BMW takes a jab at FWD cars
06-01-06, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol, this is superb poster, i give tons of probs to them for it!!!!!!
now, should i post it on acura forum?
now, should i post it on acura forum?
shoot someone already did
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340442
06-01-06, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by foofighter
DO IT! Wait...I'll do it on acurazine LOL
shoot someone already did
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340442
shoot someone already did
http://www.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340442
last thig we need is a war there but back to this poster, i just love it. showed it to my wife and she didnt' understand, but as soon as i explained to her she loves it now, lol
06-02-06, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by foofighter
Sick: I'm shocked, you of all people would know that current Quattro (Torsen) based awd system on the Audi's are 50/50 no biased to either front or rear. Only the Haldex based awd system found on the tranversely mounted TT had a front drive biased system.
The lastest gen as you mentioned on the RS4 and newer releases will have more of a 40/60 biased towards the rear.
The lastest gen as you mentioned on the RS4 and newer releases will have more of a 40/60 biased towards the rear.
Audi= 50/50, some of the best if not the best luxury AWD system there (SH-AWD might beat it but the RL is FWD biased)Thanks again
06-02-06, 06:24 PM
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Actually, it's a very INEFFECTIVE ad. It only appeals to those who already love BMW or buy into the irrational "RWD is superior" argument. They won't buy FWD cars anyway. If anything, this is an act of desperation by BMW to try and appeal to their base who have been steadily searching out other makes for the past few years since BMW's styling and quality have gone to pot.
Lexus might as well post a picture of an endless line of animals going into a veterinary clinic with the tagline "This is why we don't build our cars in Germany."
Lexus might as well post a picture of an endless line of animals going into a veterinary clinic with the tagline "This is why we don't build our cars in Germany."
06-02-06, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
Guess they need to stop selling those MINI's in their dealerships then.
I ran out of thumbs.
MINI is so lame.
M.
06-02-06, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman
Actually, it's a very INEFFECTIVE ad. It only appeals to those who already love BMW or buy into the irrational "RWD is superior" argument. They won't buy FWD cars anyway. If anything, this is an act of desperation by BMW to try and appeal to their base who have been steadily searching out other makes for the past few years since BMW's styling and quality have gone to pot.
06-02-06, 07:20 PM
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Genetically abnormal, freakishly deformed forrest animals: that is why we don't make FWD.
Hmm, seems like they need better rationale guiding their corporate strategy on drivetrain systems?
Hmm, seems like they need better rationale guiding their corporate strategy on drivetrain systems?
06-02-06, 08:35 PM
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Man, some of you guys are radical.
FWD has a few advantages :
1) Traction in the snow.
2) A lighter, cheaper more practical package (i.e. no drivetrain
tunnel running throught the middle of the car.).
FWD has a few advantages :
1) Traction in the snow.
2) A lighter, cheaper more practical package (i.e. no drivetrain
tunnel running throught the middle of the car.).
06-02-06, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by marshmallo
Man, some of you guys are radical.
FWD has a few advantages :
1) Traction in the snow.
2) A lighter, cheaper more practical package (i.e. no drivetrain
tunnel running throught the middle of the car.).
FWD has a few advantages :
1) Traction in the snow.
2) A lighter, cheaper more practical package (i.e. no drivetrain
tunnel running throught the middle of the car.).
Originally Posted by AdrianXT
That's hilarious, and good for them. FWD is the automotive equivalent of HIV.
06-02-06, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Which goes great with the Honda Fits and Kia Rios and VW Golfs and Toyota Corollas of the world.
Not every car needs to be a sports car. Plus, in the winter RWD
hardliners can buy themselves a lot of trouble in snowy states
(traction control can only do so much).
06-02-06, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by marshmallo
Works for the ES and the TL as well and they are nice practical cars.
Not every car needs to be a sports car. Plus, in the winter RWD
hardliners can buy themselves a lot of trouble in snowy states
(traction control can only do so much).
Not every car needs to be a sports car. Plus, in the winter RWD
hardliners can buy themselves a lot of trouble in snowy states
(traction control can only do so much).
The TL TRIES to be sporty and in every review, does an okay job but not great. Thus you could interpret this as a jab towards that car.
In ES comparions, there is not a BMW in site
. Everytime the TL loses (hell and the IS), there is a BMW in front.