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mikeyb
11-21-2005, 03:49 PM
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March, 2005 - French Alps: I’ve completely defeated the 120i’s traction control and ESP programming, and I am now fully crossed-up sideways as our photographer Colin positions himself on the shoulder, trying his best to shoot me in all my imaginary WRC glory. Did he capture it? No? Bastard!

Getting the rear of the 150-hp 120i to chase the front is no easy task, but I’m driving like a madman on one of the most challenging alpine roads in France. It’s the middle of winter, my BMW companion is shod with snow tires, and I’m committed to all sorts of lunacy. Let’s try it again, shall we, Colin? Imagine this assignment- to drive three new US-unobtainable premium hatchbacks and flog the hell out of them over some 2,000 kilometers of Europe’s most challenging roads. Difficult work, but, well you know…

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eting_pro5
11-21-2005, 05:30 PM
Meh, Europe can have the 5-door GTI. 3-door is way better.

Amemiya
11-21-2005, 08:12 PM
I would take the GTI no matter what.

NoRotor,NoMotor
11-21-2005, 08:13 PM
he shoots he scores

Iggy
11-21-2005, 08:14 PM
id rather have the a3 then the other two there. but the 130i would be awesome