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      11-14-2013, 02:03 PM   #23
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right but A5 doesn't have the 4 door A5 like there is the 3 series
That would be the A4.
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right but A5 doesn't have the 4 door A5 like there is the 3 series

Here there is a 4 door version of the A5:


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...BCsseldorf.jpg
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I agree, but it's just that the 3GT should be able to fill that role. If it cannot then it would seem that they need to revisit its styling, not create another offering with the same features. In other words, if the 4GC turns out to be a hatchback (which is how it appears now), making it the real A5 Sportback competitor, then what purpose does the 3GT serve? I suppose one could ask the same about a 5 sedan vs. a 6 GC, but to me once you add the 5th door in the mix it really kills the coupe vs. sedan styling rationale that separates those two cars. Plus it just seems strange that the 3/4 will have two five-doors and one four-door, while the 5/6 will have two four-doors and one five-door.
If the 4GC ends up having a hatch, then my guess is it meant for the market that wants an F31 but thinks it isn't sporty enough? Are you buying that?? Can I interest you in a bridge?

I don't know, man. I'm all for granular market segmentation, but yeah. Does the world really need an X1, a 3-series wagon, a 3-series GT, and a 4-series GC (if it does turn out to be a hatch) at the same time?

The difference between a 5 sedan and a 6GC I get. I would have gotten the difference between a 3 sedan and a non-hatch 4GC too.

But I don't know what this thing is or who it's aimed for.
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That is big. And fiesty! I lam digging this so far. The full reveal will show the true line of this bad boy and I am expecting nothing less than a baby 6 GC. It will be stunning in M Sport and 19 rims. You just wait and see.
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Pop quiz: does anyone know which of the following models the 4 GC will share it's chassis with?


f30 (3 series sedan)
f31 (3 series touring)
f32 (4 series coupe)
f34 (3 series GT)
f35 (3 series sedan long wheel-base)
f10 (5 series)

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all they did is exterior changes on this vs the 3 series, the inside is exactly the same, same options... they really should have offered some 5 series options for the price premium this car will command. Should have offered options like night vision, Nappa leather, ventilated seats. Give me some options the 3 series doesn't have and I might look at buying this car, otherwise I wouldn't spend $6K more or however much it costs just for its "coupe" styling.
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Pop quiz: does anyone know which of the following models the 4 GC will share it's chassis with?


f30 (3 series sedan)
f31 (3 series touring)
f32 (4 series coupe)
f34 (3 series GT)
f35 (3 series sedan long wheel-base)
f10 (5 series)

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Chassis?! Some parts from the coupe for sure. Platform wise i think it will share it with the 3 series LWB
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Hey lets rename the 3 series Coupe to 4 series!
Yeah great idea!

Let's make a 4 series with 4 doors!
GENIUS!


Next step will be the new 3 series 2 door variation :F


Why did they approve that overbite front bumper ?
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Here there is a 4 door version of the A5:


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...BCsseldorf.jpg
i know first time I saw it was in florence, italy, but its called A5 sport back, and it looks different from the A4, where f30 is same as the four series
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Smoking the inside rear tire on one shot there.
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I like it. It looks really good so far. I can only imagine how sexy the msport model will look. Doubt I'll be able to afford it though :/
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Does it ride on the 3-series long wheelbase platform they offer in China? The 4er GC looks longer than the 3er sedan...
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so its 4 series gt?
No. Two different models.

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If the 4GC ends up having a hatch, then my guess is it meant for the market that wants an F31 but thinks it isn't sporty enough? Are you buying that?? Can I interest you in a bridge?
Both the 4GT and the 4GC will have a hatch(opening).

On the 4GT it is more of a pronounced hatch, like on the 5er GT. Hence all the camo on the rear of the test cars.


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Need vids/pics of the trunk/hatch/whatever open to put the mystery to rest. Did the 6 GC have this much camo in the rear? I recall some, but not the whole back of the greenhouse.
While the 4GC has a hatch... the roof line is more arched or curved than in the 4GT and the trunk is more stubby, than the 4GT.

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Watching that video it just goes to show you how well balanced BMW cars are at the limit. Part of it is that test driver being fairly smooth at the controls... but you can really see how sporty the 4GC is.

It would be really killer if BMW were to decide to build a M4GC. (even though they say/insist they will not).
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This is all I see with the completely superfluous amount of new models..

Yuck.
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My CA has no ordering info yet on the 4 GC. Any one with better luck here?
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I like it.
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Why the confusion? All you have to do is count...

1er (future sedan, touring and GT)
2er coupe, (future vert and gran coupe)
3er sedan touring and GT
4er coupe, vert and (future gran coupe)
5er sedan touring and GT
6er coupe, vert and gran coupe
7er sedan

Odd numbers are sedan touring and GT, evens are coupe, vert and gran coupe.

I can't wait to see this! I hope they follow it up with a 2er gran coupe!
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This is all I see with the completely superfluous amount of new models..

Yuck.
Lots of cars actually, mazda and volvo have very similar bumpers to the f30 , i like it on the f30
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