[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

I’m considering fitting that gloss-black trim the 4GC uses around the climate controls on my F30… Does any existing Lines use this glossy trim piece or do I need to wait until I can order 4GC parts?

[liang]

From the side it looks like a mini 5 series GT... YUCK.
The 4 series coupe with 2 doors looks much better.

[3s-a-charm]

Originally Posted by DrtyJrze

Honest question: why is it called a coupe if it has 4 full doors?

Why would they separate into the 3/4 series (sedan/coupe) and then make a 4 series 4 door almost immediately? Doesn't make sense.

Coupe doesn't mean 2-door it is french for "cut" and refers to the sloped, cut roof line which is normally associated with 2-door cars but also works with 4/5 door cars.

[Rupes]

Future 4 series GC owners, get ready for this conversation:

"Nice 3 series"

"No, it's a 4 series"

"I thought all 4 series were 2 doors, isn't that why BMW renamed it?"

"Yes, except for this model. It's a grand coupe"

"Isn't a coupe a 2 door car?"

"Yes, but grand coupe from BMW means it has 4 doors."

"Umm...ok, then what makes this different from a 3 series?"

"I paid more for it"

[ska///235i]

Just say you order a coupe and they made you a 4 door by mistake

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by Rupes

"Umm...ok, then what makes this different from a 3 series?"

"I paid more for it"

4-door vs 4-door hatchback

[ska///235i]

i always like 4door sedans over coupes....then this GC came out and it actually looks good, this might be the one

[mPlasticDesign]

If BMW fixes the awful headlight with the LCI, the 4GC will be one awesome looking car, especially in ///M clothing!

[Pure]

Cool.

Bed in a previous months by sayings that would be available a new painting.
Mineral Blue Metallic . Where is it.?

[USDMM3]

M version, same rear flares as F80, carbon roof, etc and I'm sold

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by 3s-a-charm

Coupe doesn't mean 2-door it is french for "cut" and refers to the sloped, cut roof line which is normally associated with 2-door cars but also works with 4/5 door cars.

The etymology of the word coupé has been under close examination lately

Early usage of the term is derived from literal translation of the term, but in the automobile context, coupé has only ever been used to refer to 2-door cars... Except!

According to Wikipedia, the term was used to refer to a chop-top Rover P5 in the sixties, then by Toyota in the eighties. However, the term wasn't widely applied to 4-door cars until the late noughties (2000's).

I am loathe to accept the new usage of the term, as I think it is a classical misnomer, perpetrated only for the purposes of marketing.

[bradleyland]

Originally Posted by Rupes

Future 4 series GC owners, get ready for this conversation:

"Nice 3 series"

"No, it's a 4 series"

"I thought all 4 series were 2 doors, isn't that why BMW renamed it?"

"Yes, except for this model. It's a grand coupe"

"Isn't a coupe a 2 door car?"

"Yes, but grand coupe from BMW means it has 4 doors."

"Umm...ok, then what makes this different from a 3 series?"

"I paid more for it"

Seriously? Only BMW enthusiasts have any idea about the even/odd numbering scheme, and those people are well aware of what a 4GC is.

[Marley71]

Originally Posted by Liang

From the side it looks like a mini 5 series GT... YUCK.
The 4 series coupe with 2 doors looks much better.

Yep, looks just like a mini 5 series GT....

[Bahn360Photo]

i'm liking this car more and more

[Bahn360Photo]

Originally Posted by Marley71

Yep, looks just like a mini 5 series GT....

how about 3er GT?

[Rautha]

Its marketing.

If its called a gran Coupe the MSRP will be higher than the sedan version and will probably sell at that price point.

If they call it a hatchback (which it technically is) then it gives the impression of a downmarket vehicle (at least in the US market where most don't appreciate HB's or wagon body styles).

That aside it is a nice looking car and were I in the market today I would consider it over the 3er sedan due to slightly better looks (very subjective) but more for the HB versatility.

[midlifecrisis]

Originally Posted by USDMM3

M version, same rear flares as F80, carbon roof, etc and I'm sold

This.

This may be the best looking sedan that BMW has made since the E39.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by Rautha

Its marketing.

If its called a gran Coupe the MSRP will be higher than the sedan version and will probably sell at that price point.

If they call it a hatchback (which it technically is) then it gives the impression of a downmarket vehicle (at least in the US market where most don't appreciate HB's or wagon body styles).

That aside it is a nice looking car and were I in the market today I would consider it over the 3er sedan due to slightly better looks (very subjective) but more for the HB versatility.

Good lord, this again?

It's not a 'hatchback'. It's a sleek sedan with a trunk that opens in a unique fashion. If this car had a traditional trunk you wouldn't say "gee, it looks like a hatchback" because it doesn't.

It's an F30 with the "Squish" Line. It's an F30 with the Panini Package.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by Liang

From the side it looks like a mini 5 series GT... YUCK.
The 4 series coupe with 2 doors looks much better.

Yeah, like the Gran Coupe looks like the Turtle Butt GT. Give us a break. We all went to college, just pointing that out in case you didn't realize.

[Marley71]

Beautiful..

[3s-a-charm]

Originally Posted by Marley71

Beautiful..

Agreed!

[3s-a-charm]

Tough choice now between the redesigned X3 and the 435i Gran Coupe! BMW is on a "win" roll!

Unfortunate that these two beautiful designs will not (likely) see an M version though.