Is the BMW 3 Series offering significant discounts?

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Scarlett
07/29/25 7:35pm
The BMW 3 Series offers substantial discounts. Unlike the imported 3 Series, the domestic version does not use aluminum alloy for its body construction. Instead, the subframe and rear suspension of the domestically produced 3 Series are made from stamped steel plates welded together, rather than using aluminum alloy frames and rear suspensions. Additional relevant information is as follows: Steel Plate Construction: The primary reason the domestic 3 Series uses steel plates is to align with Chinese consumers' preferences, as there is a widespread but mistaken belief that thicker steel plates equate to higher vehicle safety. In reality, aluminum alloy can achieve the same safety standards. Note: Although there has been a long-standing international push to replace steel with aluminum alloy, China lacks mandatory lightweight requirements, making it understandable for automakers to cut costs in this manner.
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