Another Doctor Diesel Scoop!
08-07-2004, 06:47 PM
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Wow.. I'm suprised that has already leaked out.. where did you come across the file?
It looks a bit computerized, but I presume that is caused by the lack of resolutio in the pictures.. anyhow.. stunning.
-paasan
It looks a bit computerized, but I presume that is caused by the lack of resolutio in the pictures.. anyhow.. stunning.
-paasan
08-07-2004, 08:51 PM
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My Ride: E60
I like it a lot. I still like our E60 better!
I like the push-button starter...
I look forward to the new 4 series. That would be something to consider when that time comes.
I like the push-button starter...
I look forward to the new 4 series. That would be something to consider when that time comes.
08-07-2004, 09:37 PM
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These cars are within a few hundred pounds weight of one another. Engine displacement and car weight numbers are converging for the M3, new 3 and 5 series. Why should anybody buy the 5 when the new 3 looks and performs so much like it and is 10-20K$US cheaper?
I bought 5 because it was so much bigger than past bmw's and now I can fit comfortably. What will new M3 be like at this rate?
I bought 5 because it was so much bigger than past bmw's and now I can fit comfortably. What will new M3 be like at this rate?
08-08-2004, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' date='Aug 8 2004, 08:03 PM
One immediate complaint, why do both the 7 and 3 series have "start engine" buttons and we don't?? 
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08-08-2004, 11:15 AM
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I like that light blue colour. That's what I wanted for the X3..
also, now that they are making I-drive optional, it is going to be hugely popular, mark my words...
also, now that they are making I-drive optional, it is going to be hugely popular, mark my words...
08-08-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' date='Aug 8 2004, 09:15 PM
also, now that they are making I-drive optional, it is going to be hugely popular, mark my words...
Now almost everybody will order it...
08-08-2004, 11:45 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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They should.. a BMW without I-Drive will feel like any other brand of car without a steeringwheel! 
08-08-2004, 02:43 PM
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Yeah... I think most 3 series cars will be ordered with iDrive. It's sort of like the E60. You'd be hard pressed to find a 525 or 530 without the Premium package, atleast here where I am. Dealers always order them with the Premium pack for inventory.
But perhaps not.. iDrive will probably only be included if NAV is ordered. So just like it is now they'll have 2 combinations, with nav or without nav. Otherwise they'll have 3. No iDrive and No Nav, iDrive and no Nav, and iDrive with Nav. I don't think BMW can handle 3 different combinations. We'll see!
This whole unauthorized release may have just pushed the E90 launch date up by half a year.
But perhaps not.. iDrive will probably only be included if NAV is ordered. So just like it is now they'll have 2 combinations, with nav or without nav. Otherwise they'll have 3. No iDrive and No Nav, iDrive and no Nav, and iDrive with Nav. I don't think BMW can handle 3 different combinations. We'll see!
This whole unauthorized release may have just pushed the E90 launch date up by half a year.