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Originally Posted by e34m5
I'm always fascinated by the difference in the "eye of the beholder". I'm not putting down the OP, but when I looked at the cars side by side I had the opposite reaction to the styling.
The 2 seems bland and the 1 agressive. Seems that the designers wanted a car that was more mainstream in looks. The 1 IMHO made a "statement". Not look at me, but more of I'm different without excuses. One of the reasons I like it.
The 235 I drove belongs to the sales manager of the local dealer so I did drive it hard.
For those who did not have a 135 I think they will be very pleased with the 2. For some of us, there is just not enough "evolution" to warrant a change. Frankly compared to my 135 (modded of course) the 2 did not wow me so that I want to run out and buy one.
So, anyway, those our my musings.....that's all.
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Originally Posted by IEDEI
exactly how I feel. I've been a long time admirer of the E82 long before I got one a few months ago-----mainly because it looks like an angry, aggressive, classic bulldog planted coupe. Thought the 2er looks very soft in comparison if I'm honest. I hope they fix the looks for the M2.
That being said....I respect Dmboone's review. It seems fair and one of the better reviews I've read of the new car. He is also a two time 1er owner and he deserves the right to upgrade to the latest iteration!!  thanks for your nice review sir! congrats on your new ride and enjoy it! |
Totally respect how you feel - I am going to clean the 1er up and take some side by side shots - I have it until next Monday and I think it might help people "see" some of the things people are saying, from both points of view.
And in all honesty, I felt like a more realistic viewpoint was needed here. I am excited that many of the journalists like the car, but you never know what their respective motivations are (other than selling magazines or ad *******. This car is not an M2 and that much is quite clear to me. Just like my 135s were not 1Ms.
But that's ok - it's definitely a good car, and I think I am going to enjoy it. I also have great memories of both my E82s and am glad I had all that seat time with them. Those are the cars that will have put the small, nimble, and powerful recipe in my sights forever. Can't think of a better compliment than that.
