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08-06-2013, 10:58 PM | #45 |
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Great collection but how come no E90? Also whats up with the GT? Its supposed to be a lineage of 3 Series, not some GT.......that is categorized under the 3 series...
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Because I didn't see any M cars. Or an E30 Touring. Perhaps a E30 M3 Cabrio? E46 M3 CSL? How about an E21 Baur Convertible. These are some of the collectable 3ers. This was a 3GT commercial with a bunch of old (but shiny) 3ers in it.
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08-07-2013, 09:11 AM | #49 |
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So I take it you believe his collection is invalid because there aren't any M's in it? Hell, that guys collection looked pretty collectible to me as some of those auto's just aren't on the roads anymore or at least not in the condition he keeps them. I'm not trying to rustle feathers man, just trying to understand the thinking is all.
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Hello,
maybe this commercial needs some background information. Of course, commercials aren't reality. But this one is close to reality. Daniel (I know him since 2001, that's why I recommended him to the film company when they asked me for someone owning E21 and E30 BMWs) really exists. He's a BMW mechanic and works as a service advisor for a BMW dealershio in southern germany. (btw: that's why he wears this genuine BMW overall). Since he was 18 years old, he collects BMW cars. Just for his personal pleasure, to conserve them in almost mint condition. Of course, he doesn't only collect 3 series BMWs, he also owns BMWs of various other series. What you see in this clip is just a small part of his collection which also comprises M cars like the 320is to be seen in the film. But, as I already said: He collects these cars for his personal pleasure, not to show them to other people and he adores cars in perfect condition and with low mileage. That's the top priority for him, not the question whether it's an "M", "Alpina" or whatever you want. Cheers! Ralf |
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I guess I found the problem: Not all BMW models have been available in the US. So in the US the 3 series GT seems not to have a predecessor. The concept of a hatchback with a rear larger than "normal" hatchbacks (like a Focus) but smaller than a station wagon is old for the european market: The E30 Touring and even before the touring 2000 used this concept. The only new thing about the GT is, that it uses the chinese (slightly stretched) 3 series as it's base. To try to transfer the public image of a successful predecessor (here: E30) to a new model is quite senseless, if the predecessor never was available on the specific market and is not presented in the commercial... Last edited by rbz; 08-08-2013 at 12:30 AM.. |
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I forgot that if you dont own an M you arent a BMW enthusiast
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{sigh} the GT's are just fugly.
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Great collection! A bit plain vanilla but, the cars are in very good shape.
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