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Originally Posted by adc
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
The clue is in the name. In which you get the same philosophy and luxuries in a similar vehicle that has more status and popularity.
Its no wonder its called the X3 and GLC etc because they are extensions of the 3er and C-Klasse and as the trend implies in North America why get the sedan when I can get the SUV?
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Well at least the X3 drives well, better than the Q5 or equivalent Benz. And it's as good inside as the other two.
That is not the case with the 3 series any longer. It drives like th rest of the crowd, and the handling USP is completely gone. There is no differentiation any longer.
And Scott26, you are telling me that the brand reputation is the differentiator - but what was that reputation built on? And how much longer will it survive with so many other competitors not merely nibbling at the heels, but taking chunks out as they pass us along? |
I'll disagree. Before getting my M3, I had a nicely equipped F30 335 6MT and it drove better than its competitors in my opinion, regardless of what the magazines say. It was good looking on the inside and outside and handled very well for a sporty sedan. Quiet when it needed to be and a smooth, torquey six when you punched it. And remained solid during my ownership.
I think where BMW gets hurt is that they make super low end models with tiny wheels and plastic steering wheels and it sets a bad tone. I'd rather see them reduce the number of levels within a line and bring the standard of those cars up a notch. They are trying to be something to everyone and it's hard to build one chassis to be so many things. Compromise is a result. But quantity is what everyone wants so they have to do what they do.