Confirmed: 3 Series Gran Turismo to be Discontinued

Red Bread · 10-06-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brake_Late

Dear BMW,
Please listen to the roar of the world and build us the cars we want and need instead of another Xer.
We don't need an X in every number from 1 -10 ( X )
Please use these examples if needed ... photo credits to Nick P and Evolve UK.
Respectfully, ( for now )
BL

Exactly. This is what the people want, not humpbacks.

Vucko · 10-06-2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Thoughts on "Gran Coupe" to be the next to go? I did like the 650i GC, but with the 5 & 7 below and above in model range, usually offered in M-Sport, is there much reason for it?

Not sure the major features that a GC offered that you couldn't have with another model...

but you camt really compare 5 and 7 woth 6GC(future 8GC), 5 and 7 are limousines, luxury and big(at least 7 is big, 5 is ok), those are made for executive directors and owners, 6gc is a sporty car with 4doors and 4seats (not 5, but 4, and 2in the back arent that big, they are ok, less ok than 5er back seats)..

CitizenKane · 10-06-2018, 01:41 PM

CitizenKane · 10-06-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 10"

4 series GC is utterly pointless

A 4 door version of a 2 door version of a 4 door car is "pointless"? Never!

Brake_Late · 10-06-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CitizenKane

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Originally Posted by 10"

4 series GC is utterly pointless

A 4 door version of a 2 door version of a 4 door car is "pointless"? Never!

Owning one ( or two ) is knowing one.

brad850csi · 10-06-2018, 03:53 PM

This may not be popular with many people but I view the 4GC and 3GT as very similar cars with slightly different roof heights and lengths. I was surprised at how small the 4GC was when compared to a 3 Touring when I first looked at the luggage area.

On a slightly different topic, BMW make the 3 and 5 chassis in different wheelbases for the different shapes. The G20 will have a long wheelbase sedan as well for the Chinese market and the G38 is already available there and in Mexico but of course only sedans. I wonder what the appetite would be for a long wheelbase sedan or even a 4GC with the 4” extension to help practicality and I feel it would enhance the looks further. But keep it the same height as the normal sedan or GC in that range.

Of course it also makes me thing of a long wheelbase touring as well but I doubt that would sell anywhere.

dbtheo · 10-06-2018, 05:06 PM

In the minority obviously... but we've had 2 Gt's... loved them both and the styling as well.

As a family vehicle it was fantastic... ton's of space, was still fun to drive. Fit our needs perfectly, gonna miss it.

dbtheo · 10-06-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SpokenHands

The 5-Series and 3-Series GT have never been popular with BMW fanboys - particularly those on these forums. But to anyone who has actually driven one, or owned one for a few years, they are absolutely fabulous.
But the GT cars will be missed.

This ^^^..... 100% agreed. It's not a vehicle for traditional enthusiasts and that's ok, it didn't need to be. The only reason we didn't get a 3rd one is because we needed a vehicle to tow with.

nemex12 · 10-06-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scottomfg

This is a bummer for me. We love our 340GT. With no touring coming over for the next gen 3, looks like BMW is forcing me to leave the brand as I'm not interested in a SUV.

I really admire you for being maybe one of the quite few persons in the world to like this car, and more for saying it out loud. my respects!

RichM50d · 10-06-2018, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

I really admire you for being maybe one of the quite few persons in the world to like this car, and more for saying it out loud. my respects!

Really? Not everyone gives a shit what other people think about what car they drive, clothes they wear, house they live in etc.

It’s a sad world when people start avoiding buying the things they want or doing the things they want when they worry what others think.

The main reason I’m not on Facebook is that I don’t care what other people do, buy or eat, and don’t care what anyone thinks about anything in my life.

Tallest · 10-06-2018, 05:54 PM

I think most people went "yeah i get it why they dropped it, it never looked right, and probably was too niche" + "it looksl like a fish"... All the 6 pages of hate comments are just hyperbole, Id have thought the reasonable lot of you now indignant about hate comments would actually get that...

