335i GT M-Sport Video Review - AutoExpress

LemonOne · 03-30-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Burn them all with fire!!

BMW would have been better off giving the US more options for the 3er touring, n55 6-speed, etc...

Says the guy with a 10+ years old BMW

TheBingoBalls · 03-31-2013, 12:14 AM

Why does the GT's front fascia look better than the regular 3er? At times I keep asking, why didn't they put that to the base 3er?

Enza · 03-31-2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

Why does the GT's front fascia look better than the regular 3er? At times I keep asking, why didn't they put that to the base 3er?

good point, i think the f30s looked ugly... it's just either that people have no choice and "good lease options".

Palle · 03-31-2013, 02:13 AM

I love the all new BMW 3 Series GT!!! It looks so stunning in person, a great car <3 !!!

atopa2002 · 03-31-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KORALLROT

Case and point. The 3 GT will most likely be cross shopped with the a X3, X5 and 5 GT. Almost not even the same car as a 3 series sedan.

Taller, longer, bigger and 250+ lb heavier than my f30. Hmmm ... decisions, decisions. Voice in head: But then again, it has those bastardized M badges ... Those a rare ... That's got to be worth something ... surely, BMW wouldn't just slap them on just any car, with no actual significance. I mean come on, even the side vents are functional! Hmm ... got me thinking again.

///M = ///Marketing

JETBLK335i · 03-31-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

Why does the GT's front fascia look better than the regular 3er? At times I keep asking, why didn't they put that to the base 3er?

Maybe that will be the f30 lci. But still too early to tell.

HALOTHANE · 03-31-2013, 08:15 AM

Kill it with fire

Zirenz2006 · 03-31-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HALOTHANE

Kill it with fire

"kill it with fire" has been over used...time for a new phrase

dmboone25 · 03-31-2013, 06:49 PM

I actually like this and think it looks good.

My buddy is gonna get one for his wife - great family car.

KT_F31_EBII · 03-31-2013, 07:15 PM

GT looks nice but 3 touring is better driving experience imo.

midlifecrisis · 04-01-2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ktam32

GT looks nice but 3 touring is better driving experience imo.

You're probably right about that, but the touring really doesn't carry that much stuff. The GT appears to have much more cargo space. All in all, the GT probably makes sense for people like me who don't really want to drive a SUV but who need to haul stuff now and then.

SamS · 04-01-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

You're probably right about that, but the touring really doesn't carry that much stuff. The GT appears to have much more cargo space. All in all, the GT probably makes sense for people like me who don't really want to drive a SUV but who need to haul stuff now and then.

Or have kids/carseats and can really use the extra 3"of rear legroom.

WilliCO · 04-01-2013, 08:32 AM

Man, they just barely missed it on that back end. It's almost a really cool car. But not quite.

And, after restraining myself for months, I'm finally going to agree that the air breather things look stupid. I get that they are functional. They should be body colored and not stand out so much.

Who? · 04-01-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGreer

Man, they just barely missed it on that back end. It's almost a really cool car. But not quite.

And, after restraining myself for months, I'm finally going to agree that the air breather things look stupid. I get that they are functional. They should be body colored and not stand out so much.

also, why it doesn't align with any creases is beyond me..

AndreyATC · 04-01-2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGreer

And, after restraining myself for months, I'm finally going to agree that the air breather things look stupid. I get that they are functional. They should be body colored and not stand out so much.

This could be your first mod
Color-matched painted side vents

P.S. I love this 3-er

midlifecrisis · 04-01-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AndreyATC

This could be your first mod
Color-matched painted side vents

P.S. I love this 3-er

Yeah, but I wonder if they're black because they attract brake dust.

Imola.ZHP · 04-01-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemon Jelly M3

Says the guy with a 10+ years old BMW

Yes, her production date is 03/03/2003, so she did just celebrate her 10th birthday, thank you...

Does your random statement about my car's age have any relevance on this topic?

islandbeef · 07-01-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

You're probably right about that, but the touring really doesn't carry that much stuff. The GT appears to have much more cargo space. All in all, the GT probably makes sense for people like me who don't really want to drive a SUV but who need to haul stuff now and then.

I'm with you on this. Folks want the SUV-ish driving position, space and room but want the sedan driving dynamics/MPG. I've had the 528 Touring in the past but didn't like the lack of leg room in the rear seats.

islandbeef · 07-01-2013, 04:44 PM

I love how the car can still be thrown around on the curves, despite the higher seating position and stance.

islandbeef · 07-02-2013, 12:44 PM

Dutch, no subs, sorry.

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