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Anyone heard anything about a E90 Compact? Wonder if they'll make it, or if the 1-series now covers the Compact's price/size territory? |  |  | | 05-16-2005, 01:26 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
I don't see any need for an E90 compact. The 1 will be BMW's entry level car. __________________ ...steven
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| | | | | 05-16-2005, 04:13 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 |
I was under the impression that the E46 Compact is to be the last. Even if they build a new one, we won't get it. | | | | | 05-16-2005, 04:56 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Saint Paul, MN Posts: 606 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 the 1-series now covers the Compact's price/size territory? | I believe this to be the case!!! __________________ '96 Alaska Blue ti w/ Supersprint cat-back exhaust...Dinan CAI & Chip...Eibach Pro-Kit Springs...Bilstein Sport shocks...BavAuto camber kit...Brembo d/s rotors...UUC SSK...Centerforce Dual Friction clutch...TMS 9lb flywheel...18 inch OZ Rims...Carbon-Fiber dash/gauge bezel...Momo Shift Knob...Indiglo gauges...Schroth Harness...ZKW's/ProLumen 6k HID...Predator Chromiums
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On top of everything you all have said, I just read in Performance BMW that the 1 series is a hit everywhere it's been released.... so it has not just taken over the ti, it has dominated the market. | | | | | 05-16-2005, 06:09 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
The ti did pretty well outside of the US too. We'll see how the 1 will do in the US. Right now the only buzz is from enthusiats but that might be because they are the only people I know who want the car for what it is, not just for the status. __________________ ...steven
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| | | | | 05-16-2005, 07:22 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 |
It will interesting to see how they market the 1 series here. They're pushing the new 3 pretty hard, but I think that's partly to convince people that they really do like the way it looks  | | | | | 05-16-2005, 08:44 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 484 |
I dont like the look of the new e90 3 series. It reminds me of a Honda accord. Yukkkkkk!!!!!. But if they push it down your throat it will eventually look ok.
I like the look of the 1 series. Hatches are always my favorite style. It reminds me of the Vdubb GTI. Hope if come with a bigger engine than a 1.8. | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:50 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
I think the 1 series is pretty sweet, especially if they make a 130i.  | | | | | 05-16-2005, 09:58 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
I agree it will be hard for them to sell it in the US market on the west coast. It's about the SUV and gas milage. If it is small compact and does not get good gas mileage it will not do well outside the market here. The X3 has been doing well, along with the 325, 330's series. I had a note on my car, asking where can I get a 318tiA sport coupe like mine. It would have helpped if they left contact information. (eyesroll) Outie! | | | | | 05-17-2005, 10:06 PM | #11 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zoetermeer, Netherlands Posts: 17 |
There will be no more Compact, the 1 Series covers that place on the market. Quote: | Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 I think the 1 series is pretty sweet, especially if they make a 130i. | They will, it is already presented to the media (at least here in Europe). 258 BHP on the rear wheels  BM. | | | | | 05-17-2005, 10:38 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bremerhaven, Germany Posts: 977 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Mothman I had a note on my car, asking where can I get a 318tiA sport coupe like mine. It would have helpped if they left contact information. (eyesroll)! | Oh, you could put your answer on a billboard.  | | | | | 05-17-2005, 11:33 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by BM. There will be no more Compact, the 1 Series covers that place on the market. They will, it is already presented to the media (at least here in Europe). 258 BHP on the rear wheels BM. | Awesome I thought I heard that somewhere. Wonder how much cheaper it will be than the 330i? | | | | | 05-17-2005, 11:42 PM | #14 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zoetermeer, Netherlands Posts: 17 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 Awesome I thought I heard that somewhere. Wonder how much cheaper it will be than the 330i? | Don't know, prices are not known yet... But 0-100km/h in 6.2 sec BM. | | | | | 05-17-2005, 11:43 PM | #15 | | islander on the mainland Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 286 |
I just want to know if they're still going to make the M2 and bring it to the U.S.?  __________________
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