RE: BMW M135i xDrive confirmed with 306hp four-pot

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Ares said:

manracer said:

I don't mind the looks.
I don't mind the 2.0 engine.
I don't mind the faux 4wd.

Judging by the comments no one else will buy one so they will be giving them away, yet I actually believe they will sell them by the bucket load.

Funny that. New BMW in 'hated by people that don't buy them' shock.

Well it would be very strange if you did buy a car that you didn’t like to be fair

[Ares]

rs990 said:

Same here. I have owned an M135i and currently run an M140i, but the next gen 1 series leaves me cold. Once you go AWD and 4 cylinder, there is an awful lot of competion out there, and the BMW shortcomings I can overlook due to the drivetrain will come sharply into focus.

At this stage I have no idea what to do for my next car. Maybe the M140i for a bit longer, as I can't see any like for like replacement.

Alternatively I can go for the less practical option and pick up an M2 (or M240i). More realistically, maybe a 440i Gran Coupe or M340i if it has a decent rear biased AWD.

I'd wager the new RWD 2-series will include more than coupe & convertible to cover the loss of the 140.

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Ares said:

rs990 said:

Same here. I have owned an M135i and currently run an M140i, but the next gen 1 series leaves me cold. Once you go AWD and 4 cylinder, there is an awful lot of competion out there, and the BMW shortcomings I can overlook due to the drivetrain will come sharply into focus.

At this stage I have no idea what to do for my next car. Maybe the M140i for a bit longer, as I can't see any like for like replacement.

Alternatively I can go for the less practical option and pick up an M2 (or M240i). More realistically, maybe a 440i Gran Coupe or M340i if it has a decent rear biased AWD.

I'd wager the new RWD 2-series will include more than coupe & convertible to cover the loss of the 140.

But whilst the new 2 series coupe/cabrio will be RWD (with optional x-drive) isn't the new 2 series GC supposed to be based on the front wheel drive platform?

[Ares]

BFleming said:

Ares said:

rs990 said:

Same here. I have owned an M135i and currently run an M140i, but the next gen 1 series leaves me cold. Once you go AWD and 4 cylinder, there is an awful lot of competion out there, and the BMW shortcomings I can overlook due to the drivetrain will come sharply into focus.

At this stage I have no idea what to do for my next car. Maybe the M140i for a bit longer, as I can't see any like for like replacement.

Alternatively I can go for the less practical option and pick up an M2 (or M240i). More realistically, maybe a 440i Gran Coupe or M340i if it has a decent rear biased AWD.

I'd wager the new RWD 2-series will include more than coupe & convertible to cover the loss of the 140.

But whilst the new 2 series coupe/cabrio will be RWD (with optional x-drive) isn't the new 2 series GC supposed to be based on the front wheel drive platform?

....yes, but who knows what other body shapes will be build on the same platform as the Coupe. As I say, I'd wager the new RWD 2-series will include more than coupe & convertible to cover the loss of the 140

[BFleming]

Not sure how many other body styles whey can squeeze out of the 2 series RWD platform without encroaching on the 3/4 series space.

Edited by BFleming on Sunday 28th April 18:08

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These rendering popped up on FB, suspect they are pretty near.

I think it looks alright.