BMW is increasing prices in mainland Europe by 1.8 per cent across its complete model line-up apart from the new UK-built Mini.
However, apparently reflecting the competitive local market conditions, rising “parallel” (independent) imports and relatively recent adverse consumer reaction to perceived “rip-off” new car pricing, the company#;s UK subsidiary is restricting increases to the 3 series saloon, coupe, touring (wagon) and convertible models which will rise by an average of one per cent on 1 May.
Prices for the recently-launched Compact will not change.
“The differential between UK and European prices will, therefore, reduce,” BMW (GB) said in a statement.
BMW increased 3 series prices last September when most models were slightly restyled, new Valvetronic engines introduced and standard equipment increased. The specification improvements effectively cancelled out the price rise, the company claims.
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By GlobalDataPrices were “realigned” (i.e. reduced) in September 2000, the statement added.