Is the BMW 5 series GT tanking?

[Matt UK]

Are BMW actually selling any 5 series GT's? I think I've only ever seen one.

Quite fancy one when they reach sub £15k... unloved styling + public don't get it + excellent 7 series build quality = huge depreciation and perfect 'PHers curiosity barge'

Even though it cost a premium over the 5 Touring new, I reckon they'll be 'worth' less used. Wishful thinking?

Edited by Matt UK on Monday 5th March 20:22

[Mastodon2]

Wishful thinking - I think the people that were daft enough to buy one will be bitter enough to want a high price, as you mentioned they cost more than a touring, but they are probably "worth" less to a secondhand buyer.

[iphonedyou]

They're so ugly they hurt my feelings when I look at one

[martin mrt]

I'm in the minority of people who actually like the 5GT as soon as I seen it I liked it, and my opinion hasn't changed

[TameRacingDriver]

Looks like they've just lopped the "conservatory" from the back of the odius!

Hideous!

[Chris Stott]

Currently away on business and staying in a serviced apartment... if I look out of my window there's a black 5GT outside, 20's, ivory leather interior... looks very nice IMO.

[Urban Sports]

There are a few where I live, nice car IMO, I bet it's a superb car to use everyday.

[LeoSayer]

I like everything about them except the looks.



And BMW are making a 3 series version:

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2013-bmw-3-series...

Edited by LeoSayer on Monday 5th March 20:49

[r129sl]

They're not selling any but they're leasing quite a few. A grand down and £350 a month for three years gets you one built to order. I quite like them.

[Urban Sports]

LeoSayer said:

I like everything about them except the looks.



And BMW are making a 3 series version:

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2013-bmw-3-series...

Edited by LeoSayer on Monday 5th March 20:49

Oh Christ that's awful.

[Matt UK]

LeoSayer said:

I like everything about them except the looks.

Whoa, whoa, whoa hang on a minute - are we saying it's not a hatchback?!?!?

[LeoSayer]

Matt UK said:

Whoa, whoa, whoa hang on a minute - are we saying it's not a hatchback?!?!?

It's both:

[eric twinge]

Matt UK said:

Whoa, whoa, whoa hang on a minute - are we saying it's not a hatchback?!?!?

it's two piece isn't it? Ie you can open it as pictured, or the complete tailgate.

How do these things get signed off? Does no one think, hang on a minute, this really does look awful?

[Baryonyx]

I've seen a handful round here, which is much more than I expected to see. They are obviously selling, though not as much as the even-more-hideous X6!

[Vladimir]

They aren't pretty - so I have even more respect for those that buy them because they are excellent cars.

Bit like the very early Imprezas - pig ugly but those in the know bought them anyway.

[Bisonhead]

I remember seeing the X6 up close and thinking it ugly. It has now grown on me with its chunky styling, but this...good god, it is truly hideous, in a frightening, who could do that to a child sort of way

[ShampooEfficient]

There's one in the local area, the only one I've seen, and the owners seems incapable of parking it other than like an utter mong.

[Ken911]

I'm with you I think the GT is superb and totally left of centre. Only thing is they look crap with small wheels and low spec. Panoramic sunroof and proper wheels with 535d engine will be a fabulous buy anytime soon. Cote d'azure beckons!!! Why buy a rather dull new shape 5 series. As a huge fan of the brand and having owned several E39's and E46's I'm struggling with the new era of BMW's, I just don't get where they are coming from. Anybody else feel the same ? I guess I must be getting old!

[Drive Blind]

LeoSayer said:

I like everything about them except the looks.

[okie592]

seen a few, dont see the point in them but i do like them, i think its ment to be a motorway cruiser, not as low as a 5 and not as high as a x5