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Old May 9, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Check out this link if you are interested in checking out the new 1-series, new M3, and the all new X6 from BMW. All you have to do is say you are from 1addicts.com and RSVP.

It is on Thursday, May 15th

Thought you all would like a good chance to check out the new stuff from BMW.

Brandon
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Only if they let me drive an M-car ...
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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BMW related: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZGwpifULe4

You should enjoy that, Brandon.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Carrera here in Bend has or had one of the new M3's in white. Saw it on the road at one point, not sure if it already sold or what.

They also have an X6 there, we stopped by to check it out yesterday. The front end looks great but I'm not sure I like how the rear slopes down so much when you're looking at its profile. The guy was saying the 400hp version will not be out for awhile yet though.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kpxguy411,May 9 2008, 01:11 PM
BMW related: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZGwpifULe4

You should enjoy that, Brandon.
I can't look at youtube at work

What video is it? Let me guess, 135i vs 335i vs E46?
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Old May 9, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Planets,May 9 2008, 01:32 PM
Carrera here in Bend has or had one of the new M3's in white. Saw it on the road at one point, not sure if it already sold or what.

They also have an X6 there, we stopped by to check it out yesterday. The front end looks great but I'm not sure I like how the rear slopes down so much when you're looking at its profile. The guy was saying the 400hp version will not be out for awhile yet though.
Yeah, that white M3 sold. I test drove the black one they have there back to back with the 135i when it came in. The exhaust note is amazing

I have not gone in to check out the X6 yet. I will have to stop by there after work. I need to talk to my sales guy anyways to see what is up with my 135 order

As amazing as the new M3 is it just seemed too big and heavy. I was comparing it to the driving experience in the 1 which is kinda unfair. I did not get to drive it to its limits by any means and that is where the M cars shine

I love the carbon fiber fabric interior trim in the M3
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Old May 9, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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My take on the new M3 is it's hard to get excited about it when the 135 exists. I'd rather have the smaller size and less weight. And you could always mod the 135 and make it faster than an M3 anyway, if you wanted to. The M3 is a great car but I don't care for the way its size and weight just keeps increasing with each iteration.
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bz2005s2k,May 9 2008, 01:39 PM
I can't look at youtube at work

What video is it? Let me guess, 135i vs 335i vs E46?
Yup that's the one!
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Old May 9, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bz2005s2k,May 9 2008, 01:44 PM
Yeah, that white M3 sold. I test drove the black one they have there back to back with the 135i when it came in. The exhaust note is amazing

I have not gone in to check out the X6 yet. I will have to stop by there after work. I need to talk to my sales guy anyways to see what is up with my 135 order

As amazing as the new M3 is it just seemed too big and heavy. I was comparing it to the driving experience in the 1 which is kinda unfair. I did not get to drive it to its limits by any means and that is where the M cars shine

I love the carbon fiber fabric interior trim in the M3
You should check out YouTube and watch a vid of a E92 M3 with the new Eisenmann exhaust; it's amazingggggggggg.

I saw a turbo X6 at the dealership here and it was interesting. It looks like it'd have horrible visibility in the sides and rear. With gas prices where they are (and where they're going) it seems like companies should start looking into smaller cars that get better mileage.

That CF fabric material is pretty interesting, I was examining it for a long time at the dealership trying to figure out what it was hahahaha
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Old May 9, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by kpxguy411,May 9 2008, 03:11 PM
Only if they let me drive an M-car ...
Wouldn't take an M for me. But a 760Li at a minimum
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