GT got a lot of haters but it’s practical AF. It’s massive, without looking like a plonker driving an X5. It’s also polarising, which is also awesome, as the prices on good used examples are great value.
I bought my wife a 620D GT, with all the bells and whistles, a beautiful chocolate merino leather interior and matte wood trim. It's soooo comfortable! We adore it.
My Dad is on his third BMW 3 GT - he has loved all of them. They have so much space inside - both boot space and legroom for rear passengers. He’s had 2.0 litre diesels each time and whilst they don’t have the punch of the 3.0 litre units, they are still very engaging and extremely economical. The 3 GT is also very comfortable and does give you much more exclusivity on the road than a standard 3 Series Saloon or Touring. Enjoyed the video :)
I had one of these on a 65 plate, the 330d M sport +. I chose it as I need a hatchback for the dog, and rear space for the kids. And it was a very spacious family car, bigger than most with that limousine wheel base. A few faults over the 3 years, oil senser, passenger door lock. I replaced it with a Kia Stinger GT as the family grew up and I didnt need the space anymore. It was first and probably only BMW I will ever own as I'm not a badge snob, and driving one attracts other badge snobs to drive bad around you. The Kia is a "sleeper" compared, as the badge doesnt attract as much attention.
I had a 620 GT until recently, a brilliant car. Comfortable, practical and full of kit. Headup display, panoramic roof, heated seats and wheel, HK sound system, air ride suspension and massive inside. Held its price amazingly to, i lost less than £8k in 4 years.
I had a F34 335i GT (non M sport) as a work/private car. Although the frame was a little bit soft with the right mods it was a beautiful, sporty and comfortable car and truly missed. Also the high boot and active rear wing made me feel like a fighter pilot going on amd off the highway 😅
One of these was literally my first Dad Car in that we bought it when our first child came along. We got a 325d, manual, head up display and was brilliant, huge boot for buggy and still space for shopping/luggage etc. I know the looks weren't great, but we went for comfort - on our test drive I couldn't believe it had run flat tyres fitted (although I was comparing to a recently driven 4 Series GC and an Audi A5 Sportback, both of which were very disappointing in comparison). I would have had the Touring but wife vetoed... in the end, it was fine.
Owned one for 1.5 years. Arguably the most useful car I've had. No other car could drive us as comfortably and quickly as this, while packing a month's worth of luggage in the back... for this price. It was the 325d, a very economical thing, which had all the power you needed. While it was boaty in the bends in comfort, in sport+ with the adaptive suspension it just handled everything. And we all found it to be a very handsome car... But tastes are not up for discussions, we all hated the touring models. :)
The problem is, you have to look at it. There is a lovely estate car, there is a beautiful sedan and there is an industry leading coupé and then you CAN choose this.
The best car! Have one since 2019. It has more space than the 5 serices, both the F10 and the G30. Great for long trips. Not so good in the corners. But as it's name goes, it is a true GT.
I think the 3 GT and 5GT are very underrated. You dont need an SUV for space...you can have a car with a hatch and a load of leg room (5GT). They are practical AF, probably more so than an estate.
I have the 435D GT X-Drive. And I love it. Totally standard but with most of the options. That engine is immense, 630 NM & 313 BHP. It's a Q car because most people see it's a diesel & therefore slow. Comes as a shock when you gently pull away from them without putting your foot down. But I still get an average of 40 mpg combined. BUT.....James is correct, it's heavy & even with 4wd it will let go if you push into a corner too hard. It also crashes on any depth of pothole. But does that put me off? Absolutely not. It's just so nice to drive & munches the miles effortlessly, & that gearbox is great in manual mode. You can get a fairly low mileage car for around £20k. It's an absolute bargain. PS: The 435 looks much better than the 335 too, but maybe I'm biased.
The Turismo models from BMW are way underrated, they have MUCH more space for rear facing child seats (reboarder) than any of BMWs cramped SUV. Also the Turismo models get better fuel economy and drive better.
GT got a lot of haters but it’s practical AF. It’s massive, without looking like a plonker driving an X5. It’s also polarising, which is also awesome, as the prices on good used examples are great value.
I bought my wife a 620D GT, with all the bells and whistles, a beautiful chocolate merino leather interior and matte wood trim. It's soooo comfortable! We adore it.
