if the e90 was 400 lbs lighter i would buy it!!!

ga-bmwdrvr · 01-01-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ABR

This thread is

have to agree, the E90 is a sedan and its weight is not much different than other cars in its class. Want lighter, get a sports car, and even then you are not guaranteed better performance just because the car is lighter.

JamieA · 01-01-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed_330i

E46, E36, Corvette, Fusion, LOTS OF CARS. Lotus, Crossfire. TONS.

Hyundai Accent, Toyota Corolla, Trebant, Prius

Sounds like you are hanging for the BMW 130, only 1370kgs 3020lb.

As for the Crossfire, I assume you are talking about that ugly repackaging of an old-tech Merc SLK with the grandpa's axe 3.2 engine, and the coupe not the 1509kg/3327lb roadster which is about 200kg/441lb heavier than the gorgeous Z4?

Well if you look at the Corssfire coupe, it generates 160kw/215hp, so has a power to weight ratio of 8.7kg/kw (19lb/hp) vs 7.7kg/kw (12.6lb/hp) for the 330. Know what I would rather be driving.

I have excluded the 246kw/330hp AMG engined version because we haven't seen figures for the M3 yet, so we should keep it apples with apples.

BMW Lawman · 01-02-2006, 01:47 AM

I thought the guy bitching about the spilled ice cream in his trunk had started a dumb thread.

bavarian19 · 01-02-2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Lawman

I thought the guy bitching about the spilled ice cream in his trunk had started a dumb thread.

No kidding

By the way... I would totally buy an F430 if they finally decided to make the stupid thing out of CF instead of sheet metal. The metal ruins the balance and handling characteristics of the car, and will forever tarnish the ride of the car

By the way... the F430 is just about the coolest car Ive ever been in :rocks:

a burrito · 01-02-2006, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by crex

looks nice, not too big but man it needs to go on a low carb diet...

then dont get one

porscheneer · 01-02-2006, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I have lost intellectual abilities from reading this thread...

you obviously have not read the rant about "cold stone" and the infamous ice cream in the trunk.

crex · 01-02-2006, 07:14 AM

just trying to add a little humor to the board but man bmw owners really are uptight...!! oh well... but the car is a little heavy, it's also a little sluggish of the line. I wouldnt take it personal, that's just how it is..

as far as being bloated, i think the car looks awesome..

LEDZEP · 01-02-2006, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by crex

just trying to add a little humor to the board but man bmw owners really are uptight...!! oh well... but the car is a little heavy, it's also a little sluggish of the line. I wouldnt take it personal, that's just how it is..

as far as being bloated, i think the car looks awesome..

You need to look up humor in the dictionary. Baiting a large group of people who share a passion for a single object by saying negative things about that object on their forum (yes, it's OUR forum - not YOURS) is not humor. It has nothing to do with BMW owners. Make similar comments on any auto enthusiast forum and you will be met with the same response.

Go away.

crex · 01-02-2006, 07:29 AM

Fine I apologize

Can I come back now... i wont insult the car or upset you anymore...

I happen to love bmw's my favorite cars well, outside of the ferrari's and p-cars. But i still think its heavy and if i have to leave for that then oh well...

JamieA · 01-02-2006, 09:29 AM

Humour!!??!!

I was f***ing well laughing all the time I was compiling the list of cars and their weights.

I don't think you were trying to be humorous. I think you were being serious and are trying to back away from what you said. I respect people who plainly say when they are wrong, rather than make up stories.

bavarian19 · 01-02-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by porscheneer

you obviously have not read the rant about "cold stone" and the infamous ice cream in the trunk.

That came after this one

Garrett · 01-02-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed_330i

E46, E36, Corvette, Fusion, LOTS OF CARS. Lotus, Crossfire. TONS.

Hey retard.... try naming some that have 4 doors and are remotly in the E90 class ...!

