The guys at BMWBLOG were at Spartanburg and had taken a deeper look at the 5 Series GT while they were there and share their opinions
What we’ve learned in the past few years and after many new product launches was that some cars are really meant to be seen in person before any judgment can be passed on and the 5 GT certainly falls within that category. Most likely this is the reason why BMW North America has decided to take this interesting approach of introducing a new car to the journalists or even better said: giving us a sneak peak of what to expect since the model displayed in Spartanburg was not yet production ready.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/22/first-look-bmw-5-series-gt-2/
keanu1
1:24 PM 7/22/2009
very nice car but now we must see how it handles on the street!! I think it's main rival will be porsche panamera!!
Steve325xi
1:47 PM 7/22/2009
Look at how useless that rear window is. The blind spots in this thing are going to be ridiculous. 5GT=*FAIL*
bdardashti
1:56 PM 7/22/2009
Hah! That rear window is hilarious. Didn't notice it when I went through the pics myself.
polaxgr
2:11 PM 7/22/2009
ow my...will u judge a car by its blind spots ? i own a z4m , u think it doesnt have blind spots ? + i think this one will have cameras in its @ss ;p
bdardashti
3:42 PM 7/22/2009
polaxgr »
ow my...will u judge a car by its blind spots ? i own a z4m , u think it doesnt have blind spots ? + i think this one will have cameras in its @ss ;p
It definitely will, and probably standard on it (at least the beepers..) I wasn't judging the car; just thought the tiny would was funny.
Year's_End
3:51 PM 7/22/2009
Steve325xi »
Look at how useless that rear window is. The blind spots in this thing are going to be ridiculous. 5GT=*FAIL*
aren't many cars these days with rakish rooflines that have useable rear windows.
hotrod2448
5:20 PM 7/22/2009
I applaud them for being as open minded about the car as they are... or maybe I give them a thumbs down for being far enough up BMW's ass that they are trying to help explain what this car is supposed to be and why we should like it.
IMO when you get into a small enough niche that you have to explain what the car is for you don't really need to make that car.
Next it will be "We designed this car for the consumer who likes to drive mostly at night in the mountains with just his dog. Notice the night vision all the way around the car and the front passenger seat is actually a kennel that has a hydraulic ram to elevate Spot up to where he can see once loaded into vehicle. There is also a water dispenser in the dash so, your dog can drink while you drive"
I still just don't get it. Maybe that will change when I see it in person. IDK.
drewpsb
5:28 PM 7/22/2009
hotrod2448 »
I applaud them for being as open minded about the car as they are... or maybe I give them a thumbs down for being far enough up BMW's ass that they are trying to help explain what this car is supposed to be and why we should like it.
IMO when you get into a small enough niche that you have to explain what the car is for you don't really need to make that car.
Next it will be "We designed this car for the consumer who likes to drive mostly at night in the mountains with just his dog. Notice the night vision all the way around the car and the front passenger seat is actually a kennel that has a hydraulic ram to elevate Spot up to where he can see once loaded into vehicle. There is also a water dispenser in the dash so, your dog can drink while you drive"
I still just don't get it. Maybe that will change when I see it in person. IDK.
+1 +amen +here here +totally agreed
so, BMW, tell me what you were thinking when you decided to greenlight this and all future GT models (ie.3GT)...
Bimmer Nerd
8:45 PM 7/22/2009
drewpsb »
+1 +amen +here here +totally agreed
so, BMW, tell me what you were thinking when you decided to greenlight this and all future GT models (ie.3GT)...
+1, this car fails on MANY levels and look at the rear seats, there is NO way you can squash a 3rd person in there. i just see a LOT of empty space in the rear and those seats look like a wheelchair,not feeling it at all.
hotrod2448
9:52 PM 7/22/2009
godora »
+1, this car fails on MANY levels and look at the rear seats, there is NO way you can squash a 3rd person in there. i just see a LOT of empty space in the rear and those seats look like a wheelchair,not feeling it at all.
