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      10-03-2012, 10:10 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by PAMidge View Post
Best assessment of the n20 on the forum!
Well, the sentiments are appreciated, but I don't know about the "best assessment" praise

I will just reiterate that I am most impressed by the smoothness and low end torque of this motor...The IL6 was the queen of smooth - but the N20 approaches that smoothness in only it's first generation!

The counter-balancing and some of the other techniques BMW employed have made the N20 (at least) the equal of the VW/Audi 4 pots - which have had more time to evolve to boot.

The 4 banger technology and ultimately the motor itself will continue to improve - for that we can be certain. Tip of the cap to BMW for a great, great first offering.

The only area where I think they can improve, is not the motor - but the exhaust. The motor sounds like a little diesel. I personally find it endearing (I didn't buy it for a v8 roar) but I can see where others might like more of a growl note (ala 335)
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