latest Roundel

stressdoc · 11-09-2005, 07:53 PM

Some interesting bits in the latest Roundel: (1) a piece on the E91, unfortunately (for those of us in the US) done in the UK, with nothing but dark colors. Still do not get the aversion to an E91 in AW that Brits seem to have. (2) a romp through Austria in an M6 -- wow the carbon fibre trim looks great, wish we could get it on the E90. (3) A low-down on gas -- octane, brands, etc. Not much else. Comments that M-sport packages will never be offered in the NA market, at least under that moniker.

goodwin1980 · 11-09-2005, 09:42 PM

I was really disappointed to read that the M package will more than likely not be offered in NA. I am seriously debating on maybe biting the bullet and buying an E46 performance package. What are your thoughts?

MTMnet · 11-09-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by goodwin1980

I was really disappointed to read that the M package will more than likely not be offered in NA. I am seriously debating on maybe biting the bullet and buying an E46 performance package. What are your thoughts?

Bummer about the M-Sport in North America, but Never say Never.

Drive both cars back to back and I would be surprised if you did not pick the E90....bigger, better, nicer, newer in my opinion.

stressdoc · 11-10-2005, 02:43 PM

We may get some of the stuff, but without the label. We can only hope. I really like the headliner, the shadow blue alcantara, the leather bits on the handbrake, steering wheel, etc. Prefer not to have to pay for the exterior bits. Maybe we will get the 130i version of the engine with 267bhp and the other M-sport pack stuff in a ZHP.

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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	We may get some of the stuff, but without the label. We can only hope. I really like the headliner, the shadow blue alcantara, the leather bits on the handbrake, steering wheel, etc. Prefer not to have to pay for the exterior bits. Maybe we will get the 130i version of the engine with 267bhp and the other M-sport pack stuff in a ZHP.
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