-and-specifications.html

    This has more to do with UK pricing than anything else. Take a piece of Microsoft software that is US $79, it is UK £79($128) but € 63 ($81) yet that same piece of software is $43 list price in Chinese Renminbi. It is all to do with local markets, taxing and other costs. Why pretty much anything in the UK is higher than elsewhere, who knows but it can't be that subsidies are provided on everything.
  2. Rugby4life

    Rugby4life Been here awhile

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    Wow, $16k for a $10-11k bike. I guess that free government healthcare isn't as free as it sounds. :evil
  3. Rugby4life

    Rugby4life Been here awhile

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  4. Dead Elvis

    Dead Elvis Adventurer

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    I think the Metzeler Feel Free Wintec would be a better choice.
  5. Dead Elvis

    Dead Elvis Adventurer

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    I have discovered that each Max BMW store will have a demo 650GT by late October or early November. I am awaiting the order confirmation and VIN.
  6. t6pilot

    t6pilot Been here awhile

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    Huntington Beach yesterday on pacific coast hwy. red 650gt best described as quick. Called my dealer this morning, were first to get one, she was surprised as release date end of month. Few calls later it appears motorcycle mags have a couple out for testing review. Nice looking scoot
  7. Dead Elvis

    Dead Elvis Adventurer

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    t6pilot Do you have your GT Scooter? I am waiting in NY for mine....
  8. Rugby4life

    Rugby4life Been here awhile

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    Waiting in S.C. (not so patiently) I've had my deposit down since April.
  9. t6pilot

    t6pilot Been here awhile

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    No scooter yet, have had a deposit in for 9 months, bride gets first C600 into long beach, guessing first week in November.
  10. denning

    denning n00b

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  11. 1stscoot

    1stscoot iscoot

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  12. Dead Elvis

    Dead Elvis Adventurer

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    Still waiting for my GT. Anyone got one yet...
  13. Emperor Norton

    Emperor Norton Kilroy was here

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  14. t6pilot

    t6pilot Been here awhile

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    Anyone near inner harbor baltimore tomorrow will see about two dozen, dealer introduction
  15. gumshoe4

    gumshoe4 Long timer

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    Our local dealer in Sacramento is reporting early November delivery...
  16. Deans BMW

    Deans BMW Granpa Hoon

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    San Jose BMW has theirs and a demo.
  17. yellowbirdrs

    yellowbirdrs Been here awhile

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    They are ready for delivery here in Mexico. Too expensive for a scooter don't care if it's BMW or whatever, for $500 uds you can get a 2012 F800GS or a F800R and get some change.
    $12300 usd. for the C600 Sport
    $12700 usd. for the C650 GT
  18. JerryH

    JerryH Vintage scooter/motorcycle enthusiast Supporter

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    If they were "real" BMWs they might be worth their high price, but they are Kymcos with a BMW badge. Maybe I should put Vespa badges on my Stella and double it's value.
  19. Cortez

    Cortez BAZINGA!

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    If they were real BMWs, we'd be talking about expected issues now.
    This is a win/win situation.
  20. elamofo

    elamofo Been here awhile

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    The world operates in a global economy now. You should probably get used to it.