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Originally Posted by Fuller
Say it isn't so.... you don't really believe that. I could agree if you're comparing a jalopy with a v8 vs a solid car with a sweet 6 cylinder, but not a 3 series with an I6 vs a 3er with a 4-pot. If the I6 model was that much worse in some other aspect(s), I'd just move on to a different make. If I'm ever forced to consider a 4 cylinder for some reason, I'll get a Honda and be done with it.
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It's so. I have always been appreciative of BMW 4 cylinder engines back to my E21. Lighter weight over the front end, and more than enough power for my driving environments. I prefer the steering and feel response difference than getting to the next red light a fraction of a second faster. I swapped out the LCAs in my 2, just to enhance that further, but no tunes for the engine wanted. Both of my current BMWs are 4 cylinder by choice, not by economic constraint. I never understood the thought that getting a 4 reduces the entire rest of the car to Honda level...heard that before on 2Addicts, and honestly think it's a very narrow point of view. A 4 clylinder BMW is the same car (or better in some ways) than a 6, except for being fractionally slower. With Sirius playing, I don't really care about exhaust sound differences anyway.
Whatever version of the new platform I wind up with, I'll be looking to balance power with the lighter weight front end again. Of course, a BEV i4 will do that very nicely! And, with all the good news here about the G20 fundamentals, that should set that up to be a great car!