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Does BMW plan on making anything in the future to compete with the mustang?
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06-18-2012, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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Does BMW plan on making anything in the future to compete with the mustang?
In a year or 2 it will be time for me to get rid of the 135i. I would love nothing more than to own another BMW, but 420hp for around 5 grand cheaper its hard not to think about it. I have yet to sit in one of the new mustangs so I'm a bit wary of the interior.
I like the idea of a lot of stock power and not doing a lot of modding. Does BMW have anything in the works for a competitor to this car? If not hopefully they will in the future.. EDIT: Meant to put this in the BMW section. |
06-18-2012, 03:32 PM | #2 |
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M3?
I don't think BMW will ever make anything in the same price point with equivalent performance.
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06-18-2012, 05:32 PM | #3 |
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I doubt they'll ever build something for an equivalent price point with similar performance specifications. They're two different types of manufacturers, and BMW already has the closest thing to the 5.0: the M3.
Besides, German marques have this tendency to charge more for stripped out cars, nomsayin?
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06-19-2012, 10:47 AM | #5 |
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They don't intend to compete.
Both brands are happy keeping their cars notched exactly where they are. Hopefully Ford doesn't plan on trying to upmarket the Mustang in the future though when IRS hits in '15. Its best attribute at the moment is the price. BMW doesn't aim for the Mustang and never will. |
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In your opinion, perhaps. It's a much larger car though, with a rather different target audience and no available sedan or wagon version. BMW doesn't build a car to compete with a Jeep Wrangler, but I haven't stayed up at night wondering when that might change. If you like the Mustang, get one, BMW isn't going to suddenly build something that directly competes with it. It's a fantastic value, and an impressive performer, nothing not to like there.
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06-19-2012, 01:03 PM | #8 |
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It really depends on what your priorities are. If you just want raw power then you should get the GT500 or the Z06, however if you want something more refined then you would pay up a little bit and get the M3. I think the GT500 and Vette are a bit like a gorilla juice-head trying to compete in a tough mudder. They are strong as hell but lack in all around physical fitness.
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I agree that the Vette is very composed on the track but you do give up some creature comforts and refinement. You're naive if you deny that. I don't give a fuck what a GT2 car can do as they are not the same cars you pick up at the dealership. An M3 is extremely capable on a track and you can still drive it to a red carpet event and fit right in. It's still a luxurious car that can go balls to the walls. The Vette and Stang are just balls to the walls.
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If they're so great, why don't you sell your GT3 or 335i and buy one?
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BMW shouldn't care how fast the Mustang gets. It will always have a demographic from which they pull, which the Mustang can't touch. Should BMW worry about the next gen IRS Mustang? Also doubtful unless Ford tries to take the Mustang upmarket, in which case I'd probably puke all over myself. |
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I think "lacking in all around physical fitness" is just a very weird way of describing a car that doesn't have plush leather seats that you can show off to the parking valet. Quote:
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I wish we could all just be happy with the variety of car choices we have these days but that just isn't the world we live in though, especially on the interwebz where everyone can say what they want w/o much repercussions. Everyone's an e-thug these days.
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Truthfully is there anything besides the camero that will ever compete with the mustang?
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I wanted a 5.0 for the longest time until I started to reason with myself. Now I want a BRZ.
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If the 370Z sprouted a set of rear seats it would fall right in line. Other than that, the closest thing would be the Genesis Coupe.
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I agree if its a great car I will say it. The mustangs not my style but it kicks ass. OP you can find some used M3s for a good price... But personally I am so set on a V coupe its nuts. When people get fed up with BMW and they start losing market share things will change.
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