If I'm making Spaghetti-Os for kids, I'll use the microwave. If I'm cooking a nice meal, I won't.
If I'm making Spaghetti-Os for kids, I'll use the microwave. If I'm cooking a nice meal, I won't.
No, I anecdotally just gave you a great example of someone who puts his money where his mouth is.
You're telling me that in the long run that people who associate luxury brands with expensive models will not lose the luster when they see numerous other cars on the roads which are now suddenly affordable by the "masses"? Do you not subscribe to the idea of a veblen good?
Uhh, both Audi and MB have both very pointedly conceded that they creating models that are downmarket IN RELATIVE TERMS TO THE REST OF THEIR LINEUPS in hopes to lure buyers from higher end non-luxury marques.
Literally 1 month ago I spent $50k on a new car with a manual because its competitor was automatic only.
Funny, I actually purchased a new $50k+ vehicle 1 month ago specifically because it was available with a manual over its competitor. Some people do actually speak with their wallets.
Well, youre missing the entire point of the M-line's existence with this argument. Cars like the M3/M4 are not a case for "whats going to make the absolute most money for the company", if that were a reality then BMW would be Toyota.
Howd you guys forget this one
BINGO!
It sure would be a lot cooler if maybe you announced with a post like this that you were planning on majorly changing stuff, I dunno....when or, heaven forbid, before you actually implement it.
Umm, you'd have a thinner metal disc with no obvious signs of problems?
I love this one...
Ms. Xu, who according to the reporter was pretty and over 170 cm tall, explained the car belonged to her mother who barely used it.