Comments on: Next-gen BMW 6-series line to include four-door coupe? http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Kat In The Hut http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-189028 The Kat In The Hut Sun, 09 Jul 2006 01:21:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-189028 The rear doesn't look too bad on the red car. The rear doesn’t look too bad on the red car.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-183326 Renton Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:34:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-183326 Just for the record ---- Bimmers are the cars. Beemers are the bikes, and only the Boxer Twin models at that. Known as the R-bikes. The older 4-cylinder models are the Bricks, or Flying Bricks. I don't know if the new K-bikes carry the same name as they are a vastly diffent engine design. (....Blah blah blah BMW geek talk) Just for the record —-

Bimmers are the cars.

Beemers are the bikes, and only the Boxer Twin models at that. Known as the R-bikes.

The older 4-cylinder models are the Bricks, or Flying Bricks. I don’t know if the new K-bikes carry the same name as they are a vastly diffent engine design.

(….Blah blah blah BMW geek talk)

]]> By: dark lord sabitron of the 7 seas http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-183218 dark lord sabitron of the 7 seas Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:04:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-183218 damn, i was looking forward to an 8-series ressurection, wouldn't they be able to charge more for it then? and they could base it on the 7-series which would mean V12power and competition for the continental GT and merc CL damn, i was looking forward to an 8-series ressurection, wouldn’t they be able to charge more for it then? and they could base it on the 7-series which would mean V12power and competition for the continental GT and merc CL

]]> By: Kmoney http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-183003 Kmoney Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:11:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-183003 #13, thats an interesting idea, but then again, isnt that the same as saying "chop top"? Chop top describes the actual cutting and lowering of a roof, used mostly in the hot rod world. That might confuse stupid people (like the ones who need to be told its "sedan, 4 door"). Plus, there really isnt any other good name for this segment. Its a sedan with a high beltline (CLS) which gives the impression of being a coupe. Hence the 4 door coupe name. #13, thats an interesting idea, but then again, isnt that the same as saying “chop top”? Chop top describes the actual cutting and lowering of a roof, used mostly in the hot rod world. That might confuse stupid people (like the ones who need to be told its “sedan, 4 door”). Plus, there really isnt any other good name for this segment. Its a sedan with a high beltline (CLS) which gives the impression of being a coupe. Hence the 4 door coupe name.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182995 Jon Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:54:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182995 Coupe is French for cut, i.e. a cut (low) roof. However, it has always been used for 2-door cars and should remain so. They should call it a cut sedan, or something of the like (in English) to show that it has a low-roofline and 4 doors. Jon. Coupe is French for cut, i.e. a cut (low) roof. However, it has always been used for 2-door cars and should remain so. They should call it a cut sedan, or something of the like (in English) to show that it has a low-roofline and 4 doors.

Jon.

]]> By: JD http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182960 JD Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:52:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182960 It's "Bimmer"....just so you know. :) If indeed this true, I don't think it's entirely a bad idea. Clearly there's a market for it. Why not capitalize on that interest? It’s “Bimmer”….just so you know. :)

If indeed this true, I don’t think it’s entirely a bad idea. Clearly there’s a market for it. Why not capitalize on that interest?

]]> By: Patience, folks http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182927 Patience, folks Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:51:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182927 I think you guys are blowing this completely out of proportion. What about the RX-8? Mazda puts four doors (suicide at that) on its legendary sporting name plate and it turns out to be amazing in practice. You might want to hold your judgements until there's actually a BMW on the market to criticize. I think you guys are blowing this completely out of proportion. What about the RX-8? Mazda puts four doors (suicide at that) on its legendary sporting name plate and it turns out to be amazing in practice. You might want to hold your judgements until there’s actually a BMW on the market to criticize.

]]> By: Wickedated http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182926 Wickedated Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:48:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182926 Pure speculation. AutoBild is the tabloid of the automotive world. By 2011 we'll have flying cars. =) Pure speculation. AutoBild is the tabloid of the automotive world. By 2011 we’ll have flying cars. =)

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182892 Ed Mon, 03 Jul 2006 16:34:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182892 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot??? 4 door coupes? 2 door sedans? 4 wheeled bicycles? I agree with Niels, this whole new flavor d'jour that they're calling 4 door coupe is a load of crap. Just call it a sedan and be done with it. Oh yeah, thanks BMW for being a follower and not a leader, way to be revolutionary Mr. Bungle. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot??? 4 door coupes? 2 door sedans? 4 wheeled bicycles? I agree with Niels, this whole new flavor d’jour that they’re calling 4 door coupe is a load of crap. Just call it a sedan and be done with it. Oh yeah, thanks BMW for being a follower and not a leader, way to be revolutionary Mr. Bungle.

]]> By: Niels http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182880 Niels Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:55:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182880 I'm tired of carmakers calling these things four-door coupes. It's a total oxymoron they use to hide the fact that they can't ocme out with a new segment of cars. I’m tired of carmakers calling these things four-door coupes. It’s a total oxymoron they use to hide the fact that they can’t ocme out with a new segment of cars.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182876 Anonymous Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:46:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182876 2011? By then, Hyundai will be making a four-door coupe. 2011? By then, Hyundai will be making a four-door coupe.

]]> By: Jon'O http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182865 Jon'O Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:18:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182865 I find this whole four-door coup segment repugnant. There should only be two car segments. Coups/Conv. (two and four seat) and wagons (sport with a roof rack). Sedans are just compromises of the worst of both worlds. Worse handling and not much cargo space for the sacrifice. I think everyone who drives a sedan must be making soul selling compromises in other parts of their lives as well. So the four door coup just screams indecision, unprincipled, sucker. I hate SUVs but I’d buy an SUV before I bought a four door coup or a sedan for that mater. At least then I could do more with my vehicle than just take the kids to tennis lessons. PS: I don’t have kids. I find this whole four-door coup segment repugnant. There should only be two car segments. Coups/Conv. (two and four seat) and wagons (sport with a roof rack). Sedans are just compromises of the worst of both worlds. Worse handling and not much cargo space for the sacrifice. I think everyone who drives a sedan must be making soul selling compromises in other parts of their lives as well. So the four door coup just screams indecision, unprincipled, sucker. I hate SUVs but I’d buy an SUV before I bought a four door coup or a sedan for that mater. At least then I could do more with my vehicle than just take the kids to tennis lessons. PS: I don’t have kids.

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182854 Renton Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:54:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182854 It will be great. It will be great.

]]> By: Ahmed http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182850 Ahmed Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:48:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182850 Suicide doors and a folding hardtop roof? Sounds like BMW is pulling out all the stops on the 6 series. Suicide doors and a folding hardtop roof? Sounds like BMW is pulling out all the stops on the 6 series.

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182841 Ed Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:31:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182841 In other words: "BMW plays catch up with Mercedes' CLS sedan". The 6 series was originally a coupe (a stunning one at that, which cannot be said of the current bloated design) when it debuted, why change that now for the sake of trying to keep up in the new "4 door coupe (?)" market the CLS is playing in? What's going on at BMW these days? In other words: “BMW plays catch up with Mercedes’ CLS sedan”. The 6 series was originally a coupe (a stunning one at that, which cannot be said of the current bloated design) when it debuted, why change that now for the sake of trying to keep up in the new “4 door coupe (?)” market the CLS is playing in? What’s going on at BMW these days?

]]> By: mbftw http://www.leftlanenews.com/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door.html#comment-182836 mbftw Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:27:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/03/next-generation-bmw-6-series-line-to-include-four-door/#comment-182836 Better than the current bangle butt, that looks like it rear ended something! Better than the current bangle butt, that looks like it rear ended something!

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