Alright, maybe not. But it would be cool if BMW updated the E30 and re-released it.
Today's BMWs are just plain too heavy (except the CSL). It's not the same. If there are tons of us addicted to E30s, some of us who could get new BMWs, it goes to show what truy a great car the E30 is.
I know BMW won't do it. But I think they should. Maybe in 10 years they might have the courage to do it....after I send my 1,000th email to them. I mean, look at the Mini Cooper, for two reasons. One, it's light, it is fun to drive and pretty sporty. Secondly, it was a classic and they redesigned it and people bought it up. They are so popular, people love them like they did in the old days, and love them becasue of what they are now.
I shouldn't write this thread without mentioning the 2002 or the 3.0CSL. If I write bring back the E30, people will obviously write 2002 reborn. From the reviews and watching Top Gear, it is clear that BMW has gotten back to the heart with the new CSL. Light, diehard sports car that is all business. It's badass. It is inspired by a classic. :)
But think of what a great car BMW could make with current technology and the general idea of the E30. Doesn't the new 5 use aluminum frame like Audi has had for a couple years? I hear the new 5ers are lighter than the E39. Anyway, with an aluminum frame, updated suspension, and better aerodynamics, the E30 v2.0 would be awesome. Not to forget the advances the engine could have. Just stick an aluminum block 2.5 in there. It'd be sick! :shock:
My new E30 would have the four headlights, similar grill, slightly taller door and proportionally shorter windows. The boxy shape would be rounded a lil for aerodynamics, but not lose the overall appearance. (Like the new Ford Mustang, they update the look and performance, but the look is a throw-back to the original.) Maybe 16x7.5 wheels stock.
And think of the motorsport possibilities. For example, the Acuras have the advantage of less weight in Speed World Channel. Have a BMW 3 series with less weight, damn. It'd be killer. 8)
I'm rambling on......oh well. All our E30s are getting older, with more creaks and shutters. It'd be awesome if BMW did to the E30 what they did to the Cooper. They'd sell like hot cakes.
Meh, I'm not a fan of the 1 series. It might be what BMW needs......but I'd much more like a modern E30. We were talking this at the last BMWCCA meeting. The E46 is as heavy as the 5ers used to be. :roll: I dunno. What you guys think?
Today's BMWs are just plain too heavy (except the CSL). It's not the same. If there are tons of us addicted to E30s, some of us who could get new BMWs, it goes to show what truy a great car the E30 is.
I know BMW won't do it. But I think they should. Maybe in 10 years they might have the courage to do it....after I send my 1,000th email to them. I mean, look at the Mini Cooper, for two reasons. One, it's light, it is fun to drive and pretty sporty. Secondly, it was a classic and they redesigned it and people bought it up. They are so popular, people love them like they did in the old days, and love them becasue of what they are now.
I shouldn't write this thread without mentioning the 2002 or the 3.0CSL. If I write bring back the E30, people will obviously write 2002 reborn. From the reviews and watching Top Gear, it is clear that BMW has gotten back to the heart with the new CSL. Light, diehard sports car that is all business. It's badass. It is inspired by a classic. :)
But think of what a great car BMW could make with current technology and the general idea of the E30. Doesn't the new 5 use aluminum frame like Audi has had for a couple years? I hear the new 5ers are lighter than the E39. Anyway, with an aluminum frame, updated suspension, and better aerodynamics, the E30 v2.0 would be awesome. Not to forget the advances the engine could have. Just stick an aluminum block 2.5 in there. It'd be sick! :shock:
My new E30 would have the four headlights, similar grill, slightly taller door and proportionally shorter windows. The boxy shape would be rounded a lil for aerodynamics, but not lose the overall appearance. (Like the new Ford Mustang, they update the look and performance, but the look is a throw-back to the original.) Maybe 16x7.5 wheels stock.
And think of the motorsport possibilities. For example, the Acuras have the advantage of less weight in Speed World Channel. Have a BMW 3 series with less weight, damn. It'd be killer. 8)
I'm rambling on......oh well. All our E30s are getting older, with more creaks and shutters. It'd be awesome if BMW did to the E30 what they did to the Cooper. They'd sell like hot cakes.
Meh, I'm not a fan of the 1 series. It might be what BMW needs......but I'd much more like a modern E30. We were talking this at the last BMWCCA meeting. The E46 is as heavy as the 5ers used to be. :roll: I dunno. What you guys think?
I wouldn't mind having basically a supped up golf cart with BMW plastered all over it. Like in Van Wilder... but with a more "Euro" style. 8) 
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