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This with AWD would be a nice ride IMO, plus the US version most likely will be AWD only. People buying cars in the 20-35K range are more value driven over anything. So if they can get a nice driving awd bmw for that money, they could care less if the engine is transversely mounted.

Those wanting a fun RWD car the next 3 series, Z3, and Z5 will all be small RWD cars. Plus they will be considerably lighter than the current generation cars since they will have considerable amounts of CFRP, an aluminum in them. The next M3/4 will probably be 3200lb loaded with options. Im personally looking forward to the new Z cars, as according to scott the chassis will have CFRP tub as the center piece.