3 doors version.

AdvEvo · 06-01-2006, 06:25 PM

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This looks awesome. It looks like the front gets some update also it looks more agressive. Like it very much.

The Artist · 06-01-2006, 06:43 PM

so what is the point of this car?? will it be cheaper than the 4door?

RikfromBelgium · 06-02-2006, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

so what is the point of this car?? will it be cheaper than the 4door?

same point as a 3-door A class, or Golf, or A3

BMW_Dude · 06-02-2006, 03:49 AM

What I'd like to know is what's that camo on the front bumper trying to hide, could this be an M or iS model because there definately something there which isn't on the 1er 5 door!

The Artist · 06-02-2006, 03:49 AM

just like i dont see a point with them i dont see a point with this..
the price drop should be significant other wise a 4door is a alot smarter buy

Beemer B773ER · 06-02-2006, 04:43 AM

Haha... gotta love how they tried to pass off the car as the 4-door version by pasting on the image of a door handle..ah, gave me a giggle.

The proportions looks nice. Although I love the lon wheelbase of the 4-door 1er, the 3-door have a better overall shape. Would love to see what a 3-door 130i could do.

..Vroom Vroom!!

Snake Vargas · 06-02-2006, 09:10 AM

Actually, the wheelbase is more than likely to be the same. They'll make longer doors to try to balance the appearance, but it would be more expensive than they could justify to make a whole new chassis.

That said, the 3 door does suit this car very well. The A3 Sportback is better than the 3 door, IMO, but the 1er really takes to having 3 doors.

warot · 06-02-2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Vargas

Actually, the wheelbase is more than likely to be the same. They'll make longer doors to try to balance the appearance, but it would be more expensive than they could justify to make a whole new chassis.

That said, the 3 door does suit this car very well. The A3 Sportback is better than the 3 door, IMO, but the 1er really takes to having 3 doors.

I agree with you Snake. For some reason, it just looks better than having 4 smaller doors. Stick the 3.0 liter in this and it'll be a little monster, an expensive one at that.

siko · 06-02-2006, 10:46 PM

Why is it taking so long to release this variant???!

Beemer B773ER · 06-03-2006, 12:32 AM

I think the only reason why it's taking so long is because that's how BMW are. They're fairly different to MB and Audi in that they don't offer all the variants of one range in a matter of weeks. You saw with the new S-class, within a matter of a couple of months the S65 hit the market.

BMW take it slow, not because they don't have the capabilities or resources to offer a full variant onslaught, but rather, release a few variants, and when those models reach a year or 2 in age, then other variants hit the market to provide an injection in sales, but more importantly, another opportunity to promote the series.

All the variants for the 4-door have hit the market now...so they've captured as many 4-door buyers as possible.. now they're gunning for those buyers who decided against the 4-door because it was a bit big for them. Also, buy offering a staggered variant release, it also gives rise to the prospect that some A3 and A/B class owners may want the newest thing on the market or could have been dissatisfied with their current cars and therefore are willing to try the new Baby-Beemer.

That's my take anyway

06-01-2006, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
AdvEvo Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 122 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 15 Posts	3 doors version. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This looks awesome. It looks like the front gets some update also it looks more agressive. Like it very much.

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,468 My Mood: Thanks: 126 Thanked 736 Times in 465 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. so what is the point of this car?? will it be cheaper than the 4door?

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. What I'd like to know is what's that camo on the front bumper trying to hide, could this be an M or iS model because there definately something there which isn't on the 1er 5 door!

06-02-2006, 03:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,468 My Mood: Thanks: 126 Thanked 736 Times in 465 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. just like i dont see a point with them i dont see a point with this.. the price drop should be significant other wise a 4door is a alot smarter buy

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Beemer B773ER Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 914 Thanks: 103 Thanked 213 Times in 102 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. Haha... gotta love how they tried to pass off the car as the 4-door version by pasting on the image of a door handle..ah, gave me a giggle. The proportions looks nice. Although I love the lon wheelbase of the 4-door 1er, the 3-door have a better overall shape. Would love to see what a 3-door 130i could do. ..Vroom Vroom!!

06-02-2006, 09:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snake Vargas Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. Actually, the wheelbase is more than likely to be the same. They'll make longer doors to try to balance the appearance, but it would be more expensive than they could justify to make a whole new chassis. That said, the 3 door does suit this car very well. The A3 Sportback is better than the 3 door, IMO, but the 1er really takes to having 3 doors.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. Why is it taking so long to release this variant???!

06-03-2006, 12:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Beemer B773ER Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 914 Thanks: 103 Thanked 213 Times in 102 Posts	Re: 3 doors version. I think the only reason why it's taking so long is because that's how BMW are. They're fairly different to MB and Audi in that they don't offer all the variants of one range in a matter of weeks. You saw with the new S-class, within a matter of a couple of months the S65 hit the market. BMW take it slow, not because they don't have the capabilities or resources to offer a full variant onslaught, but rather, release a few variants, and when those models reach a year or 2 in age, then other variants hit the market to provide an injection in sales, but more importantly, another opportunity to promote the series. All the variants for the 4-door have hit the market now...so they've captured as many 4-door buyers as possible.. now they're gunning for those buyers who decided against the 4-door because it was a bit big for them. Also, buy offering a staggered variant release, it also gives rise to the prospect that some A3 and A/B class owners may want the newest thing on the market or could have been dissatisfied with their current cars and therefore are willing to try the new Baby-Beemer. That's my take anyway

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