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Replying to: fedlawman (Apr 06, 2007 6:18 pm) I know guys, this isn't typically my forum, but I troll around occasionally, and just had to comment.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 06, 2007 10:18 pm) I'd rather that BMW concentrate on weight reduction, rather than increased horsepower... Unfortunately, it seems much easier (cheaper?) to increase horsepower, than to reduce weight. |
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Well how bout the new Luxury car in the segment the Hyundai Genesis coming out next year ? Any comments from this crowd ?  Rocky |
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I can see it - they will just do the 80s GM version of luxury by adding things until the frame is straining to stay straight. I want a light and fast car. It's silly how a new 3 series is heavier than a 96-02 Mercedes E-Class. It's only 100lbs lighter than this: http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1991-to-1996-buick-park-avenue-4.htm Something's just wrong if the smallest cars are now almost as heavy as a ten year old Park Avenue.
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 07, 2007 9:35 am)  Rocky |
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 07, 2007 9:35 am) Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 07, 2007 12:47 pm) Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Apr 07, 2007 1:08 pm) 1966 Pontiac Lemans, 1968 Dodge Dart GT, 1969 Buick Skylark, 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1988 Lincoln M7 LSC, 1997 Pontiac GP GTP, 2003 Lincoln LS I am ALL-Americaned OUT! Regards, OW
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may have quite a bit to do with this, along with any number of other nanny-state items. The old cars were light and were designed with the assumption that the driver would strap himself in & avoid all that he could. It's a YOYO (you're on your own) thing. Otherwise, you die, and there's no one to sue. That approach has been shown to be way, way out of date.
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Apr 07, 2007 2:00 pm) The 330 does quite well despite the added weight, IMO. I' read the same about the E92 also. I am sure this would improve with -200 lbs. but it is what it is. I was in shock to see a Semi driver on the cell phone the other day negotiating a wide right turn onto the freeway with 16 wheels following his un-funfocused direction and thought about defensive driving can only get you so far... Regards, OW |
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