Which New BMW Is Generating The MOST Interest At Dealers In The USA? M3, 1-Series or X6?

Agent001, you and I know ;-)

???? we know it's time for you to take your med's...

So were the Japs Vendetta!!!

The fact is the Imperial Japanese and the Nazi's were like peas and carrots during WWII :-)

I thought it was like sourkraut and rice......whatever then...

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ToyotaPower,
Are you one of the Nazis or just an airhead admiring European brand?

Don't you see he's just being sarcastic?

I have not seen the X6 up close yet, but I was up close and personal with the 1 and M3, I'm leaning toward the M3 once the new transmission is available,

What BMW does best is that they enter new product line ups in a new car category before any other manufacturer, like in this case the SUV coupe category which never existed before, and also introducing fast compact 2 door cars, which until the introduction of the 1 series, nobody was really bothered about. So BMW has a tendency to read new market demands early, and thus their product planning and production of new type of model is the earliest among the luxury manufacturers. Actually if you guys think you'll know that it was the X5 that really popularized sports active vehicles, which until X5s emergence was not played out by other manufacturers.

But i still think BMW X6 is a plain ugly car, especially since an upcoming land rover derivative of the LRX to compete with X6 promises to look much better.

Add the 1 series to that list. I just don't understand how a company will juxtapose those 2 ugly cars w/ M3 beauty.

I can buy the idea of coupe-ish SUV, but not the X6's "bald-head" design. As for 1 series, I really love to find out who paid $40K for something smaller than Civic coupe. They cannot even afford extra 5K for a 3 or what?

"As for 1 series, I really love to find out who paid $40K for something smaller than Civic coupe."

If you're buying a one series for practicality reasons then you're really missing the point big time. The 135i has been hailed as BMW's best handling car by some reviewers, it will run rings around a civic coupe.

'and also introducing fast compact 2 door cars, which until the introduction of the 1 series, nobody was really bothered about.'

Audi S3? Golf GTI/R32? Astra VXR? Megane/Clio Renaultsport? Alfa 147 or Alfa GT? Hell, even the old Renault 5 turbo! There were plenty of fast small 2 door cars (unless you really mean 2 door and not 3 door). BMW was very, very late to that segment. Audi kick-started the premium compact segment with the A3 back in 1997.

+1 to Rupert. Also, the 3 series used to be the same size as the 1 series. The 318ti was an effort by BMW to make its then-smallest car more accessible, and despite the car not selling well, it was acclaimed as a fine-handling vehicle.
I don't know how you can compare the 1-Series with the Civic. They're different cars, for different purposes.

Rupert i know about the existence of Audi A3, Golf Gti, Vauxhall Astra hatchback and others, but they are produced and sold only mostly in the European market, when i said that BMW has first in introducing 2 door fast compact cars, i meant it to be in the NA market and i was comparing BMWs effort to that of Merces Benz and Lexus because in the North American Market when you think of the competitors, those two are the only major rivals to BMW. And besides i don't think Audi sells the A3 in US, never saw one, and all those cars you mentioned are hatchbacks, which the prev 1 series was like, and what American's don't like that much. The new 1 series looks more car-ish, so that is why i said 2 door compact car, not 2 door compact hatchback.

The X6 is generating the most buzz because it's the most unique of the 3 new Bimmers & arguably the most unique car released in the past year, & don't nobody twist my words as I said the most unique, not the best.

More powerful? Whoever knew that Lexus' 5.7 380 hp engine was in fact more powerful than BMW's 4.4 TT with 400 hp! And I highly doubt the LX is more fuel effficient, plus it's a lot slower and handling? What a joke.

Rupert, this GoOabama dude trolls these BMW threads spewing his crap that is totally false and he has no facts to back up his ignorant claims.

I don't give a damn about going off road.

The X6 will be cool ;-)

This is just another indication of a market segment that Infiniti/Nissan invent and other companies capitalize on. It is my opinion that this is in direct response to the success of the FX 35/45. That said, it is one great looking SUV. I can't wait to see this up against the FX50.

I would have given the credit to Dodge when they introduced the Dodge Caliber.

BMW is great! I especially love how the cosmoline runs down the car door seams onto the body and stains the paint so badly it won't come off!

Cosmoline doesn't stain paint. They are purposely non-reactive to each other. Why bother to sign in to write something like that??

LMFAO... Stupid Ass Car... Now THAT'S funny!

And you are a SAC too!

Stupid Ass C_nt!

001...you and your BMW articles....doesnt it get boring?

the rear end looks like they filled 1 series with air..fugly

Working at a BMW dealership, I've seen more consistent buzz around the 1 series. It seems that at least those in the northeast are excited that BMW might be going back to its roots. The X6 is nice, but I think it's the 1 that will remind people most what BMW's all about.

