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The long rumored new 'Cuda is purportedly using the Ghibli platform. I'd be far more interested in a new 'Cuda than the Ghibli.
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I can live without the power sunshade and the self closing trunk. It's just pathetic to get in an E90 M3 that doesn't have sirius or heated seats or some other critical things. It cheapens the whole fleet.
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If you are in the market for a Bentley Continental GT, a Ferrari California etc, then yes, they are poser cars that scores high on the coveted "valet test" scale... A Ghibli is a heavy (over 1800kg) car that surely is more aimed at luxurious touring than a pure driving experience and tail out track and Nurburgring action! I would instead ask myself, which car would pass the Nurburgring test? It would be the M3/M4 every time |
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The M5 gets cross shopped with the Quattroporte.
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Well the point is that the M3 is sedan like the Ghibli. The OP was specifically drawing on the M3 for comparison, surely due to that same reason.
And for what it's worth, I think most people do consider them to be very different cars otherwise BMW would not even bother with the 4 Series and M4. |
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I'm not sure if you are having a bad day or what with all the slaps and sighs, but rest assured that nothing untoward was meant by adding some clarification.
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It sounds much better in person. Has a 4 year warranty and the residual has yet to be determined as it's a new car My personal opinion is it will have a higher residual than a comparably equipped 550 as it will appeal to a wider group. It's selling very well from what I have read and having been in the car the fit and finish is great. It's not a M3 fighter but a 550 fighter (it's not a small car).
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I have taken a good look at this car in real life. It is one of the ugliest luxury vehicle I have seen in some time. Of course this is just my opinion but honestly, the exterior proportion is all wrong on this car. Interior-wise, it lost out big compared to the Quattroporte which I have also had immense behind-the-wheel time. I also think the Quattroporte is lacking in interior-wise. It's probably just not a vehicle/brand for me.
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The Audi people would lol @ BMW people not being impressed by Italian Masterati interiors.
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I, for one, didn't (and don't) feel the faintest desire to cross shop a maserati ghibli. And I'd rather go by bike than take an audi as a gift, whatever its interior might look like. Come on, you could just as well ask Obi Wan if he might consider the dark side because of the color of the light sabers they have.
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We have yet to see ring times for either. So, I'd reserve comment on this until we actually know the times. It may turn out different than you think.
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