I believe that's the luxury rear seating option, made to seat only 4. The non luxury seating may be a bit better for 5.
Bimmer Nerd
10:24 PM 7/22/2009
hotrod2448 »
I believe that's the luxury rear seating option, made to seat only 4. The non luxury seating may be a bit better for 5.
ohh ok, thanks for that information. :thumbsup:
Arustik1
10:36 PM 7/22/2009
The more I see it, the more I like it....
Kiemyster
10:45 PM 7/22/2009
Steve325xi »
Look at how useless that rear window is. The blind spots in this thing are going to be ridiculous. 5GT=*FAIL*
hotrod2448 »
I applaud them for being as open minded about the car as they are... or maybe I give them a thumbs down for being far enough up BMW's ass that they are trying to help explain what this car is supposed to be and why we should like it.
IMO when you get into a small enough niche that you have to explain what the car is for you don't really need to make that car.
Next it will be "We designed this car for the consumer who likes to drive mostly at night in the mountains with just his dog. Notice the night vision all the way around the car and the front passenger seat is actually a kennel that has a hydraulic ram to elevate Spot up to where he can see once loaded into vehicle. There is also a water dispenser in the dash so, your dog can drink while you drive"
I still just don't get it. Maybe that will change when I see it in person. IDK.
drewpsb »
+1 +amen +here here +totally agreed
so, BMW, tell me what you were thinking when you decided to greenlight this and all future GT models (ie.3GT)...
godora »
+1, this car fails on MANY levels and look at the rear seats, there is NO way you can squash a 3rd person in there. i just see a LOT of empty space in the rear and those seats look like a wheelchair,not feeling it at all.
Since ive been banned from speaking about the 5 GT, ill just quote you guys. :respect:
Steve325xi
11:22 PM 7/22/2009
polaxgr »
ow my...will u judge a car by its blind spots ? i own a z4m , u think it doesnt have blind spots ? + i think this one will have cameras in its @ss ;p
it better have rear cameras...or people are going to get backed over at the mall by GT5 drivin' soccer moms
Steve325xi
11:26 PM 7/22/2009
Steve325xi »
it better have rear cameras...or people are going to get backed over at the mall by GT5 drivin' soccer moms
Ah...now here's a proper back window :)
Robert
5:17 AM 7/23/2009
keanu1 »
very nice car but now we must see how it handles on the street!! I think it's main rival will be porsche panamera!!
It won't stand a chance against the panamera, which beats the M5 in driving dynamics but just as awkward. The 5GT reminds me of a giant prius. Toyota should jump on the bandwagon to rebadge the prius as lexus, add some plush material and call it Prius GT
SoCali E90
6:50 AM 7/23/2009
im sorry but... LMFAO!!!
hotrod2448
4:49 PM 7/23/2009
SoCali E90 »im sorry but... LMFAO!!!
I don't know why but, I keep envisioning this guy, throwing footballs into that trunk opening.
djkhanvict
5:58 PM 7/23/2009
lol :laughabov
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1:24 PM 7/22/2009
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2:11 PM 7/22/2009
3:42 PM 7/22/2009
ow my...will u judge a car by its blind spots ? i own a z4m , u think it doesnt have blind spots ? + i think this one will have cameras in its @ss ;p
It definitely will, and probably standard on it (at least the beepers..) I wasn't judging the car; just thought the tiny would was funny.
3:51 PM 7/22/2009
Look at how useless that rear window is. The blind spots in this thing are going to be ridiculous. 5GT=*FAIL*
aren't many cars these days with rakish rooflines that have useable rear windows.
5:20 PM 7/22/2009
IMO when you get into a small enough niche that you have to explain what the car is for you don't really need to make that car.
Next it will be "We designed this car for the consumer who likes to drive mostly at night in the mountains with just his dog. Notice the night vision all the way around the car and the front passenger seat is actually a kennel that has a hydraulic ram to elevate Spot up to where he can see once loaded into vehicle. There is also a water dispenser in the dash so, your dog can drink while you drive"
I still just don't get it. Maybe that will change when I see it in person. IDK.
