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Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« on: December 13, 2012, 07:50:18 pm »
Xdrive makes its way to the UK. I also think someone's dinner made it back into their mouth....

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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 07:59:38 pm »
I'm scared of rwd, looks good that.
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 08:13:47 pm »
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 09:22:05 pm »
Looks, or because it isn't a VAG?
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 09:26:10 pm »
Hate to say it but the looks have grown one me now and a 135i will probably replace the GTI
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2012, 09:30:59 pm »
It'll never be described as pretty, that's for sure.

I think the MKVII will be very interesting, a step forward too. It's too early to call a next car for x-years time, but for right here right now - tell me better for £30k?
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2012, 09:40:11 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on December 13, 2012, 09:30:59 pm
It'll never be described as pretty, that's for sure.

I think the MKVII will be very interesting, a step forward too. It's too early to call a next car for x-years time, but for right here right now - tell me better for £30k?

2nd hand M3 for my money personally

don't really see the point in AWD BMWs. you buy them because they're the most dynamically capable. i fear that AWD would detract from that. if i wanted a cruiser i'd get a VAG purely because i prefer the interiors etc. if i wanted a fun car, it would be a RWD BMW (but not the M135i as the 1-Series is hideous imho and i don't see the point when you could get a Z4 for similar beans which is probably no less practical considering the comical interior space of the 1-Series)
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2012, 09:45:38 pm »
It'll drift then!  :driver:
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2012, 09:47:00 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on December 13, 2012, 09:30:59 pm
It'll never be described as pretty, that's for sure.


I havent found any of the BMWs nice to look out when they are first released, but they really grow on you over time i think
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2012, 09:54:58 pm »
Quote from: Janner_Sy on December 13, 2012, 09:47:00 pm
Quote from: tony_danza on December 13, 2012, 09:30:59 pm
It'll never be described as pretty, that's for sure.


I havent found any of the BMWs nice to look out when they are first released, but they really grow on you over time i think

I agree but the exception is new 4 series:

Very tasty :happy2:
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2012, 09:58:29 pm »
Quote from: sub39h on December 13, 2012, 09:40:11 pm
Quote from: tony_danza on December 13, 2012, 09:30:59 pm
It'll never be described as pretty, that's for sure.

I think the MKVII will be very interesting, a step forward too. It's too early to call a next car for x-years time, but for right here right now - tell me better for £30k?

2nd hand M3 for my money personally

don't really see the point in AWD BMWs. you buy them because they're the most dynamically capable. i fear that AWD would detract from that. if i wanted a cruiser i'd get a VAG purely because i prefer the interiors etc. if i wanted a fun car, it would be a RWD BMW (but not the M135i as the 1-Series is hideous imho and i don't see the point when you could get a Z4 for similar beans which is probably no less practical considering the comical interior space of the 1-Series)

But we're talking about brand new cars.

There's a lot more room in the new 1-series, looks obviously are subjective, but it at least is capable of carrying adults in the back this time.

4WD beemers? I agree, I wouldn't buy one, but I can see why they've decided to finally bring them over here. Looks like it drives ok though.
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2012, 10:03:27 pm »
Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on December 13, 2012, 09:54:58 pm
Quote from: Janner_Sy on December 13, 2012, 09:47:00 pm
Quote from: tony_danza on December 13, 2012, 09:30:59 pm
It'll never be described as pretty, that's for sure.


I havent found any of the BMWs nice to look out when they are first released (excluding the new 4 series which is stunning), but they really grow on you over time i think

I agree but the exception is new 4 series:

Very tasty :happy2:


fair point, amended.... :grin:  Not sure about the bloke driving it though.
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2012, 10:04:50 pm »
agreed, 4-Series is nice
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2012, 10:13:52 pm »
I love RWD in the summer but hate it in the winter

When I had a 330ci I had to get a lift into work a few times during the winter as the car would get stuck

I had an e36 m3 a good few years ago and it was the best driving car I have ever owned
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Re: Want a fast BMW, but are scared of RWD? Merry Xmas....
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2012, 12:56:36 am »
I think I'm one of the only people in the world who thinks the 4 series is ugly, fair enough the side profile is a lot neater than the old 3 series coupe, always looked a bit odd at the rear 3rd.

But front facing and the rear look like a curvey Korean explosion, like they don't know where to start curving, bending, linking. All just a bit messy, and those side grilles look so add on. i loved the bangle styling with all the concave and convex sheetmetal, and the constrasting light that was formed.

Probably get told I'm a retard now!   :sad1:
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