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Blue62
Original Poster
1,396 posts
21 months
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Can anyone explain why the GT has flopped? Most of the road tests I have read have been complimentary and I was driven around in one this week for a couple of days and have to say I was impressed with the space, ride and comfort, so what is the problem?
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InfoRetrieval
73 posts
17 months
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It looks like it's had a rear end shunt? Why would you choose it over the touring (more practical) or the saloon (better looking)?
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isleofthorns
91 posts
39 months
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we've had one for about 18 months, and have done approx 25k miles, including several euro jaunts.
as an overall package, its been excellent. it has a higher ride than a five series touring, a larger load capacity, much more legroom and passenger space, a fantastic interior and good road presence. it tows very well and achieve 45mpg on a decent run.
we think it looks great (perhaps in the minority?!), but I'm sure it'll prove a 'grower'. given you can buy a decent 530d GT for the same as a base 520d SE touring, i think it wins hands down!!
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martin mrt
2,080 posts
70 months
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I'm also a huge fan of the 5GT, I always have been, I personally think it looks terrific
520 SE touring or 530GT, its a no brainer, the 5GT wins hands down
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MarkwG
969 posts
58 months
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I think we're a bit conservative in the UK: I think the GT is basically aimed at the US market, I think it's replaced the Touring. I've sat in one (not a great advert I know!) & found it very pleasant, but, not overally convinced otherwise.
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Blue62
Original Poster
1,396 posts
21 months
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InfoRetrieval said: It looks like it's had a rear end shunt? Why would you choose it over the touring (more practical) or the saloon (better looking)? It's has the legroom of a seven series I believe and it's higher. I can only think it's the looks, maybe not everyone's cuppa but as someone else has stated they're a lot cheaper on the used market than their 5 series equivalent.
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breadvan
333 posts
37 months
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Great interior, loads of space and a dash more like 7 series than 5, but the X5 has more appeal for those wanting the height and the 'look', and the 5 touring has more appeal for the hunting/shooting/fishing types as the 5GT is trying too hard to fit the executive mould.
The ride is also much better in a std 5 series.
I expect at some point to see a shooting brake version to compete with the CLS and forthcomming Panamera. With the rear end sorted and a more 'butch' target market, it will fly off the shelf.
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Cheib
6,232 posts
44 months
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Blue62 said: InfoRetrieval said: It looks like it's had a rear end shunt? Why would you choose it over the touring (more practical) or the saloon (better looking)? It's has the legroom of a seven series I believe and it's higher. I can only think it's the looks, maybe not everyone's cuppa but as someone else has stated they're a lot cheaper on the used market than their 5 series equivalent. I think it's based on a 7 series chassis. Everything I have read about the interior has been complimentary...it's the looks and questionable niche. That said I can see the 3 series GT being a big hit.
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E38Ross
10,513 posts
81 months
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probably because most view it as hideously ugly.
i agree with many of the comments, i went in one a while ago and was extremely impressed with the ride quality, refinement and interior quality. cracking cars and really good value.
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BOR
3,126 posts
124 months
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Mine arrives in 8 weeks.
I think the resistance is due to the badly proportioned styling.
I'll report back when I get it.
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scarecrow
50 posts
104 months
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IMO it is the most ugly vehicle BMW has ever produced and best forgotten.
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mph1977
4,808 posts
37 months
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scarecrow said: IMO it is the most ugly vehicle BMW has ever produced and best forgotten. i think the X6 holds that dubious honour the %GT is just a modern interpretation of an Austin Maxi
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Dblue
1,542 posts
69 months
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scarecrow said: IMO it is the most ugly vehicle BMW has ever produced and best forgotten. +1 I appreciate we all have different tastes but it looks awful. Like something Ssangyong would have launched 
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E38Ross
10,513 posts
81 months
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Dblue said: scarecrow said: IMO it is the most ugly vehicle BMW has ever produced and best forgotten. +1 I appreciate we all have different tastes but it looks awful. Like something Ssangyong would have launched you've not been in one have you. they're sublime. it's just a pity they're so damn hideous.
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Dblue
1,542 posts
69 months
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E38Ross said: you've not been in one have you. they're sublime. it's just a pity they're so damn hideous. I am sure they are lovely inside, I just find it difficult to find the door handle with my eyes closed lest I accidently catch sight of the exterior 
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Blue62
Original Poster
1,396 posts
21 months
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I reckon if you can get past the looks, the GT is hard to beat on the late low miles used market.
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