Re: Re: Bad move, BMW - but there IS a new 2002!

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What do you think target price will be in USD?  I want a 2002 just like the old one.  No fance electronic things that drive price up.  

Chris
> > I think maybe a reissue of the 2002 that has an updated body style but
> > without the luxury of the new cars would be great.  A car that looks good
> > has vinyl, no power anything, no computer.  Just a moter and wheels like 20
> > years ago.  What do you think?
> 
> BMW are planning a new 2002 for release in 2003! Target
> weight is 1045kg with a two litre four cylinder engine.
> Assume about 150bhp or 144bhp/tonne which is similar to a US
> spec E36 M3! Target price is pretty low.
> 
> Car will have retro styling and four round headlights with
> slighty flared wheel arches. There is a sketch on my site
> under Future BMWs. If it looks half decent I'd buy one.
> 
> Things I'd like:
> 
> 	Electric windows, manual roof, LSD, ABS, option for
> 	extra gauges instead of stereo and speakers, 195 
> 	tyres will do, close ratio six speed box.
> 
> Things I'll do without to save weight:
> 
> 	radio, A/C (OK I'm in Scotland!), power steering,
> 	ASC+T, computer (?), spare wheel (q.v. Z3), electric
> 	seats, front fog lamps, dozens of airbags.
> 
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