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@aftersalesmag @aftersalestruck | automotive aftersales | loving vintage designs / old single malts | 2019 rwd 1series | BMW1series *2004-†2019 | #fwdbmwisnobmw

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these two #km77 videos say it all: new #1series #f40 https://t.co/wuMhulyWh3 knocks over cones at first attempt at 77 km/h while predecessor #F20 doesn't: https://t.co/mzb9JZ8b8b. Best attempt understeering F40 only 73 km/h. Case closed @BMW. Stop this nonsense with FWD platforms

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Een Thesis om je vingers bij af te likken @PieterBotman

(om nog maar te zwijgen van de Alfa Sei, Lancia Gamma en Maserati Quattroporte III die zich in de Godfather wanen)

https://t.co/on0s4cG4yE

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@L333LHC @benjaminhopton @Danforrister @reformparty_uk brilliant, thx

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@L333LHC @benjaminhopton @Danforrister @reformparty_uk what publication is this from btw?

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@autocar nope. #fwdbmwisnobmw #dontbuyfwdbmw

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best news in a long time...
now hope it will indeed pan out this way.
#fwdbmwisnobmw
#dontbuyfwdbmw
#bmwf70 #bmwf40
#bmwf20 #bmwe87
#nofwdnewclass
#rwdbmw1 #bmw1

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BMW Says No More Sissy FWD In The Future All EVs Will Be RWD Or AWD - AutoSpies Auto News https://t.co/WR9Luu2srF

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@EVCircles did you know it's developed and built by a joint venture between BMW Group and Great Wall Motor in China?

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@BMW Decision to stop making swb RWD 5d hatchbacks made/makes it impossible for me to buy another new BMW. You missed out on 2 sales just from me already. And countless others. Great way to treat loyal customers #fwdbmisnobmw #dontbuyfwdbmw #wontbuyfwdbmw #miniruinedbmw #nofwdnewclass

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@WordSmartComms @Miller_Corner @BrooklandsCLtd @ListerLawrence @BMW Volvo is back to RWD for smaller platforms, recently Mercedes stated in their press release on new CLA that it'll have premium ride due to RWD but BMW will retain FWD on smallest cars with New Class because 'customers want that'. So FWD BMW competing with RWD Volvo's? Mad world.

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@WordSmartComms @Miller_Corner @BrooklandsCLtd @ListerLawrence Indeed. E30 3 series touring is similar in size as F20 1 series. Even 3 series nowadays is getting too big for my liking. That's one of the reasons I'm so annoyed that @bmw ruined 1 series the way they did with F40 and F70. FWD is a deal-breaker.

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@WordSmartComms @Miller_Corner @BrooklandsCLtd @ListerLawrence Exactly that! The one reason I switched to E87 back in the day was it being RWD. A SWB 3 series with usability of 5 doors. If I wanted a Golf/Focus etc I bought one. A BMW needs RWD bias. I'll bet that research would show similar figures on 3 & 5 drivers but they'll remain RWD.

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@Miller_Corner @WordSmartComms @BrooklandsCLtd @ListerLawrence Not that so called research again. Spread by BMW to sell the decision to switch to FWD for every BMW with 4/5 doors sub 3 series/X3 level. Even so: those 80% won't care either way, you won't lure new buyers, you'll lose 20% & dilute brand's image. Good to see that FWD 1 wrecked.

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@BMW @OhFlipItsVuyo Yes you did. Removing RWD stripped its BMW dna. This car is nothing more than any other small tall hatchback with front wheel drive, no BMW. FWD ruined styling, handling and balance to gain non-BMW drivers, alienating loyal customers. #fwdbmwisnobmw #dontbuyfwdbmw #miniruinedbmw

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@Mr1000CR Giulia anyday. Such a shame that platform wasn't put to more use. Would've enjoyed to see a 5d hatchback: revive the Giulietta model with a RWD biased one. 159 was too heavy, 156 a beauty and a pleasure to drive but sadly FWD. RWD 75 charming classic but as a daily Giulia anyday.

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@kmartyn5 @biggjohnsonway @BMW BMW plans to keep current split in the line-up with their New Class EV platforms. So everything sub 3 series/X3 level will have FWD bias because BMW thinks customers want that. Even though for example Volvo switched from FWD to RWD recently. Customers buying FWD BMW do not help.

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@kmartyn5 @biggjohnsonway CLA doesn't compete with 3 series but with 2 series Gran Coupe, a FWD ICE vehicle on the BMW MINI UKL platform. Interesting to see that Mercedes switches from FWD to RWD on the lower end while @BMW did the opposite alienating loyal customers in the process.

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@motorpoint 👏@BMW managed to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Without RWD the essence of the brand is gone. I do feel you should've compared a late F20 with F40 to be fair to actual differences #fwdbmwisnobmw #dontbuyfwdbmw #wontbuyfwdbmw #miniruinedbmw #bmwf40 #bmwf20 #bmw1series

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@Driveaholic_nl Ik ben juist afgehaakt door F40 en F70 lost de redenen waarom niet op. Met het voorwielaangedreven platform is de essentie van het merk weg. Geen achterwielaandrijvers met achterdeuren meer in segment onder 3 serie is @bmw onwaardig. Zo'n ding kopen geeft BMW verkeerd signaal.

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@BMW Stopped buying #bmw1series after owning several #bmwE87 #bmwF20 models. FWD is a deal-breaker. BMW you can do better. Correction: BMW you MUST do better. This is beneath you. #nofwdnewclass #fwdbmwisnobmw #dontbuyfwdbmw #wontbuyfwdbmw #miniruinedbmw #bmwf40 #bmwf70 #THE1 #bmw1er

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@PostNL Heb ik daarmee pakje alsnog? Nee. Er gaat niks veranderen bij jullie want deze klachten krijgen jullie continu. Er komt geen compensatie en er zijn geen repercussies voor personeel. Alleen de klachtenafdeling kan zijn salaris veiligstellen. Kansloos.

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Onacceptabel @PostNL opnieuw bericht dat pakje niet bezorgd kon worden en afgehaald moet worden op afhaalpunt. We waren thuis dankzij jullie incompetentie kan verzender claim volgende dag in huis niet waarmaken. #vermijdpostnl #postnl