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New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 03-22-2008, 03:55 PM

The first thing I thought of when I saw the ad for the 1-Series, was the Porsche 914. The 914 was the "poor mans" Porsche back in the 70's. The Porsche for the guy who can't afford the 911, yet also wants a Porsche. That's what the 1-Series seems to be to me. The "poor mans" BMW.

03-22-2008, 03:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (formerly sunny New Mexico (y muchacho lo falto)) Drives: '02 Corvette Z06, '01 Silverado LT 4x4 Ext Cab, 19 Posts: 5,910	Re: LA TIMES: BMW 1-series can fly; too bad it's heavy and ugly The first thing I thought of when I saw the ad for the 1-Series, was the Porsche 914. The 914 was the "poor mans" Porsche back in the 70's. The Porsche for the guy who can't afford the 911, yet also wants a Porsche. That's what the 1-Series seems to be to me. The "poor mans" BMW. __________________ 1979 Chevy Van 1978 Pontiac Firebird 1985 GMC S-15 Jimmy 1992 Pontiac Grand Am 1998 Oldmobile Intrigue 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1972 Chevrolet C-10 P/U 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2001 Chevrolet Silverado LT 4x4 Ext Cab "Sometimes you gotta say, 'What the *******'. "What the ******* gives you freedom, freedom creates opportunity, ... opportunity - makes your future." - 'Risky Business' 1983