"Gpivovarov" (Gpivovarov)
02/02/2014 at 13:30 • Filed to: BMW
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"Gpivovarov" (Gpivovarov)
02/02/2014 at 13:30 • Filed to: BMW | 0
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I genuinely don't understand the difference between a 4-series Gran coupe and a 3-series GT. Here's how I see it (attempted to rationalize using pictures) - so the 3-series GT is a 4-door coupe version of the 3-series.
That makes sense. And a 4-series is just a 2-door 3-series, that also makes sense.
But when you add 2 more doors back onto the 4-series it turns back into a 3-series.
And then when you make it a coupe it becomes a 3-Series GT. Right?
They're literally the exact same car! Sombody please explain it to me.
Goshen, formerly Darkcode
> Gpivovarov
02/02/2014 at 13:36 |
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BMW's GT series cars have a slight SUV/MPV-style elevation. The 3GT is taller (and higher-roofed) than the 4GC.
wbizarre - OEM fetishist
> Gpivovarov
02/02/2014 at 13:42 |
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The 3GT and 5GT are sort of alternatives to the wagons and SUV's, having more interior volume and headroom than the wagons, but riding lower than the SUV's/crossovers. They're not positioned as coupes, more like hatchbacks, hence the odd number designations.
The even-numbered 4 series is the coupe. It has a lot of bespoke bodywork, separating it from the 3 series. Lower, wider, more aggressive character line, haunches, etc. Just like the A5 is separated from the A4, and no one seems to have a hard time understanding those. The 4 Gran Coupe has all of the 4-series bodywork, plus two doors. And I may as well copy and paste what I always say about BMW "4-door-coupes": If you have a problem with 4-door coupes, take it up with Mercedes, Audi, and VW, who pioneered the trend. BMW is neither the first, or the worst offender in this area.
awe46m3zcp
> Gpivovarov
02/02/2014 at 15:02 |
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Thanks! I have a headache now.