It's a money making scheme. The shape is already 5 years old, which means that any time from now BMW will be introducing another shape. This will undoubtedly make the investment not worth the money.

But my biggest gripe, is the fact that BMW continues to allow AUDI to gain (speed) popularity through the super efficicent RS4. This car is old, yet still fast.

Please BMW, thwart this long enjoyed excitement by AUDI. BMW, as the editor rightfully noted, has been king of the road since the 80's. Bring back the "UNTOUCHEABLE" feel to driving this beautiful, crude yet tamed monster. Mawethu

I beg to differ that price is absolutely insane in other countries you will pay have the price for exactly the same car why are south africans being ripped off like this?

jimmy

^ I agree with you on that. Hi, I am just new here and read some post from the past and this one caught my attention. BMW really needs to work on great cars again. I do understand that each automobile company is trying to make hybrid cars too but maintain what has been consistent all these years.