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Originally Posted by Cortexiphan
What were the 3 series competitiors, let's say in 1995?
Let's see: C class, A4. 3 series were sportier and slightly lighter than its competition. It had the best performing engines, and best lap times among its peers.
What are the 3 series competitiors, let's say in 2019?
Let's see: C class, A4. 3 series is sportier and lighter than its competition. It has the best performing and sophisticated engines, and best lap times among its peers.
3 series didn't outgrow the market it's in. The market has changed like it always does, and 3 series has adapted.
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I completely agree with what you are saying. Maybe my wording was not quite clear. I was meaning it had 'outgrown' its original size, the small sporty sedan 'market'. Not outgrown the competitive market.
Same as my current 5-series has grown, nothing like the size, weight, agility, etc., of my original E12. The 5-series is now bigger than the 7-series my father used to run. I saw the Seven's of 20 years ago as very large cars, never expected to be driving a Five that was even bigger.