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Philritter21 · 07-15-2011, 12:09 AM

Taipei-TT · 07-15-2011, 04:40 AM

The posts on this car are fascinating and illuminating.

For many years, as a Canadian living in Asia, I have read US based forums and all the posts from US consumers begging for Polos, Lupos, wagons and other hatchbacks...proclaiming there really is a market for such cars in the US.

And then...the almost universal outcry of FAIL emerges from those sames posters over the design elements of this car. I certainly agree with many; this car is not for me either.

But there are so many aspiring Asians and Europeans out there who value the practicality that this car offers in a small size, its lower price, and the prestige of the brand. Yes, we call them badge-whores. But how many of them will go on to 3 series, 5, 7s, and increasingly, X3s and X5s, the ultimate US approved hatchbacks, er, oops, SUVs?

I'm not here to tell people what they ought to like. I'm just sharing my opinion..this car is going to sell VERY well in its intended markets, bring 1000s of newly affluent consumers to the brand, and satisfy its core consumers with the pride of ownership that comes with the beloved blue and white roundel.

Cheers to BMW management that have the foresight to develop these markets, increase sales, brand presence, and profitability so that my next F32 is going to rock my world the way this F20 is going to rock someone else's!

And scarily...the more I am exposed to the design...the more it is growing on me!

Let's hope anyway!

Pentium · 07-15-2011, 06:31 AM

I love hatchbacks and I'm really waiting to drive this baby

dos · 07-15-2011, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanos1

Yeah cos like BMW need to learn from Chevrolet and Ford!! lol
Which company got bailed out due to going bankrupt?!

More blue sky thinking?

Lol, the uninformed strike again... Ford never got bailed out. By the way, BMW tapped the Federal Reserve for 3.6 billion. So remind me which company got "bailed out".
BMW Tapped $3.6 Billion in Federal Reserve Funds During Financial Crisis
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-1...al-crisis.html

JasonCSU · 07-15-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formula M

I have noticed that the younger generation doesn't know BMW(~30). They might know the hi-revving M3, but nothing of BMW heritage & engineering prowess.

Hey, I'm 30 and I know quite a bit about BMW's heritage, along with other brands as well.

Joking aside, I agree with you. It seems like teenagers are less eager to get their licenses and start driving these days because they are more interested in social networking and downloading the latest app on their phone.

ZStig · 07-15-2011, 10:47 AM

the car is just so hideous I throw up a little inside my mouth every time I see that front end

shanecarmaster1 · 07-15-2011, 10:49 AM

I'm really starting to see how the front end is supposed to look in real life after looking at the pictures for some time. It seems like the car comes to a point that the headlights point towards in a 3D fashion that doesn't display well in photos.

That being said, I'm starting to realize just how sexy this car really is! I wish it was coming to the states, or at least, the coupe/convertible is similar to the hatchback. I love how it looks.

It's also a GREAT relief that BMW finally mastered the power steering... I sure hope they fit their new-found "formula" into the 5, 6, and 7 series so they get the same experience. That should make some people happy!!

Vector Pilot · 07-15-2011, 10:57 AM

I was coming to terms with the design of F20, now I'm seeing one of the models has white exterior accents. It's looking like a mutant Mini..

e46e92love · 07-15-2011, 11:10 AM

Sounds like they have made a GREAT car. Not to mention great efficiency. Well done BMW, well done.

Cheers,
e46e92

ZStig · 07-15-2011, 02:46 PM

keep in mind we measure MPG differently here

vladberca · 07-18-2011, 11:09 AM

The car must be seen in person for the final judge

The interior is awesome, also the 118i model

danizzz · 07-19-2011, 06:46 AM

One of the ugliest car i ever seen!
I can't believe bmw will put out this car....

Dizgvoz · 07-21-2011, 01:04 AM

Why is it so ugly?

Dizgvoz · 07-21-2011, 01:10 AM

The front dash panels look a lot like 2009 imprezas, especially the drivers side...

07-15-2011, 12:09 AM	#23
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07-15-2011, 06:31 AM	#25
Pentium First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tartous Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	I love hatchbacks and I'm really waiting to drive this baby __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come!

07-15-2011, 10:47 AM	#28
ZStig Major General Drives: VT2-500 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 6,478 iTrader: (3)	the car is just so hideous I throw up a little inside my mouth every time I see that front end __________________

07-15-2011, 10:49 AM	#29
shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	I'm really starting to see how the front end is supposed to look in real life after looking at the pictures for some time. It seems like the car comes to a point that the headlights point towards in a 3D fashion that doesn't display well in photos. That being said, I'm starting to realize just how sexy this car really is! I wish it was coming to the states, or at least, the coupe/convertible is similar to the hatchback. I love how it looks. It's also a GREAT relief that BMW finally mastered the power steering... I sure hope they fit their new-found "formula" into the 5, 6, and 7 series so they get the same experience. That should make some people happy!! __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!

07-15-2011, 10:57 AM	#30
Vector Pilot First Lieutenant Drives: 2014 Z4 28i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro Posts: 353 iTrader: (0)	I was coming to terms with the design of F20, now I'm seeing one of the models has white exterior accents. It's looking like a mutant Mini.. __________________ 2011 E92 335i + 2011 E89 35i

07-15-2011, 04:40 AM	#24
Taipei-TT Captain Drives: 2011 E92 325i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canadian in Taipei Posts: 604 iTrader: (0)	The posts on this car are fascinating and illuminating. For many years, as a Canadian living in Asia, I have read US based forums and all the posts from US consumers begging for Polos, Lupos, wagons and other hatchbacks...proclaiming there really is a market for such cars in the US. And then...the almost universal outcry of FAIL emerges from those sames posters over the design elements of this car. I certainly agree with many; this car is not for me either. But there are so many aspiring Asians and Europeans out there who value the practicality that this car offers in a small size, its lower price, and the prestige of the brand. Yes, we call them badge-whores. But how many of them will go on to 3 series, 5, 7s, and increasingly, X3s and X5s, the ultimate US approved hatchbacks, er, oops, SUVs? I'm not here to tell people what they ought to like. I'm just sharing my opinion..this car is going to sell VERY well in its intended markets, bring 1000s of newly affluent consumers to the brand, and satisfy its core consumers with the pride of ownership that comes with the beloved blue and white roundel. Cheers to BMW management that have the foresight to develop these markets, increase sales, brand presence, and profitability so that my next F32 is going to rock my world the way this F20 is going to rock someone else's! And scarily...the more I am exposed to the design...the more it is growing on me! Let's hope anyway!

07-15-2011, 11:10 AM	#31
e46e92love Colonel Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things Posts: 2,991 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like they have made a GREAT car. Not to mention great efficiency. Well done BMW, well done. Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.

07-15-2011, 02:46 PM	#32
ZStig Major General Drives: VT2-500 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 6,478 iTrader: (3)	keep in mind we measure MPG differently here __________________

07-18-2011, 11:09 AM	#33
vladberca Colonel Drives: '09 jetta tsi 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova Posts: 2,874 iTrader: (0)	The car must be seen in person for the final judge The interior is awesome, also the 118i model

07-19-2011, 06:46 AM	#34
danizzz New Member Drives: 120d coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	One of the ugliest car i ever seen! I can't believe bmw will put out this car....

07-21-2011, 01:04 AM	#35
Dizgvoz Private Drives: 2001 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	Why is it so ugly?

07-21-2011, 01:10 AM	#36
Dizgvoz Private Drives: 2001 M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland OR Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	The front dash panels look a lot like 2009 imprezas, especially the drivers side...

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