Corvette ..???? LOL Your compairing a Vette to a 3 series ...?

needashower · 01-02-2006, 10:25 AM

If Oprah was 400 pounds lighter...this is a meaningless thread.

icedragon · 01-02-2006, 10:30 AM

The E90 isn't that heavy!
The new IS is heavier. Again, a stock E90 isn't that heavy but a loaded E90 with all the gadgets is. So if you get a pretty stock E90, weight is not a huge issue.

Meatnog · 01-02-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

Humour!!??!!

I was f***ing well laughing all the time I was compiling the list of cars and their weights.

I don't think you were trying to be humorous. I think you were being serious and are trying to back away from what you said. I respect people who plainly say when they are wrong, rather than make up stories.

So you respect about 10 people on these forums, huh?

hehehe

ward · 01-02-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by needashower

If Oprah was 400 pounds lighter...this is a meaningless thread.

Hey!!!

ward · 01-02-2006, 12:31 PM

the only luxury cars in the lighter weight range are 2 seaters

weight kills handling performance plain and simple, there's a reason the 911 keeps so damn close to 3000 lbs

the 3 is a great sedan, and drives great for a sedan but with each generation's growth spurt is gets farther and farther away from being a true sporting vehicle.

Garrett · 01-02-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crex

No your completely wrong!! the car is heavy and i was being humorous which is why i said low carb diet.... Its a play on all the fad diets as well. damn you guys are up tight and f***ing stupid...

I wish our cars were 500lbs lighter. Does that make me "smarter" than you..?

Wishing and precticality are 2 different realms... when you become an adult you'll realize this. It's also obvious your lack of knowledge led you to post such a dumb thread, because BMWs are some of the LIGHTEST cars made.

crex · 01-02-2006, 02:28 PM

Wishing and precticality are 2 different realms... when you become an adult you'll realize this. It's also obvious your lack of knowledge led you to post such a dumb thread, because BMWs are some of the LIGHTEST cars made.[/QUOTE]

hahaha yeah you are definately smarter than me... I better just leave now before i get banned... hahah too funny. Happy New Years guys..

Wolf359 · 01-02-2006, 02:30 PM

Exactly, they are the lightest cars in their category, and comparing them with previous-generation cars is pointless because the weight increase has been overcome by additional power. Numbers don't lie. It's people that don't know how to read properly.

theclay · 01-02-2006, 02:36 PM

Jason or Mark,

My first post got edited because I called this guy a complete moron. I may have been out of line but now he's calling all of us f**ing stupid. I want justice dammit!

a burrito · 01-02-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by porscheneer

you obviously have not read the rant about "cold stone" and the infamous ice cream in the trunk.

LOL

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crex Captain 53 Rep 659 Posts Drives: bmw 135i, Jeep wrangler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	just trying to add a little humor to the board but man bmw owners really are uptight...!! oh well... but the car is a little heavy, it's also a little sluggish of the line. I wouldnt take it personal, that's just how it is.. as far as being bloated, i think the car looks awesome..
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crex Captain 53 Rep 659 Posts Drives: bmw 135i, Jeep wrangler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	Fine I apologize Can I come back now... i wont insult the car or upset you anymore... I happen to love bmw's my favorite cars well, outside of the ferrari's and p-cars. But i still think its heavy and if i have to leave for that then oh well...
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	the only luxury cars in the lighter weight range are 2 seaters weight kills handling performance plain and simple, there's a reason the 911 keeps so damn close to 3000 lbs the 3 is a great sedan, and drives great for a sedan but with each generation's growth spurt is gets farther and farther away from being a true sporting vehicle.
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crex Captain 53 Rep 659 Posts Drives: bmw 135i, Jeep wrangler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NOVA iTrader: (1)	Wishing and precticality are 2 different realms... when you become an adult you'll realize this. It's also obvious your lack of knowledge led you to post such a dumb thread, because BMWs are some of the LIGHTEST cars made.[/QUOTE] hahaha yeah you are definately smarter than me... I better just leave now before i get banned... hahah too funny. Happy New Years guys..
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