Following on from the above post I have used the MMC configurator for the CX cars. Start with rock bottom basic. Add on essentials ( luggage rack ). Now the £££££££ starts......
Colours, bling, wheels......
How much for a different colour stitching on the leather?Really?
One glaring anomaly....why no lockable glovebox? Even as an expensive option?
OK I get the personalisation factor, especially colour preferences but even they seem over the top. Are the non standard paints made with exotic constituents? The cars are built as one-offs not on an automated production conveyor so the painter reaches for a different tin of paint or different colour primer. Yes there are cost increases for metallics but solid colours should be a little bit more not the huge increase.
In the end the enticements for personalisation add to MMC profits so I can understand the train of thought.
Back on topic re keyless. If the BMW ECU system is designed for it then ok, replacing it with a standard key with the “plip” system should be fairly easy but remember....it is a Morgan!
