Birthstory of the BMW 3 Series Touring: a Family Man, $13,000, and a Wrecked E30 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 05-07-2013, 09:01 AM

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Birthstory of the BMW 3 Series Touring: a Family Man, $13,000, and a Wrecked E30

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Did you know that the BMW 3 Series Touring had its origins in a wrecked E30 3 Series sedan? BMW engineer Max Reisböck created what became the prototype for the first 3 Series Touring based off his desire for a larger and roomier car, by way of a $13,000 budget, a friend's garage, and a wrecked E30 sedan.

The video below tells the story - The story about the invention of the BMW 3 Series Touring and the beginning of the lifestyle touring. Engineer Max Reisböck wanted to go on vacation with his family, but in the mid 80's regular BMW's were too small for his luggage. That's why he invented the BMW Touring out of a wrecked 3 Series Sedan. Finally, the board of BMW took over his idea.

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techietaichi · 05-07-2013, 09:20 AM

Hah, now how random was that? A man just wanted to stuff more crap into his car to go on vacation and couldn't and just so happened to work for BMW. BAM! 3-series Wagon. Thanks for posting this vid, I love stuff like this.

wdlv · 05-07-2013, 09:42 AM

Great, post. Definitely understand the inventor's mindset with a new addition of my own. Plus, compliments to BMW to having the openness to listen to employee suggestions.

Flying · 05-07-2013, 10:22 AM

Great info.

red-sauerkraut · 05-07-2013, 10:24 AM

Who knew.

Very cool indeed!

davem3fan · 05-07-2013, 10:26 AM

Very cool!

rmm0031 · 05-07-2013, 03:19 PM

The hole for the rack of beer....awesome! Man do I miss my E34 touring.

starkindustries · 05-07-2013, 09:19 PM

Awesome!

Itgb · 05-07-2013, 11:57 PM

I heard rumors about this, but the video really pulled it all together. Very cool how he documented it.

ZigmundUK · 05-08-2013, 01:34 AM

They must hve given him bucksage for the idea. Or maybe big shares...

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techietaichi Private First Class Drives: 2006 325i NS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA Posts: 187 iTrader: (1)	Hah, now how random was that? A man just wanted to stuff more crap into his car to go on vacation and couldn't and just so happened to work for BMW. BAM! 3-series Wagon. Thanks for posting this vid, I love stuff like this. __________________

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red-sauerkraut . Drives: m-car / x-car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: northern hemisphere Posts: 2,746 iTrader: (0)	Who knew. Very cool indeed! __________________ Joy

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davem3fan Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Philly Metro Posts: 535 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 535xi Touring [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 ZCP [4.00]	Very cool! __________________ DaveM3Fan 2011.5 E90 M3 ZCP HPDE Instructor since '98 / Nürburgring Specialist http://davem3fans2011onelap.blogspot.com/

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rmm0031 Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kaiserslautern Posts: 33 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335 [0.00]	The hole for the rack of beer....awesome! Man do I miss my E34 touring. __________________ 2013 335i M Sport - Estoril Blue II / Black Leather

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wdlv First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 335i Sport Line GS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 354 iTrader: (0)	Great, post. Definitely understand the inventor's mindset with a new addition of my own. Plus, compliments to BMW to having the openness to listen to employee suggestions.

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Flying Registered Drives: 97 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Great info.

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starkindustries Mark 42 Drives: 2013 F30 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: X Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Awesome! __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport M-Performance: Brakes, Splittler, Spoiler, Diffuser, Side Blades, Suspension, Interior, 19" E46 M3 ZCP wheels

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Itgb Private First Class Drives: 2003 M3 Vert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 171 iTrader: (1)	I heard rumors about this, but the video really pulled it all together. Very cool how he documented it. __________________ 2003 BMW M3 Vert AW/CIN \| 2006 Scion xB \|2005 Volvo S60 2.5T \| Past: 1986 MB 190E 2.3-16

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ZigmundUK First Lieutenant Drives: F31 330d M Sport TBDelivered Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NCL - UK Posts: 325 iTrader: (0)	They must hve given him bucksage for the idea. Or maybe big shares...

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