RE: BMW extends Gran Coupe family with new 2 Series
Discussion
I am one of those weird people who are not easily offended by BMW's recent offerings in the style department. However, I must admit, I am struggling with this one. I am sure it works better in the flesh...surely?
As for this new segment for BMW, is it worth it? I cannot remember the last time I saw an A3 saloon and can probably count on two hands the total amount I have ever seen. The previous gen A class saloon seemed to be a bit more popular, but still isn't exactly a common sight.
But I suppose now that the 3er has got bigger and gained a huge increase in price, there is space in the line up for a cheaper baby saloon.
As for this new segment for BMW, is it worth it? I cannot remember the last time I saw an A3 saloon and can probably count on two hands the total amount I have ever seen. The previous gen A class saloon seemed to be a bit more popular, but still isn't exactly a common sight.
But I suppose now that the 3er has got bigger and gained a huge increase in price, there is space in the line up for a cheaper baby saloon.
Makes Bangle look like a genius... At least his stuff was distinctive - much of the latest stuff from BMW is just so "samey" - I reckon if you took the grille off it (please) you could mistake it for any boring euro-box (and quite a lot of far-eastern stuff too)
2/10 - must try harder
2/10 - must try harder
simon-tigjs said:
This is born out by all the special offers almost immediately upon launch, deposit contributions, so called attractive finance plans which are hell bent on getting people to buy something they cant actually afford and trick them into being forced back into the dealership for a new one when the balloon is so huge.
Why do you automatically assume that people who finance cars can't afford them? Did you not think that some people can afford to buy them outright, but would rather not sink their capital into a car that they know they want to get rid of in the next couple of years? In certain circumstances, it is better to finance a car than buy it outright.
It looks really bad and although I knew about it for a while, I winced at seeing 'BMW' written across the engine bay.
The rear wheel drive and straight six made the 1 and 2-series; without them I just don't see what it offers over any other rival. It's a shame that BMW has abandoned that after so many decades as the champion of that formula. It's the one thing I really liked about BMW.
The rear wheel drive and straight six made the 1 and 2-series; without them I just don't see what it offers over any other rival. It's a shame that BMW has abandoned that after so many decades as the champion of that formula. It's the one thing I really liked about BMW.
richs2891 said:
Certainly looks better than the new 1 series, a lot more distinct.
That's not hard though is it?On a serious note, I agree that it looks better than the 1 series, although the bar was set pretty low.
I wonder though if this will pave the way for the 2 series to go FWD? The rumours are that the 2 will stay RWD, but this could mean a U-turn on that.
The A3 saloon is a good looking thing - I'd much rather that than the sportback.
Not usually one to comment on how a car looks, its such a subjective topic. I have to make an exception here though, this thing just looks horrendous. I say this as someone who owned an E87 1 series from new and thought it looked OK! 
If BMW are expecting buyers to pay a premium and give up the practicality of the usual hatchback offerings in the compact segment, shouldn't the alternative look amazing by way of compensation?
If BMW are expecting buyers to pay a premium and give up the practicality of the usual hatchback offerings in the compact segment, shouldn't the alternative look amazing by way of compensation?
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