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Kamanje14 01-16-2013 10:32 PM

2002tii Would BMW bring it back?

TSI 01-17-2013 12:24 AM

Much as that would be awesome, it couldn't work, at least not in Europe and North America.

1. Impact regulations make such huge windows and low sills impossible. Changing them would ruin the line.

2. Nobody really buys 2-door saloons anymore. They either buy 4-door ones or straight coupes.

3. As you say, direct competition with Mini.

4. The FR layout is going out of vogue...simply not as safe for average Joe. They'd pretty much have to rejig the entire suspension too.

If thy did, expect more of a tribute than a copy. Think 1M for the E30 M3...

Love the idea though! Gonna start looking for 2002s now :D

v_bimmer 01-17-2013 01:23 AM



damameke 01-17-2013 08:57 AM

If BMW wants to make the 2002, they will make the car pass all safety regulations
but they wouldnt for the 2002 is a classic and it has to remain that, a classic.

cormier 01-17-2013 10:45 AM

I want a 2002 now... Guess ill go run some forza


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