07-07-2013, 05:36 AM | #1 |
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2014 3 Series GT configurator is Up!!!
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...modelcode=14TH
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Looks nicer than I expected!
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07-07-2013, 07:49 AM | #3 |
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Still disappointed there is no RWD diesel variant for the US.
Base price for the 328i xDrive GT is the exact same as the F31 328i xDrive. Seems like you get more, with the GT. |
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07-08-2013, 06:57 AM | #4 |
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Its nice how this car and the new 4 series all come with the sport shifter as standard equipment. Wish that was true when I ordered my '12 328i.
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07-08-2013, 12:37 PM | #6 |
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They are just like mini-vans, you hate them until you take a road trip in one. Then you love-hate them.
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07-08-2013, 02:32 PM | #7 |
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The 5GT was not a big enough flop for BMW?
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Rather get an X3, but I dislike SUV's on the whole. I'm not offloading my BMW nor am I living out of it on a camping trip. |
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07-08-2013, 03:16 PM | #11 |
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Why bother with the GT? Not pretty like a car or coupe and not functional like a van. If they are going to build this sh!t might as well build a BMW van atleast it will serve a functional purpose.
This thing is just an eyesore without real purpose unlike a van. |
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07-08-2013, 04:39 PM | #12 |
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What will people here say if F34 becomes available with RWD and F31 doesn't? Or F34 gets manual transmission and F31 doesn't? Anyone who's been paying attention to recent marketing decisions by BMW will know that this possibility exists.
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Don't be so quick to throw stones. BMW makes Z4s and coupes for folks like you. |
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07-08-2013, 05:52 PM | #14 |
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Interesting... are you saying the headroom is less than ideal in the sedan when you have a car seat?
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07-08-2013, 06:27 PM | #15 |
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Where did I say anything about headroom? Im talking about rear legroom/wheelbase. Actually, a few extra inches of headroom would be quite useful when lifting up a <3 year old in order to plop them in a forward facing seat.
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07-08-2013, 08:52 PM | #16 |
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this just might eat up the 5GT sales
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07-09-2013, 06:34 AM | #18 |
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I assumed headroom because I figured the sedan was big enough to fit a car seat. Does it not fit bigger seats or something?
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Struggle with this several times a week, and you will appreciate just how much an extra 3-4" of wheelbase/legroom can make a difference in your daily life loading and unloading kids from a car. That's just the issue with rear-facing seats. With standard forward-facing seats, a small child is still going to bounce his/her legs during the trip. Guess where those legs end up? Hitting the back of your seat! Admittedly, you can coach a toddler not to do this, but a few extra inches would be useful for everyone. Minivans don't sell well every year because people like their bulbous looks or floaty ride. They sell because convenience sells. Well, I don't need to go to that extreme, however I do want something fun to drive that's not a total pain in the ass to move two small children in and out of. The F30 is just on the border of that type of vehicle. Maybe I need the Chinese long-wheelbase F30? |
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I appreciate the info and photos, thanks!
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I used to hate the 5 GT, but this actually looks appealing. I definitely wouldn't mind owning one of these!
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