it is time for New BMW Autos?

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"dizzy" <dizzy (AT) nospam (DOT) invalid> wrote

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tom_k wrote:

"bjn" <elvis (AT) example (DOT) com> wrote:

Why would someone choose a 1-series instead of a 3-series?

Beats me.

In the U.S. the 1 coupes start at under $31,000 including delivery and
list
for $7,000 less than the 3 coupes - the differential rises to over $10,000
for the convertibles. While the 1 is only about 6" shorter than the 3,
the
1 series weighs 200~300lbs. less than the comparable 3 series models.

Only 100 pounds, comparing the 128 to the 328 coupe.

You're only half right. According to BMWNA, the weights for a MT coupe are:

128i - 3252, 328i - 3351
135i - 3351, 335i - 3571
(I wonder why the 335i is so porky!)

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My 128i convertible has a bit more room for the driver than my E46 sedan,
more supportive sport seats, outhandles the E46, and offers an equally
comfortable ride, even with the stock run-flats.

Outhandles? Pretty damn comparable.

I'm driving both & stand by my statement. Also, while R&T had recorded a
skidpad figure of around .83g for their first test of an (SP equipped) E46,
the 1 series tests out at from .86 to .91 (128i 'vert, 135i coupe).

Tom

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Re: it is time for New BMW Autos? - 01-25-2009 , 11:13 AM