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Regarding why MP would make their statement, it sounds like they were given information from a source they trust (when maybe they shouldn't) and are passing it on as hearsay because it makes their product more appealing maybe. Note that they have not re-addressed it at all since their first post. Their information is not necessarily reality. The bottom line here is... M340i is great and Car and Driver sucks. |
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10-25-2019, 04:25 PM | #135 | |
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Some people just won't be happy until C&D claims the G70 isn't even in the same category and they are sorry they even attempted to make the comparison. Otherwise to them, BMW "lost" somehow. EDIT It probably has something to do with tying their self-worth or identity to their material possessions. Last edited by upsidedownfunnel; 10-25-2019 at 04:42 PM.. |
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10-26-2019, 01:01 AM | #137 |
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My mistake. The article never brought up the f30 though, hence my confusion.
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10-26-2019, 03:44 AM | #138 | ||
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I'm not denying that the g70 is a good value, and a nice car. I'm just saying that c&d shouldn't be taken too seriously (as it sometimes is by enthusiasts). It's good for entertainment only, and one should take their content with a grain of salt. Many already know this, but some don't. This is for the latter. That's all. |
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10-26-2019, 09:26 AM | #139 | ||
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I just bought a Jaeger LeCoultre and every shop I went to try and peddled me a Rolex and I laughed....it's as generic as a luxury watch gets IMO. The fact that it's heavily copied is true; but doesn't make it any more appealing to me. The fact is, BMW in 2019 is not the same as BMW in 1989 or even 1999. They aren't making cars that are invincibly cool; they are making cars to sell a badge. There's nothing inherently "cool" about BMW right now, IMO. As uncool as Kia/Hyundai seems it's not that far off the BMW track as you seem to think...
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Their movements are also very good. Not the fanciest or thinnest, but very reliable, durable and accurate. I've always felt it made a good every day watch for affluent people. |
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Wrong, they were widely available up until two years ago, not because of social media but because Rolex cut production which increased demand. Pretty sad actually, although at least mine has gone up significantly in value.
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10-26-2019, 02:01 PM | #142 |
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Fuck kia, a similarly optioned m340i is 5k more with 11+% higher residual and lower tco.
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10-26-2019, 05:09 PM | #143 | |
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It appears a few people in this thread use "Kia" as a seemingly derogatory or negative term for the Hyundai G70.
Thinly veiled bias is laughably thin. Are there improvements to be made to the G70? Sure. But as Hyundai's first RWD sports sedan, it's quite an accomplishment. Objectively, the G70 is a great addition to the sport sedan competition. At a minimum, Hyundai is pushing BMW to create better products. The G70 gives driving enthusiasts more choices...and it's offered with a manual. This fact alone is quite an honorable commitment from a modern auto manufacturer.
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10-26-2019, 06:54 PM | #145 |
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So this thread went off the rails....
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Rolex is a reliable work watch, luxury watch go through phases, not the first time you couldn't get a sub by just walking in the door, but pretty sure there will be a time when you can again...
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I think it's funny that a genesis g70 will look better than the new gen m3.
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10-27-2019, 01:32 AM | #148 |
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Let's not forget that G70 was launched in 2017. So
It's 2 model years behind from G20 3 series. As such it was marketed as a competitor to the F30. Now once The new G70 comes out in the next 2 years I'm sure it will have more power, better quality interior and the difference as compared to current G20 BMW will be even smaller. I |
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10-27-2019, 12:43 PM | #149 |
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I guess you'll upgrade then, good for you. If it's bargain you're after just buy one after 3 years, they're worth nothing then.
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Unfortunately it's only available with their 4 cylinder model and less equipment, but still that's an accomplishment. As far as "kia" being derogatory or "thinly veiled bias" - there's no veil and Kia/Huidai cars are for bad credit buy here pay here if you can't afford a Camry/Corolla/Accord/Civic alternative. Nothing new or secret about it. I personally don't like newcomers, disruptors, underdogs. Stay in your lane. BMW/Lexus/MB/Audi/Porsche make enough mass produced "luxury" cars for everyone.
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The worst thing that can happen to us consumers is these luxury brands resting on their laurels and all of a sudden we find ourselves paying premium money for a mediocre car hiding behind its brand. |
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It's not an enthusiast car. It's cross shopped with mini SUV's |
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Why do you care so much about it, you've got the best BMW car currently made M2 Comp and a very respectable MB. Who the f cares about some Kia that's trying to break in somewhere it doesn't belong.
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