New BMW 3 Series GT

Matrez · 02-14-2013, 10:04 AM

Hi all

I hope you are coping well with the 'harsh' winter time and the winter tyres have been paying off :P

I am sure most of you are aware of the new 3 Series GT, but some of you might be not. I thought of sharing the video of exterior and interior design of the very car :

This particular model is the M-Sport version and in my opinion it is a lot more attractive than the current F30 saloon in every way

3 Series GT looks very similar to the 5 Series GT :

Would you prefer GT model over the standard one ?

Regards

JackR · 02-14-2013, 10:13 AM

As much as I find the GT attractive there is just something about it, it almost looks hunched over.

Wouldn't say no if someone gave me one!!!! :P

DUI Elite · 02-14-2013, 10:40 AM

nawww the 3 GT looks infinitely better than the 5 GT.

Way cleaner lines.

m@rk · 02-14-2013, 10:52 AM

Do you get the impression they felt the need to go after the A5?

sixpot · 02-14-2013, 12:02 PM

Bottom pic is the 5 GT? If so they look very samey.

Phil325i · 02-14-2013, 12:12 PM

I like the guy trying to be 'con wincing'. Now we know why BMW costs are so high...they have to afford to pay people in non-jobs like 'Vice President Brand Communication'.

And finally, that thing on the lower front wing looks like the car's picked up a dog turd!

blackrabbit · 02-14-2013, 12:14 PM

Im sorry to say......I think its ugly! *duck*

phil200tdi · 02-14-2013, 12:35 PM

A bit strange looking..

M Sport makes a huge difference though.

The 5GT is a veritable bargain now though:

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...tance_ASC|list

Drrncour · 02-14-2013, 12:46 PM

5 door version doesn't look right, something I can't put my finger on. If they did a 2 do could be interesting.

DanTheManc · 02-14-2013, 01:15 PM

M Sport isn't too bad and it looks better than the 5GT but I'm still not keen.

E92MP · 02-14-2013, 01:42 PM

I like it.

IanS100 · 02-14-2013, 01:47 PM

That's a NO from me, don't like it at all

Jedimindtrix · 02-14-2013, 02:08 PM

Don't like.

The rear reminds me of a Citroen from the 90's that I can't remember the name of

E92MP · 02-14-2013, 03:21 PM

My E92 has just had a new coil spring fitted and my local dealer loaned me a 5 series M Sport on a '12' plate.

It was nice, however didn't have me reaching for my debit card.

Matrez · 02-14-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92MP

My E92 has just had a new coil spring fitted and my local dealer loaned me a 5 series M Sport on a '12' plate.

It was nice, however didn't have me reaching for my debit card.

Thats great

Did you feel any special in the F10 compared to your E92 ? What engine was it ?

Matrez · 02-14-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRG

The A5 looks light years ahead IMO and the 3 GT looks f**k ugly, not a fan at all.

A5 is so clean without all the bits and pieces the 5 GT has...

PS. Ive heard you got yourself the nice set of 359 styled wheels in 9/10J configuration. Post some photos as I am huge fan of these

E92MP · 02-14-2013, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrez

Thats great

Did you feel any special in the F10 compared to your E92 ? What engine was it ?

Yes it did have an "executive" feel to it. It was a 520d and went very well.

Strange thing it was constantly changing gear. Then again it did have 8 to get through. Yes '8'.

FRG · 02-14-2013, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrez

PS. Ive heard you got yourself the nice set of 359 styled wheels in 9/10J configuration. Post some photos as I am huge fan of these

They'll be on once the weather has got a bit better. They weren't planned for my car but as things never turn out the way you want them to (on a plus note to that it looks like I've talked the wife into an S5

), I will be fitting them now. They're 30mm more concave than the ones I had before (I didn't put a flat across the face of both and measure it with a rule just to see, honest)

F31-340i · 02-14-2013, 04:19 PM

mmmm, why? a touring is far more attractive and more practical, and it seems cheaper.

surprised no-one has commented that it also appears to have ///m badges stuck on......

FRG · 02-14-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ///ajd

surprised no-one has commented that it also appears to have ///m badges stuck on......

Good spot. I'd not seen those

Matrez · 02-14-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRG

They'll be on once the weather has got a bit better. They weren't planned for my car but as things never turn out the way you want them to (on a plus note to that it looks like I've talked the wife into an S5

), I will be fitting them now. They're 30mm more concave than the ones I had before (I didn't put a flat across the face of both and measure it with a rule just to see, honest)

These are Genuine 359M wheels right ?
I am really looking forward to seeing these on your car with the Bilstein B12 setup !!!

Heaveeen

I wrote to the guy you got these from about a year ago - "if you will be selling these, please let me know straight away" ! He must have forgotten about me, God damn !

Enjoy it pal

Matrez · 02-14-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92MP

Yes it did have an "executive" feel to it. It was a 520d and went very well.

Strange thing it was constantly changing gear. Then again it did have 8 to get through. Yes '8'.

I am just wondering why you havent got the 5 Series yet if you loved it lol

8 speed gearing seems out of this world... I suppose its for economy or/and performance

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