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Why M40i
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- Lifer
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Why M40i
Saw what looked like Series 1 today with M40i on the boot.
Has it got to do with engine size?
And seen my first G29, black, sailed past barely made any noise.
Quick glance you would think it was a Merc.
Don't think it would turn heads like the E89 does.
Has it got to do with engine size?
And seen my first G29, black, sailed past barely made any noise.
Quick glance you would think it was a Merc.
Don't think it would turn heads like the E89 does.
- Mr Tidy
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Why M40i
I think the 1 Series would have had M140i on the boot!
It's no longer anything to do with engine size - that'll have a 3 litre straight 6 with a turbo, the same as the G29 M40i.
It's no longer anything to do with engine size - that'll have a 3 litre straight 6 with a turbo, the same as the G29 M40i.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- SO8
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Why M40i
Anything with the B58 is great ... M140i, M240i, X3 M40i, Z4 M40i ... the engine is superb !
I love my M240i convertible after my Z4's but it doesn't have the same special feeling. I may look at the Z4 M40i in detail again or the X3 M40i.
I love my M240i convertible after my Z4's but it doesn't have the same special feeling. I may look at the Z4 M40i in detail again or the X3 M40i.
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- GuidoK
- Lifer
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Why M40i
Yeah, like the m535i from 1985
I think most carreviewers at least are more positive about the g29 than the e89 when it was launched.
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- mr wilks
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Why M40i
Its marketing madness gone into overload whats wrong with a simple badge designating what the car is .
"X3 3.0t" if its a 3 litre turbo would work well or even add a ///M if its a M car but don't think its only Bmw at it , oh no , anyone tried understanding the latest Audi badge system ? forget it now that is utter nonsense apparently if you buy for eg a Q2 1.6Tdi the boot boadge will be Q2 30Tdi designating it has between 107hp & 127hp or say a A5 40T yea that must be a 4.0 litre turbo , , , errr no , its a 2.0 litre with between 165hp & 197hp power
"X3 3.0t" if its a 3 litre turbo would work well or even add a ///M if its a M car but don't think its only Bmw at it , oh no , anyone tried understanding the latest Audi badge system ? forget it now that is utter nonsense apparently if you buy for eg a Q2 1.6Tdi the boot boadge will be Q2 30Tdi designating it has between 107hp & 127hp or say a A5 40T yea that must be a 4.0 litre turbo , , , errr no , its a 2.0 litre with between 165hp & 197hp power
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3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
- -Tom-
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Why M40i
Yes...!! Last night me and my mate walked back to check we weren’t seeing things in shoreditch last night , an A1 with a 30tsi badge. Really, wtf!?mr wilks wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:02 am Its marketing madness gone into overload whats wrong with a simple badge designating what the car is .
"X3 3.0t" if its a 3 litre turbo would work well or even add a ///M if its a M car but don't think its only Bmw at it , oh no , anyone tried understanding the latest Audi badge system ? forget it now that is utter nonsense apparently if you buy for eg a Q2 1.6Tdi the boot boadge will be Q2 30Tdi designating it has between 107hp & 127hp or say a A5 40T yea that must be a 4.0 litre turbo , , , errr no , its a 2.0 litre with between 165hp & 197hp power
M badges , let’s not even bother getting started about one of the biggest brand dilutions going. It’s embarrassing, even Clarkson had a moan on one of his recent GT episodes. At least merc restrain themselves and only write it on your car mats and alloys when you spec your diesel (I loved my E class with said mats )
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- sars
- Lifer
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Why M40i
At least Audi recognise that the old engine capacity model definition has gone with the advent of mainstream turbocharging and smaller engines. Regardless as with BMW and Mercedes the higher the number after the model designation, the more BHP/performance/expensive the car has/is
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Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
- wonkydonkey
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Why M40i
I saw one of those last week and thought Audi had made a REALLY cool car for a moment! I Googled it as I walked by, and quickly realised it's just another badge that means absolutely nothing
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