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      01-04-2020, 04:08 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by phillyd2 View Post
I must be very odd then because for decades I’ve owned a BMW AND a 4R. They both do exactly as they were designed to do perfectly for me.

The day CNBC can accurately predict the stock market is the day I may consider what they have to say about cars.
The same experience here - 3 4Runners and 3 BMWs of ownership in the recent history. Both cars were purchased for different reasons.

Global company cannot grow profitably within one market segment. It has to grow profitably in other market segments. Diluting 3 series spirit with F30 was a questionable decision. I owned 2013 BMW 335i sedan and still enjoyed it immensely - albeit with KW Street Comfort coilovers. X5 was a success and still is. X7 is selling very well.

While nothing is perfect, the recent departure of BWM CEO is evidence of leadership change long overdue.
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