Here come the front wheel drive BMWs

[InuFaye]

Psst, yea, it does, really. It's lighter, faster, brakes better, corners better, etc.

So BMW is going to platform share with the MINI for their low end entry level stuff. Okay? What's the issue?

-Charlie

get logic out of here.

FWD. is the issue.

[tjts1]

btw, whats wrong with a turbo 3? smart cars run on turbo 3s.

Smart cars are RWD. I'm not opposed to the turbo 3 if its more efficient for the daily commute. At this ponit BMW doesn't even offer a 4 cyl in the US. A 3 cyl $30k+ car is going to be a very hard sell.

[slammin.e28]

minis are great cars. and most will eat up an e30.

btw, whats wrong with a turbo 3? smart cars run on turbo 3s.

Maybe if it was RWD and placed in the right orientation? Also, why not throw one more cylinder on there? Keep with tradition. (Think M10)

[Kershaw]

minis are great cars. and most will eat up an e30.

btw, whats wrong with a turbo 3? smart cars run on turbo 3s.

[5spoke]

I think we are talking badassness here.

The only cool new mini is the FHM mini.



& the ones they have running the Dakar Rally.

They are out there.

[slammin.e28]

Psst, yea, it does, really. It's lighter, faster, brakes better, corners better, etc.

So BMW is going to platform share with the MINI for their low end entry level stuff. Okay? What's the issue?

-Charlie

I think we are talking badassness here.

The only cool new mini is the FHM mini.



& the ones they have running the Dakar Rally.

[Charlie]

A mini does not kick the shit out of my e30.

TAKE IT BACK.

Psst, yea, it does, really. It's lighter, faster, brakes better, corners better, etc.

So BMW is going to platform share with the MINI for their low end entry level stuff. Okay? What's the issue?

-Charlie

[slammin.e28]

A mini does not kick the shit out of my e30.

TAKE IT BACK.

Your e30 kicks the shit out of my e46. Proven fact.:bow:

[StereoInstaller1]

none of you are buying new bmw's anyways. anyone here driven a well-sorted FWD car? cars like the mini.. they'll kick the shit out of most of your tired-ass e30's, mine included.

I have yet to meet a mini that will even keep pace with mine. I know they are out there, but I have not seen one yet

[InuFaye]

A mini does not kick the shit out of my e30.

TAKE IT BACK.

[tjts1]

I can't wait to tell my friends that I spent $40k on a 3 cylinder fwd BMW.

[Brandon12V]

I think everyone here realizes the bottom-line is it's a a profit company.. and everyone knows they're trying to broaden their market. Excuse us for being shitty that a company we support, who has been building cars for the past 80+ years, has been successful on RWD & AWD platforms in the common market as well as multiple racing classes.

[evandael]

none of you are buying new bmw's anyways. anyone here driven a well-sorted FWD car? cars like the mini.. they'll kick the shit out of most of your tired-ass e30's, mine included.


and the slogan "the ultimate driving machine" hardly even applies to half the shit they send out the door now.. millions of automatic 328's, the X6 and the new bloated 5er. ever notice how their marketing campaign is shifting to the "joy is ..." schtick?


if they arent taking away our beloved classics, who cares what they do? bottom line, people.. this is a car company.

[InuFaye]

BMW is dead to me.

[Brandon12V]

I think its good that BMW is broadening their market appeal... I just hope the fundage they get from selling these will go towards something more 'proper'. I could see these being a decent success overseas, but here in the states, I don't see the market for a econo BMW. A lot of variables, but in the big scheme of things, I see this being a positive move for them... regardless of excessive criticism they will recieve from enthusiasts. These models do not deserve "The Ultimate Driving Machine" slogan.