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      03-16-2013, 12:47 AM   #14
daydaychu
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Originally Posted by Thurman Murch
If the touring sells decent in Europe and BMW thinks it won't sell in the US why even make a GT and spend development dollars on a Porsche wing?

There are more enthusiasts than people who will buy this contraption... So epic fail on the business case. From a psychological standpoint BMW may want this to be the new minivan or niche product, but what other automotive company is jumping through hoops to build a competitor?

Ok a dude mentioned in another thread that Audi RS4 is a competitor to a 2008 M3. Well that is a formula that worked for BMW and brought many enthusiasts to this forum. It sold why not continue it? Unless this is their black series competitor mindset. I can see offering reduced carbon emitting and more fuel efficient vehicles for high tax markets but why offer something that does neither of these and doesn't follow a profitable trend? BMW will not be the next VW any time soon. Pretty soon BMW may need a makeover a la restaurant rescue.

Where did the testosterone go at BMW?

I'm not trying to knock this car, I am saying the F1X and F8X M models could have come with bespoke engines and more features.
I think at least half of the 3 GT sales will go to China. 5 GT has been hugely successful in China. Majority of the comments on the 3 GT on the Chinese car forums and website are positive. People prefer comfort and luxury over sportiness in China.
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