Preview of the new 3 Series Gran Turismo 25/1 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

RichardM · 01-04-2013, 06:05 AM

I see WhatCar? are hosting a preview day on Friday 25th January of the new 3 Series Gran Turismo and are inviting readers along
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/prev...turismo/264817

Only thing that puts me off is that they create a video the readers giving their comments.

You need to email them if you are interested.

RobUK · 01-04-2013, 06:28 PM

Preview the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - say "Why you’re interested in previewing the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo"

...to see if it's as ugly in the flesh as it is in the pictures.

Sorry, but the F34 looks lard-arsed to me and that side vent is just a cheesey gimmick on that car. Don't get it at all.

(Based on this being the real thing).

kitster · 01-04-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

Sorry, but the F34 looks lard-arsed to me and that side vent is just a cheesey gimmick on that car. Don't get it at all.

Agreed, the GT cars are ugly as sin. I don't see many 5 GT's around as most drivers either have Saloon or the Touring. When I was ordering my F31 I saw a couple nosing around one.....I so want to say something. Anyway each to their own.

rich1068 · 01-05-2013, 03:57 AM

I think the 5 GT is rather lush

RichardM · 01-05-2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

I think the 5 GT is rather lush

to me it is the joint ugliest car on the road with the X6.

rich1068 · 01-05-2013, 08:55 AM

I agree it's an acquired taste but with the right colour and wheels I think they're a very imposing car.

I seriously considered a 530d SE GT before plumping for the F30 because at the time they were heavily discounted on contract hire by BMW. (They're now about £200 plus VAT per month more.) Once I'd added everything on to the F30 there was a pound in it per month. Everything comes standard on the GT. Plus a panoramic roof I believe.

I had a play in one in the showroom and really liked it. Massive. Pillar-less doors too

J1n · 01-05-2013, 09:16 AM

Not sure who the target market for this is

rich1068 · 01-05-2013, 09:36 AM

The 3 or the 5? I think for the 5 it's a market that doesn't really exist in the UK. Apart from me of course.

I read somewhere about there being a certain snobbery re: 'executive' hatchbacks in Germany. Hence the slightly bizarre and totally over-engineered split tailgate on the 5GT. Don't know how true that is though. Maybe it's the same thinking behind the 3GT?

RichardM · 01-05-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

I agree it's an acquired taste but with the right colour and wheels I think they're a very imposing car.

I seriously considered a 530d SE GT before plumping for the F30 because at the time they were heavily discounted on contract hire by BMW. (They're now about £200 plus VAT per month more.) Once I'd added everything on to the F30 there was a pound in it per month. Everything comes standard on the GT. Plus a panoramic roof I believe.

I had a play in one in the showroom and really liked it. Massive. Pillar-less doors too

So what made you not go for it Rich?

rich1068 · 01-05-2013, 06:46 PM

May sound odd to some but it looks like a very expensive car. Obviously that's what it is but at work I have to take into account how a car is perceived. The F30 is no shrinking violet but it's no 5GT either. Prior to getting my E91 I cancelled an order for an F10 for precisely the same reason.

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RichardM Major Drives: F31 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herts UK Posts: 1,083 iTrader: (1)	Preview of the new 3 Series Gran Turismo 25/1 I see WhatCar? are hosting a preview day on Friday 25th January of the new 3 Series Gran Turismo and are inviting readers along http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/prev...turismo/264817 Only thing that puts me off is that they create a video the readers giving their comments. You need to email them if you are interested.
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RobUK Captain Drives: F30 328i Lux' 8SAT, Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 818 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [5.00]	Preview the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo - say "Why you’re interested in previewing the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo" ...to see if it's as ugly in the flesh as it is in the pictures. Sorry, but the F34 looks lard-arsed to me and that side vent is just a cheesey gimmick on that car. Don't get it at all. (Based on this being the real thing). __________________ 2012 F30 328i Lux', 8SAT, Melbourne Red

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01-05-2013, 03:57 AM	#4
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,788 iTrader: (0)	I think the 5 GT is rather lush

01-05-2013, 08:55 AM	#6
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,788 iTrader: (0)	I agree it's an acquired taste but with the right colour and wheels I think they're a very imposing car. I seriously considered a 530d SE GT before plumping for the F30 because at the time they were heavily discounted on contract hire by BMW. (They're now about £200 plus VAT per month more.) Once I'd added everything on to the F30 there was a pound in it per month. Everything comes standard on the GT. Plus a panoramic roof I believe. I had a play in one in the showroom and really liked it. Massive. Pillar-less doors too

01-05-2013, 09:16 AM	#7
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,249 iTrader: (0)	Not sure who the target market for this is

01-05-2013, 09:36 AM	#8
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,788 iTrader: (0)	The 3 or the 5? I think for the 5 it's a market that doesn't really exist in the UK. Apart from me of course. I read somewhere about there being a certain snobbery re: 'executive' hatchbacks in Germany. Hence the slightly bizarre and totally over-engineered split tailgate on the 5GT. Don't know how true that is though. Maybe it's the same thinking behind the 3GT?

01-05-2013, 06:46 PM	#10
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,788 iTrader: (0)	May sound odd to some but it looks like a very expensive car. Obviously that's what it is but at work I have to take into account how a car is perceived. The F30 is no shrinking violet but it's no 5GT either. Prior to getting my E91 I cancelled an order for an F10 for precisely the same reason.