Re: Considering a BMW - A Few Questions

In article <g1o3r1ts7rtv508vkp1bn2v3bluoso680g@xxxxxxx>,
dizzy <dizzy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> Really? I guess those RWD platforms are a pure illusion of
> >> marketing. I guess the reality is that the Mini is every bit the car
> >> as the "more expensive BMW's", which only sell for higher prices due
> >> to marketing or "badge engineering".
> >
> >So this means a 1 Series BMW isn't a real BMW because it costs less
> >than a 7 Series?

> Dave, I never thought badly of you, but if you persist in this
> stupidity, I'll be forced to change my mind.

> >Hint. The Mini is a premium priced product in its class in exactly the
> >same way as every other BMW.

> Mini's are not BMW's.

I never thought badly of you but if you persist in this apostrophe abuse
I'll be forced to change my mind.

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