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      08-22-2014, 03:09 PM   #44
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Can't wait to see how the M2 compares!

I think BMW is losing their focus on performance cars, especially when it comes to the standard models. For years, BMWs were the standard that all competitors were compared (and won virtually every comparison test).
Today, the 3-series and 4-series are being beaten by the competition. Even the 2-series is seeing major competition and struggling to win comparisons.
The M3/4 are becoming quicker, but softer at the same time. They're not as focused as they used to be and trying to be a luxury car and sports car at the same time. It's one of the reasons the 1M was so well liked.

Who am I to argue with what they're doing though. Isn't BMW selling more cars now that they ever have?
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