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Originally Posted by Sportstick
Your feelings are likely shared by many, but not all. There is another group of buyers who need to be considered as well. Those who don't want a tall utility vehicle, no longer can get a station wagon from BMW, but want the versatility and cargo capacity of a hatch. The passengers in the back are no longer kids. They are adults. Exterior design is a less compelling reason for purchase and almost anything from BMW falls within "acceptable". We don't buy them for style, we buy them for the driving experience, just as we did when the brand was far less well known.
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Sometimes the 'driving experience' is simply that the car looks good. Especially for the typical 4GC driver who is 40+ with kids and an SUV looking for a sportier version of the 3 Series he's driven since forever. Wants a coupe, has kids, the 4GC is a dream come true.
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Originally Posted by Sportstick
There is another point that I'm sure you must realize. BMW has a few Gran Coupes in the showroom. Only for the 4 Series were they willing to accept the increased investment, variable piece cost, and weight - all negative factors for any OEM - to include a hatch versus a conventional trunk. This is because they understand that a significant number of buyers in the midsize market also seek utility/functionality. Not as necessary or affordable on the 2 Series GC below or as desirable/needed on the 8 Series above. The 4 Series is not just all about someone trying to be "sexy".
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The majority of what you're wishfully projecting on the new 4GC is spot-on identical to what the GT is. BMW makes a lot (too many) utility vehicles as it is. Gran Coupe's are their fun cars. The 4 Series is their fun series. The GT was a weak seller. I can't see BMW ruining their edgy 4 Series GC of the future in a bad attempt to make it into another (yawn) utility vehicle.