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Originally Posted by fecurtis
Did you know BMW used to also deride forced induction engines as a "low tech" way of producing power?
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Yes. Have been driving BMW since the mid 90s, when there was no such thing as HPFP failures and a roadside breakdown could be alleviated with the trunk mounted tool kit.
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Would you say that adding turbocharged engines to the line up has damaged the brand's image?
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Yes. It certainly has affected long-term reliability and repair costs IMO. BMWs used to have the reputation of being built 'like tanks'. What's the reputation now? When service advisors are telling owners things like 'don't own this car out of warranty', there's a problem. I've had that said to me more than once. Did turbocharging make things better or worse?
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Would you say that making M versions of SUV's damaged the brand's image?
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Oh hell yea. Those things are idiotic. Soooooo idiotic.
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If BMW wanted to build a lawn mower I wouldn't care. So long as they build something I want and like, I'll buy it.
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Enjoy your purchase.