Base German cars are only bought because of the badge status, well that's what I think when I see one on the road. They aint foolin anybody.
Wouldn't say this is a base model (its not on small wheels with minimal features) and the 3-series has always had a good rep, especially for handling. Aren't many rear wheel drive mid-size cars that aren't from the luxury car makers.
Base German cars are only bought because of the badge status, well that's what I think when I see one on the road. They aint foolin anybody.
Status... What you said can be said about us who buy Honda's over Toyotas............
Or people who buy Audi's over VW's
Or people who buy Lexus IS200's
Look base German cars exist because they are base executive company vehicles... in Europe. Just because it's got a small engine, doesn't mean it's the base model, not everyone's power whore. The 2.0L I4 is more than adequate for city driving. You go find another European mid-size thats not FWD or AWD thats not a BMW 3 or a Merc C, go on... I'll wait.
For Australia you cant get a base model (Unless you are willing to wait for 6-8 month for a custom order form where ever it's made from, and dealer will refuse to negotiate a "base model"), the lowest model 3 BMW stock in Australia is the Innovation pack, which contains all the mod-cons to make it a rather luxurious vehicle matching if not bettering the CU2.
Originally Posted by I CU2
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