the all-new 3-series gets officially unveiled

[LateNightCable]

Is that four times in a row that quote has been quoted? Anyway, regardless of what publication that information came from, the prospect of a BMW turbo six seems a little shady. But even still, I don't think it would be labeled a " ti ".

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Originally Posted by mv besides they apparently want to offer something different and attract a different group of customers

if i had the money i would be part of that new market.

but yea calling it a ti is dumb... makes me think of that stupid stupid hatch... ooo i despise that thing

[zit]

it would be better to use the old m3 engine it would be cheaper and easier to use plus the glorius sound of straight 6 high revving power

[mv]

Originally Posted by zit it would be better to use the old m3 engine it would be cheaper and easier to use plus the glorius sound of straight 6 high revving power

it definitely would not be cheaper , the e36 m3 engine is very pricey

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Originally Posted by bleh makes me think of that stupid stupid hatch... ooo i despise that thing.

Oooh - haha, why do you despise it? I would think there are other things to despise more than a 3-Series hatch. The 318ti was never a very hot seller in the U.S. but it was pretty popular in Europe. Some of the media dogged it for having a rear suspension dating back to the E30, but is that really a bad thing? I always thought the "ti" was kind of a cool little car, particularly in the California Edition with the Sports package, and roll back top, and there is nothing a little M motor could'nt fix.

As for the E36 M3 engine being pricey, and the S54 or a production turbo motor wouldn't be?

[mv]

if you hate this "Ti" label that much what about "iS" as predicted by the autobild ?

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i like the normal e36 body style but when you chop off its rear, i just dont think it works. i mean get a picture up of that things highknee.

the only bmw hatch for me would be the m coupe. that thing is nice!

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[LateNightCable]

^ No doubt that thing is styling garbage. ^

A very clunky design, most of it anyway. I don't care if it is the ultimate driving machine. It should look the part. The old "ti" looked better than this I believe.

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yea the fact that some ricer got their hands on that one doesnt help much either... alcheezas