Everything you needed to know about the new BMW 3-Series

[psteng19]

I think the current one looks much better but the new 3 series will sell.
Larger dimensions, more powerful engines, better performance, BMW badge...
The current engines are likely underrated, in terms of power.
With a tweaked engine, lighter parts, and new gearbox, I wouldn't be suprise if this new 255 hp out-perform the G35.
The only advantage the G35 holds is pricing.

 

[shazbot]

the 7 series design grew on me.. This new one 3 series design sucks though.

 

[Sunner]

Not as bad as the new 5, but a $hitload worse compared to the beautiful E46.

 

[KEV1N]

Rear looks like a Suzuki. I like the new 5 a lot though

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: NFS4
I'm sorry, but that thing looks f*cked up...especially from the front:

http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101090

I'll have to give this model my :thumbsup:

If they re-designed the 5 and 7 series in a similar way I could forgive Bangle.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: dethman

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

Originally posted by: Confused
Fugly

The best looking 3 series was the E36. Everything since then has gone downhill.

E36 M3 and E46 330i w/ Performance Package = best 3-series EVAR!

E46 M3 > E36 M3. 😀

Ummm. Only one of the two was given the name, Best Handling Car in the World. And it wasn't E46!

That's because the E46 got the best heavyweight sportscar 😛

 

[boyRacer]

Like it matters how it looks... the fanboys will buy anything with a BMW badge on it and hail it as the Ultimate Driving Machine without knowing how to drive it. 😛

EDIT: Oh and before I get flamed. Let me add this. 😉 There. 🙂

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Doesn't look bad.

That'll probably be my next car unless the new IS300 is better.

Well said!!:thumbsup:

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Doesn't look bad.

That'll probably be my next car unless the new IS300 is better.

Well said!!:thumbsup:

LOL! WTF.
That pic represents all fanbois, even Nissan bois. Just change the badge.

 

[bengorkor]

I like the new 5 series on the outside, but hate the interior. TL's interior is perfect for me.
This new 3 series looks like a minature version of the 5 series, just uglier. Rediculous tailights.
And yea, they just upped the base price to 35k. Thanks, now I know I won't buy me.

 

[Whisper]

I like it. Then again, as one of the earlier posts said, the only design I really have any sort of problem with is the 7-series. The 5 is decent, and I like the 6 and 3.

 

[Aharami]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Doesn't look bad.

That'll probably be my next car unless the new IS300 is better.

Well said!!:thumbsup:

well replace that bmw badge with a toyota one....and...well, you get the idea...

 

[ElFenix]

no spare tire = :thumbsdown:
magnesium block = $$$

wtf.

 

[Amused]

They killed one of my favorite entry level cars. 🙁

It's a sad, sad day.

 

[z0mb13]

ass looks ugly, front looks ugly

yayy for my car keeping its value

 

[theNEOone]

looks beautiful. 400hp M3!?!? sign me up. 2006 here i come.


=|

 

[z0mb13]

no spare tire? are they kidding?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
no spare tire? are they kidding?

Yeah, that's really dumb. Hopefully it will at least be an option.

 

[Juice Box]

it looks ALOT like an Audi A4

IMO

 

[Kishan]

Bangle butt.

 

[thermalpaste]

Originally posted by: NFS4
I'm sorry, but that thing looks f*cked up...especially from the front:

http://autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101090

Chris Bangle is known for his eccentricity when it comes to designing cars....

 

[James3shin]

GAH, looks like a camry or something, doesn't look like the meaty 3 im used to

 

[geno]

Looks like a Z4 and an E46 had a disgusting lovechild

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Aharami

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Doesn't look bad.

That'll probably be my next car unless the new IS300 is better.

Well said!!:thumbsup:

well replace that bmw badge with a toyota one....and...well, you get the idea...

People don't buy Toyotas to be cool. Lexus, maybe...

 

[NFS4]

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/futurevehicles/new3