335i GT M-Sport Video Review - AutoExpress - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

KORALLROT · 03-30-2013, 09:55 AM

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KORALLROT · 03-30-2013, 09:57 AM

Driving footage from Your Car

KORALLROT · 03-30-2013, 10:02 AM

I really liked this car when I first saw the M-Sport press release pictures. Seeing these videos now, in motion, my stomach turns a little and I get flashbacks of the 5 GT. Ugh.

Will have to wait to see it in person. All said, sounds like a re-packaged re-branded 5 GT, with some M-Sport flare. I'd hate to see this car in a base configuration. It may just look identical to the 5 GT.

Add some 260 pounds to a 3 series sedan weight, make it taller, longer and boom. You got your self a 5 series with a 3 series badge on it.

KORALLROT · 03-30-2013, 10:07 AM

Another video (no review). 320d GT and 335i M-Sport GT side-by-side.

Pure grocery getter without the M-Sport package, IMO.

BMWFB02 · 03-30-2013, 10:42 AM

Year's_End · 03-30-2013, 11:07 AM

This guy is horrific at reviewing cars. Christ.

Mr.Metak2you · 03-30-2013, 11:27 AM

Can someone post the direct link to the video to YouTube? Thx

Frenk · 03-30-2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

Can someone post the direct link to the video to YouTube? Thx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=snN38iQWNVk

Diver · 03-30-2013, 12:09 PM

Definitely, a winner true to the four door sports car goal.

Enilder · 03-30-2013, 12:09 PM

GTs should burn in fire.

palpatine_us · 03-30-2013, 12:13 PM

Saw the GT at the NY car show yesterday. Much better looking than a 5GT. Back end looks almost coherent.

Although they wouldn't let anyone sit in it, the legroom in the back seat looked substantial.

Would probably have to drive a 3 and 3GT back to back to get a real feel for it.

Its not a 4 GC, but that'll probably be smaller and 5K more expensive.

Vertigo//SD · 03-30-2013, 12:16 PM

What's with the tiny ///M badges on the fenders?

Mr Gunfun · 03-30-2013, 01:02 PM

Love the M badge and side vents.
3GT looks awesome!

Enza · 03-30-2013, 01:07 PM

Omg. Love The Gt!!!!!!!

clbmw · 03-30-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vertigo//SD

What's with the tiny ///M badges on the fenders?

///Mutant

Notsorich · 03-30-2013, 02:11 PM

Hmmm... this is interesteing.

malter2.0 · 03-30-2013, 02:16 PM

i think next they should make 1,2,4,6,7 series GTs. they could also serve ever so slightly different purposes.

Bubajay · 03-30-2013, 03:01 PM

The taillights and overall back end look better than the 5GT, but that roof line makes the car look TERRIBLE. Disgusting.

SoCali E90 · 03-30-2013, 03:44 PM

If this comes in manual it just might be my next car.

Imola.ZHP · 03-30-2013, 05:25 PM

Burn them all with fire!!

BMW would have been better off giving the US more options for the 3er touring, n55 6-speed, etc...

midlifecrisis · 03-30-2013, 05:51 PM

They had the car open for CCA members to crawl all over at the NY Auto Show this morning. The back seat leg room is fantastic, and the cargo space is very large in comparison to the wagon, too. This car makes a lot of sense for someone like me who needs some utility but really doesn't want a SUV. After sitting in and seeing the 3 GT firsthand, I'm pretty sure it will replace my X3 when the lease is up, and I'll be happier driving it.

KORALLROT · 03-30-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

They had the car open for CCA members to crawl all over at the NY Auto Show this morning. The back seat leg room is fantastic, and the cargo space is very large in comparison to the wagon, too. This car makes a lot of sense for someone like me who needs some utility but really doesn't want a SUV. After sitting in and seeing the 3 GT firsthand, I'm pretty sure it will replace my X3 when the lease is up, and I'll be happier driving it.

Case and point. The 3 GT will most likely be cross shopped with the a X3, X5 and 5 GT. Almost not even the same car as a 3 series sedan.

Taller, longer, bigger and 250+ lb heavier than my f30. Hmmm ... decisions, decisions. Voice in head: But then again, it has those bastardized M badges ... Those a rare ... That's got to be worth something ... surely, BMW wouldn't just slap them on just any car, with no actual significance. I mean come on, even the side vents are functional! Hmm ... got me thinking again.

