1 & 3 series coupes will become 2 & 4 Series

b33g33 · 06-14-2011, 01:46 PM

4-series speculation: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536653
2-series speculation: http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536650

KingOfJericho · 06-14-2011, 01:48 PM

It definitely solves the M1 vs 1M dilemma. Never understood why they didn't do this years ago as it just makes sense.

b33g33 · 06-14-2011, 01:50 PM

Thought it wasn't official yet ... ?

KingOfJericho · 06-14-2011, 02:14 PM

You're probably right. edited.

amancuso · 06-14-2011, 05:02 PM

Dumb, I hate this idea.

DriveHard · 06-14-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by amancuso

Dumb, I hate this idea.

+1

Also 2ADDICTS doesnt sound nearly as good..

sdpauly · 06-14-2011, 05:19 PM

Well, if they are scrapping the 1-series altogether maybe that will make our cars just that much more rare and desirable...

infinitekidM2C · 06-14-2011, 06:04 PM

So there will no longer be a three series? is that what you're telling me?

Kamal · 06-14-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

So there will no longer be a three series? is that what you're telling me?

3 series would be sedan only,

infinitekidM2C · 06-14-2011, 06:12 PM

Still its weird to have no 3 series coupe...just isnt right

Kamal · 06-14-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Still its weird to have no 3 series coupe...just isnt right

agreed. I can understand the 1 to 2 series transition, assuming that they fill the void with a REALLY small and lightweight 1 series. I don't see the point in a "4 series" tho...

Impervious · 06-14-2011, 06:16 PM

what does that mean for a 2 door m3?

infinitekidM2C · 06-14-2011, 06:16 PM

m4? lol

Impervious · 06-14-2011, 06:20 PM

Wait, so is this confirmed? There is no way in hell BMW would end the M3.

doublevanosrc · 06-15-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Still its weird to have no 3 series coupe...just isnt right

I concur, BMW usually has done a good job of sticking with traditions but lately that hasn't been the case. I got a feeling this won't carry on to the following model change, most customers will just get confused. Ford tried this years ago when it changed the Taurus name to the Ford Five Hundred. That didn't last too long and sales weren't that great despite being an okay car. BMW has got to stick to it's fundamentals that have made it was it is today.

Kamal · 06-15-2011, 10:22 AM

When you put it into perspective it isn't that bad.... the 6 series is/was similar to a 5 series (bloated luxo-barge, except with 2 doors vs. 4) and the 8 series was similar to the 7, except two doors.... this way the 2/4/6/and hopefully 8 series cars will be 2 doors... whereas the 1/3/5/7 are four door cars.

Makes sense to me, but it does sort of sully the M3's tradition in particular. People will adapt, the enthusiasts will accept it over time, and the general populace just want a BMW of some sort.

RoundelM3 · 06-15-2011, 10:24 AM

Consider this: The 6-series is a 2-door version of the 5-series. Hasn't seemed to hurt those model lines...so maybe there's an M4 in the future?

Wakka · 06-15-2011, 11:43 AM

2 series just doesnt flow right...

doublevanosrc · 06-15-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wakka

2 series just doesnt flow right...

Neither does a 4 series?

Ash83 · 06-15-2011, 01:46 PM

It does not sound right 235i and 435i

mackeroni · 06-15-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ash83

It does not sound right 235i and 435i

Ditto that, my brother. Ugh.

infinitekidM2C · 06-15-2011, 03:39 PM

^Your avatar says it all.

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