I ran into a guy with anew ATS today at the car wash and his previous car was a series one BMW. We talked about the ATS. He though the BMW was a drivers car much more than the ATS. He said the ATS was a softer ride and very comfortable and that what he wanted right now. He was paying 385. No money down. 2.0 loaded. It is clear that if you are looking for a good handling car the BMW wins out . I came out from going to the drug store and there was also an ATS parked next to me and it was also apparent the BMW f30 looks much better than the ATS . It was very non decrypt. Not to start an other thread but I though some of you would find it interesting
I sat in an ATS at the Philly Car show today. Didn't drive it obviously.
I really don't like the instrumentation at all, and the overall quality of materials isn't as nice as what we get in the F30.
Plus, it didn't feel as comfortable in terms of head room. It felt really cramped to me. It could have been how the seat was adjusted, but I'm not really sure...
Driving experience is one thing, but instrumentation and quality of materials is a huge factor when choosing a car, and I think the ATS really falls short. CUE is terrible!
I sat in an ATS at the Philly Car show today. Didn't drive it obviously.
I really don't like the instrumentation at all, and the overall quality of materials isn't as nice as what we get in the F30.
Plus, it didn't feel as comfortable in terms of head room. It felt really cramped to me. It could have been how the seat was adjusted, but I'm not really sure...
Driving experience is one thing, but instrumentation and quality of materials is a huge factor when choosing a car, and I think the ATS really falls short. CUE is terrible!
Agree. Just checked it out at the Philly show as well. While I liked their interior in pics, when seen in person, it still has that "GM-ish" feel to it. GM's interior designs have come a long way. Now they just need their materials to catch up. Not there yet.
I ran into a guy with anew ATS today at the car wash and his previous car was a series one BMW. We talked about the ATS. He though the BMW was a drivers car much more than the ATS. He said the ATS was a softer ride and very comfortable and that what he wanted right now...
Compared to his 1 series, the F30 would have been softer than ATS, I wonder why he went ATS not F30.
I do agree, although there are plenty of people who prefer the ATS style than F30, over all the ATS style is on the dull side, especially if without the HID/LED headlights, and it has no m-sport equivalent package that makes it look more aggressive like this one:
I'm in Miami for a long weekend and walking down the Miracle Mile in Coral Gables last night, I saw a doddering old couple, probably about 80, coming out of their car: an XTS, which is basically a bigger ATS. And I thought: I can't believe I wasted even 10 minutes considering a Cadillac this time around.
The XTS is not basically a larger ATS. If there is a larger ATS it would be the CTS. The XTS is a front wheel drive car and is the "traditional" Cadillac. The XTS appeals to an older clientele than the ATS just like the 7 Series appeals to an older clientele than the 3 Series. I have one of each (335 and 750) which I select depending on how old I feel when I get up in the morning.
The Cadillac client base is getting younger, unlike the F30 base. This is why BMW made the F30 softer, to appease the older base, also why BMW finally brings us the 320i, to attract younger buyers who are more value oriented.
Although ATSs are far and few between, don't be surprised next time an F30 driver sees it, the driver in the ATS is younger.
Well, other than on these forums the hype has simmered a little. So has the F30, but since we've seen the F32 it's not too bad.
All we know is that there's supposed to be a V, coupe, and convertible version of the ATS. We haven't seen anything however.
I still haven't seen an ATS on the road around here.
Likely CTSs mistaken for ATSs. From the initial surveys so far, it appears the average age of the ATS drivers is a few years younger than that of the 3 series drivers.
Unfortunately the F30 is softer than the ATS and the ATS is a little bit more "sport" oriented than the F30. I just configured a nice 2.0T Performance online and came out to be around 42K the way I wanted it. It's going to be tough choosing the F30 over the ATS.
Honestly, when you buy a BMW, you know what you want. BMW's are known to be refined with a sportier 'feel' to them. Unlike it's competitors which have recently just joined the 'sporty' ball game.
The CTS has stolen some 3-series sales over the years - that's why its in it's second generation. The ATS will most likely do the same.
The idea that it meaningfully handles different on public roadways from a 3-series is bunk. It's barely different in instrumented testing, accounting for differences in tires.
I disagree. The M Sport looks really good but I think the ATS is just more proportional and aggressive looking while being elegant at the same time. I like it more.
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