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I did always think the e90 M was a much more aggressive design than the e92. And from what I can tell that trend continues with F series. |
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10-23-2013, 01:09 PM | #25 |
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Maybe a 4 door 2GC rwd as well? It took 8 years from the 3 series introduction to the first 4 door to be made with the E30. ( E21 ) was all 2 door. I'm sure we get one quicker this time around.
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10-24-2013, 11:55 AM | #29 | |
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This came up recently w/ a few friends with whom I was debating 911 vs BMW sport-oriented cars' practicality. It is worth noting that the 991 is the first 911 to have the latch system in place. With young kids and being concerned with safety via a solidly mounted seat - BMW wins hands down, all the way up until the 991 - however it steps up into an entirely different price range. Also to consider when thinking BMW vs 911, for kids: rear side airbags. I'm very pleased to know my 1-series has rear side airbags. I don't think any 911 has rear side airbags. One friend has a 964 - pretty and super fun, but nowhere near safe enough, even for the driver in my opinion, compared to modern cars. Another friend has 996TT,.... better driver safety, but rear seat safety for kids? Not sure the 996 has rear airbags. Wonder if the 991 has em.... The 964 driver never takes his 5 yr old w/ him in the P-car. The 996TT driver takes his 2 yr old places all the time, but can't have a front passenger when he does. |
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10-24-2013, 12:09 PM | #30 | |
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10-25-2013, 11:49 AM | #32 |
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Now when the launch is done I must say that the M235i looks great. Sure it's not at all an M car but I bet it's going to be a hoot to drive and it looks IMO better than the F3Xs. With the optional mechanical LSD, lowered performance suspension and short throw MT it should be quite a driver's car even if it will eat the M3's dust all day. Maybe I just cave to the status of owning an M in the end but for now I'm quite excited about the M235i.
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10-26-2013, 12:07 AM | #33 | |
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I like. They're doing the Audi mirrors. Should give the RS3 a run.
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Does everyone think the new M3/M4 will blow away an M235i performance wise, or are we seeing the gap narrow between vehicles within BMW's model range. If BMW said 4.8 sec to 60 and that is probably being conservative, where does that leave the new M3/M4? I have also heard people say that it can't encroach upon the M5/M6 numbers otherwise those owners who spent more will be angry. Any thoughts from the forum?
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10-28-2013, 02:39 PM | #36 |
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Maybe I missed it, but why get rid of your E90 M? It's still young. I'm also tempted by the M235i due to less gas cost, low lease payment, and it's really an awesome package that is NEW. But my E90 is the real deal and it's incredible. It also is still worth about $45k with plenty of "equity" in it now. With the M235i we're starting all over again and aside from a fancy new car, it's not going to be better than the E9x M3 - especially if you have kids to throw in the back.
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