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08-14-2008, 02:24 AM | #1 |
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Motoring review in The West yesterday
The following was on page 3 of the Motoring liftout of yesterdays 'The West Australian' newspaper:
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08-14-2008, 04:49 AM | #2 |
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Nice short review, but V6.....?
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08-14-2008, 04:52 AM | #3 |
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Sigh. Dumbass reporters. Always screwing up basic facts.
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08-14-2008, 05:04 AM | #4 |
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Nice article. It's fascinating to learn that BMW are slotting V6's into their cars these days.
Has the price gone up? I thought the manual 135i Coupe was listed at $71,400. Oh, and the N54 twin-turbo six is also available in the X6 and 535i (sedan & touring), in addition to four models of the 335i mentioned in the article (sedan, touring, coupe & convertible). Jeez, how difficult would it have been for this bloke to get his facts straight? On the other hand, I've gotta say I had the same trouble with catching the footrest when operating the clutch pedal - even with very narrow driving shoes on.
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08-14-2008, 05:07 AM | #5 |
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Me too, but it doesn't happen as often now that I'm getting used to the position of the clutch.
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08-14-2008, 05:14 AM | #6 |
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You guys should try reading the crap that passes as a "car review" in the Quest newspapers.
They read like all the writer did was pick up a brochure, there's nothing to them. I actually rang Quest's editors here in Brisbane up and said "no disrespect intended, but your car reviews are crap and I reckon I could do better. Will you let me have a go at writing for you?" The editor laughed and said thanks for the offer, but they basically get sent the content from News corp. and have no say in it. |
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08-14-2008, 05:28 AM | #7 |
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LCT increase is now in BMW's prices. Don't think it is still law though.
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08-14-2008, 06:13 AM | #8 |
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Good and bad points made in that article, I suppose relish the good and put the bad down to ones personal opinions, which is fair enough...and yes the mistake not picked up by editing on the engine type...
I also would like to know the answer to Guran's question - has the price increased ?? |
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08-14-2008, 06:19 AM | #9 |
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Some reporters start talking cylinders in my RX-8 hehe.
I am sure it is a slip of his pen (eh... keyboard).
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I suppose it's correct to assume we'll see periodic price rises anyway as time goes on... |
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