BMW to build Minivan

**TaHoE** · 03-03-2005, 10:14 AM

BMW Will Build a Minivan
www.GMInsidenews.com
Source: Road & Track

BMW has plans to build a minivan, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing the company's chief executive. "We have decided that the BMW brand will enter the segment" said Helmut Panke, "It's not a question of 'if,' but of 'what.' "

Panke declined to say what shape the new vehicle might take, but said it could be described as a "crossover," which wouldn't go on sale for at least another year.

"In the U.S....[Full Article Here ]

Photo: Courtesy of http://peterthink.blogs.com

cyboexpo2002 · 03-03-2005, 10:16 AM

Can you say brand dilution?

Jay · 03-03-2005, 10:42 AM

What marketing genious invented the word "crossover"?

These vehicles aren't new, they're station wagons and minivans renamed so that people feel better about driving them.

Wagon = 4-doors, extended roofline, rear hatch.
Crossover = 4 doors, extended roofline, rear hatch.
Minivan = taller version of the above.

Z28x · 03-03-2005, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyboexpo2002

Can you say brand dilution?

Econoboxes, now minivans. BMW is trying to be the new Kia

princecharmless · 03-03-2005, 11:08 AM

well to me it makes since for bmw...in europe.minivans (or mpv's as they call them)are the hottest thing in the market over there. as for america its just plain nonsense but its a good idea....i mean doesn't mom deserve the luxuries life has to offer.c'mon i know you guys love your moms...!

zamm644 · 03-03-2005, 11:09 AM

As someone who needs a mini van in the family and a wife that likes BMW I think you can count me in on this new "Crossover" mini van

princecharmless · 03-03-2005, 11:10 AM

the photo above looks like a photochop i saw a pic of another minivan from bmw and it didn't look anything like the above...but then again

**Smilingoat** · 03-03-2005, 11:12 AM

sadly i bet they will be a hit, minivans easily reach into the 30-40k area anyway. the Buick CSV is going to be hit hard by this the most.

powervette · 03-03-2005, 11:18 AM

Rex will gonna love it

idontcareican · 03-03-2005, 11:31 AM

They should save the money and redesign their car interiors.

phishndave · 03-03-2005, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idontcareican

They should save the money and redesign their car interiors.

again...no

87aero · 03-03-2005, 12:03 PM

BMW building a minivan? All part of globilization. Being unique has gone out the door.

b4z · 03-03-2005, 12:28 PM

I guess I'll ask the question nobody else has.

Will it be FWD or RWD?

If it is RWD is should be a pretty neat driving/handling vehicle.

If it is FWD I could care less.

johnd89 · 03-03-2005, 12:29 PM

please build this! this is what we need. maybe porsche can rebadge a vw one too...

SUPERBADD75 · 03-03-2005, 12:32 PM

umm.... i guess this means the end of the world. it's been nice knowing all of you, and thanks for all the automotive discussions we've enjoyed.

03-03-2005, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
TaHoE GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Long Island, New York Drives: 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora 3.5 Posts: 9,848	BMW to build Minivan BMW Will Build a Minivan www.GMInsidenews.com Source: Road & Track BMW has plans to build a minivan, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing the company's chief executive. "We have decided that the BMW brand will enter the segment" said Helmut Panke, "It's not a question of 'if,' but of 'what.' " Panke declined to say what shape the new vehicle might take, but said it could be described as a "crossover," which wouldn't go on sale for at least another year. "In the U.S....[Full Article Here ] Photo: Courtesy of http://peterthink.blogs.com __________________

03-03-2005, 10:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
cyboexpo2002 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,090	Re: BMW to build Minivan Can you say brand dilution?

03-03-2005, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jay 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Drives: '95 Saturn coupe Posts: 430	Re: BMW to build Minivan What marketing genious invented the word "crossover"? These vehicles aren't new, they're station wagons and minivans renamed so that people feel better about driving them. Wagon = 4-doors, extended roofline, rear hatch. Crossover = 4 doors, extended roofline, rear hatch. Minivan = taller version of the above. __________________ 1995 Saturn Coupe

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princecharmless 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: next to bob lutz Drives: da bus Posts: 1,298	Re: BMW to build Minivan well to me it makes since for bmw...in europe.minivans (or mpv's as they call them)are the hottest thing in the market over there. as for america its just plain nonsense but its a good idea....i mean doesn't mom deserve the luxuries life has to offer.c'mon i know you guys love your moms...!

03-03-2005, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
zamm644 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indiana Drives: 07 Impala SS 05 Terraza Posts: 28	Re: BMW to build Minivan As someone who needs a mini van in the family and a wife that likes BMW I think you can count me in on this new "Crossover" mini van

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03-03-2005, 11:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
princecharmless 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: next to bob lutz Drives: da bus Posts: 1,298	Re: BMW to build Minivan the photo above looks like a photochop i saw a pic of another minivan from bmw and it didn't look anything like the above...but then again

03-03-2005, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smilingoat GMI Staff Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland OR/ Ketchikan AK Posts: 799	Re: BMW to build Minivan sadly i bet they will be a hit, minivans easily reach into the 30-40k area anyway. the Buick CSV is going to be hit hard by this the most.

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powervette 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Heart of Europe Posts: 2,204	Re: BMW to build Minivan Rex will gonna love it

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idontcareican 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 784	Re: BMW to build Minivan They should save the money and redesign their car interiors.

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87aero 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The garage usually Drives: coupes Posts: 494	Re: BMW to build Minivan BMW building a minivan? All part of globilization. Being unique has gone out the door.

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b4z 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 962	Re: BMW to build Minivan I guess I'll ask the question nobody else has. Will it be FWD or RWD? If it is RWD is should be a pretty neat driving/handling vehicle. If it is FWD I could care less.

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johnd89 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In front of the PC! Posts: 1,960	Re: BMW to build Minivan please build this! this is what we need. maybe porsche can rebadge a vw one too...

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SUPERBADD75 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: at the corner of walk and don't walk Drives: 2008 Trailblazer LT3 2005 MB SLK350 Posts: 2,898	Re: BMW to build Minivan umm.... i guess this means the end of the world. it's been nice knowing all of you, and thanks for all the automotive discussions we've enjoyed. __________________ Acura: Because if you want a really nice Honda, there's only one choice. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein - 2008 Trailblazer LT3 - 2005 MB SLK350 SUPPORT AMERICA: BOYCOTT WAL-MART

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