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Now, how much larger is 135i than a Mini? With its small size (as someone here mentioned they look much smaller than it seems) I could see it steal some sales out of Mini group rather than 3-series.
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06-01-2007, 01:13 PM | #90 |
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from what I remember from seeing them in europe a couple years ago, it's not much bigger than the mini,
I'd say they are about E30 size that was the hatchback though, not sure what the coupe will to do the dimensions |
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Like others have said too, seeing it person would either help or hurt the desire to get one a lot.
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+1 and if you don't think that a 135 will come out go check out the UK site. It's already there! I kinda like the hatchback though. I wonder how much it would cost to ship one out here.... hmmm, me thinks I might be seeing my next car.... |
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[QUOTE=chbrules;1025943]BMW needs to whip up a 2-seater convertable and regular coupe. While 4 seats is cool, what about us young and rich guys that just want some arm candy in the seat next to us?
QUOTE] ever hear of a Z4? |
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It still wouldn't touch a Z06. But really what's the point? Sure it'll go straight fast. But what happens when you need to turn that itty bitty car. It'll probably understeer like crazy and/or roll on you. Looks nice enough, but no need to race the thing.
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Have you driven a Vette on the track?
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similar power and weight, I'm sure it'll get around a track better than the E90, probably not as well as the M coupe of course. a 135i, might be the only thing that can get me to sell my 325 before I hit 100,000 miles |
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DAMN......i think im sold on this.....
Guys, the 4dr looks soo much better check out the new BMW films...that may not be the one we are getting though. either way, a light, nice sounding, FAST BMW for the same price as my 325..sounds good..Thats what i originally wanted.
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+1 the 3 series has gotten big, fat and "grown up" in the last few generations. The 1 series lets them get back to their roots. |
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Yup yup... Agreed! I was side-by-side with the 1 series test mule off the 101N near Westlake Blvd. BMW's design center is nearby. Looks very similar to the IS. 35k for the 135i? I'll still go for my E92 335i.
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should 5 series owners be pissed because the 3 series has the same engine also?
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Why should they be pissed? They are getting the engine that is originally from a 3 series. They should feel lucky.
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