BMW 320d - Page 2

Zeus · 08-23-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

I have a feeling that will become common in America as well.

Unless the Volt can preempt them, of course.

I doubt it... Europe has always had their own way of doing things, and America has always said F*K you, we're American's, we're going to do it our way.

....Metric....

MikesZ · 08-23-2009, 10:06 AM

No, our vehicles and motors are shrinking as well. Hopefully, there will always be a few "niche" vehicles allowed for enthusiasts.

Zeus · 08-23-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

No, our vehicles and motors are shrinking as well. Hopefully, there will always be a few "niche" vehicles allowed for enthusiasts.

Maybe. Hell in my mind the ultimate Niche vehicle for value performance enthusiasts have always been the Evo and the STi. Now both have cruise control, and starting next year both come with an optional Automatic. If the niche stays around i think its more likely the name plate will be there with a slight resemblance to its former self.

MikesZ · 08-23-2009, 10:20 AM

Well let us hope there will always be a "carve out" in the industry for enthusiasts. The good news is that manufacturers are doing amazing things with motors now, so even V-8 displacements have shrunk while power and efficiency are improving.

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08-23-2009, 10:06 AM	#16
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	No, our vehicles and motors are shrinking as well. Hopefully, there will always be a few "niche" vehicles allowed for enthusiasts.

08-23-2009, 10:20 AM	#18
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	Well let us hope there will always be a "carve out" in the industry for enthusiasts. The good news is that manufacturers are doing amazing things with motors now, so even V-8 displacements have shrunk while power and efficiency are improving.