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#15229 of 16087 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [sweendogy] by flightnurse

Nov 07, 2012 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Nov 06, 2012 3:13 pm)
$399/m crowd isn't the Auto Enthusiasts that BMW Club is looking for. They are looking for the people who ordered a 335i WIth Sport Package, M Package and who understands the car. The poser crowd is just worried that enough people see the in their strip down 328i. This is why the manual cars are few and far between these days.

#15230 of 16087 Re: Taking Marketing to another level.... [flightnurse] by robr2

Nov 07, 2012 (1:10 pm)

Replying to: flightnurse (Nov 07, 2012 1:02 pm)
This is correct, however, BMW does support the events, track days (bringing M cars to the event), clinic's and such.
 
That's great. I was just pointing out that your post inferred that the BMWCCA was part of BMW and that they should get credit for the support the club provides owners.

#15231 of 16087 Re: Taking Marketing to another level.... [sweendogy] by flightnurse

Nov 07, 2012 (1:12 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Nov 06, 2012 7:00 pm)
Why would you do that, since we all know you secretly want a 335ix manual. BTW, if Infinti thought money could be made by a Infinti Club don't you think Nissan would have started one.
 
I just opened the Infiniti club of New England - who wants to join? Don't even need a car or driver license. Benefits include discounts at subway restaurants, courtyard by marriot and western union. $50 a year includes a yearly email with my best edmunds rants. If you act now I will throw in a set of dice valve stem caps.

#15232 of 16087 Re: Taking Marketing to another level.... [robr2] by flightnurse

Nov 07, 2012 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: robr2 (Nov 07, 2012 1:10 pm)
You are right, however, BMWCCA can't succeed with with BMW of USA support. This goes for BMW MOA (motorcycle club)
 
That's great. I was just pointing out that your post inferred that the BMWCCA was part of BMW and that they should get credit for the support the club provides owners.

#15233 of 16087 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [habitat1] by victor23

Nov 07, 2012 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Nov 07, 2012 10:38 am)
Why would a non-enthusiast pick a $399 BMW lease over a $399 Camry purchase??
 
I work at a big hospital, and I would contend that for the vast majority of BMW and MB owners, they are accessories of their profession, just like a white coat or a certificate on the wall.

#15234 of 16087 Re: Taking Marketing to another level.... [flightnurse] by sweendogy

Nov 07, 2012 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: flightnurse (Nov 07, 2012 1:12 pm)
Flight nothing secret about it- I said it so it's fact. Just like the BMW club plenty of Nissan, nico, g35 forums and clubs. Don't know of they are sponcered but they do have followings.

#15235 of 16087 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [victor23] by flightnurse

Nov 07, 2012 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: victor23 (Nov 07, 2012 1:26 pm)
interesting comment, i can tell you that the last hospital I worked at, (Level 1, Burn Center, Level 3 NICU) was a teaching hospital. Their were plenty of doc's with BMW's, MB and Audi's., none were the stripped down kind. Plenty of M3's, M5's M6's X6's and 7 series, Audi S5's and A8, MB AMG E and a couple of SLS's... The stripped sown 328i usually belonged to the nursing and ancillary staff.

#15236 of 16087 Re: Taking Marketing to another level.... [sweendogy] by flightnurse

Nov 07, 2012 (3:40 pm)

Replying to: sweendogy (Nov 07, 2012 2:34 pm)
The only club that received support from Datsun/Nissan was the Z club, I believe that stopped.

#15237 of 16087 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [flightnurse] by victor23

Nov 07, 2012 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: flightnurse (Nov 07, 2012 3:04 pm)
The stripped sown 328i usually belonged to the nursing and ancillary staff
 
1. My point was not the trim itself (stripped down or top-of-the-line), rather the reason why people buy/lease BMW or MB instead of similarly priced or cheaper more practical alternatives. Their reasons have mostly nothing to do with being a car enthusiast.
 
2. Don't forget that the majority of doctors are not the real high-paid practicing doctors/professors; most are residents. Just fresh after obtaining their MD, single, in a 24/7 serfdom at a really miserable salary. Most are immigrants. However, the first thing the boy does after getting his MD, is to buy a BMW or MB, even if used. Especially if he is a 3rd-world-immigrant. To be perceived a part of the guild. To show off to his family.

#15238 of 16087 Re: What Is Going on with Infiniti?? [flightnurse] by sweendogy

Nov 07, 2012 (4:09 pm)

Replying to: flightnurse (Nov 07, 2012 3:04 pm)
Just to clairify - your saying rich people are the ones buying new high end bmws And support staff buy cheaper "more affordable" bmws- interesting.
 
Any color preference?

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