10" · 10-06-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CitizenKane

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Originally Posted by 10"

4 series GC is utterly pointless

A 4 door version of a 2 door version of a 4 door car is "pointless"? Never!

I'm waiting for the 2 door coupe version of a 4 door coupe which is the sedan version of a coupe based on a sedan.

secretanchitman · 10-06-2018, 08:45 PM

Excellent, now get rid of the 4GT and 5...I mean 6GT while you're at it BMW!

Terrible looking cars that served no purpose in the lineup. Niche for a niche, and BMW needs to trim the fat already.

530iDriver · 10-06-2018, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by secretanchitman

Excellent, now get rid of the 4GT and 5...I mean 6GT while you're at it BMW!

Terrible looking cars that served no purpose in the lineup. Niche for a niche, and BMW needs to trim the fat already.

I love the 6GT. Best back seat in the business.

ProperBimmer · 10-06-2018, 10:38 PM

Good, did anybody actually buy these to begin with?

3PedalMINI · 10-06-2018, 10:50 PM

Thanks for doing our eyes a favor!

uter · 10-07-2018, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

I love the 6GT. Best back seat in the business.

They're sofa king great!

nemex12 · 10-07-2018, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RichM50d

Really? Not everyone gives a shit what other people think about what car they drive, clothes they wear, house they live in etc.

It’s a sad world when people start avoiding buying the things they want or doing the things they want when they worry what others think.

The main reason I’m not on Facebook is that I don’t care what other people do, buy or eat, and don’t care what anyone thinks about anything in my life.

ok, ok, you´ve earned... I really admire you too

bimmer456 · 10-07-2018, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

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Originally Posted by FC05

GT is Pointless
Touring is much better looking and drives better too.

how many times does it need to be said? Yes touring Looks great, the GT not so. But there are more to the 3GT, is also has more space than a 5 series in the backseat. The 5GT/6GT is a 7 with a practical twist and more space inside. So it's not the best looking BMW, but it is spacious and practical, for a BMW.

This car rides high and has a floaty suspension. It is too big for a 3 series and rides and drives like a crappy SUV crossover, the x3 and x5 handle better than this station wagon grocery getter. Even the x1 is better lol.

Machinebuilder · 10-07-2018, 09:44 AM

I have actually driven the BMW sedans GT's and X3, X5, X6 etc. I can basically tell you that the GT's split the difference between the two. And its logical and doesn't make make one model better than the others. Their height, weight and thus center of gravity is between the two. Only handing difference is that they are longer but you barely notice it. It makes highway cruising more stable but handling a bit less in small towns and tight areas than the sedans. The engines, transmission, all major components are the same throughout BMW's line. The GT's are a bit lighter for the space they afford than the X series. Honestly they are more practical and far more exclusive because they did not sell in large numbers. I think they are great cars and highly recommend anyone looking at them.

ron_jeremy · 10-07-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by skiwhmts

I have actually driven the BMW sedans GT's and X3, X5, X6 etc. I can basically tell you that the GT's split the difference between the two. And its logical and doesn't make make one model better than the others. Their height, weight and thus center of gravity is between the two. Only handing difference is that they are longer but you barely notice it. It makes highway cruising more stable but handling a bit less in small towns and tight areas than the sedans. The engines, transmission, all major components are the same throughout BMW's line. The GT's are a bit lighter for the space they afford than the X series. Honestly they are more practical and far more exclusive because they did not sell in large numbers. I think they are great cars and highly recommend anyone looking at them.

Agreed, the sales Numbers in EU exceeds those in the US. In Norway the GT sells decent, sedan sell X3 as much, touring x4, it is considered as a smart choice with a fine blend og size, and smartnes.

CBBMWNA · 10-07-2018, 02:07 PM

We just got in 3 more 6 GT's that are going to sit on my lot until 2020. I do not understand. 5GT didnt work, now 3 GT... STOP THE GT. STICK TO THE GC :P

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