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      04-24-2017, 01:39 AM   #45
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Way too big. Why?
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People who is buying this kind of car in China, normally is sitting at the back seats instead of driving. Long wheel base car are very popular in China as almost all luxury brand has their LWB version over there. Consumers from different region have different requirement based on the local needs. Just like folding mirror function in China is a must have. If any car brand selling any car without that function, people will refuse to buy.
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People who is buying this kind of car in China, normally is sitting at the back seats instead of driving. Long wheel base car are very popular in China as almost all luxury brand has their LWB version over there. Consumers from different region have different requirement based on the local needs. Just like folding mirror function in China is a must have. If any car brand selling any car without that function, people will refuse to buy.
They need to employ shorter drivers then.
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That's the ultimate 5 Series, interior is reminiscent of G11 7 Series but what's next ? A long wheelbase 1 Series to compensate 3 Series ?
There's the X1 LWB and 3er LWB
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Yes and there is going to be an X3Li too for the first time.
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Because 7 cost more. In case u don't know the reality in China, cars are expensive, almost twice as in US. People buy these to carry all their family member. Bigger rear space is required. And buying 2 cars are not feasible since there is plate auction and restriction.
Exactly! It took me more than 10,000 USD to have the license plate in Shanghai and the car price is higher than US. For example, F34 3GT 320i, 184hps, costs about 52,000 USD in Shanghai.
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I want the 5 Series smaller and Sportier, not bigger.
I do too but this is not for the US market, it is for a market where the folks who buy the car will be driven around and want to sit in the back seat.

It doesn't bother me that BMW is making cars that fit into another market. Just offer me the cars I want in my market without a hideous grill.
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