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135iMike · 11-28-2012, 12:58 PM

I found this a bit ridiculous!

Link: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...nt-wheel-drive

Meaty Part: Speaking to analysts following the release of BMW’s 2009 financial results last week, CEO Norbert Reithofer revealed that 80 percent of 1-series owners believe they are driving a front-wheel drive car.

Tom K. · 11-28-2012, 01:32 PM

Uh, that was 2010, this is 2012 - old news.

Tom

arthur1920 · 11-28-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135iMike

I found this a bit ridiculous!

Link: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...nt-wheel-drive

Meaty Part: Speaking to analysts following the release of BMW’s 2009 financial results last week, CEO Norbert Reithofer revealed that 80 percent of 1-series owners believe they are driving a front-wheel drive car.

No wonder they made auto transmissions standard, and the dealers don't order any MT's.

KingOfJericho · 11-28-2012, 02:16 PM

I was never surveyed for this...

Stohlen · 11-28-2012, 02:27 PM

Clearly they never push down on the gas...

135iMike · 11-28-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

Uh, that was 2010, this is 2012 - old news.

Tom

Thanks for the reading lesson, Tom...

Now for everyone else who hasn't seen this, like myself, proceed!

GaryS · 11-28-2012, 03:45 PM

So only 80% of 1 series owners are idiots. That's pretty good considering that 90% of other car owners are idiots.

ChristianReyess · 11-28-2012, 06:26 PM

I have a feeling those aren't many of the 135 owners, maybe more of the 128owners that aren't really car enthusiasts. In my area a lot of young girls have 128i convertibles that know NOTHING about their cars loll.

That being said, whenever I would take a girl out, when my car was aesthetically stock, I would get the "awe your car is soo cute" which my response was 0-80 (ThanksJB4) in a blink of an eye to which their response was

and mine was

and all was good!

splitsecond · 11-28-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristianReyess

I have a feeling those aren't many of the 135 owners, maybe more of the 128owners that aren't really car enthusiasts. In my area a lot of young girls have 128i convertibles that know NOTHING about their cars loll.

+1. I'm sure there are plenty of people who just want the cheapest BMW just for the sake of status.

ChristianReyess · 11-28-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

+1. I'm sure there are plenty of people who just want the cheapest BMW just for the sake of status.

They don't really see or understand how amazing this car is behind the BMW badge... It’s ridiculous

doublevanosrc · 11-28-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I was never surveyed for this...

+1

Sylon · 11-28-2012, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I was never surveyed for this...

Exactly, where was I during this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135iMike

Thanks for the reading lesson, Tom...

Now for everyone else who hasn't seen this, like myself, proceed!

This made it to the Bimmerpost homepage. It was also on several automotive websites and I believe it even made it to Yahoo's homepage. Quite a number of people have seen it. If they haven't, too late. Shoulda been there 2 years ago.

bmw1racer · 11-28-2012, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryS

So only 80% of 1 series owners are idiots. That's pretty good considering that 90% of other car owners are idiots.

LOL, that sounds about right.

tcd223 · 11-28-2012, 11:55 PM

pretty sure this survey was done in the EU where they sell the 3 door hatch which competed with the golf and focus. at least thats what the I remember from the thread here 2 years ago.

Tee-Dub · 11-29-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

Clearly they never push down on the gas...

Or the under steer is that bad!

sparkyblue · 11-29-2012, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tee-Dub

Or the under steer is that bad!

Yeah, the understeer is pretty bad. With the traction control on and driving in the canyons it sometimes feels like a FWD with it pushing into corners.

JimD · 11-29-2012, 07:43 AM

I saw somewhere that the study was done in Europe. The European 1 series engine options are a lot more broad than ours and the extra options are all less powerful. BMWs in Germany are somewhat like Fords and Chevies here. I think these differences help to explain the results.

The other factor that would be true here too, however, is a lot of people are like my late wife. They just want the vehicle to go when they need to go somewhere. They do not care what engine it has, where the drive wheels are, etc.. They just want a tool to get from point A to point B. I'm not sure how many U. S. BMW buyers fit this but I am sure there are some.

Jim

Stohlen · 11-29-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tee-Dub

Or the under steer is that bad!

See I hardly ever have any understeer at all...

TMR013 · 11-29-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tee-Dub

Or the under steer is that bad!

See I hardly ever have any understeer at all...

+1

valentinbmw · 11-29-2012, 09:05 PM

One of the reason that i love bmw is the rwd.

Gray_Panther · 11-29-2012, 11:06 PM

False. That's because the only people who didn't respond are too busy enjoying the car!

BrokenVert · 11-30-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

pretty sure this survey was done in the EU where they sell the 3 door hatch which competed with the golf and focus. at least thats what the I remember from the thread here 2 years ago.

Bingo

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11-28-2012, 02:16 PM	#4
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,241 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	I was never surveyed for this... __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

11-28-2012, 11:55 PM	#14
tcd223 Captain Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 941 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [3.50]	pretty sure this survey was done in the EU where they sell the 3 door hatch which competed with the golf and focus. at least thats what the I remember from the thread here 2 years ago. __________________ E82 Gone. 2013 JKUR on order

11-29-2012, 07:43 AM	#17
JimD Colonel Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 2,161 iTrader: (0)	I saw somewhere that the study was done in Europe. The European 1 series engine options are a lot more broad than ours and the extra options are all less powerful. BMWs in Germany are somewhat like Fords and Chevies here. I think these differences help to explain the results. The other factor that would be true here too, however, is a lot of people are like my late wife. They just want the vehicle to go when they need to go somewhere. They do not care what engine it has, where the drive wheels are, etc.. They just want a tool to get from point A to point B. I'm not sure how many U. S. BMW buyers fit this but I am sure there are some. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09

11-29-2012, 11:06 PM	#21
Gray_Panther Lieutenant Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 487 iTrader: (0)	False. That's because the only people who didn't respond are too busy enjoying the car! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic

11-28-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
Tom K. Major General Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,213 iTrader: (0)	Uh, that was 2010, this is 2012 - old news. Tom

11-28-2012, 02:27 PM	#5
Stohlen Lieutenant Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waterford, Mi Posts: 546 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.00]	Clearly they never push down on the gas...

11-28-2012, 03:45 PM	#7
GaryS Colonel Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,076 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [3.25]	So only 80% of 1 series owners are idiots. That's pretty good considering that 90% of other car owners are idiots.

11-28-2012, 06:26 PM	#8
ChristianReyess Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: United States Posts: 144 iTrader: (1)	I have a feeling those aren't many of the 135 owners, maybe more of the 128owners that aren't really car enthusiasts. In my area a lot of young girls have 128i convertibles that know NOTHING about their cars loll. That being said, whenever I would take a girl out, when my car was aesthetically stock, I would get the "awe your car is soo cute" which my response was 0-80 (ThanksJB4) in a blink of an eye to which their response was and mine was and all was good!

11-29-2012, 09:05 PM	#20
valentinbmw New Member Drives: bmw 135 i, m package Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 24 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	One of the reason that i love bmw is the rwd.

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