5:28 PM 7/22/2009
I applaud them for being as open minded about the car as they are... or maybe I give them a thumbs down for being far enough up BMW's ass that they are trying to help explain what this car is supposed to be and why we should like it.
IMO when you get into a small enough niche that you have to explain what the car is for you don't really need to make that car.
Next it will be "We designed this car for the consumer who likes to drive mostly at night in the mountains with just his dog. Notice the night vision all the way around the car and the front passenger seat is actually a kennel that has a hydraulic ram to elevate Spot up to where he can see once loaded into vehicle. There is also a water dispenser in the dash so, your dog can drink while you drive"
I still just don't get it. Maybe that will change when I see it in person. IDK.
+1 +amen +here here +totally agreed
so, BMW, tell me what you were thinking when you decided to greenlight this and all future GT models (ie.3GT)...
8:45 PM 7/22/2009
+1 +amen +here here +totally agreed
so, BMW, tell me what you were thinking when you decided to greenlight this and all future GT models (ie.3GT)...
+1, this car fails on MANY levels and look at the rear seats, there is NO way you can squash a 3rd person in there. i just see a LOT of empty space in the rear and those seats look like a wheelchair,not feeling it at all.
9:52 PM 7/22/2009
+1, this car fails on MANY levels and look at the rear seats, there is NO way you can squash a 3rd person in there. i just see a LOT of empty space in the rear and those seats look like a wheelchair,not feeling it at all.
I believe that's the luxury rear seating option, made to seat only 4. The non luxury seating may be a bit better for 5.
10:24 PM 7/22/2009
I believe that's the luxury rear seating option, made to seat only 4. The non luxury seating may be a bit better for 5.
ohh ok, thanks for that information. :thumbsup:
10:36 PM 7/22/2009
10:45 PM 7/22/2009
Look at how useless that rear window is. The blind spots in this thing are going to be ridiculous. 5GT=*FAIL*
I applaud them for being as open minded about the car as they are... or maybe I give them a thumbs down for being far enough up BMW's ass that they are trying to help explain what this car is supposed to be and why we should like it.
IMO when you get into a small enough niche that you have to explain what the car is for you don't really need to make that car.
Next it will be "We designed this car for the consumer who likes to drive mostly at night in the mountains with just his dog. Notice the night vision all the way around the car and the front passenger seat is actually a kennel that has a hydraulic ram to elevate Spot up to where he can see once loaded into vehicle. There is also a water dispenser in the dash so, your dog can drink while you drive"
I still just don't get it. Maybe that will change when I see it in person. IDK.
+1 +amen +here here +totally agreed
so, BMW, tell me what you were thinking when you decided to greenlight this and all future GT models (ie.3GT)...
+1, this car fails on MANY levels and look at the rear seats, there is NO way you can squash a 3rd person in there. i just see a LOT of empty space in the rear and those seats look like a wheelchair,not feeling it at all.
Since ive been banned from speaking about the 5 GT, ill just quote you guys. :respect:
11:22 PM 7/22/2009
ow my...will u judge a car by its blind spots ? i own a z4m , u think it doesnt have blind spots ? + i think this one will have cameras in its @ss ;p
it better have rear cameras...or people are going to get backed over at the mall by GT5 drivin' soccer moms
11:26 PM 7/22/2009
it better have rear cameras...or people are going to get backed over at the mall by GT5 drivin' soccer moms
Ah...now here's a proper back window :)
5:17 AM 7/23/2009
very nice car but now we must see how it handles on the street!! I think it's main rival will be porsche panamera!!
It won't stand a chance against the panamera, which beats the M5 in driving dynamics but just as awkward. The 5GT reminds me of a giant prius. Toyota should jump on the bandwagon to rebadge the prius as lexus, add some plush material and call it Prius GT
6:50 AM 7/23/2009
4:49 PM 7/23/2009
im sorry but... LMFAO!!!
I don't know why but, I keep envisioning this guy, throwing footballs into that trunk opening.
5:58 PM 7/23/2009