WOW! Thats a first!

1) Article posted.
2) You commented on article and also stated facts to back up your comment.
3) You also stated your opinion.

Isnt that how a comment is suppose to be?

Ok, now I know that this site has to be getting paid by BMW. It seems like every other day there is an article about a new BMW or a comparison that has a BMW in it. Come one now Agents, have a little less bias in what you report on.

That being said, I am a BMW fan, but not a 'Fanboiiiii'. I like the 1 series a ton. I had an E30 325is for 12 years and this car reminds me so much of that car. Its size and tossability with (135i) 300 hp and 300 pound-feet on a RWD platform. I drove this tiny monster and all I can say is 'Holy Crap, this thing is fast.' Finally BMW is getting back to their roots of small, nimble cars.

Granted this doesn't keep me from looking at other cars. I am looking forward to the new Camaro. It is taking GM a long time to develop this car but they are going to do it right. Especially since they are testing it in Germany.

I could care less about the X6. It looks cool but if you have more than 2 kids, it is worthless. If I just had 2 kids and wanted something cool, X6 over X5 but I don't make $150K/year (yet) and I have 3 kids. So it is a moot point.

Well, I guess it would depend which area you are talking about. For the dealership I work at, the 1 series is creating the most buzz because of the achievable price point. EVERYONE comes in to drool over the new M3, but the price point brings them to reality and the fun car they want is the 1 series.
The X6 is no doubt creating a huge buzz, but the 1 series here in chicago has brought a lot of people in the door.

...Im here in the windy city too and I agree that the 1series is generating the most interest among these three models (at least here). I went to Knauz BMW in the suburbs to check out the 1series and a salesman stated that almost everyone who has been walking in lately has been asking about this vehicle. I am quite suprised at this though because of our winters. I would have expected the X6 to get the most attention...

"an insider told us" that the buzz is about the X6 ---- and you guys bought it..
How about doing a little bit of your own research before publishing, as gospel, what some bureaucratic corporate douchebag tells you..

the x6 will be the best selling "suv" on the market this year. hands down

that'll be tough to do since BMW is only making a very small number of them. Lexus sells more RX's in a month than BMW is making X6's for the year.

The X6 might be the most buzzworthy, but the 1 series is what people will actually be driving in droves this year.

Average looking front but UGLY rear! What were they thinking. I think BMW are competing against Audi Q7. Too bad the BMW designers were too confident of their fugly a** of this SAV.

Basically what people are saying now about the X6 was said about the 5 series and the 3 series. but guess what ? both of these cars are selling well and they kick their competitions a**. The same will happen here just watch.

There is not really a market for the X6 except those that enjoy niche vehicles. And if anyone is aware of the automotive market, they know that the majority of niche vehicles, especially expensive ones, are not door-busters in terms of sales.

However, dealership interest is a different topic. All three cars will probably generate a lot of interest.

Well then huu76, you should not have any problems leasing a BMW 128i.. Go on man, you know you want one and I'm sure your hyundai will get you to the dealership since it is so reliable. LOL

you're so wise huu!

They are all great cars. My favorite car is the X6. The X6 is generating the most interest.

BMW contantly has the public interetsed because they are one step ahead of the game in design and engineering. No expeption for the x6.

probably the X6 because it's an all-new model in the line-up.

but the M3 has legions of followers...so plenty of attention there.

1-series is last of the three. while impressive performance for the price point, it's hard to compete with its big brothers for attention.

Ok, try not to ban this user account for being too truthful in showing you guys what totally biased morons your are.

This is from YOUR OWN "ARTICLE"* showing sales results:

BMW 23,115 25,325 -8.7% 58,365 67,360 -13.4%

Mini 4,289 3,655 17.3% 10,164 8,073 25.9%


Looks to me like niether the Ugly 1 series, the AzteX6, nor the M3 are drawing much of any interst in the BMW dealers. Maybe you should include the Mini dealers to attepmt to validate your BS headline (oh, and be sure agent004 gets his check this time)

* Article in regard to autospies means "a reposting from an actual credible automotive news source"

i want to see how many people will keep one X5 & one X6 in their garage, base on what reason ? assume they also have one M3 or 335 parking outside already too...

Im here in the Windy City too and I agree that the "1" is generating the most interest among these three models (at least here). I went to Knauz BMW in the suburbs to check out the "1" and a salesman stated that almost everyone who has been walking in lately has been asking about this vehicle. I am quite suprised at this though because of our winters. I would have expected the X6 to get the most attention...

i prefer the x6, but the 1series will sell better as the cheapest thing with a bmw badge, for the yuppies