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02-26-2019, 07:42 PM | #93 | |
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Well if that's the case, then sure, you get a pass. And yes, you can talk trash about something you're a fan of. I legit thought you didn't like the guy, yet still watched his videos. Because that doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.
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02-26-2019, 09:03 PM | #94 | |
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My ex roomate in 2005 or so, I remember had an '92 e34 525i. I had just bought an 05 acura TSX which at the time was a pretty fun car to drive. Anyhow, I knew the E46 which was current at the time was pretty awesome, but that E34 was the first BMW I had regular seat time in. And I suppose it was actually a little smaller than the current G20 but was the same generation as the later e30s. It was a boat. It was on camry level of floaty (its entirely possible the suspension was ruined, and it was definitely not a sport model). I still remember the relatively super thin steering wheel, but I have no really fond memories of driving that car. |
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02-26-2019, 09:06 PM | #95 | |
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But the long-time enthusiast in me will continue to be disappointed at this fact that BMW is catering to those 90+% of customers really just want the image and tech associated with a BMW and not the driving characteristics that made the brand famous. With the continued rise of autonomous tech and global markets this will only become more commonplace. I personally know several people with Bimmers who should be driving Mercs or Audis due to their non-existent passion for driving, but who am I to dictate what people buy? BMW obviously wants to push units and not be a more niche manufacturer like Porsche, so this is what we get. Aside from a couple cars like the M2 nothing really provides the visceral driving feedback we BMW loyalists have cherished over the years. In 3 years time when I'll be shopping, I will certainly take a hard look at other brands like Alfa Romeo or the CPO Porsche market. |
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In the comments of the video, genius....
"BMW is the Ice Cube of car makers. A serious hardcore legend 30 years ago, now a soft, mass marketed suburban blob now" |
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Where he works has no basis on the discussion or the point he's trying to drive across....save the pot shots; it weakens your rebuttal and makes you sound pre-pubescent. |
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I miss my e46 328i and then 330i that I leased from 98 to 01and 01 to 03. Both manual with 190 and 225 hps if my memory serves me right. I never thought that either one lacked adequate power for DD and the handling and steering were sublime. Especially in the 328i as for the 330i BMW went to the variable assist steering and people were crying foul. Lol. I would pay good money for a well preserved example of either one.
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It has to be made in Germany, if not then probably not buying it.
Part of me is paying extra for the badge, brand and where the car originates from. It has to have that "Made in Germany" stamp at this price point. Building the car in Mexico is obviously saving BMW resources, thus in long term bringing the ops margin low and profit high. It's a good thing for them!
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My bad guys lol. I know everyone isn't a Doug fan, but I watch his reviews specifically for the "quirks and features" like I mentioned in my first post. I usually see things in his videos that others brush over. He definitely covered a few items I didn't know about regarding options and design details. Granted I haven't been keeping up as much with G20 development because I heard it isn't coming with a 6MT so I lost interest so some of you may have already known all of this, but it was still interesting to watch. Usually after the first 10 minutes or so I get what I need since I'm not as interested in his driving reactions or DougScore.
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The same way I wouldn't get near a Tesla assembled under a circus tent...
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Doug's monotonous voice aside, I thought it was an interesting car review with a different perspective. I don't need 20 reviews on 1 car all telling me how fast the car goes from 0-60 or how it can drift around a track. Doug always shows some minute details that other reviewers ignore, just like savage review frequently shows a car's underbody.
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