Hybrid 3

jzcrna · 10-16-2012, 02:26 PM

Is it just me or does anyone think it would be awesome to have the hybrid 3 for the performance boost? I can't believe more people are not talking about this. It's a wolf in Sheeps clothing.

ZheHbKa · 10-16-2012, 02:41 PM

too expensive, too long of a wait, no M-sport, only auto, as per reviews not justifiable mpg savings...i think that covers most of the bmw buyers

Elk · 10-16-2012, 02:48 PM

All expectations are that it will be slower; more weight, very modest total power increase, less aggressive final drive ration which favors gas mileage over performance, etc. C&D, for example, expects a slower 0-60.

Buy it for the technology, not for performance.

jzcrna · 10-16-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Elk

All expectations are that it will be slower; more weight, very modest total power increase, less aggressive final drive ration which favors gas mileage over performance, etc. C&D, for example, expects a slower 0-60.

Buy it for the technology, not for performance.

I gotcha, didn't realize the weight difference, gearing, etc. and slower 0-60 times. Okay, no longer intrigued.

southlight · 10-16-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

too expensive, too long of a wait, no M-sport, only auto, as per reviews not justifiable mpg savings...i think that covers most of the bmw buyers

Just like any other line, M Sport is available for the Active Hybrid 3.

Best regards,
south

Elk · 10-16-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jzcrna

I gotcha, didn't realize the weight difference, gearing, etc. and slower 0-60 times. Okay, no longer intrigued.

It's still an interesting car. I love gadgets and can understand why someone would like it for the gadget factor.

kokopuffs405 · 10-17-2012, 01:06 PM

Yeah, fully loaded can really get up there in price... becomes not worth it

arnsbrae · 10-17-2012, 01:14 PM

Ain't nobody got time for that!

Alpine F31 · 10-17-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by arnsbrae

Ain't nobody got time for that!

Well, I woke up to get me a Hybrid 3.....

SamS · 10-17-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Elk

It's still an interesting car. I love gadgets and can understand why someone would like it for the gadget factor.

I like gadgets too. If BMW throws out a $7K incentive on it (stranger things have happened), I'm ready to sign up. I'll give up a slight bit of performance for something a bit different, and techy.

john08135i · 10-17-2012, 03:38 PM

Ain't nobody got time for that!..

yes what is it 300-400lbs more..no thanks

MCoupeInsanity · 10-17-2012, 06:49 PM

This vehicle makes no sense. If BMW was serious about combining performance with efficiency, they'd have built this around the N26, not the N55. That would (conservatively) put the car in the mid-to-high 30s for mpg, potentially into the low 300s for hp and torque, and also offer a weight savings compared to the N55-powered vehicle we're getting. Of course, the concern would be cannibalization of the 335i's market.

Alas, "EfficientDynamics" is just a marketing slogan at this point, and not a serious guiding principle.

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