Comments on: BMW 1-Series coupe to be positioned for purists

By: aesthari

aesthari — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:44:00 +0000

So true! Most "sport" cars nowadays have gone soft, what's wooden trimmings doing in "sport" cars anyway, dual-zone climate control, BAH, Sat-Nav?? No time, look at road signs.

In my opinion, a true sports car would be like the RX-7, compact, lightweight, dramatic looks, cramped back seats or none at all, a small but revvy n powerful engine, standard AC, maybe a basic sound system, nice sunroof, leather bucket seats maybe, and that's all.

Nothing else to distract you from the driving experience. Now that's sports car for me.

By: mystvearn

mystvearn — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:39:01 +0000

Can change the exterior abit, 1 series not really my liking,but I like the idea. Until the only thing free is AC, and radio, carpets, power windows ABS, EBD, DSC, are all labeled as premium stuff which will shoot the price up

By: szw

szw — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:40:02 +0000

looks alot like E30 wei…

but nice…

By: acbc

acbc — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:37:54 +0000

If they make it affordable minus all the useless trimmings, may consider one next time. I hate those pesky 'extras'.

By: BMW 1-Series Coupe, mostly uncovered

BMW 1-Series Coupe, mostly uncovered — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 19:06:54 +0000

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By: shooter

shooter — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:12:44 +0000

the problem is that with every new generation the need to be 'more' in almost every aspect gives rise to ever increasing size an weight and additional 'flab'. so I guess its a step in the right direction- keep it simple, lean, unadulterated and 'organic'- least possible electronic intervention and not necessarily more power… and you end up with an MX5…..

By: ckengyo

ckengyo — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:26:24 +0000

ya, that a norm in the car industry. i guess they mind set r always target the same group of baby boomer after WWII. expect their income growth & need as they age. instead of introduce them 2 a higher category if their income improve, they make the same series more larger, luxurious. if i drove a 3 series now, but when i reach a higher level, i wont consider a 3. 5 is a potential move. i don't 1 2 stuck 2 3 series with rest of my life just stay with 3. mentally like no improve in life or status at all. to all car manufacturers: STOP MAKE THE CURRENT SERIES OF CAR ANY LARGER OR LUXURIOUS & CONTAMINATED THE ORIGINAL FEEL.

By: 4G63T DSM

4G63T DSM — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:12:58 +0000

Lovely!

I drove a 325i lately, and felt flaby and very disconnected unlike a BMW (the active steering was probably to blame). This would be great to brign back the BMW sporting spirit.

I can't wait for the "135" LW. that would be a hoot to whack around on the track.

By: proton GL

proton GL — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:08:52 +0000

what means by 'pure' is that is has those classic propotion of 3 series, clear 3 box design, with a prominent shoulder line like 3 series always have, no over sized nose with almost vertical in position like any latest and ambitious model to be, recently we see bmw nose is a highly exploited element until it lost its sense of bmw-ness as its nose grows as big as mercedes grille,

By: superman

superman — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:43:45 +0000

haha less gizmos , more power..

return to the Ultimate Driving Machine mantra

By: BanyakMasukWorkshop

BanyakMasukWorkshop — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:37:23 +0000

i totally agree also. good strategy.

By: proton GL

proton GL — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:21:37 +0000

real 3 sereis come back

By: azrai

azrai — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:17:55 +0000

He's right. Even the Civic getting larger and larger.

By: J

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 04:07:33 +0000

Good strategy !

Meaning no leather seat, no Bose systems, no wood trimming ? I like pure ..:)

save these gimmicks and put into the engine !