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This is a slight tangent but on the subject of BMW's current business model. Comparing to FORD for example which has
Fiesta (2 and 4 Door)
Focus (2 and 4 sedan/hatch)
Fusion
Mustang (coupe/convertible)
C-Max
Taurus
Ford GT
They carry different names and badges across the world (Lincoln) but are essentially the same cars.
Whereas BMW now has the following
2 (Coupe/ Conv)
3 (sedan/wagon/GT)
4 (2/4,GT)
5 (Sedan, GT)
6 (Coupe,Grand Coupe,Conv,Gran Coupe)
7 (Two wheel bases)
Z4
X1
I-8
I-3
I included the X1 as it's essentially a wagon.
Does this not seem like a nightmare? No wonder they are more expensive as the cost of producing so many models must me momentous, is it possible that the quality is suffering? It does seem like they're just not as solid as they used to be. My 112k E60 feels more planted than its brand new equivalent and the materials inside certainly feel sub par.
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