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piktarz!! (http://picasaweb.google.com/wilson.fox/1Series)
hot like fire.
Zalight
Aside from the grille/headlights, I don't find it particularly exciting
body wise. Even the wheels give it an econobox look. :2cents:
dvdrose18
Those are the econobox wheels though.
I have a feeling that when these cars get a facelift mid production run
they will be much tastier.
Zalight
17mpg city lol
for 41k I wouldnt buy it, but im just biased to puke every time I see a
Chris Bangle designed BMW
newyorker
It's alright, but nothing special. I can't see why anyone would pay $35,000
for a Bavarian Accord.
chris_knows
The poor-man's BMW. :laughing:
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BavarianWheels
That does 0-60 in 4.7 seconds.
Zalight f uck you I'm still waiting.
Mathew
http://smiliesftw.com/x/embarasseddance.gif
Zalight
I want the Tii, they should make it :cussing:
jedimario
They did...once upon a time...
Mathew
yep you can see pictures of a 1973 2002 tii in that set of pictures as
well. Cleeeaaaannnn as hell.
Zalight
I meant the new one. As in, mass produce, not just a one-off.
jedimario
Are you talking about the one tii they made recently brand new? The one
that is exactly the same as the original?
Mathew
http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/images/_de/4148/img01.jpg
jedimario
Never heard of it...
This is what I was talking about:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/5050726.001/bmw-2002-tii-old-into-new
http://images.motortrend.com/classic/roadtests/c12_0612_10z+1972_bmw_2002_t
ii+left_front_view.jpg
Mathew
The 335 Coupe is about $6,000 more than the 135...why would I want a 135
over a 335 Coupe?
Pseudonym
You wouldnt have that kinda money anyway :thumbs:
newyorker
Smaller, lighter, faster. Not much in every category, true, but how often
do you get those options for less money? :wink2:
I prefer the one series to the three for what it delivers: A modern
interpretetion of the classic 2002/E30 layout. It's actually about the same
size as the E21/E30 and a bit smaller then the E36. It may be heavy for a
small car, but it's over 300 lbs lighter than the lightest new 3 series,
and that twin turbo I6 engine is outstanding.
To me, it looks chunky and purposeful, with the taller greenhouse of the
earlier BMWs.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1180/866608592_317a6b6bb5.jpg
ChrisV
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-concept-1-tii.html
You guys have never seen this thing? :screwy:
jedimario
I've seen it and I knew what you were talking about originally, but I doubt
they are going to produce it.
Zalight
Which is why I said I wish they would.
jedimario
Here's how I feel...
135 Curb Weight: 3373 lbs.
335 Curb Weight: 3571 lbs.
Their curb weights mean little to me, but you can see that the 135 isn't
that much lighter. Considering the huge drop-off in looks and
"prestigiousness", the 135 SHOULD be much lighter. Offer something. The
BMW 335 looks its price tag, the 135 doesn't (to me). I'd much rather buy
the more elegant, equally fast 335 for a little more coin and expect a
higher resale value.
Pseudonym
Ah, resale. I never buy a car based on who else might want it later. of
course, I rarely buy new, and let someone else take that depreciation hit.
;)
From what I've found, the 1 series weighs 300 lbs less, not 200, which is
almost substantial. Not huge, but I like the size and proportions a little
better, as it's closer in concept to what the small BMW is supposed to be.
It's also quicker and handles as well, so you're really getting more
(except outside dimensions and weight) for your lower dollar figure. More
performance, less money, what's not to like (other than personal feelings
about the looks, and I like the looks of the one series).
ChrisV
Me 2
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BavarianWheels
I think What is right to some extent. I do think the 1 should be more
distinguished from the 3 in wieght and price. It's a whole class lower!
But Chris has a point as well...there's no denying that the 1 still gives
you more for less.
I guess this is what happens when put the nicest engine in two different
classes without changing it much :laughing:
jedimario
We got a 128i Cabrio in today. Its...ok. I'm still waiting on the 135i
coupe though.
What surprised me is the engine bay is exactly the same as a 328i.
Locations, covers, airbox, reservoirs, etc. They look like the exact same
plastic.
edit: That tii concept is a sexy beast.
Mathew
