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Old June 25th 05, 01:42 AM
GLitwinski
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No doubt there really are some real construction-cost related reasons, but
also in play is the fact that 2-doors are viewed as much more of a toy than
are 4-door sedans which are more practical devices. People are in general
more willing to pay more for their toys than for the practical things they
need to buy. If you think about it, a properly designed 2-door should cost
no more than a 4-door. Fewer parts to design, fit and align.

Another example is that manufacturers, including BMW, charge more for a
larger capacity version of a given engine family even though the only real
changes between the, say, 2.5 L flavor and the 3.0 L are a little more metal
removed in manufacturing the engine or a longer throw crank. Same
transmission and drive train otherwise. Bigger bucks for the larger capacity
version. Perceived value justifies it.


"Vik Rubenfeld" > wrote in message
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> Why is the 2-door 330ci, more expensive than the 4-door 330i?



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