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Originally Posted by GeorgeA
I see where you're coming from.
Porsche is also diluting if you look at it that way. The Boxster (which is supposed to be their purest sports car) comes with a uninspiring 4 cylinder. I think one huge problem is turbocharging, as N/A engines are MUCH more engaging and raw.
BMW's M division is as good as ever with their products and I'm certain the new M3 will be a hoot to drive. As far as sticking M on most of the products, that's something that Audi started with their S4 being moved down to 335i category in 2010, this forced BMW and MB to use M and AMG on their regular cars in order to keep up with "S" lineup cars. MB, BMW and Audi are all guilty of "diluting" those names but in reality, the people who know, know the difference between the proper M/AMG cars.
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I don't have a problem with the M-Performance cars (well, at least the RWD-based ones, 2GC doesn't even deserve a regular BMW badge but thats a different thread), I own a fake AMG, by dilute I just mean that the M products no longer feel as special as they once were or as bespoke.