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I like it. It's about time BMW has something to give the Audi A3 a run.
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01-26-2011, 11:12 PM | #47 |
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This thing has a mouse face for a front end, and a pigs butt for a back. I really do not like how the hood connects to the front pillar! It looks very bulky, and cumbersome.
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01-27-2011, 12:22 AM | #48 |
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Looks like the baby you get If a F11 rapes a Mercedes A-class.
Scott, will it come in four wheel drive? Or will that ruin the legroom-concept? Last edited by Touring; 01-27-2011 at 02:38 PM.. |
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01-27-2011, 03:45 AM | #49 |
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It's the first sporty looking MPV i've ever seen. I like it much better then an ordinary MPV that simply could not fit into the BMW product portfolio. BMW "caravelle" anyone?
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01-27-2011, 09:32 AM | #51 |
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I hear ya. I too have feared BMW is losing it's mind. FWD? WTF!!!
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And look what BMW brought us with the extra cash they rake in on those "SUV"s.... they don't even take the time to develop a "S" motor for M cars anymore. So BMW makes all this money now from going more and more mainstream, yet they don't change one piece of hardware related to the engine on the new 1M, what is being touted as the "Ultimate Driving Machine" and a Motorsport vehicle. Who knows, maybe I'm wrong, but so far things have been going downhill in my eyes. |
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Am I the only one that finds that halarious? Quote:
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01-27-2011, 10:33 AM | #54 |
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Huh? Is there a FWD "econo-GT" Mustang? Didn't think so......
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01-27-2011, 11:04 AM | #55 |
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01-27-2011, 11:08 AM | #56 |
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I can see the bigger picture, trust me. I just honestly feel like this is a slipperly slope...and a potential loss of brand identity, which has taken a long time to build.
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I said the same thing on the first page...I mean the GTI would be at least 5 grand cheaper...and no RWD dynamics to justify the price premium for the BMW...
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+1 It is adapt or die. BMW is attempting to adapt and grow it's volume. It will have to do so or be absorbed by another larger corporation. So if it is a choice of a FWD BMW Hatch or BMW being bought out by VW. I'll take the option of BMW producing a FWD Hatch. That does not mean I will buy it. However I understand the need for it to fill a niche and add to BMW's overall sales volume to have BMW remain an independent company. - J
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And still, if by "in the same family" you mean the 1er product line, let me tell you the mustang line isn't anything to brag about RWD or not.
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01-27-2011, 02:11 PM | #63 |
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Exactly, BMW is being a copy cat just to try and get fat, with no regard to their history, their roots, and why people love and defend what they were.
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The Mustang line IS something to brag about. It is one of the best selling sports car in the world. They have always been cheap, they have always been easy to work on, and they have always been for the driving enthusiast. Even the radical change to the turbo 4-cylinder was well thought out, and that car has a huge cult following today, including many aftermarket parts. Nowadays, they have become one of the leaders in performance/quality per $. They embrace tuning and motorsports. They wouldn't bring the Mustang down to a FWD, econo-box "Grand Touring" level. The Mustang/Shelby team has a passion, and is why they are so successful today. |
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With that said, your response is mostly emotional rather than logical which is usual considering we are following a brand which has some of the most sincere And passionate fan base.
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Um Scott.. when the hell did REAL BMW fans ever care about selling 2 million units? I get it, you make money then keep the enthusiasts happy.
But in my opinion, it should be the opposite.. you know classic, classy bimmer style. You should make the enthusiasts happy (NA, High revving) and then profit from the cars the enthusiasts buy their spouses, and the fun, fuel efficient cars that the rest will purchase. Stop becoming the GM of Europe. Seriously, it's starting to scare me. |
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