09-29-2014, 08:16 PM | #67 | |
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I've driven two 535 GT's and a 550 GT. I've also driven an E61 Touring, an E70 X5, an F15 X5, an F32 Touring and I owned an F10. Do I qualify now to say that I think it's a niche too far? |
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09-29-2014, 08:24 PM | #68 | |
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You make a good point about the SUV. (SAV sorry, lol!). However, I would make a point in that BMW entered late into the premium jacked up wagon market. That market was already well proven. Moreover, at the time that the first X5 debuted, there were no sporty SUV's in the marketplace. BMW truly brought something new to the table, and moreover, one that filled a niche that their previous products did not cover while still maintaining the attributes that most BMW buyers were after: sporty handling and performance, and good looks. Fast forward to the 5GT, and there is little to offer beyond their current offerings at the time. It was not as sporty as the F11 Touring, nor was it as practical as either that or the X5. I guess a luxury oriented, practicality challenged vehicle was considered innovative? I dunno. The fact that it looks pretty ungainly does it no favors. My point is that I feel that not only does it divert resources, but it blurs the message of what a BMW actually is. So no, I don't like chasing niches. I feel it's detrimental to the core values of a company. My feelings on this extend to other industries as well. |
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09-30-2014, 02:29 PM | #69 | |
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So I'm going to push my luck! Over on the UK F30post forum, there are quite a few people who think the 3-series has gotten too big, too unengaging, and are considering trading down to a 2 series. A smaller number feel that if you are going to have car that big, why not pay a bit extra for a 5-series, which has superior refinement, interior space and quality? I was all set for an F31, but was disappointed with the cramped cabin for a family of four. So too big, yet not quite big enough. So here's my provocative thought - the 3GT is actually the LEAST compromised 3 series variant if you are regularly transporting a family of four over any distance (we have family in Scotland and Germany...). You just need to like big butts *Lights touchpaper, stands back...* |
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09-30-2014, 04:56 PM | #70 | |
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Same go for 3/4 series right? 4 doors function better isn't than 2 isn't it? it's diff options for people. some like it, others don't vice versa. if your ONLY car is either X3 or X4 then X3 functions better... BUT if it's your 2nd car then heck, my case, X4 all the way.
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09-30-2014, 09:35 PM | #71 | |
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I want to like the GT because it really is a hatchback, but BMW makes one work way too hard to tell it apart for the 4-door "coupe" (dude if you really want it to be a coupe get rid of the B-pillar!) Then there's the F31. Case closed. |
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09-30-2014, 10:44 PM | #72 |
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10-01-2014, 07:23 AM | #73 | |
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The older M3's and the new M4 is my favorite car. But I also grew up with a VW Wagon and an amazing Volvo 240DL Wagon stick shift aka: "The Tank" and man you can put so much stuff in them and well they drove like a car. So I was always in search for a AWD hybrid, not to big or mommy mini SUV and no longer a wagon especially that BMW NA is not really marketing and bringing them in the U.S. any more. For me the X4 is the ticket once they make it a a full M version, that will be kick ass when they do. And for all of you guys their is a whole lot of room with the seats folded down, I think it is going to sell well. I can't wait to take a test drive as well as the M4. If the sales of the Macan is a good as they say well an X4M must be around the corner, I hope. The GT's are a cool concept but the styling could be seriously improved, can anybody say Saab they had the hatch-back right, a useful feature for trunk access, no? |
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10-02-2014, 11:22 PM | #74 | |
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