WSJ: BMW net profits up 2.8% due to new 5 series

[Kirby]

Today's Wall Street Journal says that BMW credits strong sales of the new 5 Series for a 2.8% increase in net profit - a total of $509 Million, and a 5.1% increase in operating profit.

I guess that means that Bangle still has a job.

 

[xLibelle]

I guess that means that Bangle still has a job.

Damn!
But i did get the chance to see the 5 in person.... it needs work, but has great design potential.

 

[AndrewBall]

after seeing it i ordered a Windshield banner to replace my sun-dried tirerack one that says "Dare to be Square" old racing joke my dad came up with about his datsun that was virtually stealth since the only curves were the tubes used in the roll cage. (slightly exagerated)

 

[Bryan330i]

Sounds like a political statement. Sales were already increasing this year. I would like to find actual unit sales information but have been unsuccessful so far. Also, I wonder who is buying the new 5. I have seen 3 so far, all older drivers, 60’s and so on; perhaps it will be a market substitute for like the Lexus and the Acura RL with its similar style and size.

 

[mrferg]

I've seen none on the road, many in the dealership, but none on the road. Hmmm maybe people in my area do have taste!

 

[Jewels530i]

Mine is at the processing center so I'm expecting it to be in my garage in a few weeks. I love the looks. I love the handling and ride. Hope we can get along guys, agree to disagree, that sort of thing. This is my first BMW and my first post on this forum.

 

[mikev]

and of course we welcome the new M5!! the ULTIMATE M car so far!

 

[Bryan330i]

Mine is at the processing center so I'm expecting it to be in my garage in a few weeks. I love the looks. I love the handling and ride. Hope we can get along guys, agree to disagree, that sort of thing. This is my first BMW and my first post on this forum.

Sure we can agree to disagree. They are nice cars. I think I would like them better with different front lights that did not extend so far to the sides.

 

[flashinthepan]

Re: The 5 series

Maybe its me, but I think the new 7 series has nicer lines & with a minor facelift (which is on tap), the 7 could really rock ??

Perhaps the next facelift could smooth out the 5 ?? which I dont like nearly as much as the new 7....from a looks point of view.

Naturally I hated to see the old 5 depart, she was a real stunning body style.

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[carcus]

I love the new 5 and 7 series...way out of my price league but good stuff.

 

[Bryan330i]

I also like the new 7 a bit better than the new 5. I understand that they are chaging the 7 again as it did not go over so well. Does anyone know what is being changed? I would not be surprized to see a few more 5 changes in the near future also.

 

[Militant-Grunt]

i wish that bmw could see some of these conversations and take em to heart...

 

[Kirby]

I have seen at least three 5ers on the road in the past week. I wasn't able to see the people driving. I didn't like the new 5 when I saw the photos, but after seeing them in person at the dealer, I like them.

 

[codex57]

No, I like the 5 better than the 7. The trunk is the main sticking point for me. Can't stand that thing. It's softer on the 5 than on the 7. The 6 is still odd, but that's where I start to be able to tell what Bangle was trying to do.

 

[Wadula]

i hope that the new 5er brings bmw a good result. with the slow start of the 7 series and the growing and improving competition, bmw needs a strong stand.

 

[donmbmw]

I have seen several 5's on the road and they are georgeous
The 7 is no beauty queen for sure, but all of the bashing is a bit much. I mean so it has a fat ass, like who doesn't?[fake]

 

[Kirby]

Everytime I see a 7 series trunk deck, it somehow reminds me of this ugly thing - '81 Seville: