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      10-19-2013, 06:02 PM   #55
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I don't understand half of these comments. True driver's car? Why? Because of the new body style? BMW's electric steering still pales in comparison to hydraulic and it's competitors. No special suspension bits. Still no rear differential. While the N55 is a great reliable engine it still cant outperform a tuned N54. If you want a compact true driver's car you missed the boat, the 1M blows this away.
I agree. I think the size of the car is what has everyone excited. From a design point of view, nothing special or something that stands out. But with an electric steering and possibly no LSD, this is just a small car with a bunch of electronic nannies and M badges to make the driver feel good.
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