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I actually think this is a good move. It is always wise to pick and choose your battles. I honestly think that BMW is not the right company to be entering the low price sports car market.
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Have you guys ever driven a MINI? It's a freaken hoot to drive. Just have to be open minded about it.
Having said that, not surprised. Roadsters are so niche these days. |
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06-13-2015, 01:26 PM | #28 |
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This segment is stagnant at the most so some breathing space is being allocated to see how the new Mazda MX-5,the segments pioneer performs and to see if it can revitalise the small Roadster segment for a BMW return.
But all work on the smallest roadster in the BMW group is currently in motion in regards to focusing on making the MINI Superleggera a production reality. Again its introduction would mean the new MX-5 would have had two years on the market.
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Not sure a front drive numb steering coupe would really compete with what seems to be a fantastic new MX5. Good call to cancel.
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Also by competitor I don't mean just raw figures or stuff. Both are "luxury performance" sedans or coupes, similar hp,figures,torque,body style,features,technology etc. |
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Not to mention the GT350 with 500+hp that starts under 50k...
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Four cylinder FWD roadster? Cry me a river that it's dead.
Now tell me what's happening with the Z5M Coupe.
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Nothing new here Now what Scott posted that's what should be posted on the front page. The rest is the same with a mix of M3/4 thread jackers. |
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Apologies, but this IS the M3/4 Forum
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Much of the fun factor associated with the Miata has to do with the fact that its a throwback to the old RWD roadsters, like the MGB. A FWD car won't be a competitor. I think the sad part is that BMW management doesn't seem to "get it".
BMW already has a plethora of models in every series so there is no reason that they couldn't produce a roadster off the 1 or 2 series. Shorten the wheelbase, add a 4 cyl (or 3 cyl) turbo engine, and that would be a real competitor. |
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BMW was very successful with the Z3 and the original Z4. When they went "upscale" with the Z4, they lost their market. A new well-equipped Z4 cost more than my M4
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