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While logging in earlier today I hit the wrong link and found myself in the "General BMW News And Cars Discussion" forum. One thread that caught my eye when the page loaded was "BMW moving away from M Performance vehicle branding" (https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1686369) so I clicked on it. After reading through several of the 38 pages of discourse I walked away as I couldn't take it any more.
In this forum we do not discount a 840 vs a M850i vs a M8/M8C as they are all truly great cars with a fit for purpose to the owner that made the purchase. In the thread they bash anything not being a "full" M car and wax the poetic with analogies that the M Performance models are there just for those that cannot afford a "full" M model. Obviously that is not the case as we've all discussed the "why" as to what we chose including several members forgoing BMW for Porsche 911's, etc. No bashing whatsoever but rather respect for everyone's choice. Last edited by bloozemanAZ; 01-23-2020 at 10:12 PM.. |
01-24-2020, 01:14 AM | #2 |
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I actually think that the branding makes perfect sense.
M is just for motorsport. A full M car is track oriented from ground up. Reliable enough to take up the constant suffering of high performance driving in extreme conditions. A car with M parts has some of the high performance parts (i.e. suspension, or body kits, tuned engine etc). A car without an M index isn't targeted for constant high performance driving, usually more oriented towards everyday usability and comfort. All BMWs are GREAT CARS. |
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bloozemanAZ thanks for your post, I agree this is a very non-judgmental and supportive forum.
The professional reviewers are very helpful in the early release period. Especially here in Oz as we are 6 months behind on vehicle release and 12 months behind on availability. But they have very specific biases towards firm handling and lots of noise, or they are porsche / merc lovers doing a BMW road test. This forum gives the full gambit of views on all of the models, by mostly bimmer fans, who appreciate the continuity of design and features across the generations. |
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With large GT performance cars heading the way of dinosaurs of late, those of us discerning enough to still recognize their greatness, make up a shrinking yet discerning group, and I for one am happy to be a part of it. This forum is indeed a great place for us all to share our thoughts and experiences.
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