The Head of BMW, Dr Norbert Reithofer, said yesterday in a telcon with investors re the issue of BMW going FWD with the launch of its City Car, or 0-series as some have called it, that the issue may not be as big as some thinks. In a customer survey 80% of owners of a 1-series car thought the car had front wheel drive.


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Talk about buying a status image and not a car.

That's retarded! I don't believe that 80% of 1er owners don't know what the heck they have under their butts.

They probably took those stats out of the same crack that produced the F10 exterior design, no doubt :P :lol:

If it is true that 80% of 1 series owners think it's FWD, then those 80% should be banned from ever joining the BMWCCA or any other enthusiast group. They should be stripped of the opportunity to buy any further BMW's period.

A little harsh. But seriously don't people know what type of car they are buying? How about this "80% of 1 series drivers are stupid"?

Hmm, maybe a new slogan for the 1er:

Yes, it's RWD, amazing isn't it?

"The customer's always right"

that's not what umnizta said. :wow: :wow: :wow:

Anyone buying a 1er, MB B-class or Audi A3 is only buying the car for the badge. Here in Manila, if you park a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord beside a 1er, B-class or A3, a car-guy will give more respect to the Japanese cars but a person who doesn't like cars will adore those Germans.