10-24-2013, 11:07 PM | #1 |
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Why not compete with a GTR
Why doesn't BMW come out with a 1 year and year only model that competes with the raw power of GTR? Keep the incredible handling and luxury feel, but give it monster boost, why not??? Your thoughts.
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There are rumors of an upcoming M1. If true, it should be out in a couple of years, and will be available on the market for a lot longer than one year.
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10-24-2013, 11:22 PM | #3 |
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you cannot make a car that has GTR performance and BMW find luxury/ fine tuning without making it cost A LOT more than GTR does.
GTR is a cheap and fast car. They go fast for the money . BMW is not fast for the money cars! |
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10-24-2013, 11:57 PM | #4 |
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Never looked into it - anybody ever seen information on whether Nissan makes anything on the GTR (or at least in 09 when the current one came out?) At under $80k given the technology, features, hand built engine, etc. they had to have lost money on each car.
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10-25-2013, 12:09 AM | #5 |
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If BMW made it, it would be too expensive. The closest alternative to a GTR in a 4dr luxury/sport sedan package would be the pricey Panamera Turbo/Turbo S. The car is too big and FUGLY looking IMO but I respect its mix of raw power, speed, handling, and luxury. I look forward to a future Pajun Turbo. That is a car I would consider buying.
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10-25-2013, 02:48 AM | #6 |
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It'd be awesome eh, but....too much to lose trying to compete with the GTR, it's completely not their gig, and they'd make no money on it. BMW don't really need loss-leaders at the moment.
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When you look at how profitable Porsche is, it's not hard to imagine Nissan making some money. Granted Porsche has near exotic-level pricing on high end models, but the volume is in the C2 and C2S. Even then, they are only building a few thousand a year. |
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10-25-2013, 08:48 AM | #8 |
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The GT-R's MSRP is at 99k, I wouldn't call it cheap... It is in the meteoric range of the M6. I would say the M6 has a more well appointed interior and similar performance (not awd though) so no use for an M3/4 to push 540hp when you have another car that does the same.
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I was watching a documentary about BMW and they were talking about the types of engineers and employees that they like to hire. They said one of their favorite questions to ask in an interview is if BMW should build a car to compete with the Audi R8. They said that they want people who believe in BMW being the trend setter and innovating instead of chasing other brands.
Would I love to see a GTR rival from BMW? Hell yeah! But that is not in line with the BMW business strategy and might cause BMW loyalist to question such a car. BMW has always been much more about handling and driving enjoyment instead of straight up speed and power. This is evident by BMW M's refusal to move to AWD. I always tell people that the M3 might not be the fastest or most luxurious car in the world; but for the price, it is definitely one of the most fun to drive! And THAT is why I love it.
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10-25-2013, 01:03 PM | #10 |
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BMW does need an enthusiast car over $100k. In SF the Audi club chapter has dozens of members with R8 model cars. It keeps the club well funded. BMW hasn't been able to attract that kind of crowd because they haven't released enough sporty cars.
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