Take a look at BMWs Mini Van.

"Fred (FreddsterExprs)" (freddsterexprs) 12/16/2013 at 09:56 • Filed to: M = Marketing, BMW, Van

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Or as Munich wants you to call it: 2-series Active Tourer.
The !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! show that it looks a lot like a B-class that crashed into the headlights and kidneys section of a BMW design studio.


This car is another reason why a) enthusiasts will shake their heads, b) BMW 1M prices will go through the roof. On the plus side dentists now know what car to replace their F10 5 series with.

All I have left to say is: Long live the E39.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 09:56

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That's freaking adorable. (I don't think that's what they were going for, but it is.)

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 12/16/2013 at 09:58

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I think they went for "Freude am Fahren", although I feel that nobody at BMW knows what that actually means anymore.

duurtlang > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:04

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I don't understand where all the fuss is about. BMW has been building similar vehicles for years.

offroadkarter > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:06

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In before the "BMW can't make cars for enthusiasts, they need to go where the money is, they don't have to build cars for 17 year olds driving e30's on the internet" arguments.....

area man > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:08

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It reminds me of minivan design from the mid-90s when they would just take a sedan and stretch it in weird ways.

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > duurtlang 12/16/2013 at 10:10

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The problem is what BMW became well known for. Light, sporty, active RWD cars that could also bring the fun into a modest family sedan (2002, E30, etc.). That's what enthusiasts valued, and at some point they became "mainstream". Now they live of their badge with very few cars to fullfil true driving pleasure.

duurtlang > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:13

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Agreed. However, this new "2-series Active Tourer" is hardly the first offender, it's a car in a long line of vehicles (like the entire X line) that don't fall into the category you described.

Justin Young > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:15

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*sigh*

Would they make an ///M or Alpina version?

Fred (FreddsterExprs) > duurtlang 12/16/2013 at 10:15

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Yes, that's right, but it never became as apparent and extreme as it did just now.

Nibby > area man 12/16/2013 at 10:23

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I loved that gen Accord. My aunt had a 96 one... probably why.

area man > Nibby 12/16/2013 at 10:33

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It's one of their best.

m2m, apex detective > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:39

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Enjoy your new BMW platform, fans of compact BMWs below the 3-Series. This nifty FWD platform will underpin everything < 3-Series in the near future.

Say your goodbyes to RWD.

/grumpy

zadtheinhaler > duurtlang 12/16/2013 at 10:46

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True, but they didn'tdidn't make one that looks like a Pontiac Vibe.

Burrito de EJ25 > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 10:47

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Lol, the tone of this post. So panicky.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/16/2013 at 11:00

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JDM Honda Odyssey + E92 front clip

markshkim > Fred (FreddsterExprs) 12/17/2013 at 02:32

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