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      02-19-2016, 09:05 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis View Post
There are two areas where I think the current BMW's have lost a step with respect to their product of the past 25 years (or have at least changed enough to dilute BMW's unique image) - brakes and steering.

I agree that the brakes of the F25 don't seem to have the initial "bite" of my other BMWs. (E46 328i, E83 X3, E90 M3 and E30 iX) They also don't seem to have the ability to stop the car with the force of my other Bimmers, although the run flat tires may have a lot to do with this. The F25 brakes feel like those of any run of the mill car. Not bad, but not what I've come to expect.

This combined with the steering that doesn't have the feel of my previous cars make the F25 different from my other BMWs. I was attracted to the brand because every example I drove felt like a sports car but had the practicality of a sedan or SUV. I fear they're losing the characteristics that gave BMW a unique image.
Any resolution to this?
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