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03-30-2013, 09:57 AM	#2
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03-30-2013, 10:02 AM	#3
KORALLROT ESTORILBLAU 2 Drives: f30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,072 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [5.00] 2006 330i [5.00] 2003 330xi [4.00]	I really liked this car when I first saw the M-Sport press release pictures. Seeing these videos now, in motion, my stomach turns a little and I get flashbacks of the 5 GT. Ugh. Will have to wait to see it in person. All said, sounds like a re-packaged re-branded 5 GT, with some M-Sport flare. I'd hate to see this car in a base configuration. It may just look identical to the 5 GT. Add some 260 pounds to a 3 series sedan weight, make it taller, longer and boom. You got your self a 5 series with a 3 series badge on it. __________________ e21 e21 e46 e90 f30

03-30-2013, 10:07 AM	#4
KORALLROT ESTORILBLAU 2 Drives: f30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,072 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [5.00] 2006 330i [5.00] 2003 330xi [4.00]	Another video (no review). 320d GT and 335i M-Sport GT side-by-side. Pure grocery getter without the M-Sport package, IMO. __________________ e21 e21 e46 e90 f30

03-30-2013, 10:42 AM	#5
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03-30-2013, 11:07 AM	#6
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,785 iTrader: (0)	This guy is horrific at reviewing cars. Christ. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

03-30-2013, 11:27 AM	#7
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03-30-2013, 12:09 PM	#9
Diver Colonel Drives: Black '12 135i DCT PPK Msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,030 iTrader: (0)	Definitely, a winner true to the four door sports car goal. __________________ See my photography at http://ronscubadiver.wordpress.com

03-30-2013, 12:09 PM	#10
Enilder Private First Class Drives: Porsche Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northeast Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	GTs should burn in fire.

03-30-2013, 12:13 PM	#11
palpatine_us Old Man Drives: 2010 Audi A6- Former E90 Owner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	Saw the GT at the NY car show yesterday. Much better looking than a 5GT. Back end looks almost coherent. Although they wouldn't let anyone sit in it, the legroom in the back seat looked substantial. Would probably have to drive a 3 and 3GT back to back to get a real feel for it. Its not a 4 GC, but that'll probably be smaller and 5K more expensive.

03-30-2013, 12:16 PM	#12
Vertigo//SD Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 X1 xDrive28i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 295 iTrader: (1)	What's with the tiny ///M badges on the fenders?

03-30-2013, 01:02 PM	#13
Mr Gunfun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 Toyota Altezza F Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Way Out There Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	Love the M badge and side vents. 3GT looks awesome! __________________ ________

03-30-2013, 01:07 PM	#14
Enza Lieutenant Drives: '08 e92TT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 521 iTrader: (12)	Omg. Love The Gt!!!!!!! __________________ 300 / ZSP / ZPP / ZCV / PDC / OEM M3 Mirrors (auto everything) / LCI Tails / Paddle Shifters / MTechnik Sides, Front & Rear Bumper / OEM M Spoiler, Performance Grilles / Quad Tips & Carbon Fibre Quad Diffuser (Pending) / AC Schnitzer Roof Spoiler / OEM Aluminum Footrest, Stainless Pedals (Pending) / Keyhole Delete / Euro Fog Switch (Pending) / All Weather Mats & Liner /

03-30-2013, 02:11 PM	#16
Notsorich Private Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm... this is interesteing. __________________

03-30-2013, 02:16 PM	#17
malter2.0 BMW Aficionado Drives: '00 E39 M5 -150k and counting Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 869 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 E39 M5 - current [0.00] 2007 E92 335i - SOLD [0.00] 1996 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00] 2000 E39 M5-SOLD [0.00] 2001 E46 M3-SOLD [0.00] 1995 E36 M3-SOLD [0.00]	i think next they should make 1,2,4,6,7 series GTs. they could also serve ever so slightly different purposes. __________________ '00 M5, 151k

03-30-2013, 03:01 PM	#18
Bubajay Private First Class Drives: Fiji Blue Honda Civic Si Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal in spirit/OK for days Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	The taillights and overall back end look better than the 5GT, but that roof line makes the car look TERRIBLE. Disgusting.

03-30-2013, 03:44 PM	#19
SoCali E90 OOOOWEEEEE! Drives: 2011 AW 135i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Da Valley Posts: 2,838 iTrader: (10)	If this comes in manual it just might be my next car. __________________

03-30-2013, 05:25 PM	#20
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03-30-2013, 05:51 PM	#21
midlifecrisis Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 - IB/ExBB Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	They had the car open for CCA members to crawl all over at the NY Auto Show this morning. The back seat leg room is fantastic, and the cargo space is very large in comparison to the wagon, too. This car makes a lot of sense for someone like me who needs some utility but really doesn't want a SUV. After sitting in and seeing the 3 GT firsthand, I'm pretty sure it will replace my X3 when the lease is up, and I'll be happier driving it. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 2000 328i sedan (UUC suspension - still the favorite) 2012 Mini Cooper (wife's) 1991 325iX (sold - gone but not forgotten!) 2011 X3 (Performance Center delivery done May '11)

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