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I think if you (like most buyers) sat down and went attribute to attribute on most of those cars, you would come to your senses and get the BMW unless there was some sort of irrational obsession with one of the other cars for whatever reason.
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12-04-2017, 10:25 AM | #24 | |
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but the reason the BMW(esp 3) is still top dog is cause the majority has that opinion/preference its still the best overall when its all added up |
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12-04-2017, 10:42 AM | #25 |
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It's a sign. A big sign. Please take note BMW.
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Car & Driver 10 Best? Much ado about nothing..........I continue to subscribe to it because it's cheap as dirt, but it's mostly trash journalism.
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Seriously? My F30 has a TON of cheap plastic, which is absurd considering the sticker price is higher than just about any Chevrolet.
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...and for crying out loud "car enthusiasts"....it's ALFA not Alpha.
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...and for all of those decrying the Chevrolet's inclusion, I'm going to bet that most of you haven't driven one. So, this quote from the Camaro review is for you:
"Imagine meeting Vin Diesel and discovering that he has a law degree, quotes Robert Frost, and speaks with an English accent worthy of royalty. Maybe he is all that; we don’t know—we’ve never met him. That’s the Camaro’s story as well: You can’t know it until you’re one on one with it, preferably on a challenging two-lane road. It is there that the Camaro will demolish your preconceptions, one corner at a time. A reputation is a hard thing to live down. Perception often lags reality, and the reality is this: Camaros are among the most sophisticated driver’s cars in the world. And three consecutive years on the 10Best Cars list proves that this Chevy isn’t just great at attacking a corner, it has also turned one."
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F3X series are mediocre now. Same reason I didn't want to spend anymore than a 320i ZSP. The only reason I am still in the BMW family after 4 straight Bimmers. Been living BMWs my whole life, but the fire has definitely been dying.
The G20 better impress, otherwisenI won't be picking up another Bimmers at the Welt. |
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12-05-2017, 06:05 AM | #32 | |
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I see BMW giving the bigger market what they want.
From a UK perspective, we still have the German marques dominating the top end "compact executive" segment. I tend to agree with the quoted comment from our wide audience WhatCar? motor magazine. Quote:
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The small and solid car with steering that was balanced, precise, predictable and had excellent feedback is not really available throughout the brand as it once was. That is the main item C&D loved about BMW in the past and BMW is abandoning to gain mainstream sales.
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BMW has been valuing sales over performance since the F30 surfaced. Yes, it's still a very nice sedan. However, those of us who have had 3's prior to the F30 know that BMW FAILED by concentrating more on tech, interior room, and overly complicated and expensive "drive modes".
BMW wanted to work towards satisfying non BMW shoppers, who always bitched and moaned that the steering was "too heavy", and that the rear seats didn't have enough room for their kids and friends, and that the suspensions were "too firm". They wanted a 5 series sized BMW for the price of a 3, and they also wanted to own the BMW brand more than wanting what "BMW" used to manufacture and stand for. BMW gave in because they wanted the increased sales. And, it WORKED. Sales did indeed go up a good bit with the F30, and that spelled doom for actual BMW drivers. The softened BMW increased sales. And BMW forgot what put them on the map, and that was their driving performance and feel. BMW forgot where they came from and who made their name a wanted commodity. The 1 series was good, so good I got a 135i over an E90 3. However, the 1 series did not have a well sorted sport suspension. The 2 series was a decent improvement, and it's now BMW's best driving small car. However, the 2 has also suffered in that it lost the overall FEEL of the 1 series, which was only a decent suspension tune away from real greatness. I hope BMW are happy, because I'm NOT. If the new G20 does not return to at least the E90 level of fell and overall driving performance, then I'm DONE with BMW. There would be no reason to pay more just to get a car that only has the BMW logo on it if it doesn't perform like BMW's have. From what I've been reading I tried to remain hopeful. But, after reading more on the G20 I'm not at all convinced that BMW is working towards correcting it's ways. If anything the comments coming out from BMW indicate that BMW is more interested in competing with Audi and MB in terms of styling and techno doodads with little talk of actually returning the SPORT in the sport sedan. The truth hurts BMW. Not being able to get a great small BMW hurts me even more. |
