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      06-13-2011, 11:21 PM   #29
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Originally Posted by hchaniar View Post
If it was just up to BMW, I doubt they would go this route. But remember there are governments and industry groups that have set MPG and emission targets and they are making those incremental changes to meeting those targets in the years ahead.

Be prepared to see this type of "downsizing" including more hybrid/electric cars from all car manufacturers.
Really sad. Only if we could go back in time remember Mazda produced a 1.8 V6 for the Precidia and a 2.0 V6. I wouldn't mind a small 6 with a low pressure turbo.
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An engine from a Z06 Corvette. A differential from a Vespa. Damn

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Its because a lot of BMW owners are housewives or business professionals and know little about cars other than BMW's are a status symbol in their own circles so that have to have one. But exotic car owners know cars, that's why they are willing to spend for a killer car and they know something different when they see one.
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