[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by Rolitto

I don't know why BMW is launching this set of ugly GT cars instead of focusing on building a supercar! Please BMW, build a supercar. There are people in need for such a thing.

Yeah, like 100? And that makes them how much money?

[Needsdecaf]

Either this driver is really short, or this thing is pretty damn big!

[JJunkins]

Originally Posted by Craigito

Hate it

Kill the boomerang and extend the wheelbase so it doesn't look like a school bus; ie: A7.

[MikeyV]

Originally Posted by uter

F31 doesn't have any more rear legroom than my F30... I have two kids in car seats, that extra 3" of legroom is the difference between several swear words or none. Add even more rear cargo area than the F31, and this thing definitely has my attention.

I'm in agreement with you. I'll take a close look at the GT

Make that 3 of us, it's certainly got my attendion, my wife was hoping for an X3 but I think this will be better, just have to wait to see it when it comes to my dealer.

[Vector Pilot]

Reading this review I find it interesting as to what they do not say, as oppose to what they do say. They're not saying much.

Highest Regards

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Vector Pilot

Reading this review I find it interesting as to what they do not say, as oppose to what they do say. They're not saying much.

Highest Regards

What did they leave out? How it smells?

[SamS]

Originally Posted by minicrazy592

So a normal 3er wagen doesn't fill that perfectly? I really curious who is pushing this GT stuff at BMW too.

Also, an F31 is xDrive in the US. I cannot bear to pay for/drive an xDrive "car" when I live in Texas. If it snows 1 day a year, we all just stay home

[f0xfire021]

F31 doesn't have any more rear legroom than my F30... I have two kids in car seats, that extra 3" of legroom is the difference between several swear words or none. Add even more rear cargo area than the F31, and this thing definitely has my attention.

I'm curious about how much more cargo volume this car really has over an f31/e91. Our 2009 e91 is listed (according to Yahoo motors) as having 16 cubic feet, which seems wrong (for comparison, a Jetta wagon is listed at 33 cu.ft.). I recall it being listed at 25 cubic feet on the BMW site when researching it.

I hear you on the leg room though, that would be fantastic with getting the carseats in... and keeping tiny feet off the back of the front seats.

[Propagator]

Originally Posted by BJB

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...mo-review.html

That review nails it. I like the idea of the car, which is an extended wheelbase hatchback for families. But because they wanted to appeal to the cross-over shoppers, they raised the car, which apparently messes up the dynamics a little too much. That's a shame, I think for the right price this could be a good family hauler.

[Imola.ZHP]

Burn them all with fire!

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Propagator

That review nails it. I like the idea of the car, which is an extended wheelbase hatchback for families. But because they wanted to appeal to the cross-over shoppers, they raised the car, which apparently messes up the dynamics a little too much. That's a shame, I think for the right price this could be a good family hauler.

Seems like maybe it's worth a test drive before coming to that unilateral conclusion?

[SamS]

Originally Posted by f0xfire021

I hear you on the leg room though, that would be fantastic with getting the carseats in... and keeping tiny feet off the back of the front seats.

The real problem is the rear-facing seats. You have to push the passenger seat all the way up to leave room for the depth of a rear-facing seat, in a regular F30.

I realize that this is a 1-2 year problem, but for folks looking for a new car, that have young kids or plan to have more, then it is something that must be considered.

We can't all drive around in Z4's, ya know

[Vector Pilot]

Originally Posted by SamS

What did they leave out? How it smells?

Since the introduction of the F30 model lines, reviews have been at best tepid compared to reviews written about previous 3 series models. With that being said, I'm most certain the GT will be well received by consumers and be BMW's finest hour.
Highest Regards

[rvladescu]

Bring it with a Diesel engine to Canada and I might consider trading my 335d

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Burn them all with fire!

Damn that's harsh but............................ +1

[Marley71]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-s...bmw-320d-gt-se

4/5 stars here, vs 2/5 in the telegraph review..


From Telegraph

"Verdict: What a disappointment. With a great basis provided by the 3-series chassis and an initially promising body style, BMW has squandered the opportunity to make a highly desirable machine by jacking up the body with all that means to the detriment of ride and handling."

From Autoexpress

"The 3 Series has always been the most engaging car in its class to drive, so it’s a worry when BMW reveals it has softened up the suspension in the GT to improve comfort. A quick drive is all it takes to reveal the 3 Series hasn’t lost too much of its magic, though – so long as you opt for the three-stage adjustable M Sport dampers (£750).

Yes, there’s a fraction more body roll in comfort mode than the saloon, but select Sport and you still get a really crisp turn-in, combined with better-weighted, communicative steering and an agile chassis. The easiest way to allay any fears about the handling is to say it feels a lot like a 3 Series saloon, albeit one that’s lost a fraction of its sharpness. It still grips hard and feels more fun than an Audi A5 Sportback down a twisty road."

[Matski]

Originally Posted by Marley71

It still grips hard and feels more fun than an Audi A5 Sportback down a twisty road."

And the Audi is a LESS PRACTICAL 4 DOOR COUPE..

Audi is so pathetic.

[TMP]

If this sells in Iow volumes like the 5 GT, will end up being a lease bargain....

[VaderWagon]

Boring AND ugly

[havand]

Those of you saying it is far more usable as than a f30 because of the rear seats.... To me the styling is FAR worse than a true wagon with a fraction of the usability. What the SHOULD have done is modified the wagon with slightly larger back seats etc.

It's too goofy to fulfill its primary purpose. You lose tons of storage space with that huge sloped rear hatch.

The 5GT is hideous in comparison to the touring and very expensive in my opinion. I just don't understand what BMW is thinking at all.

[VaderWagon]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Either this driver is really short, or this thing is pretty damn big!

I thought the same thing. This looks like the 5GT. A barge