How much does this suck...

heffergm · 04-25-2010, 05:21 PM

Taken from a c&d article about the next gen 3 series. Speculation at this point, but good grief, I hope it doesn't come to fruition.

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Ah, but what about the 1-series ? While the next-generation 1er will retain the use of the 3-series platform, rumblings suggest its successor--the third-generation 1-series--will move to a front-wheel-drive architecture. BMW research has shown that many 1-series drivers believe they own a front-driver anyway, and while the fact speaks volumes about the kind of buyers the car attracts, we would then understand the decision to move the 1 to, say, the Mini platform. The move would only serve to enhance the appeal of the 3, which should remain as compelling as ever.

fun2drv · 04-25-2010, 05:26 PM

No freaking way...

Novator · 04-25-2010, 05:34 PM

People who think that about the 1 series and end up buying it and still think that should have there cars revoked by BMW and reinstated only after said people have been "reeducated" otherwise they should be lobotomized.

CarForHire · 04-25-2010, 05:43 PM

This would suck. I hate how things are looking in the future.

ennislaw · 04-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Hope not, if so I won't be buying another 1-er. Nor a 3-series either.

pge

imported_mega · 04-25-2010, 06:11 PM

makes our 1's worth more to hobbyists down the road

ennislaw · 04-25-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

makes our 1's worth more to hobbyists down the road

Heck, it'll make it worth more to me down the road!

pge

onefastman · 04-25-2010, 07:29 PM

I am losing faith in humanity...

I will have to buy all the air cooled 911's and gas that I can before they really get strict

Cuz5150 · 04-25-2010, 07:37 PM

" BMW research has shown that many 1-series drivers believe they own a front-driver anyway, "

Who are these F--ing people that think the 1er is FWD? Are you kidding me

Sylon · 04-25-2010, 09:14 PM

Making the next gen 1-series a FWD would defeat the purpose of making an M version. They may make a FWD 1-series, but I doubt it will be the only option available for the car.

CarForHire · 04-25-2010, 09:20 PM

If any of you can't read what it says, it states "That's why we don't have front wheel drives."
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jraymond · 04-25-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Making the next gen 1-series a FWD would defeat the purpose of making an M version. They may make a FWD 1-series, but I doubt it will be the only option available for the car.

I work with a woman that just bought a hyundi genesis. I asked her if it was fwd or rwd? She thought fwd, it's rwd. If hyundi sp? Can be rwd then uh, the 1 ain't changin

Lexington · 04-26-2010, 07:35 AM

"BMW research has shown that many 1-series drivers believe they own a front-driver anyway"

So how many of you have been asked if your car is front wheel drive or rear wheel drive? I haven't. Where does that supposed "research" come from?

FJUNO78 · 04-26-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jraymond

I work with a woman that just bought a hyundi genesis. I asked her if it was fwd or rwd? She thought fwd, it's rwd. If hyundi sp? Can be rwd then uh, the 1 ain't changin

what does some dummy at your job and her hyundai have to do with BMW's future plans?

bimmerfile · 04-26-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by heffergm

Taken from a c&d article about the next gen 3 series. Speculation at this point, but good grief, I hope it doesn't come to fruition.

No!!!

larryn · 04-26-2010, 08:45 AM

Repost of a repost.

There's already a HUGE thread out there on this rumor of BMW going FWD, and their "research" regarding 1 series drivers...

We all agreed it was a BS figure that BMW is attempting to justify a change to the next 1 series or the 0 series.

Yearofthe1 · 04-26-2010, 09:14 AM

Ya'll must remember that the 1 series in Europe are as ubiquitous as Civics are here. Remember not too long ago the announcement that BMW has already delivered its 1 millionth 1 series?

I'm only saying this because as a reflection of this mass appeal for the "cheap" BMW, the vast mojority of 1er owners in Europe are your everyday commuters, not BMW enthusiasts.

jkp1187 · 04-26-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Yearofthe1

Ya'll must remember that the 1 series in Europe are as ubiquitous as Civics are here. Remember not too long ago the announcement that BMW has already delivered its 1 millionth 1 series?

I'm only saying this because as a reflection of this mass appeal for the "cheap" BMW, the vast mojority of 1er owners in Europe are your everyday commuters, not BMW enthusiasts.

And don't forget that the overwhelming majority of those 1ers sold in Europe are family hatchbacks, not coupes and convertibles. The market segment going for them is completely different than the market segment that buys 1ers in the USA.

_dopehead_ · 04-26-2010, 09:35 AM

quite right, the 1'er here in denmark is mainly the smaller 118d/118i very rarely do i see any 135i coupe or convertible...except when i look at my own car :-)

Sidh135i · 04-26-2010, 10:16 AM

no way!

schmeah · 04-26-2010, 11:49 AM

That's a joke, right?

jeremyc74 · 04-26-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexington

"BMW research has shown that many 1-series drivers believe they own a front-driver anyway"

So how many of you have been asked if your car is front wheel drive or rear wheel drive? I haven't. Where does that supposed "research" come from?

In my opinion it came straight from some executives ass, as he's trying to justify such an idiotic idea as a FWD BMW.

It's hard for me to even imagine anyone thinking these cars are FWD, let alone a majority. Even my mother (who cares nothing about cars) knows stuff like this.

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_dopehead_ Private 6 Rep 75 Posts Drives: BMW 135i AW 2008 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	quite right, the 1'er here in denmark is mainly the smaller 118d/118i very rarely do i see any 135i coupe or convertible...except when i look at my own car :-)
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