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Old 02-21-2005, 03:24 PM   #1
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I wasn't sure if this should be here or on the Scans section, but anyway:









Sadly, the articles are in German, but you can see the essential.


P.S.: The scans aren't mine, I found them on another Forum.
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Old 02-21-2005, 03:26 PM   #2
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gosh, i hope they dont go along with that mini traveler thing. it gos against the image of mini. for god's sake, its in the name dammit!
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Old 02-21-2005, 03:42 PM   #3
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gosh, i hope they dont go along with that mini traveler thing. it gos against the image of mini. for god's sake, its in the name dammit!
Well it could also be argued that since the original was made in traveller form and was within the concept of the mini offering something for eveyone then it would be fine for BMW to do the same, but i have to say their take on the traveller is damn ugly The pickup is marginally better idea (doubtless it would sell best in the US) and although rare these are still originals about and I have quite a soft spot for them can't really tell what it looks like though from just one angle.
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Old 02-21-2005, 03:44 PM   #4
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410 hp for the M3 vs 425 for the new RS4

Given that the bimmer will have at least 200kg weight advantage, going on current models then say goodbye audi! especially with the lack of torque advantage from no audi turbos.

Then comes the CSL
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Old 02-21-2005, 04:44 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by thamar
Originally Posted by mindgam3
410 hp for the M3 vs 425 for the new RS4

Given that the bimmer will have at least 200kg weight advantage, going on current models then say goodbye audi! especially with the lack of torque advantage from no audi turbos.

Then comes the CSL
What the hell are you brabling about?
The M3 is a 2 seater, the RS4 a comfy 4 seater and in case of the estate you can even bring your dog along for the ride. Or dump your annoying little kids in the back
But with the M3 all you have to do is find a babysitter and you don't have to take your annoying little kids
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:07 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by thamar
Originally Posted by mindgam3
410 hp for the M3 vs 425 for the new RS4

Given that the bimmer will have at least 200kg weight advantage, going on current models then say goodbye audi! especially with the lack of torque advantage from no audi turbos.

Then comes the CSL
What the hell are you brabling about?
The M3 is a 2 seater, the RS4 a comfy 4 seater and in case of the estate you can even bring your dog along for the ride. Or dump your annoying little kids in the back
it's a four seater
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:21 PM   #7
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Who cares about 4 seater, cars are meant to be driven not transporting people. If you want company take the bloody bus
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:23 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by thamar
yeah, a porsche is also a 4 seater

I dare you to drive with 4 people in an M3 for a few hours, and no pissstops every 5 minutes
lol, done There's a fair bit more room than a 911 i can tell you

Regular 3 series can seat 4 men comfortably, why should the M3 be any different?
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:38 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by thamar
But with the RS4 you can take 3 beautifull women with you...
like you could please one woman, why do you want 2 more woman you couldnt please.
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Originally Posted by blah
Originally Posted by thamar
But with the RS4 you can take 3 beautifull women with you...
like you could please one woman, why do you want 2 more woman you couldnt please.
the view?
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:48 PM   #11
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M3
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415 PS
7-gang handschaltunger oder
7-gang smg

Mini 1.6 turbo 230ps

Pretty cool specs, working on getting the important stuff translated (can anyone help there?)
How cute is the mini
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:50 PM   #12
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Hmm, 7 speed manual... I wonder how the gate patern will be.
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:56 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by ferrarif1fan89
Originally Posted by blah
Originally Posted by thamar
But with the RS4 you can take 3 beautifull women with you...
like you could please one woman, why do you want 2 more woman you couldnt please.
the view?
of 3 nagging women?
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Old 02-21-2005, 10:55 PM   #14
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noice... BMW you turn me on.
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Old 02-21-2005, 10:59 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by |Nuno|
Hmm, 7 speed manual... I wonder how the gate patern will be.
Prob like this: 1 3 5 7 or R 1 3 5 7
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2 4 6 R 2 4 6
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