3 Series (F30) [Official] The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo.

[Guibo]

BMW or other car makers should at least have a No cost option for opting normal full size spares, i mean, i should be able to choose whether i want to drive with a flat tyre that lasts a bit further, or whether i want to stop and change my wheels and go full speed right? make lighter alloys, better handling, better acceleration too instead of making heavy-as wheels. In Hong Kong, the eco-friendly tax return would take advantage of having spare full size wheels since tax rebate on new cars is based on vehicle WEIGHT and fuel consumption, so the easy way to add weight is to put a wheel at the back, suddenly the fuel consumption to weight is lower.

My guess is most BMWs and cars that don't have them aren't designed to fit a full size spare in the trunk. It would likely be cost-prohibitive to make that just for Hong Kong. Some of the selling points for runflats are, besides weight, the ability to maintain control in a blow-out. And being able to safely travel to a repair facility. In some roads in some metropolitan areas, it is virtually impossible to get over to the side of the road in the event of a flat, and what little room there is on the shoulder could make it very dangerous for the owner to change the wheel with traffic whizzing by only feet away. Perhaps companies like Mercedes strike a more sensible compromise with space-saver spares, which don't sacrifice everyday ride quality for the relatively miniscule chance you will have a flat.

 

[EnI]

Video Review (by AutoBild; in German but the scenes look fantastic):

http://www.autobild.de/videos/video-bmw-3er-gt-3912494.html

 

[marley71]

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/21/2014-bmw-3-series-gran-turismo-w-video/

autoblog review. looks great in profile.

 

[Human]

Yeah baby!

AWESOME, wallpapers @ source

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I don't know why, but I really like this car.

 

[LaArtist]

^come again?

 

[HighestOfHigh]

^come again?

Lol...I actually think it's cute.

 

[LaArtist]

^shakin my head...


PS
Nah man you enjoy it

 

[Human]

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[Mr. Mercedes]

This vehicle got a very average review in the recent 'Wheels' magazine. They bemoaned driving yet another BMW that fails to deliver the polished ride and handling compromise that the company was once famed for, a steering set up completely devoid of feel and a 2 liter diesel engine lacking in refinement. They did say the cabin was spacious and well furnished.

 

[Deckhook]

^I can sort of agree with the 2.0L diesel comment of refinement because the wife's X1 sounds far harsher than even our 1.6TDi Caddy Van when pushed but saying that there is no harsh vibrations that are felt either through the pedals, steering or cabin so its solely sound which warrants complaint in my opinion. As for the 3GT, this is the first video on it I've seen and I must say its a looker, way better proportioned than its big brother 5GT, this is something that on face value looks a decent alternative to either a 3 series Touring or regular 5.

Oh and since its catering for a different type of customer with different needs than a regular 3 series owner why should it drive the same, when you desire more passenger space this IMO means you want your family's journey to be cushioned.

 

[Kowalski]

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[marley71]

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I think this luxury black model looks so much better than the M stylings. Skip to 5:35 if you want to skip the silver M kit that everyone has seen before, and then 11:05.

 

[Kowalski]

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/21/2014-bmw-3-series-gran-turismo-w-video/

autoblog review. looks great in profile.

I'm so getting flamed for saying this, but this was the first car that sprang to mind when I looked at the profile...

 

[LaArtist]

^the opel looks better.. ( not today but when it came out it looked better)

 

[Deckhook]

I'm so getting flamed for saying this, but this was the first car that sprang to mind when I looked at the profile...

Kowalski was a decent bloke......... shame he got banned. LOL

 

[Human]

This vehicle got a very average review in the recent 'Wheels' magazine. They bemoaned driving yet another BMW that fails to deliver the polished ride and handling compromise that the company was once famed for, a steering set up completely devoid of feel and a 2 liter diesel engine lacking in refinement. They did say the cabin was spacious and well furnished.

Ok, let's sum it up (IMO) as a BMW fanatic at that:

BMW future FWD cars (this eats at me it's sad news for the purist) from a sustainability point of view, broadening the reach of the brand end for the bean counters + shareholders = good news.

BMW this and M-B that...CLA too harsh, 3er GT too soft bla,bla....BLA!

New niche's, new products means introducing more people to the BMW brand by diversifying the Brand Portfolio:

Edit: The testers should forget M3 for the moments they test new BMW products - First.

1) I am fine with and actually as a member of the buying public prefer a "softer"-yes please! everday BMW when I choose to purchase out of the group below eg.

3er GT
F10 sedan and Touring
5er GT
7er

2) Out of this group I buy a BMW for it's a SAV, not a purpose buld off road vehicle SUV as per se. I want a car with the space, the looks, the versatility but with typical BMW trade marks (handeling, steering, driver envolvement etc)
Otherwise a LR, Landcruiser or even a ML with off road pack will do.

BMW X1
BMW X3
BMW X5
BWM X6

3) Out of this group I expect BMW - The Ultimate Driving Machine, No Compromise! This group is for the purist, the BMW customer who prefers "old school" pure driving pleasure - and is/was/will be catered for:

BMW 2er future series
BMW Z4
BMW F30 sedan and the upcoming 4er
BMW 6er Coupe and GC
And ALL ///M GmbH erived cars.

Hard-core, firm ride, direct steering, refinement to driving excellence.

So, as usual none of the so called motoring experts (of which most wrote about food or clothes a week ago and became a motoring journalist and thinks he/she is the next best thing) for instance Mayor of London, Boris Johnson was a motoring journalist and to this day knows sh!t about cars and admits it. They can only fool who believes in the sh!t they write. For in the end, it's me, the buying public who desides what I like in what BMW hence the my reason for buying that specific BMW for MY needs and taste.

BMW is doing a great job!

M-B has "harder" cars and does that make them bad? No, not IMO. I drove a 120km trip with a 2012 E350 Avantgarde of a supplier of mine, the car rides all but pure Benz on rural roads! It rides hard but I felt involved, I enjoyed the Benz feeling more 'hands on' than a typical W123-type float my boat around the road

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I understand your point Naas. But if you are going to sacrifice hnadling prowress, then the pay off should be in ride quality. For the past 3-4 years, Wheels magazine has consistently derided BMW's for floatiness and harshness over our rough and sometimes undulating roads (5 series, 3 series, 6 series, 7 series). Many of these cars were previously class benchmarks for combining a lovely ride with superb handling and steering. Now they insist specifying the adapative chassis tech is a must. Perhaps Wheels is just off in their assessment.

I do take issue with MB's harder cars and believe the brand should at all times retain a minimum degree of ride refinement. The fitment of runflats on the A and B-class has garnered them criticism for their ride quality. Our sports suspended w212 E-class while utterly brilliant on smooth roads, is put to shame by our standard w204 C-class on rougher roads. This to me is unacceptable. At least BMW offers the option of the the visual sports bits, but deleting the sports suspension.

 

[Deckhook]

^You're not wrong because almost every road test (in the UK at least) are stating adaptive suspension is a must have which definitely wasn't necessary in the past, my old E39 was one of the best riding cars I ever owned and IMO better than the stuff they are producing today.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Once again Aussie and UK journalists arriving and the same opinion.