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  1. 09-04-2004, 01:28 PM #1
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    bmw announce the 1 series

    So far there are 3 different models with a choice of 4 engines and 3 gearboxes







    golf competitor anyone?

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  2. 09-04-2004, 03:22 PM #2
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    I thought they had announced them ages ago? But neway...nah, not for me. Look a bit boring
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  3. 09-04-2004, 03:35 PM #3
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    They announced em yeah but there weren't any real pics until recently

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    looks like one of them old Scimitar things from behind IMO

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    2 or 3 diff body shapes as well ??

    Bottom one is kinda RX8-ish


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    More lovely BMW designs for me to oggle at

    Look lovely IMO
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    Quote Originally Posted by Knoxville
    I don't like that rear, it just looks ugly to me. Myabe its just the pic though as Im sure these looked better when they were at the motorshow...

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  8. 09-04-2004, 05:06 PM #8
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    I don't like the new bmw's at all tbh, i think they're overstyled. i wouldn't say no to the new M5 they've got in the works though a v10 with a 7 speed sequintial box.......yes please sir

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    Nah - BMWs have gone down in my estimation recently, what with the not so nice looking 7Series, these dont look that nice. I don't particulaly like the 3 series either (although there not that bad).

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  10. 09-04-2004, 05:38 PM #10
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    I think I'm the only one who likes them then. Those 1 series above look really nice. Good on ya BMW!
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    they look alright, I've seen better but I have definately seen a hell of a lot worse!

    I prefer mine
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    Tumble sez: I quite like the one in the middle actually.... as someone's mentioned already.. looks kinda Scimitar-ish.. nice...


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    Middle one has very Alfa Romeo lines (imo).

    Dont really like any of them, maybe the top one will be ok?
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    announced them ages ago... but slapped mini badges on them.
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    I like the 1 series, they look nice, and affordable. I have always liked the 3 series.
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