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11-10-2014, 02:51 PM | #46 | |
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Amazing how people act like they are making buying decisions over a an artist's rendering and a blurb on a web page. |
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11-10-2014, 03:04 PM | #47 | |
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Are you actually seeking intelligent life forms on an Internet forum ? You're lucky most people respondents can " read" the pictures... |
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11-10-2014, 04:16 PM | #48 |
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Given the enlarging of the 3-series (and its price), plus the new entry models from Audi and Mercedes (for similar reasons / chasing similar customer), this lower-priced entry-level Bimmer seems likely to be a big seller. No, it won't have the driving dynamics of a RWD car, but can we pause for a moment to acknowledge how many people love the go-cart handling of the MINI? With this on the same platform as the latest MINI, it should hopefully handle well, even if it inevitably exhibits FWD characteristics.
As a manual transmission enthusiast, I'm disappointed that BMW has scaled back which models it offers with manual (i.e., AWD + manual), but given I live in an area with long, snowy winters, I'm down with a FWD 120i + manual (not offered on new A3 or CLA in U.S.). Obviously RWD devotees will stay away, but price-conscious shoppers who are open to FWD (and/or have little awareness of FWD vs. RWD) will hop right on it. |
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11-10-2014, 10:51 PM | #49 | |
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Per BMW's recent trend, I'm sure the stick will not be available with any AWD drivetrain... |
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11-10-2014, 11:19 PM | #50 | |
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11-11-2014, 12:56 AM | #51 |
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How about the 1 series, E36 Compact and E46 Compact devotees? Where should they migrate to? Most of us came from the E30, and regard the E36/E46 coupe/sedan as too large/heavy. The current 3 series is huge.
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11-11-2014, 01:32 AM | #52 |
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BMW purist may says we are all wrong, however I am pleased to read the various opinions on what may be coming our way in BMW models in the not too distant future.
Yes, it is difficult trying to see what the styling trend will be in 3 to 5 years time. I do think BMW needs to be far more design forward on new models. They have done a reasonable job on the current models but it needs to be class leading next time around. It would be nice to think that the BMW boffins might be reading these blurbs and may consider some of the suggestions or observations. We will have to wait and see. Boffin: Slang terminology for a scientist, engineer, or other person engaged in technical or scientific work |
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11-11-2014, 03:26 PM | #54 |
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11-21-2014, 09:13 AM | #55 | |
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Rendering is the process of generating an image from a 2D or 3D model (or models in what collectively could be called a scene file), by means of computer programs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renderi...puter_graphics) |
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11-21-2014, 09:51 AM | #56 | |
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Render as a noun is ONLY defined as "a coat of plaster applied to a brick or stone surface". Given the way "burglar" has gone... I'm not optimistic (burglar -> burglary -> burglarize -> burglarization -> burglarizationist?). |
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11-21-2014, 10:59 AM | #58 |
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I agree. The 3-series has turned into a big, luxurious car. If you compare it to old BMWs, it is perhaps closer to the original 7-series than the original 5-series...
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11-21-2014, 12:57 PM | #59 |
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Out of sheer curiosity, dug out some data:
M235i (2014) wheelbase 2690 mm length 4454 mm width 1774 mm height 1408 mm weight 1530 kg PWR 210 bhp/ton E30 M3 (1990 Sports Evolution III) Wheelbase 2,565 mm Length 4,138 mm Width 1,680 mm Height 1,356 mm Weight 1,200 kg PWR 196 bhp/ton QED... |
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11-21-2014, 01:05 PM | #60 |
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And on the other hand (or the other QED):
335i F30 (2011) wheelbase 2810 mm length 4624 mm width 1811 mm height 1429 mm weight 1585 kg PWR 191 bhp/ton E32 735i (1990) (incorrect first post as E28 - sorry) wheelbase 2832 mm length 4910 mm width 1845 mm height 1411 mm weight 1600 kg PWR 130 bhp/ton (all data from Carfolio.com so it may well be slightly different for European versions) Last edited by oldmancoyote; 11-21-2014 at 01:40 PM.. Reason: Added data source |
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11-21-2014, 01:10 PM | #61 | |
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I was thinking about the E23 7 series. |
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