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An article on the new BMW 1-series Hatchback 130i making references to E36 318ti. http://www.bmwcca.org/members/AM/BMW...anuary2006.pdf BMW NA claims they can't sell hatchbacks in the U.S. That's why they have no plan to ship the 130i hatchback to U.S. The article also indicated that E36 318ti eventually became something of a cult car among CCA members. See what we are missing in the U.S. __________________
1998 BMW 318ti M-Tech Sport Silver (Gone to member leeko617)
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GONE: 2000 Audi A4, 2002 VW Passat, 1985 VW Cabriolet |  |  | | 01-31-2006, 08:40 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 1,231 |
the e46 318ti didnt make it here either. Germans get to enjoy bmw a lot more than we do. I got to drive the z4 and the 130i when I was in Germany(Army). I just rented the cars and tested them. They are both some sweet rides. Especially that Z4!  | | | | | 01-31-2006, 11:21 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
they sell Z4 here. | | | | | 01-31-2006, 11:22 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
why cant there be any hatchbacks here? | | | | | 01-31-2006, 02:18 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by 1996Bmw318TI why cant there be any hatchbacks here? | BMW NA doesn't think we want hatchbacks. Just look at the success of the Mini. I'd buy a 130ti in a heartbeat. __________________ ...steven
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1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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120d.....I would by that. Diesel and lots of torque....  __________________
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1997 318ti, Hellrot (Bright Red), Dinan Stage 2 Chip
16x7 OEM sport Wheels/X-Brace/Custom Strut Brace/Cold Air Intake/M-Tec Steering Wheel/Koni Adjustable FrontShocks/ Bilstein Sport Rear Shocks /H&R Sport Springs/Custom fabricated strut tower brace/Rear Strut brace, Stromung Exhaust
Future Mods: E46 17" wheels or Kosei K-1 17x8.5s | | | | | 01-31-2006, 03:04 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hinsdale, IL. Posts: 181 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by weezer 120d.....I would by that. Diesel and lots of torque.... | I'm with you weezer. I read that article about the 130d and it is almost as quick as an e36 M3 while getting mid 30s MPG. Sign me up, where do I get one. I think the real reason BMWNA is not interested in bringing over the 1 has more to do with them not wanting to let go of the margin they earn on the 3 series. Many buyers would migrate down to the cheaper 1 series and BMWNA margins are not as favorable. | | | | | 01-31-2006, 03:17 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lincoln Park Capitol Hill, Washington DC Posts: 741 | 20% production
According to that article, the 1 series is expected to make up about 20% of BMW's global production(?). Could surpass the 3 series. The Japanese market is demanding more 1 series, I think BMWNA is really afraid of the 3 series, which is its biggest seller, getting competition from its own cousins.
Aside from that, BMWNA wouldn't know where to classify/categorize the car; If the 3 series is their compact market, where will the 1 series place.
Just like Nissan with its Maxima and Altima. Both midsize cars with same performance and engine and one is killing the other one. __________________
It's always a great day to be underwater and play with the fish.....preserve our oceans and reefs"
Fariz
1997 318ti, Hellrot (Bright Red), Dinan Stage 2 Chip
16x7 OEM sport Wheels/X-Brace/Custom Strut Brace/Cold Air Intake/M-Tec Steering Wheel/Koni Adjustable FrontShocks/ Bilstein Sport Rear Shocks /H&R Sport Springs/Custom fabricated strut tower brace/Rear Strut brace, Stromung Exhaust
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Those things are all over the place in Germany... They also have several other hatchbacks, newer than the 318ti... For some reason few BMW's over there have the model # on them, so you don't always know what you are looking at. __________________ Silver 98 318ti Standard trans, Sport Package: 16" Stock Wheels, Foglamps, Sunroof, Heated Leather Seats, Bilstein performance shocks, OEM Sach's clutch kit, Dunlop SP Sport A2 225/50/16 tires, Alpine CDA 7894, Dual Rockford Fosgate 12" subs, Rockford Fosgate Amp, Leather Armrest, Replaced M44 engine with only 40k on it!
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Quote: | Originally Posted by twomato I'm with you weezer. I read that article about the 130d and it is almost as quick as an e36 M3 while getting mid 30s MPG. Sign me up, where do I get one. | No BMW diesels in the US. They can't get it past EPA regs. I was looking at the x5 3.0d, because it gets between 30-35MPG depending on whom you ask. Alas, can't get it. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 01-31-2006, 04:32 PM | #12 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 89 | 1 Series in Canada
BMW Canada still keeps saying that the 1 series will show up as a 2007. I can only hope, I really want a 120d. There was a quick review of a 120d in this months Car & Driver. 0 - 60mph in 7.1 seconds with the automatic. | | | | | 01-31-2006, 04:50 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
The new Z4 coupe is a hatchback too. Its more like the ti than the 1 series. | | | | | 01-31-2006, 06:02 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
z3M Coupes and Z4 Mcoupe are/will be hatches. | | | | | 01-31-2006, 06:02 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
BMW NA doesn't believe in a entry level/Compact BMW less the 25K USD | | | | | |
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