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Hyundai snags BMW M Division Engineering Chief

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  • patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1
    wrote on last edited by
    #9

    Snap, I think we both think the same thing we just say it different ways.

    On a side note:the catera was German engineered. It was originally an Opel Omega that was badge engineered into a Cadillac.

    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

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    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
    95 325is *sold*
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    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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      B C
      wrote on last edited by
      #10

      The Omega platform would have been much better used as a malibu/grand am.

      That Lotus Omega though

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      • jc43089J
        jc43089J
        jc43089
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        #11

        I will never buy a KIA/Hyundai. All they do is copy good things from other companies, whether its looks or features. Now they might make to 150k without major problems but what car doesn't?

        Sent from my potato phone

        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1
          wrote on last edited by
          #12

          It's not the major problems but the multiple smaller problems that are annoying on these turds.  Yes, you can buy one with heated seats and bluetooth and auto leveling HID headlights and pleather and navigation and all of that other crap but my experience with them is that all of that stuff breaks often.  One thing or another is usually not working on them.  It's not apples to apples when your looking at the construction and the quality of product that they're putting into the car.

          A little part of me dies every time A family member or a friend buys one.  I've gotten to a point where I just stop telling people what I think once they've bought them and they ask me what I think of them.  My typical response is, "Do you like it?  You do?  Then that's my opinion."

          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
          95 325is *sold*
          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

          BMWCCA #473306

          Instagram @patsbimmer1

          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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          • jawaJ
            jawaJ
            jawa
            wrote on last edited by
            #13

            jc43089 said:

            I will never buy a KIA/Hyundai. All they do is copy good things from other companies, whether its looks or features. Now they might make to 150k without major problems but what car doesn't? Sent from my potato phone

            i completely agree,

             they cant come up with a original design its simply imposable for them

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              REKIII
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              #14

              With the direction the M brand has been moving, this isn't such a huge deal.  There is a possibility that we may see some REALLY cool things out of Hyundai, signaling that this guy was stifled and directed by the bean counters at BMW, or we may see the same crappy branded SUV crap at Hyundai that we've been seeing come out of BMW.

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              • patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1
                wrote on last edited by
                #15

                I can't hate BMW for their "crappy branded suv crap" when the products they put out made them the top selling luxury brand. That is money they have used to grow the M brand and support racing efforts. They need to make mass market products and remain profitable or those great cars they used to make is all we will ever have to look forward to.

                2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                95 325is *sold*
                93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                BMWCCA #473306

                Instagram @patsbimmer1

                AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                  Rowleym
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                  #16

                  What I hope comes out of this is bmw getting creative with the m line.

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                  • YoungCRY
                    YoungCRY
                    YoungCR
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                    #17

                    Mercedes is always the underlying evil for these cars. BMW has to compete with them to stay profitable hence the new X4 and zillion other models in the lineup now. The CLA is also the reason the 1 and 2 series is going front wheel drive. Hyundai/Kia is just jumping on this bandwagon too.

                    Chris Young
                    BMWCCA #458972
                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                      M
                      michael1972
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                      #18

                      FRONT WHEEL DRIVE?? Say it isnt so

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                        Rowleym
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                        #19

                        Say that one more time the 1series is going fwd?! Are you kidding me?

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                        • patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1
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                          http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2015-bmw-2-series-active-tourer-photos-and-info-news

                          http://jalopnik.com/bmw-plans-at-least-5-front-wheel-drive-models-1522164557

                          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                          95 325is *sold*
                          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                          BMWCCA #473306

                          Instagram @patsbimmer1

                          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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