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Old 04-28-2004, 10:11 PM
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BMW 1 and 2 series

I read that BMW is coming out with a 1 series 4 door, and a 2 series coupe, and an upper model M2 coupe with 300 HP. Anyone have any news or thoughts on this...
Here is a picture of what the M2 should look like
Old 04-29-2004, 04:46 PM
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I'venever heard of a 2 series. the one series should be here before too long getting its *** kicked by the discontinued Mazdaspeed Protege and SVT Focus and the rest of the econosports cars.
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a thread posted here recently said that the 1 has been scrapped for the US
Old 04-30-2004, 08:15 AM
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IMO the 2 series looks great and if BMW's werent so associated with status seeking idiots (i.e. keep the price and performance competetive with the japanese) I would be inclined to check one out.
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The 2 series coupe and the M2 look pretty good. I would consider buying one in addition to my 8
Old 04-30-2004, 05:43 PM
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i was in the airport recently and read about the m2 at a magazine stand. i'm pretty excited about it, i think it looks great (in pictures)...but that's not saying a whole lot. chevy ssr's look fantastic in pictures...but seen one in real life? hehe

and then our beloved 8 looks better in real life than in pictures.
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With 300hp and a lot lighter won't this thing be pushing current M3 numbers for a whole lot less?
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Originally posted by ChuckRX8
With 300hp and a lot lighter won't this thing be pushing current M3 numbers for a whole lot less?
hopefully!! :D

what's the powerplant to be?? turbo I4 or a zingy 6??
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would anyone know the price range for the m2?
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Originally posted by wakeech
hopefully!! :D

what's the powerplant to be?? turbo I4 or a zingy 6??
From what I have heard, it is most likely going to be a variation of the S54 that powers the current M3. That is an inline 6 making 333 HP for those that didn't know.

Originally posted by mrtux
would anyone know the price range for the m2?
Rumor is that it will be priced in the low 30's. If that is true I am one happy camper.
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First new BMW I've really liked the styling of. Still need to see the butt though...
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