My Dad is on his third BMW 3 GT - he has loved all of them. They have so much space inside - both boot space and legroom for rear passengers. He’s had 2.0 litre diesels each time and whilst they don’t have the punch of the 3.0 litre units, they are still very engaging and extremely economical. The 3 GT is also very comfortable and does give you much more exclusivity on the road than a standard 3 Series Saloon or Touring. Enjoyed the video :)
I had one of these on a 65 plate, the 330d M sport +. I chose it as I need a hatchback for the dog, and rear space for the kids. And it was a very spacious family car, bigger than most with that limousine wheel base. A few faults over the 3 years, oil senser, passenger door lock. I replaced it with a Kia Stinger GT as the family grew up and I didnt need the space anymore. It was first and probably only BMW I will ever own as I'm not a badge snob, and driving one attracts other badge snobs to drive bad around you. The Kia is a "sleeper" compared, as the badge doesnt attract as much attention.
I had a 620 GT until recently, a brilliant car. Comfortable, practical and full of kit. Headup display, panoramic roof, heated seats and wheel, HK sound system, air ride suspension and massive inside. Held its price amazingly to, i lost less than £8k in 4 years.
I had a F34 335i GT (non M sport) as a work/private car. Although the frame was a little bit soft with the right mods it was a beautiful, sporty and comfortable car and truly missed. Also the high boot and active rear wing made me feel like a fighter pilot going on amd off the highway 😅
I literally saw a bmw “bubble car” while out on my lunch today…poor lady was pushing it down the road! Never seen one before - gotta love bmw!
My dad had a 3gt a 318d with a manual. I had just gotten my license. It was such a great car.
I'm sorry James but I dont't think anyone thinks any Peugeot as quirky.
They are the mr Sensiblepants of France.
The rear seats in the 5GT with the separate chairs option selected were some of the most comfortable I have sat in in any car.
One of these was literally my first Dad Car in that we bought it when our first child came along. We got a 325d, manual, head up display and was brilliant, huge boot for buggy and still space for shopping/luggage etc. I know the looks weren't great, but we went for comfort - on our test drive I couldn't believe it had run flat tyres fitted (although I was comparing to a recently driven 4 Series GC and an Audi A5 Sportback, both of which were very disappointing in comparison). I would have had the Touring but wife vetoed... in the end, it was fine.
Owned one for 1.5 years. Arguably the most useful car I've had. No other car could drive us as comfortably and quickly as this, while packing a month's worth of luggage in the back... for this price. It was the 325d, a very economical thing, which had all the power you needed. While it was boaty in the bends in comfort, in sport+ with the adaptive suspension it just handled everything.
And we all found it to be a very handsome car... But tastes are not up for discussions, we all hated the touring models. :)
The problem is, you have to look at it. There is a lovely estate car, there is a beautiful sedan and there is an industry leading coupé and then you CAN choose this.
The best car! Have one since 2019. It has more space than the 5 serices, both the F10 and the G30. Great for long trips. Not so good in the corners. But as it's name goes, it is a true GT.
I have an E61 535d, so not the same engine obviously, but still, 286hp and nearly 600Nm! Makes a fantastic all-rounder.
I think the 3 GT and 5GT are very underrated. You dont need an SUV for space...you can have a car with a hatch and a load of leg room (5GT). They are practical AF, probably more so than an estate.
Your channel is great, but think about the sections emulating top gear and be your own man, your own style?
Nice to see, thanks
Good car, just visually challenging. Still better looking than an SUV though.
I have the 435D GT X-Drive. And I love it. Totally standard but with most of the options. That engine is immense, 630 NM & 313 BHP. It's a Q car because most people see it's a diesel & therefore slow. Comes as a shock when you gently pull away from them without putting your foot down. But I still get an average of 40 mpg combined. BUT.....James is correct, it's heavy & even with 4wd it will let go if you push into a corner too hard. It also crashes on any depth of pothole. But does that put me off? Absolutely not. It's just so nice to drive & munches the miles effortlessly, & that gearbox is great in manual mode. You can get a fairly low mileage car for around £20k. It's an absolute bargain. PS: The 435 looks much better than the 335 too, but maybe I'm biased.
The Turismo models from BMW are way underrated, they have MUCH more space for rear facing child seats (reboarder) than any of BMWs cramped SUV. Also the Turismo models get better fuel economy and drive better.
These look hideous to me, like a saloon X6
I can't get over the looks. I just can't.
I must admit that I do get all hot and bothered whenever I see a BMW 507
BMW. Greatest mass produced cars of all time.
This car is a controversial car, even though it’s good to drive,but with soo much space
The 335d engine is the best as it’s a v6 that has sport car performance and economical
Take that back! At once!!
(It's an I6 ;-) )
@@smorris12 Yes, it's a flat 6 twin scroll turbo.
@@graemejones5968 Argh! Try again!!
Yes. It's all fine and dandy and sensible. And great value for money. I just know I'd never get over how ugly it is.
I’ll pass - superb video though as always
Awkward looking yoke.
I turned this video on to my kids and now they are laughing so loudly that the neighbors came over to see what happened🐱
why?
@@SpookyShaw94 It's a bot