The end of entry level RWD BMW's?

[qube 3570]

^ is this the one that had the big reveal a few weeks ago at the honda greenlane meet? 

[Olaf 3318]

both of those clearly inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo and the Metro 6R4.

[NakiTouring 54]

On 5/9/2019 at 6:27 AM, Olaf said:

both of those clearly inspired by the Renault 5 Turbo and the Metro 6R4.

Ok, agree with you on the CRX. But the ITR...umm, err, inspired by the engine doner car, maybe? Most Honda fanboys (me included) would rather poke their eyes out with blunt sticks than draw inspiration from frog shite.

Now if only Red Bull could get the car to work as well as their new engine...

I vaguely recall reading a Wheels magazine about 30 years ago, when the Japanese where getting right into their tech (4 wheel steering and the like), and some high up BMW boffin saying stuff like they'd never build a front wheel drive car. I thought that was a bold statement at the time. But then they had just swallowed Rover (and Mini), so maybe that was the out clause.

[Olaf 3318]

6 hours ago, NakiTouring said:

Ok, agree with you on the CRX. But the ITR...umm, err, inspired by the engine doner car, maybe? Most Honda fanboys (me included) would rather poke their eyes out with blunt sticks than draw inspiration from frog shite.

Denial prompts strong reactions in those feeble of mind.  

"Sir, have ten dollars.  Tell me, how did you lose your sight?  Service in Afghanistan, an industrial accident perhaps?"

"No; it was purely denial mixed with rage.  My JDM brainwashing was a barrier to accepting that the French were actually very innovative, whereas the Japanese were merely refining European ideas.  It pushed me over the edge, and I poked my own eyes out.  Now, my friends taunt me that the Italians made great cars.  It's too much, I've got to keep the faith."

"Promise me you'll buy food with that money.  Please, don't waste it on... another Honda tattoo".

[NakiTouring 54]

Haha, very good ?

Unfortunately I've owned more French cars (2) than Hondas (1). And the 156 GTA I had was one special stroppy Italian. Living in the UK for several years opened my eyes up to the euro's (I had the tatts lasered off while there). But those two motor companies, HMC and BMW, represent what I like most about the auto industry...beautifully engineered atmo engines. Unfortunately in this turbo age, it's all too easy.

[Jacko 2157]

Some pics of the new M135 ? 

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Edited May 27, 2019 by Jacko

[Jacko 2157]

I wonder when the IP lawsuit is coming from Ford..

[kwhelan 241]

to be fair you could say that about just about any car in those ranges tho nowdays, Honda seem to be the only ones going their own way slightly by adding on sharp angles and its not surprising when you see the koreans have pinched the same designers who worked on the euros

[M3AN 4016]

That front kidney grill is beyond the pale, wtf are they thinking?

 

[KwS 2425]

45 minutes ago, Jacko said:

I wonder when the IP lawsuit is coming from Ford..

I honestly don't know which is which. 

I've seen the new focus around, and it's a far uglier car then the previous gen. 

[Jacko 2157]

3 hours ago, KwS said:

I honestly don't know which is which. 

I've seen the new focus around, and it's a far uglier car then the previous gen. 

Without the little BMW badges on centre caps.. neither. 

[kiwi535 538]

it was only the rear spoiler that confirmed that i thought the top one was the BMW

[M3AN 4016]

They're alarmingly similar!

 

[kwhelan 241]

think the headlights are the giveaway