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Old 08-26-08, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
You would, in general, still use fewer raw materials to build the smaller car. BMW is just taking advantage of the car's projected demand, which, of course, is normal supply-and-demand buisness. If sales fall off, so, in most cases, will the price.
The 1 series weighs about 200 lb less than the 3 series. So we are not talking a huge amount of raw materials here and thus a somewhat similar price tag.
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Old 08-26-08, 09:47 PM
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The 1 series is just UGLY.........Even mods dont help.
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Old 08-27-08, 07:03 AM
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isnt the 1 a shortened E46 chassis
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Old 08-27-08, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
isnt the 1 a shortened E46 chassis
Holy crap, I had to go look that up! I think you are remembering the 318 which was based on the previous 3 series at the time.

Turns out the 1-series is based on its own platform but shares about 60% of the parts with the e90 (current gen) three series. At least Wikapedia says so
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