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Choosing a brand/product for the message it portrays isn't unique to vehicles. These coworkers also have LV handbags and I don't think it's because they're superior tools to hold their stuff.
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Until you see the new M3/M4
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02-19-2020, 01:46 PM | #51 |
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Front and interior are very cool
Engine sounds like a worthwhile 4 banger Rear is a bit suv like. Similar to x4/6 design Cool little car for sure
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02-19-2020, 02:01 PM | #52 |
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I'm test driving one tomorrow for GF, will report back. Her car desires are nothing like mine - AWD, 4 doors, easy to use navigation / tech, safe and modern, warranty with no surprises, must be red. She couldn't care less about driving dynamics, steering feedback, FWD architecture, anything that would be a non-starter for me. Money isn't the main driver here everything else we are looking at is $10k more but the new 3-series is bigger than her F30 and there's not a ton out there around $50k that's all that interesting. It makes zero sense to step up to something like an S5 sportback or 440 GC for a driver like her, complete waste of money.
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We got our first 228i in at our store and conveniently one of our internet girls drives a corolla and happened to park near the 2. Very similar cars from the side profile.
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02-19-2020, 04:26 PM | #56 |
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BMW should put out a contract their photographers. The pictures at Car and Driver are attributed to BMW and make the car look like it was beaten with the ugly stick then set on fire. The photos make the rear look like it is stuck way up in the air like those hideous US spec Ford Fiestas. Then you see a proper side view and find out it's not the case. WTF?
Oh, and what's the deal with supplying the "generic Euro 4-door" black interior pictures to launch your new vehicle. Boooring! If I get a 228i as a loaner soon I'll report back, but right now I agree with others, it looks a lot like a 1998 Dodge Neon with a BMW nose and 2010 Dodge Dart rear. |
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Looks wise, I actually like the front, rear is a little weird, reminds me of a x6 at times, i love the interior especially in res with those bucket seats.
My biggest problem is why the hell did bmw fuck around with the hofmeister kink!!!!!!! Side profile is awful! Nothing about it looks bmw! I think it would look way better if they just gave it a proper bmw hofmeister kink |
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The 2 series GC is an anomaly in BMW ecosystem. The only reason it was built is to attract other lower tier buyers to BMW brand.
Yet the future of Corolla-esq vehicle at a much higher price is cloudy. Time will tell if this car will succeed. |
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No doubt this 2 is fugly, but a few others that immediately come to mind include the 3 and 5 series GT and the Bangle Butt 7 series.
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02-20-2020, 11:51 AM | #63 |
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Unfortunately, it will probably sell. Younger (or less financially well off), non-enthusiasts looking for that premium badge will go for it. I hope I'm wrong. And no doubt, there will be an M version at some point.
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Saw it. We didn't bother driving it.
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