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      02-07-2020, 09:19 AM   #104
phantom7835
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That's what people said about the OG X3, and it didn't happen. It just led to progressively boring and pointless crossovers and look where we are now. The only company that's managed to pull that off is Porsche. Every other company has succumbed to the crossover garbage craze
And yet it's one of the hottest selling BMW, surpassing the 3 Series. "At least in the US Market". They have to produce these types of vehicles, that's what sells. I know it just boggles the enthusiast mind, but you have to look at the whole picture. They must do this, so they can cater to the enthusiasts which is a niche market.
There was a time barely a decade ago when nearly every BMW for sale could be considered an enthusiast car

What's left now? The M2 and the M3/4? And who knows how long those will last before the bean counters get their hands on them

The 1/2 series was awesome and they slit its throat to try to save mini
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