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This is good for BMW. Folks who can't afford BMW M, such as young people, will buy Hyundai N (e.g., instead of Civic Si, WRX/STI, etc.). Then, when they can afford it, they will move up to BMW M.
I don't understand why people on the forum get so derisive about stuff like this. Hyundai has made major strides since they first entered the North American car market and they are now starting to branch out into the niche segments, such as luxury and performance. Their emphasis is on providing good value for the money. Not everyone can afford a BMW or Mercedes and these are the folks that get a Hyundai. When they can afford one though, the folks that bought a Hyundai may very well step up to a BMW. Especially with BMW M's former chief engineer at Hyundai, I expect their N cars will make great stepping stones for many people to eventually own an M car. |
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08-27-2015, 11:28 PM | #224 |
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N for Nope <likely already used in this giant thread, but had to anyway>
In all seriousness, they make a great car for the price point. Might be a nice cheap platform to build off of for track days / autocross |
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08-27-2015, 11:33 PM | #225 | |
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08-28-2015, 04:38 AM | #226 |
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BMW have nothing to worry about. The only people that MAY be attracted to what Hyundai offer in this segment are those that are looking at entry-level BMWs. In any case, generally, those people want to step up from Hyundais etc!!!
BMW will always be a luxury marque and will be at the forefront of engineering and performance. Good on Hyundai for having a go to compete in this segment and as a proud BMW owner I say bring it on!!!! Honda, Nissan etc have all tried this game before. Toyota have been successful with Lexus, but it still can't compare to the best the Germans have to offer. Last edited by Gunzaro; 08-28-2015 at 04:45 AM.. |
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08-28-2015, 06:34 AM | #227 | |
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If I can't afford an M, and I can't, I'm just not buying a BMW. |
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08-28-2015, 07:32 AM | #228 |
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Started making cars in the 1920s, really didn't get their shit together till the 60s. So do the math... Same with Mercedes, most of their early cars were crap.. You should have seen the shit Emil Jellinek kept saying about the company.. Emil Jellinek was one of the main investors, his daughter was named Mercedes, I think you can figure out the rest from there...
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08-28-2015, 07:58 AM | #229 |
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I do like BMW but at this point it looks like BMW is living off of its own hype. The new F3x series is not exactly groundbreaking. The F30 even with the M-sports package does not have the wow factor the E90 originally did. The 4 series is really nothing special... The only cars that really stand out to me are the M235 and the M4. Meanwhile Ford is already cracking BMW in the jaw with the new GT350. The new Mustang will be putting out 526hp and over 400 lb torque and a track tuned suspension. It will also cost a bit over $50k.....
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I don't know where you got the 1920s from but they started exporting cars to North America in the 1980s. My point is that the brand still is perceived as a sub par brand as it didn't take BMW or Benz that long to establish themselves as premium. They can hire whoever they want, hard to shed the image in a few decades alone. |
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08-28-2015, 10:43 AM | #236 |
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Here lately M seems to just stand for Monetization.
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Hi I just modded my E9x 335, car is really sweet now.. Reply: Yeah but come on dude it's not an M. M is in a world all its own. Have your ever driven an M? It is the greatest car you can ever drive.. It is just that awesome, there is nothing better out there.. If M was a dude I would suck his dick so hard that his balls would pop. |
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What a bunch of baby's on this thread kinda of reminds me of the "I'm telling mom years", lol. Oh and just use some big words that's gonna make you look smarter than most, lol again. People should be able to post whatever they want without soooo many becoming so offended. It's just a BMW forum. And no I'm not offended say what you want 2.
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