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Originally Posted by Z284ever
I've driven the 135 Elie, and I find it to be an incredible package. It's fast, it has great chassis dynamics, it's a ton of fun to drive. True, if you're going to get two fullsized guys comfortably up front, rear passenger room suffers.
Well.....so what.
It's no worse than a Camaro. And if increasing rear leg room on a Camaro adds several hundred pounds, that is just not a compromise I personally would be willing to make. Nope, not a chance.
If some of you guys are happy with a 4,000 lbs Camaro - more power to you. I wouldn't be, NOT IN THE LEAST BIT. And adding more power, won't make it turn better, won't make it transition better, won't make it brake better, won't make it get better fuel economy.
We ARE talking about a Camaro here, right folks? The fact that a fullsized G8 sedan weighs two tons, does not mean I'd want my 'ponycar' to do the same. Hell, it doesn't even mean I'd want my fullsized sedan to weigh that much.
Anyway, what's done is done. But if the Camaro comes in at two tons, expect a VERY short lifespan for it. New CAFE kicks in on MY '11.
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I completely understand what you're saying, Charlie. Although I haven't (yet) taken a 135i out for a drive, I've seen 'em on the street and it sure looks like the people who are driving them can't seem to keep their foot out of it, so I have no doubt about your assessment as to its fun quotient!
... but if we can return to the back seat for a moment... as I've mentioned elsewhere, I was quite pleasantly surprised as to the roominess in the back of the 'vert concept - and if the production configuration is the same as the concept's, then it will cetainly end up being much more practical than the back seat of the 1-series.
I say, if you're gonna make a back seat, then at least make it useable rather than pretend it's anything other than an upholstered package shelf. Otherwise, it's probably better leaving it out completely.
Personally,
I would make that compromise, based on my needs, but I can understand the reasoning of those who would rather not.
We all know it won't weigh 3450 lbs., so I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the final number will be.
Best regardSS,
Elie