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Old 09-19-04, 07:31 AM
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I still don't like it.
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Old 09-19-04, 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by Richie
I still don't like it.
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Old 09-19-04, 07:47 AM
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i guess they need something to compete with the mazda3
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Old 09-19-04, 07:54 AM
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I like the lights & seats.
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Old 09-19-04, 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by C-Train
i guess they need something to compete with the mazda3
I'll take the Mazda in a second.
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Old 09-19-04, 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by SexySC
I'll take the Mazda in a second.
Fo shizzle.
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Old 09-19-04, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by GS4fun
Rims are fugly....i think it will be a good seller in the US....entry level BMW...people will buy it for the name.

i dont think they would. IMO look at how many people buy X3 for thier name "BMW" not a lot.. i
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Old 09-19-04, 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by Richie
I still don't like it.
Agreed!!! they can keep it..
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Old 09-19-04, 07:08 PM
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
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GROSS ... that interior is fugly!

The only reason to buy the 1-series is the manual transmission linked to a great motor linked to the rear wheels.

If I wasn't concerned about the driving dynamics of the car ... I'd get the Mazda3 wagon WAY before I blew a fat wad of cash on the 1-series.

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Old 09-19-04, 07:11 PM
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I like...alot

BMW makes the most badass headlights. I was driving in fornt of this new 5 series the other night, and WOW, the xenons/angel eyes/shape of headlights makes the front of the car look so badass at night
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Old 09-19-04, 07:39 PM
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Lights are nice, interior is disturbing..
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Old 09-19-04, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by Richie
I still don't like it.
I cannot believe the BMW I know and love would make such a mess of econo parts. What a blow to the brand.
 
Old 09-19-04, 08:46 PM
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Looks like something Kia would make.
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Old 09-19-04, 08:59 PM
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I thought they were only keeping these for Europe...
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Old 09-19-04, 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by LeXuSrAcIn
I thought they were only keeping these for Europe...
aren't european cars right hand drive? (i wouldn't know). I ask because this obviously isn't.
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