Visual Comparison of BMW 3 Series GT vs 5 Series GT - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

WWM3 · 12-03-2012, 05:26 PM

Wtf is up with this side scoop. It's such an eye sore.

e92miami · 12-03-2012, 05:27 PM

At least the 5 doesn't have that ugly auto-zone stick on side fender vent thingy. But I do like the front end on the 3GT better then the regular 3.

3s-a-charm · 12-03-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OverDriven

The Hofmeister Kink is still very much there.

Yes, but the Knick is missing... many people don't know about the less popular Hofmeister Knick.

pepsih · 12-03-2012, 05:28 PM

i personally like it

MrClean335i · 12-03-2012, 05:45 PM

They both look horrible.

Imola.ZHP · 12-03-2012, 05:50 PM

I'm going to riot if they send an N55 powered 3er GT to the states...

Touring FTW!

yuyue · 12-03-2012, 06:08 PM

I happened to test drive a 5GT this summer, it's a nice car, good view because of the seat height, and pretty good driving feels for a car in this dimension, which probably has more things to do with the smoothness of the engine and gearbox. oh, and the steering wheel size is funny compared to the size of the car, not in a bad way though, but you know.. funny...

Not bad to drive in city and cruise on highway considering you're getting a chassis from 7 series, with a price tag of a 5.

But I saw the reality When I did a U-turn, physically it's still a big wobbly car. The same driving experience might hold true for the 3GT.

ARPA · 12-03-2012, 06:11 PM

Well to make a point to this tread the 3 GT works visually better than the 5er...

Rich@GTBPerformance · 12-03-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

I'm going to riot if they send an N55 powered 3er GT to the states...

Touring FTW!

That would stink. I'd love to see a 335i Touring, or even the F11 535i touring before the GT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARPA

Well to make a point to this tread the 3 GT works visually better than the 5er...

Agreed. I don't dislike the 3GT as much as the 5GT.

I still think the overall styling is poorly executed in the rear of the car though.

Majdnoon · 12-03-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by claykin

At least now I know where all the GM engineers went during the bankruptcy reorganization.

Genius!

Can't stand these GT's, or that stupid Pep-Boys stick on vent. WHAT THE HELL WERE BMW THINKING WITH THAT??

jlstyle · 12-03-2012, 06:29 PM

Pretty amazing how BMW could look this ugly.
They will have to pay me to drive one.

ZooMMM · 12-03-2012, 06:45 PM

Ugly. But better looking than old 1 series which was ugly and weird.

Erhan · 12-03-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rantarM3

These BMW GT's are the German equivalent of the Pontiac Aztek.

Matski · 12-03-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RCNet

3er or 5er, the GT is still a solution looking for a problem. What was wrong with a traditional touring? Better lines and more space than these ugly little misfits.

Depends on whether you want more space for the junk in the back (the tourer), or more space for people in the backseat (the GT).

Phanto///M · 12-03-2012, 07:07 PM

I dont know what BMW's strategy is, but they wont be tricking me into buying one. Not a fan of this design at all.

bimmerJP · 12-03-2012, 07:11 PM

I'm very surprised that there are still people don't know Hofmeister in this forum. He is like one of the most iconic designers.

bimmerJP · 12-03-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3s-a-charm

Yes, but the Knick is missing... many people don't know about the less popular Hofmeister Knick.

What? I thought Hofmeister Knick is just Hofmeister Kink in German.

aajami · 12-03-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rantarM3

These BMW GT's are the German equivalent of the Pontiac Aztek.

A more accurate statement has not been posted.

Diver · 12-03-2012, 07:32 PM

I have been in the back seat of a 5 GT. It is so large that the car is suitable for a chauffeur, if you can afford one.

saurabh_turingMS · 12-03-2012, 07:39 PM

I'm not a fan of either GTs...but can see useful applications. In Sydney, I've seen a 5erGT Hire Car (TownCar/Limousine in US speak) which is not a bad alternative to 7er for extra luggage & interior space.

I wonder what sales numbers were for the 5er GT (forecast vs actual).

Prissy · 12-03-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by e92miami

At least the 5 doesn't have that ugly auto-zone stick on side fender vent thingy. But I do like the front end on the 3GT better then the regular 3.

I agree! Front end looks so much better than the 3 series sedan. and the whole car looks so much better than the 5er GT except for the side vents. Why why why... why would bmw messed up a nice design just because of the side vents...

StealYourFace · 12-03-2012, 08:50 PM

I was hoping for a more Sabb 9-5 hatchbackish look.

It looks quite large, is it based on the 3er li they sell in China?

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12-03-2012, 05:26 PM	#23
WWM3 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 482 iTrader: (7)	Wtf is up with this side scoop. It's such an eye sore.

12-03-2012, 05:27 PM	#24
e92miami Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 Blk/Blk Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	At least the 5 doesn't have that ugly auto-zone stick on side fender vent thingy. But I do like the front end on the 3GT better then the regular 3.

12-03-2012, 05:28 PM	#26
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	i personally like it

12-03-2012, 05:45 PM	#27
MrClean335i FBO+Methanol Injection Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 322 iTrader: (0)	They both look horrible.

12-03-2012, 06:08 PM	#29
yuyue First Lieutenant Drives: 08' 328i E90 MT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA, CA Posts: 326 iTrader: (5)	I happened to test drive a 5GT this summer, it's a nice car, good view because of the seat height, and pretty good driving feels for a car in this dimension, which probably has more things to do with the smoothness of the engine and gearbox. oh, and the steering wheel size is funny compared to the size of the car, not in a bad way though, but you know.. funny... Not bad to drive in city and cruise on highway considering you're getting a chassis from 7 series, with a price tag of a 5. But I saw the reality When I did a U-turn, physically it's still a big wobbly car. The same driving experience might hold true for the 3GT.

12-03-2012, 06:11 PM	#30
ARPA New Member Drives: E39 BMW M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Guatemala Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Well to make a point to this tread the 3 GT works visually better than the 5er...

12-03-2012, 06:45 PM	#34
ZooMMM Private First Class Drives: Black/black E93 M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	Ugly. But better looking than old 1 series which was ugly and weird.

12-03-2012, 07:07 PM	#37
Phanto///M Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	I dont know what BMW's strategy is, but they wont be tricking me into buying one. Not a fan of this design at all.

12-03-2012, 07:11 PM	#38
bimmerJP First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas, the United States of America, Planet Earth, Universe Posts: 346 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [2.50]	I'm very surprised that there are still people don't know Hofmeister in this forum. He is like one of the most iconic designers.

12-03-2012, 07:39 PM	#42
saurabh_turingMS Second Lieutenant Drives: 1M AW;F10 520D MSport; Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 225 iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of either GTs...but can see useful applications. In Sydney, I've seen a 5erGT Hire Car (TownCar/Limousine in US speak) which is not a bad alternative to 7er for extra luggage & interior space. I wonder what sales numbers were for the 5er GT (forecast vs actual).