Comments on: Spied: 2010 BMW 3-Series Crossover (F3)

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:16:26 +0000

Leave ‘6ix’ alone … he’s just biased. You can’t make the blind see.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:10:02 +0000

6ix – BMW’s model are more worthless then mercedes. Mercedes sells a $500000 SLR, $200000 SL, CLS, CL and S-class. BMW sell ONE car in that range and that is the 7 series which it find hard to sell at that price.

Z1 is the two seater planned to based on the 1 series chassis to fit below the Z4 to compete with the Mazda MX-5.

R-class will soon have a rival from BMW which will be called the V5.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/gl/gallery/spy+shot/15639/1

Ironically you thought the R-class was ugly lol

By: Veda

Veda — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:59:42 +0000

Probably a mule for the 3 series wagon.

By: DeansterTJ

DeansterTJ — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:56:31 +0000

Add the Gran Turismo to the fray

By: 6ix

6ix — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:34:39 +0000

Impulsive…sorry ’bout that.

By: CA36GTP

CA36GTP — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:06:23 +0000

Introducing the new BMW Z32-series M 4219dcxi Tii!

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:54:20 +0000

‘6ix’, you need to relax. Sometimes I need a break from posting FACT over and over … this time was a jab at a company that I believe DOES build bland vehicles.

By: hunter

hunter — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:40:39 +0000

Great job BMW.

Always a head bevor all car builder! NICE AND PROFESSIONAL SPY SHOTS

By: Driven

Driven — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:54:23 +0000

Actual models – not just model designations – are about the same for BMW and MB in the US.

BMW: 3 sedan, 3 coupe, 3 wagon, 3 vert, 5 sedan, 5 wagon, 6 coupe, 6 vert, 7 sedan, x3 sav, x5 sav, z4 coupe, z4 vert (1 coupe, 1 vert, x6 sav on its way)
= 13 (16 later this year)

MB: C sedan, E sedan, E wagon, S sedan, CLK coupe, CLK vert, CLS sedan, CL coupe, SLK vert, SL vert, SLR coupe, SLR vert, M sav, R minivan, GL suv, G suv
= 16

By: Driven

Driven — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:38:10 +0000

BMW is beginning to dilute their brand in the US. BMW has always viewed their brand in the States as an exclusive luxury brand & they have made efforts to protect that while under the guidance of Helmut Panke. Since hes been gone BMW has started to move more models into the US. There are good short term economic reasons for this but I dont think there are good enough long term reasons to risk diluting the brand. I hope another new model doesn’t make it to the US in the short term.

6ix may have been referring to how BMW has fewer model designations than MB in the US.
BMW: 3,5,6,7,x3,x5,z4 (1 and x6 are new this year & arent on sale yet)
MB: C,E,S,CLK,CLS,CL,SLK,SL,SLR,M,R,GL,G

By: Astonman12

Astonman12 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:25:21 +0000

they dont need this vehicle.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:50:53 +0000

BMW needs to cross back into making real 3 series, instead of pseudo 3 series. Thank god for the 1 series.

By: autonut

autonut — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:43:27 +0000

One thing is going for BMW that they did not screw up with R class. Insofar they had only one ugly duckling Z4 and not so terrific redesigns as 5 and 7 series. But public still parts with their money for a blue propeller. Perhaps they totally confused with market direction (and everyone else as well) as well as head of design Chris Bangle. They should relegate hom back to Ford where he came from and probably belongs.

By: 6ix

6ix — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:28:06 +0000

Stuart…I don’t think we’re counting the same things. What’s a Z1 anyhow?

How about this comparison? Who has more worthless models? Mercedes. Thing is, I really like the new C-class but Mercedes really needs to get their act together and not EVER put out stuff like the R-class again. BMW should use them as a model for what not to do.

By: 6ix

6ix — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:22:22 +0000

Impulsive….are you completely clueless??? Dude, it’s a freakin’ mule.

I love how a lot of idiots on this site go on and on about mules not looking great. They’re not supposed to!! They’re testing the guts, not the sheetmetal.

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:08:46 +0000

Hmmmm, looks just as bland, anonymous and forgetful as most everything else in the line-up … who cares?

By: seanm415

seanm415 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:50:31 +0000

“The F3 is expected to target the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4″….???
Wow, when did BMW drop into the sub-luxury tier?

By: SwerveEarly

SwerveEarly — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:46:48 +0000

6ix pronouncing his love and Gonzo accusing BMW of spreading. I love the passion.
Dont forget your Vagens if your counting coupes to. BMW has 3 and 5 vagens and M-B has E vagens and not sure if they make a C vagen.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:39:45 +0000

BMW also has the 6 series so that makes 18 to mercedes 15

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:38:34 +0000

1,1 coupe(2),3,3 coupe,5,7,x1,x3,x5,x6,v3,v5,z1,z4,m10,new GT, THIS

A,B,C,E,S,CLK,CLS,CL,SL,SLK,SLR,GLK,M,GL,R

BMW = 17
MERCEDES = 15

By: Gonzo

Gonzo — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:37:14 +0000

BMW is going to spread itself too thin soon.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:33:44 +0000

6ix – Im pretty sure BMW has already exceeded Mercedes in amount of models sold. They almost have the same amount as ford worldwide

By: 6ix

6ix — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:31:01 +0000

BMW…please stop adding models. You have enough. Don’t become like Mercedes, please. By keeping your offerings smaller, you keep the brand and models more prestigious. You don’t have to be everything to everyone. I like you just the way you are.