Next gen M3 to get TT I6 motor
03-22-10, 09:12 PM
#17
Are you sure? The regular 3 series is double wishbone, right?
Many people often confuse strut setup, in which spring is mounted over the shock but the whole assembly only its direct purpose, with MacPerson strut, where the strut assembly also serves the purpose of the upper control arm, which it replaces.
Many people often confuse strut setup, in which spring is mounted over the shock but the whole assembly only its direct purpose, with MacPerson strut, where the strut assembly also serves the purpose of the upper control arm, which it replaces.
E30:
E36:
Will try to find pictures of the E46 and E9x
03-24-10, 10:49 AM
#26
I believe MacPhersons are an inherently inferior design vs a double A / wishbone but BMW has tuned the crap out of the MacPherson design for the 3 series (at least the older ones).
I concur that the inline 6 is bread and butter engine for BMW but not with turbos. Naturally aspirated and good breathing is what made the old M3 special. Also BMW does not have a ton of experience in turbo-charged engines (HPFP and its issues) so I would not buy a 1st year model
I hope the new M3 is not a 60-70K car but I am not holding my breath. Lighter, simpler with less iDrive
I concur that the inline 6 is bread and butter engine for BMW but not with turbos. Naturally aspirated and good breathing is what made the old M3 special. Also BMW does not have a ton of experience in turbo-charged engines (HPFP and its issues) so I would not buy a 1st year model
I hope the new M3 is not a 60-70K car but I am not holding my breath. Lighter, simpler with less iDrive
Last edited by werewolf; 03-24-10 at 11:03 AM.
03-24-10, 12:46 PM
#27
03-24-10, 01:05 PM
#28
Lexus Test Driver
They'd better, or the CPO is going to be meaningless. Personally, I think it's atrocious behavior for any car owner to attempt to subvert warranty violation detections, especially on a leased car.
03-24-10, 01:39 PM
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