BMW takes a jab at FWD cars
06-01-06, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
BTW, BMW is more than likely targeting Saab and Volvo more than anyone, Acura for a small sub entry level luxury brand in AMerica only, BMW could care less to be honest.
A loaded 330 costs as much as their most expensive car
A loaded 330 costs as much as their most expensive car
06-01-06, 04:11 PM
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The ES is a front wheel drive car and it's a great car.
Sounds kinda hypocritical when the Mini made by BMW is a front wheel drive car. I'm sure it's all in good fun and I'm a good sport and usually don't get offended very easily. It is a humoruous ad...
Sounds kinda hypocritical when the Mini made by BMW is a front wheel drive car. I'm sure it's all in good fun and I'm a good sport and usually don't get offended very easily. It is a humoruous ad...
06-01-06, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
BTW, BMW is more than likely targeting Saab and Volvo more than anyone, Acura for a small sub entry level luxury brand in AMerica only, BMW could care less to be honest.
A loaded 330 costs as much as their most expensive car
A loaded 330 costs as much as their most expensive car
FWD competitor to the 3 series.
IMHO Saab is much more inconsequential than Acura and Volvo has
lost a LOT of its luster in the last few years.
06-01-06, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by marshmallo
I was thinking it was a jab at the TL to be honest. That may be the most direct
FWD competitor to the 3 series.
IMHO Saab is much more inconsequential than Acura and Volvo has
lost a LOT of its luster in the last few years.
FWD competitor to the 3 series.
IMHO Saab is much more inconsequential than Acura and Volvo has
lost a LOT of its luster in the last few years.
Originally Posted by Trexus
The ES is a front wheel drive car and it's a great car.
Sounds kinda hypocritical when the Mini made by BMW is a front wheel drive car. I'm sure it's all in good fun and I'm a good sport and usually don't get offended very easily. It is a humoruous ad...
Sounds kinda hypocritical when the Mini made by BMW is a front wheel drive car. I'm sure it's all in good fun and I'm a good sport and usually don't get offended very easily. It is a humoruous ad...
Originally Posted by xioix
Add Audi to that list
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06-01-06, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The TL is nowhere close to a true 3 series competitor. Accord based, FWD, and as big as the 5 in exterior dimensions and made soley for the American market, in America. BMW doesn't even know it exists. Looking at the amount of tools putting staggered wheels and 20s on this car, they will tell you its S65 competiton.
but I think people do cross shop those cars.
I'd take an ES over the TL anyday.
06-01-06, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The TL is nowhere close to a true 3 series competitor. Accord based, FWD, and as big as the 5 in exterior dimensions and made soley for the American market, in America. BMW doesn't even know it exists. Looking at the amount of tools putting staggered wheels and 20s on this car, they will tell you its S65 competiton. ...
...Personally I like the ad. It's witty, communicates its message well, and is targeted at auto enthusiasts.
06-01-06, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SDLexus
While I won't argue the point that a TL isn't a true 3 series competitor, since I totally agree with your point-of-view, I do believe Acura and its TL is partly in BMW's cross-hairs with this ad. Isn't the TL selling very well? I thought I read somewhere that it was the highest selling "performance" luxury sedan for a while. I'm sure BMW is targeting sport sedan customers who are cross-shopping the TL with the 3.
Personally I like the ad. It's witty, communicates its message well, and is targeted at auto enthusiasts.
Personally I like the ad. It's witty, communicates its message well, and is targeted at auto enthusiasts.
Case, the TL is selling well, even as its aged, but the 3 sold TWICE as much in May
just in America. Again, the TL is not sold in Europe, why would BMW be concered?Yes, there are a few people that cross shopped the TL and the 3, they didn't buy the TL b/c it was the better driving car or better car or , they bought it for "value" being loaded and space.
06-01-06, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Great point, more than likely Audi, who is FWD or FWD bias with their AWD. Only recently with the RS cars do they have RWD bias.
The lastest gen as you mentioned on the RS4 and newer releases will have more of a 40/60 biased towards the rear.
