Quote:
Originally Posted by dmboone25
I actually think the image is ok--I think this could be a hot little ride, assuming of course that it performs in a similar fashion to my 135...
My problem is the FWD being trickled into the "regular" series, be it the 1 or any other...I was under the impression that the "i" designation was slated for FWD, but that the 1,3,5, and 7 would always be RWD....
I understand that the company wants to stay independent...and wants to sell more vehicles...but this type of thinking, aka "we are the car company that can do everything" hasn't worked out historically...just ask Ford and GM...
When you go this route, you lose your brand identity...hard to imagine vehicles like this as "the ultimate driving machine"....
|
EXACTLY! I think they are making a mistake, but the money guys must be pushing this plan like no other.
If they want fuel economy why don't the do something truly "independent", like make rear-engine RWD economy cars that can be safe with driver aids but still fun for the tweakers and sport drivers? They have Mini for a reason......