Re: Considering a BMW - A Few Questions

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

>In article <g8i1r1t2i055lgb2radumuuq689pg2t6iv@xxxxxxx>,
> dizzy <dizzy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >> >> V-6's (particularly those that represent 3/4's of a 90 degree
>> >> >> V-8) tend to be rough as the RPM's climb. 60 or 120 degrees
>> >> >> included angle in the V can solve that problem (or flat, just ask
>> >> >> Porsche).
>> >> >
>> >> >Most these days use separate balance shafts.
>> >
>> >> Which is a band-aid for an inferior design...
>> >
>> >Whilst partially agreeing, BMW also fit them to some 4 cylinder engines
>> >- and very well they work too. I prefer a straight six, but as has been
>> >said a bent one has packaging advantages.
>
>> A four is a different story, obviously.
>
>Well, if BMW are this premium priced maker you think they are what on
>earth are they doing fitting inferior 4 cylinder engines?

Idiot. (See, you did it.)

For many applications, the I4 is appropriate.

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