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Originally Posted by bmw0perat0r
I don't see how they can put our engine in that little thing and still keep 3-series sales up. Most people bought the 335 for the engine...if they put it in the 1-series, no one will want a 335i unless trunk room and cabin space mean a lot to them.
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I dont agree with any of this. I would imagine that of the folks here on this board that bought the 335 did it for the engine as we are car enthusiasts, but out here in my neck of the woods were 3 series are driven by housewives and old men, I suspect that most buyers are just guys and ladies with enough money that they want the high end 3 series. The power is nice, but if there was never a 335, they'd have been just as happy with a 330. Its neither here nor there to them.
I think the 1 series is mostly going to appeal to the young, single, and track junkies. The rest of us need more practicality (and sadly status) than a 1 series brings.