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Originally Posted by klier Just like I wouldn't mind BMW calling the 3er coupe 4-series (like they call 5er coupe 6-series)...the only mayor problem there is the M3 name obviously. |
I've also heard some weird explanations as well why 4er label was dropped.
Eg. "Vierer" pronunciation too similar to "Fuehrer".
Also: in Japanese language 4 has the same pronunciation as their word for "death".
Simlar case with 2er. Hint: BMW 2-series = BMW too serious.
But I guess that's just BS.
