BMW 3-Series GT: The Latest Retina Burning Niche Product From Germany
February 6th, 2013 11:58 AM
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Despite being unable to eat, talk or sleep more than a few hours at a time, I have found something more agonizing than an adult tonsillectomy the BMW 3-Series GT. Because we all know what a critical and commercial success the BMW 5-Series GT has been. At least Percocet can numb the pain of having sections of my throat burnt away by a cauterizing wand. Whoever buys this thing is doomed twice over by poor eyesight and awful judgement. Then again, maybe the reaction would have been better if it was badged as a Saab?
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I am surprised with all the negative comments. But then again, hatchbacks are not popular in the USA. In the USA, form usually wins over substance, so everyone drives a sedan even though you can't fit a decent sized cooler in the trunk of a full sized sedans such as Chrysler 300C. On the other hand, in Europe a midsized hatchback is a normal occurrence (just check out Citroen XM and its successors). This car is something that I might be interested in. It looks good and clean IMO, much better than BMW's wagons (I hate BMW's vision of what a cool looking wagon, where the roof slowly slopes downward in the rear of car). In fact, this looks better than all Saab 9-3s I have seen. The utility is certainly also there. I like be able to transport all sorts of stuff in my car, from coolers and furniture pieces to camping and ski equipment, etc, and this one would work perfectly. There is no need to have a truck or SUV for that. I am looking forward to test drive the 320 or 328 version.
Since we're talking about style. http://jalopnik.com/5814510/the-most-majestic-french-failure-ever/gallery/1?tag=maserati-quattroporte THIS IS STYLE! Do this, more!
Not bad looking to me, but just not right for a Beemer. They should just go for a wagon and leave the 5-doors to the Japanese and Koreans. And maybe Dodge could bring back the Lancer: http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?SaleCode=DS10&CarID=r046&fc=0
Looks like they took a 3-series and welded an industrial washing mashine to the back. And may they burn in hell for using the "GT" moniker on that monstrosity.