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I really liked my Q50 RS, including the engine sound pouring out of the (aftermarket) Fast Intentions cat-back free flowing exhaust, and if it was not for the M550 power/drivetrain, I would have still owned the Red Sport. |
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Yeah that would be a good look, a neighbor just picked up a new 3 and it gives it a really distinctive different look.
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07-19-2019, 08:33 PM | #94 | |
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I am sure their market research team is doing a bang-up job expanding market share, but what's customer loyalty worth to them? Apparently, not much; if they can get two new customers for each long-time one they lose, they are OK with it. |
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Another problem is the competition is closing the gap when it comes to handling/driving dynamics. Back in the 90's and early 2000's, the 3,5, and even 7 series were best handling in their class with no cars coming close except maybe the G35/7 but they had a large gap in how it drove in comparison to the rest of the class. Now, while the BMWs still do have some sportiness, the class has caught up, and some cars have even surpassed BMW in the handling/driving dynamics such as Alfa, Jaguar, some Cadillacs and even some Mercedes. I understand that BMW is chasing sales numbers, and I don't blame them, whatever their doing is working, as they surpassed Mercedes as the #1 luxury manufacturer this year so far, but in the process, they have lost me until they make a product that I find to be "The Ultimate Driving Machine" |
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Bigger kidney grilles may look either more "aggressive" or more "opulent", depends on who is looking.
I do not care about either, I like body styling which is aesthetically pleasing, sober or conservative, if you will, and yet not devoid of the unique brand character. Take Alfa Romeo Giulia QF, a perfect example of styling excellence in my eyes. |
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The main difference I see is that BMW expands the line-up (how many SUVs do they have now?!) and waters down the existing/iconic cars, where as Porsche expands the line-up to strengthen the existing/iconic cars. |
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Porsche's global SUV sales isn't anywhere near 80%. It sold 256,255 vehicles globally in 2018, and of the total, about 157,000 came from Macan and Cayenne. That's about 60%. This is actually pretty remarkable considering that the non-SUV vehicles are 911, 718 (Boxsters, Cayman) and Panamera. They are either impractical (718) or very expensive (Panamera), or both (911). |
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I would gather the bulk of production is exported and sold elsewhere?
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