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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster
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Originally Posted by Penguino
I don't care about these models, I actually think is a great move. My complaint is loosing your differentiation and brand identity while at it. At $38k this vehicle has enough premium for a RWD platform with a good 6-cyl engine with great driving dynamics. But this move to FWD, 4-cyl platforms that drive like VW's are great for sales and investor relations but are quickly tarnishing the brand and destroying decades of BMW being known as the ultimate driving machine. No Mercedes or Audi ever drove like a BMW did. Now BMW is just another overinflated luxury brand with nothing to make it different than its competitors and the one thing they had (///M brand) is now being diluted to every single line up.
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in your opinion... 
please by all means, share with us the data you have to support your assertion regarding how BMW should be putting a 6 cyl and RWD platform in this vehicle.
I have a feeling BMW AG would like to differ with you. I mean really.. if you want a six cylinder then go ahead and WHINE about it.. but don't make up stuff.
I am sure the people over at Porsche ( WHERE THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE) sure feel they would never " tarnish the brand " and would never " destroy decades of " not substituting" .. so there absolutely is a 6 cylinder in the Boxster / Cayman.. - wait what? they put in a 4 cylinder? |
Did Porsche make a 4-cyl FWD Cayman?
Go ahead and order an X2 if you like it so much. Won't drive much different than the Civic you are used to drive. I'm sure you bought your first BMW 3 years ago. Us that have been driving BMWs for the past 20 years know a thing or two about the brand. You should listen more and type less.