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      07-22-2012, 12:01 PM   #1
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5GT: the second coming / mainstream appreciation of a niche class

More and more details of the 2013 3 series GT begin to appear in auto media such as here http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721032
Sportier, more resolved rear end, without diluting the essence of the GT PLATFORM: more luxury and versatility, without compromising performance or road feel, for those not looking for a wagon/touring but needing more space.

I can't help thinking that with BMWs bold and evidently firm commitment to the GT concept, evidenced in the 3GT and fwd 1GT development and recent M sport model on the 5GT, the tide will turn and you will see more interest and understanding of this niche class. The 3gt and 1gt certainly make it more accessible as a design, price point and ultimately as a concept.

Many of the biggest GT detractors have never actually test driven the car. Some are sedan/M car loyalists looking at change cynically when in fact, motoring needs and tastes have changed dramatically in the last decade. Others are just sore that BMW NA took the obviously flawed decision to replace the mainstream touring model with the niche GT platform.

I wonder how many of you, actual GT owners, would agree with what I posted about the GT here (second post down and responses thereafter)
http://www.6post.com/forums/showthre...=711717&page=3

I would be interested in your views.

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