5 Series or 3 series GT?

[TW]Fox · 21 Jun 2015 at 19:26

The 5GT is exceptional value for money and IMHO anyone who turns one down in favour of a regular 5 Series is mad and perhaps a little too bothered about how the car looks.

I mean... who'd do that.

Oh

rapid64k · 21 Jun 2015 at 19:46

Come on the 5 GT IS ugly :eek:

you don't even get the electronic spoiler with it.
Not saying that it is game changer, just my view.

I went to the dealership to check out the 5 series and on my way out i just noticed the 3 GT and thought what the hell is that?

Took it fir a spin and it kind of grew on me.

[TW]Fox · 21 Jun 2015 at 19:58

rapid64k said:
Come on the 5 GT IS ugly

Yea I know, I bought a regular 5 instead of a GT even though I knew the GT was a better buy

rapid64k · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:02

[TW]Fox;28207684 said:
Yea I know, I bought a regular 5 instead of a GT even though I knew the GT was a better buy

100% in agreement with you on that.

xs2man · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:05

Seen a few 3GT's around here. They are fugly too. The 5 is really where the smart money goes. The GT so long as you don't care too much about looks.

rapid64k · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:18

xs2man said:
Seen a few 3GT's around here. They are fugly too. .

I bet you wish you had one though

[TW]Fox · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:35

I bet he doesn't!

rapid64k · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:46

I think if few people took one for a test drive....they may just change their mind :eek:

[TW]Fox · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:48

Why? It drives like the rest of the 3 Series range :confused:

rapid64k · 21 Jun 2015 at 20:55

Na the ride is a lot smoother Fox. As pointed out in a few 3 GT reviews and i did drive the 5 and the 3 GT on the same day on the same route and would have to most defiantly concur that it is true, also with a slightly raised driving position which the "normal" 3 does not give you.

Beta · 21 Jun 2015 at 21:36

My wife has a 5GT and she loves it. Sure, its ugly, but honestly, you don't care when you're inside as it's a lovely place to be.

It's certainly better value than a regular 5 or touring, but you have to be able to put up with the looks.

The middle seat on the rear bench is also pretty uncomfortable!

skaif · 21 Jun 2015 at 21:52

So the OP asks for decision on 3series GT or 5 series.
Gets advised to get a 5series GT.
Not bad motors, not bad...

crinkleshoes · 22 Jun 2015 at 00:50

[TW]Fox;28207930 said:
Why? It drives like the rest of the 3 Series range

********... no they don't... you can feel the extra length & weight

3GT feels closer to 5 series... but less stable

That's why I didn't have any reason to question the sales rep telling me it was a 5 series chassis with 3 series suspension

crinkleshoes · 22 Jun 2015 at 00:51

skaif said:
So the OP asks for decision on 3series GT or 5 series.
Gets advised to get a 5series GT.
Not bad motors, not bad...

I'd go for the 4 Coupe... but I that's because I enjoy the feel of it over the others

Dis86 · 22 Jun 2015 at 09:14

What about the 4 series GT?

Nocturne_sa · 22 Jun 2015 at 11:46

I was going to say the same, 4 GC should tick all the boxes. They look way better than a 3 GT imo (I've got one so I suppose I'm biased)

[TW]Fox · 22 Jun 2015 at 12:19

Nocturne_sa said:
They look way better than a 3 GT imo (I've got one so I suppose I'm biased)

This is a bit of a stretch, they are the two most similar looking models in the entire BMW range!

rapid64k · 22 Jun 2015 at 14:35

LOL look totally different.

I went and had another look today just to compare

Dis86 · 22 Jun 2015 at 14:51

[TW]Fox;28210002 said:
This is a bit of a stretch, they are the two most similar looking models in the entire BMW range!

I had this discussion recently with one of their sales guys. He was incensed! They're totally different don't you know!