The decline of the 3 series

pokeybritches · 11-13-2014, 06:18 PM

And everyone wonders why I hoard Z4's...

StickMon · 11-14-2014, 01:02 PM

You need to update your signature pic.

KevinM · 11-14-2014, 07:58 PM

While I don't disagree with the posts in this thread (hell, I have been driving my E39 M5 for 10 yrs and had 2 E39s before that, and Z4M coupe since 2007), this conversation occurs with every transition to the new model, bar none.

I think the M division is still on track, despite its detractors. I loved the 1M and plan to add an F80 M3 or the upcoming M2 (if I can wait that long) to my M5 and Z4M. I think the F8X is a seriously fun car. Different than my other Ms? Yes, but still very fun. I couldn't stop grinning while driving one.

While I don't agree with all of BMW's business decisions (and find the endless permutations of the F3X series and associated nomenclature faintly ridiculous) I want them to stay in business and independent. As mentioned in some of the above posts, this requires making cars that appeal to the broader market, especially China. When you think about it, it is actually fairly remarkable that BMW is still independent!

pokeybritches · 11-15-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by StickMon

You need to update your signature pic.

I do haha. I need to put down some initial impressions too.

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KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,285 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	While I don't disagree with the posts in this thread (hell, I have been driving my E39 M5 for 10 yrs and had 2 E39s before that, and Z4M coupe since 2007), this conversation occurs with every transition to the new model, bar none. I think the M division is still on track, despite its detractors. I loved the 1M and plan to add an F80 M3 or the upcoming M2 (if I can wait that long) to my M5 and Z4M. I think the F8X is a seriously fun car. Different than my other Ms? Yes, but still very fun. I couldn't stop grinning while driving one. While I don't agree with all of BMW's business decisions (and find the endless permutations of the F3X series and associated nomenclature faintly ridiculous) I want them to stay in business and independent. As mentioned in some of the above posts, this requires making cars that appeal to the broader market, especially China. When you think about it, it is actually fairly remarkable that BMW is still independent! __________________ 2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 2021 Kia Telluride (hauler)
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