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Old 02-24-2009, 07:40 AM   #1
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BMW 3-Series GT (Spy pics & info)

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Rumors are swirling around the Internet that a new BMW 3 Series GT Concept will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year. Many automakers are looking for new ways to attract customers. BMW has been doing this by creating cars to fill gaps in the marketplace.

It is no surprise then that BMW would look for an additional model to add to their 3 Series lineup. The 3 Series represents a large portion of worldwide BMW sales. Its creation in the 1970s doubled worldwide sales.

BMW will be paying very strict attention to the debut of the 5 Series GT, with the hope that it gets a similarly positive reaction as the release of the X5 ten years ago. In the same way that the X5 spawned a new line of vehicles for BMW, the 5er GT could lead to both a 3 Series GT and a 1 Series GT.

The 5er GT was created to appeal to older customers who want a less sporting car, but do not want the ride height of the X6. Speculation says that a 3er GT wiill appeal to those wanting the performance of BMW's most popular car, the versatility of a hatchback, and a lower ride height than the X3. Such customers could be weekend athletes and couples with one or two children.

Supposedly called the Progressive Activity Coupe, or the V3, the rear-wheel-drive 3er GT would likely have a higher roofline than the 3 Series wagon, a longer wheelbase, and a nice amount of cabin space. All-wheel-drive would be an option, and a hybrid version is also possible.
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Old 02-24-2009, 07:50 AM   #2
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What i missed? Is this something similar to 5er GT?
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Old 02-24-2009, 07:51 AM   #3
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No please no... Scott and EnI haven't told us anything about this right? or did I miss something?


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the versatility of a hatchback, and a lower ride height than the X3. Such customers could be weekend athletes and couples with one or two children.
BMW have something like this already, it is called a 3 series wagon
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Old 02-24-2009, 07:57 AM   #4
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No please no... Scott and EnI haven't told us anything about this right? or did I miss something?




BMW have something like this already, it is called a 3 series wagon
Looks like you missed something then, because this car is coming. PAC; Progressive Activity Coupé.
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:09 AM   #5
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Looks like you missed something then, because this car is coming. PAC; Progressive Activity Coupé.
Thanks. What is the reason behind this car ?
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BMW seems to want to significantly increase their average buyer's age... Well it could make sense with the ageing population in "rich" countries...

We could see a BMW rolling-chair soon, for people who want the comfort of a chair, the moving abilities of a car, the refreshing sensations of a bike, and the practicality to put the vehicle in the cargo space of the "Elderly-people edition" BMW GT-Series...
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So the kind of buyer who eschews the anti-green image of the X3 and shuns the 3er Touring coz it's just too sensible is known as a PAC-man?

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If BMW is going for the environmental image, they shouldn't really produce cars like this. I am not saying this car won't be fuel efficient, I am saying building this car will be a waste of resources.
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The picture we are seeing is from a Swedish carmagazine and their rendering of the next generation 3-series. The picture has nothing to do with a PAS.
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Yep, BMW are working on 3er GT ... but not for Frankfurt 2009. Not yet.

Btw, GT stands for Geriatric Transporter.

Chris (Bangle) is 52, and he likes the GT car (5er) very much.

The rumor is there will be 5er GT JQ Special Edition* offered ... With gramophone, Morse telegraph, kerosene lamps, rocking rear chairs & satin curtains ... wheel-chair and coffin are optional.


*JQ = Johanna Quandt (82)
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