RE: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Review
Discussion
I looked at the 435d GC as an alternative to the 640d GC.
Aside from the fact that the model hadn't been confirmed two months ago, it was tempting, but whilst a tonne better than the 3-series all round, it was still a lower-rent alternative, and with the deals available on the 6, not a massive amount cheaper.
Aside from the fact that the model hadn't been confirmed two months ago, it was tempting, but whilst a tonne better than the 3-series all round, it was still a lower-rent alternative, and with the deals available on the 6, not a massive amount cheaper.
Ares said:
edinph said:
Wasn't the point of making the 4 series to differentiate it from the 3? Niche marketing gone crazy!
Same as 6 to 5Merc CLS to E
Audi A5 to A4
etc etc
More stylised version of a std saloon
Not sure why so many people on PH have a gripe about having "too much" choice?
It's not a car for me, but it makes sense. Want a car with a hatch back (more practical than a traditional boot) that isn't the size of a traditional hatch back or isn't an estate car? Great, get a gran coupe. If you prefer the 4s styling over the 3, choose the 4.
The 6 vs 5 series debate is different because there are larger differences to the interior and certainly exterior as well.
365daytonafan said:
No 435i Gran Coupe for the UK? It's listed on BMW's website and configurator
http://www.bmw.co.uk/vc/ncc/xhtml/start/startWithC...
... and a 435i xdrive from July onwards.... Now that could be a very capable car.http://www.bmw.co.uk/vc/ncc/xhtml/start/startWithC...
https://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/new-vehicles/4/grancou...
Did anyone else notice that it took until paragraph five of a six paragraph "review" to actually talk about what the car was like to drive.
I don't usually complain about articles but this one was horribly lacking in content. I know PH isn't Evo or Car but that was a particularly poor effort. I could have just read the spec sheet.
I don't usually complain about articles but this one was horribly lacking in content. I know PH isn't Evo or Car but that was a particularly poor effort. I could have just read the spec sheet.
E65Ross said:
Want a car with a hatch back (more practical than a traditional boot) that isn't the size of a traditional hatch back or isn't an estate car? Great, get a gran coupe. If you prefer the 4s styling over the 3, choose the 4.
This.Not sure why a manufacturer would get criticised for offering more choice
I tell you, certain car companies will regret these shifts to so many models one day...
What the heck...3 is no longer 3...Which is disgraceful in my view...You lose the heritage of a model..
4 is a 3...4Series Gran Coupe...What's "Gran" about it ? That it's more expensive than a "3" ? Sorry "4" standard !!!
Make a few models of each...People will then appreciate what they drive...Make a zillion models of each & then I might as well go by taxi...Oops...Depends on where you live...Certain "Luxury" brands are taxis...
Oh well..the worlds gone bananas..
What the heck...3 is no longer 3...Which is disgraceful in my view...You lose the heritage of a model..
4 is a 3...4Series Gran Coupe...What's "Gran" about it ? That it's more expensive than a "3" ? Sorry "4" standard !!!
Make a few models of each...People will then appreciate what they drive...Make a zillion models of each & then I might as well go by taxi...Oops...Depends on where you live...Certain "Luxury" brands are taxis...
Oh well..the worlds gone bananas..
King Steffy said:
I tell you, certain car companies will regret these shifts to so many models one day...
What the heck...3 is no longer 3...Which is disgraceful in my view...You lose the heritage of a model..
4 is a 3...4Series Gran Coupe...What's "Gran" about it ? That it's more expensive than a "3" ? Sorry "4" standard !!!
Make a few models of each...People will then appreciate what they drive...Make a zillion models of each & then I might as well go by taxi...Oops...Depends on where you live...Certain "Luxury" brands are taxis...
Oh well..the worlds gone bananas..
Nightmare for parts guys.What the heck...3 is no longer 3...Which is disgraceful in my view...You lose the heritage of a model..
4 is a 3...4Series Gran Coupe...What's "Gran" about it ? That it's more expensive than a "3" ? Sorry "4" standard !!!
Make a few models of each...People will then appreciate what they drive...Make a zillion models of each & then I might as well go by taxi...Oops...Depends on where you live...Certain "Luxury" brands are taxis...
Oh well..the worlds gone bananas..
Joeguard1990 said:
and there's me thinking the naming convention had something to do with the amount of doors....
I thought the 4 series was basically the 3 but with less doors and the 3 series now only applying to the 5 door variants?
Really?I thought the 4 series was basically the 3 but with less doors and the 3 series now only applying to the 5 door variants?
Even when it was 3, 5, 7 series only?
7-door lux saloon...?
Ares said:
Joeguard1990 said:
and there's me thinking the naming convention had something to do with the amount of doors....
I thought the 4 series was basically the 3 but with less doors and the 3 series now only applying to the 5 door variants?
Really?I thought the 4 series was basically the 3 but with less doors and the 3 series now only applying to the 5 door variants?
Even when it was 3, 5, 7 series only?
7-door lux saloon...?
Doesn't help that the 1st ever 3 series was only available as a 2 door though.
Maybe PH would like it if BMW only ever made a 3 series....that would make their life easier. Why make more models which look similar?
Edited by E65Ross on Friday 23 May 13:23
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