 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  08-24-2005, 11:24 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19 |  Why no new 4 banger?
Why doesnt bmw make a 4 banger anymore? I'm just curious being that fuel prices are hella expensive in europe why bmw doesn't make a 4 banger anymore, besides the mini coop |  |  | | 08-24-2005, 11:34 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
They actually make many 4 cylinder cars. But, they're just not available in all countries. The USA being one of them  I guess there just wasn't a market for them. I personally wish they they'd sell the 120i and 120d in the US. | | | | | 08-24-2005, 11:47 PM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19 |
because my mom is look for a new car(im 15 will be driving in 6 months) she wants a volvo s60 but i dont like them being that i have to drive her old volvo unless i fork out my own money to buy one. And i was thinkkin if only bmw made a 4cyl that i would get tot go romp on it a little bit every now and then  | | | | | 08-24-2005, 11:57 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
BMW NA does not want to import 4 cylinders. It is part of their marketing. When some drives a 4 banger it really isn't a good representation of BMW. We all know better. __________________ ...steven
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1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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| | | | | 08-25-2005, 12:37 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
nor did we get any of the diesels. it's a shame, as i'd actually consider an x5 if it had the diesel motor (a la dakar).
i worked at the UN over the summer, and saw some 316i's, as well as a 525i in the garage. the entire "bigger is better" mentality can kiss my ass. | | | | | 08-25-2005, 01:31 AM | #6 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by aceyx the entire "bigger is better" mentality can kiss my ass. | are you sure you're an amurican?  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 08-25-2005, 05:02 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 677 |
The only worthy bigger engines in america are the old American Muscles. I do agree with the fact that BMW doesnt want to bring bad representation because people see a 4 cylinder bmw as weak....I get crap all the time about my engine...and the whole trunk impaired thing gives them extra fuel to put down our cars. People forget that 4 cylinders was what started the 3 series.....but most people who buy BMWs now dont know anything about them or the history of the cars. I would love to have a 330 any day...but im only 19 so the cheaper insurance and great gas mileage gives me fuel to bash those who bash my car back in their face.
BTW: You should always pay partial for your car...you have a greater satisfaction over the car. Many kids when handed a nice car usually could care less and dont treat it very well. If that is the case where you are getting you car as a gift dont fall into that....BMWs never deserve such treatment....that and the cost to fix a poorly treated bmw will kill ya lol __________________  my new world | | | | | 08-25-2005, 10:47 PM | #8 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19 |
People really bust on you for havng a 4cyl bmw?
Edit i have read on other sites how mini's are unrealiable truthfully are they? | | | | | 08-25-2005, 10:53 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Saint Paul, MN Posts: 606 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by impulse922 People really bust on you for havng a 4cyl bmw?
Edit i have read on other sites how mini's are unrealiable truthfully are they? | Usually it comes from those who drive inline-six bimmers. Then when they are finished mocking you they go piss and moan about gas prices!  __________________ '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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What do the l6 get on 0-60 stock with automatic what would be the average? | | | | | 08-26-2005, 12:03 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bremerhaven, Germany Posts: 977 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by bmwracerchick I do agree with the fact that BMW doesnt want to bring bad representation because people see a 4 cylinder bmw as weak.... | Or perhaps because they expose weak minded thinking. When the engine starts lugging or you find you can't pass that truck without consulting a calendar and your appointment book, that's a strong hint that YOU'RE IN THE WRONG GEAR. Sorry. I just had to get that out of the system. On past performance, you can expect another outburst like that in, oh, about twelve years. O.K., to some length and degree, automatic equipped cars can be in the wrong gear. | | | | | 08-26-2005, 12:15 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,587 |
It's sad that most automaker's solution to their problems is to just put a bigger engine in. | | | | | 08-26-2005, 12:48 AM | #13 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by bmwracerchick The only worthy bigger engines in america are the old American Muscles. I do agree with the fact that BMW doesnt want to bring bad representation because people see a 4 cylinder bmw as weak....I get crap all the time about my engine...and the whole trunk impaired thing gives them extra fuel to put down our cars. People forget that 4 cylinders was what started the 3 series.....but most people who buy BMWs now dont know anything about them or the history of the cars. I would love to have a 330 any day...but im only 19 so the cheaper insurance and great gas mileage gives me fuel to bash those who bash my car back in their face. | the only worthy bigger engines in america are old american muscles? is that your opinion or what you think the general mindset of americans is? i've never had anyone HONESTLY give me crap about owning a bmw, 4-cyl or not. it's always been in a joking manner. the only way i could agree with bmw NA's marketing decision not to bring 4-cylinders or diesels (good point aceyx) into the US is if they did it because of the general stupidity of the american car buying public (it's amazing they still have a straight 6!  ). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 08-26-2005, 12:50 AM | #14 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 It's sad that most automaker's solution to their problems is to just put a bigger engine in. | that's the american way .... and yes, it is very, very, very sad  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 08-26-2005, 02:37 AM | #15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 19 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by CirrusSR22 It's sad that most automaker's solution to their problems is to just put a bigger engine in. | So true you couldnt have said it better. As an american myself it is true to say we are all for the bigger is better which i dont like because i cant stand driving big vehicles. Maybe because im 5'6" has something to do with it | | | | | |
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