How Does This Community Feel About The New Direction Of BMW ?

[einhander]

new BMW are made with cheap shit is how I feel and are just cheap

http://www.autonews.com/article/20131115/COPY01/311159959/

Oh.

[agent]

^ Winner: Most Ironic Post of 2013.

[RUFFLZ]

new BMW are made with cheap shit is how I feel and are just cheap

another articulate post by Thizzelle ladies & gentlemen

[Chimi]

My issue isn't so much with BMW's direction, but the general trend toward forsaking visibility in exchange for outward appearances. I prefer the visibility I have when sitting in an older car.

[camip]

Fuck car and driver have you had your rear end in a new BMW? For a good amount of time not some shit you read on the internet.

[Stanley Rockafella]

You all are fucking idiots. How many of you have spent a decent amount of time in new BMWs. They are amazing yes they don't feel like an e30 but they are better then any other car on the road. They all still drive like a BMW should. Ever thrown a x5 or 750li into a corner they stick like you wouldn't believe. It honestly scary what you can do in such a big car. Quit pounding away on a keyboard until you have spent some time in a new BMW.

no....just no

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2014-bmw-535i-xdrive-page-2

[camip]

You all are fucking idiots. How many of you have spent a decent amount of time in new BMWs. They are amazing yes they don't feel like an e30 but they are better then any other car on the road. They all still drive like a BMW should. Ever thrown a x5 or 750li into a corner they stick like you wouldn't believe. It honestly scary what you can do in such a big car. Quit pounding away on a keyboard until you have spent some time in a new BMW.

[wannaBMthree]

Personally Disgusted.

The M3 is a four door while the M4 is a coupe? Talk about throwing heritage out the door. And the 2 series, don't care how cool it is it's still a 2 series, wtf is that talk about lame.

[Thizzelle]

new BMW are made with cheap shit is how I feel and are just cheap

[e30esque]

Touche` sir.... those things are beasts at the autox.

If you asked me 5 years ago I'd be saying the same things here as everyone else. Now that I see it from the corporate perspective and the enthusiast perspective it's quite different. Don't get me wrong, there are models in our lineup *cough*GT*cough* that I could do without. But we also have a lot of fun cars that are very worth driving.

Just drove an M6 Gran Coupe in Manual. Who the hell else would make such a crazy ass car in manual still? BMW, that's who.

[FlexdXJ]

Uh, Mini? Minis are freaking fun. That's why I'd buy one. The FWD BMW will be basically the same.

Touche` sir.... those things are beasts at the autox.

[DIIRTY-30]

I remember driving my ex's e90 when they first came out way before I bought my first e30. It was nice, bit bulky and sluggish in comparison I felt. Visually I thought it was really appealing, if I had the dough I'd buy one for myself but thats for sure. Compared to the e36/46 blah blah blah... I think a black e90 coupe is still a very slick car.

[e30esque]

I hate the idea, but BMW has been ignoring the enthusiests for nearly a decade now. I beleive it was the editor of Roundel even said once 'who do you expect to purchase these cars used & out of warranty, they don't hold their value, and are no longer cars that will be considered historic or classics'.

I mean, isn't that perfect for the enthusiast? In 10 years I'd love to purchase a 228i and boost the hell out of it. Or a E90 and swap some kinda monster V8 in it. Who ever said value holding was the gold standard of worthiness?

BTW, no one gave a rats ass about E30s 15 years ago. They werent considered historic or classics either. They were old yuppie mobiles. I personally look forward to the future. Look at what M-Tech is for e28s and e30s. Now look at M Performance http://www.bmwMperformance.com. There will be great availability to make a really base 328i into something much nicer.

[Stanley Rockafella]

It isn't just us relic freaks who think BMW is going down the shitter either

"Lows:
Clomping ride, ponderous handling, wooden steering."
C&D on the new 5 series

http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2014-bmw-535i-xdrive-page-2

If this is the new, more profitable BMW, I dont' want any part of it

Folks, this is the beginning of the end. I fortold this before (the downfall of BMW's glory days, and the renaisannce of the North American auto industry), but only now it's coming to fruition.
:hitler:

Quickly gather up all the e30 parts you can, before they all become obsolete and we end up only being able to purchase new e30 knock-off parts from China

[kendogg]

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

I was just curious as to what everyone thinks about the "NEW" BMW. I mean by eliminating the iconic 3 series coupe and replacing it with what they call the 4. I've also heard word of a front wheel drive model in the future.

I personally feel disappointed, and offended as an old school enthusiast. The E30 stole my heart when I saw it as a little boy, and I've been madly in love with her ever since. I feel like they've abandoned tradition, and are slapping their heritage in the face. But hey, that's just me.

I want to get a good understanding of how the majority of this community of old school enthusiasts feel. You see, my good friends father is a high ranking executive in the BMW family, and I plan on approaching him with my opinion, but I want to be able to present the general feeling of this community to him as well.

I really do appreciate what you all have to say, so please, don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel.

Cheers,

I hate the idea, but BMW has been ignoring the enthusiests for nearly a decade now. I beleive it was the editor of Roundel even said once 'who do you expect to purchase these cars used & out of warranty, they don't hold their value, and are no longer cars that will be considered historic or classics'.