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I've actually done my own counting of ads to great reviews and awards and it is NOT TRUE in the least. Years ago this came tired conspiracy rhetoric spread and I wanted to find out for myself. I subscribe to 5 different auto mags and went through a few years worth of printed mags and did my own counting. Those who buy more ads do NOT always win, nor do they get great reviews, period. That idea comes from fans of their brand who get all worked up when their favorite doesn't win, so they create conspiracies as to why THEIR brand or car didn't win, cause YOU KNOW THEIR car is always the BEST, and if it's not, then there must be something else behind that. LOL! Last edited by RPM90; 12-05-2017 at 05:10 PM.. |
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To paraphrase, the soccer moms, young professionals, and random guys in Europe and Asia still want MT, it just happens that the equivalent US cohorts do not demand MT. |
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"The 2018 BMW M5's born-again chassis dynamics suggest that the M division is turning back toward its faith in driver engagement. But M is, after all, a subordinate organization of the bigger enterprise, and, as such, the division's complete redemption is only possible if the larger BMW brand can find the same religion and infuse it into the core products." Us hard core fans had a good run. In terms of new cars, I'll look elsewhere but my 3rd car will probably always be a proper M car. Until I can afford a P-car, that is... |
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Honestly not surprised. Don’t get me wrong, I like my F30 335i, but it is not above the competition in the ways the E46, E39, and E90 were. Too many good options out there from a driving perspective that are as good or better. If the latest S4 was out when I was purchasing, I would have likely bought it (sadly manuals are not in the cards for me atm due to wife/required flexibility...so that trump card doesn’t apply to me anymore).
The latest reviews of the M5 are promising, but I really miss my old E46 M3. |
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I don't think the C&D list means much. Like people waving their arms that Tesla will put ICE out of existence in 5 years... yeah right and monkeys might fly out of my butt...
Most cars on the road are mediocre junk and my 340i MPPSK flies past them. Haven't driven a Camero. Maybe the big heavy shoebox of car can actually take a corner now, but it's still an ugly shoebox next to my 340... |
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Here's where BMW is at right now: Lots of people didn't like the 2012-2016 F30 suspension, steering, interior materials and what have you. But that wonderful marriage of the N20/26 with the 8AT was a landslide winner. It was the one thing about that car that was universally praised by forum members and the automotive press. It's the combo that really stood out as special against the competition.
So what does BMW do for MY2017? They replace the N20/26 with an engine that is noticeably slower, less responsive, harsher sounding, and more laggy. The so-called standard "Sport AT" snaps off shifts slower than my previous base AT, with shift points that are not as well-calibrated. Is it my imagination? According to CR's tests, the 2017 is 0.6secs slower from 0-60MPH, and 0.7 slower from 45-65MPH than the 2016! For some reason this never gets discussed on this forum, but yes, BMW de-contented the drivetrain of all things. Does it just sting too much for us to think that BMW made the 3-series a slower car? So to me, it isn't whether BMW deserves to be on a 10 best list, it's whether they have any desire to be. |
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Counterpoint. What do you have against any of these cars? I think it's more a reflection of how good the competition has become than an indictment of the 3 series. Honestly, what car on this list isn't worthy?
You could argue the RS3 doesn't come with a stick. Or that the Alfa is unreliable. Or that the 718 is no longer naturally aspirated. But the fact is, these are all very good cars. IMHO the 3er is too, and I think it offers overall great value for all of its balance and handling shortcomings (easily tunable, good lease deals, fantastic power plant and transmission programming), but most of what it offers can be found in plenty of other cars now. Other than the engine and the idrive technology (imho its the best out there), it doesn't stand out any more.
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I never bash BMW for going mass market. I only bash when it is clear they are forgetting what has made their brand desirable in the first place. It would be in their best long term interest to offer the enthusiast his car, even if it is hidden in a sea of mass market cars. As long as it is there the reputation can survive. If it is not, it dies off and becomes the mark of the well-to-do poser - not an attractive selling point, even to other well-to-do posers.
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