10-30-2014, 03:08 PM | #133 |
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[QUOTE=arvinz;16860510]Ok so explain to me why BMW was able to achieve a hood cut line that extends to the kidney grills in these two but couldn't do this with the F22/F23/F30/F31/F32/F80/F82? That's one thing I hated among the newer gen cars.[
The higher front profile eliminates the need for additional front end protection. Whereas the lower front end of the 2er , 3er and 4er needs additional pedestrian protection. It also means that in a low speed accident impact is absorbed by the nose cone leaving bonnet in tact and therefore reducing insurance costs.
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I don't think it's going to matter to the pedestrian if you're driving a 2er/3er/4er vs an SUV..if you get hit at a considerable speed then you're toast either way...so "pedestrian protection" seems like a very loose explanation for me.
If you have a higher front profile doesn't that mean that objects you smash into have less chance of flying over the hood and into your windshield? Whereas a lower front profile would mean objects such as people or animals have higher chance at rolling over your hood and into your windshield. So to me, a low front profile vehicle should have less front end protection and more windshield reinforcement and a high front profile should have more front end protection. Last edited by arvinz; 10-30-2014 at 03:28 PM.. |
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Then I guess the joke's on you for driving something which in your opinion looks Korean. My Cayenne turbo looks better and classier than any SUV that BMW makes and the interior is in a different league.
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10-30-2014, 04:45 PM | #140 |
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I would say it would be a very interesting and very even match.
The M3 has going for a lighter weight. The X6M has the advantage of more power in your engine. I think it would have to wait for the journals as Autobild of Germany and US Motor Trend comparing these 2 cars, to see who is the winner. |
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When I look at the performance specs, the first thing that comes to mind is, if this thing goes 0-60 in 4 seconds, what will the next generation be like? Thinking waaay too far ahead, but what's the world coming to? I love it!
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10-30-2014, 06:39 PM | #145 |
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Middles of the seats look like Cobras. I like the interior a lot!
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I am a little disappointed, I like the X5 M50d styling more. Surprisingly I dont like the rims, or the mirrors either....
My disapintment was my biggest surprise. They sound really nice though and go like hell! Might just put those kidneys on my M50 d though... Last edited by kip1; 10-30-2014 at 07:12 PM.. |
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Does it still have the torque vectoring diff like the E70?
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Seats are incredible.
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If BMW uses a DCT(style) shifter on this Steptronic, at least have the correct pattern on it. Unless this box is so new, the inside gears are now layed out as per DCT.
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Man, I want to see this Long Beach Blue on an F80 M3
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