• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

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

Page 3 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
Originally posted by: thermalpaste

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

In all fairness, he also designed the current 3-series (though I get the sense he has been a prolific LSD/PCP/psychedelic mushroom smoothie consumer since then).
 
Taken from the Video section of the New 3 preview section on BMW's site:

Watch the all new 3 Series in motion. iDrive optional. European model shown.

The design of the new 3 Series is at once bold, dynamic and elegant. iDrive optional. European model shown.

Groundbreaking six-cylinder with light-weight magnesium crankcase. iDrive optional. European model shown.

More spacious and more luxurious for drivers and passengers alike. iDrive optional. European model shown.

You think they are trying to emphasize that something is optional?
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile

You think they are trying to emphasize that something is optional?
Click to expand...

Yeah, I noticed that. My fear, though, is that iDrive will be a mandatory part of an otherwise-appealing options package (most likely the current Premium package), making it hard to skip unless you want a relatively stripped car. We shall see . . .
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Taken from the Video section of the New 3 preview section on BMW's site:

Watch the all new 3 Series in motion. iDrive optional. European model shown.

The design of the new 3 Series is at once bold, dynamic and elegant. iDrive optional. European model shown.

Groundbreaking six-cylinder with light-weight magnesium crankcase. iDrive optional. European model shown.

More spacious and more luxurious for drivers and passengers alike. iDrive optional. European model shown.

You think they are trying to emphasize that something is optional?
Click to expand...

seeing how idrive became the pitfall of the seven series and even some 5 series owners are complaining of computer glicthes, they damn well better make sure that the 3, which accounts for more than 50% of their sales has it optional.
 
what the hell? the turbocharged 330Ti would be 240hp? even assuming it probably will have more torque, it still has less hp than a standard 330???? dude, the old E36 M3 US SPEC has 240hp... I assume that's a typo right? it better be 340hp...

and it shares platform with the 1 series? so i would actually get a better deal with a 1-series assuming it is cheaper and handles the same?
 
Originally posted by: andylawcc
what the hell? the turbocharged 330Ti would be 240hp? even assuming it probably will have more torque, it still has less hp than a standard 330???? dude, the old E36 M3 US SPEC has 240hp... I assume that's a typo right? it better be 340hp...

and it shares platform with the 1 series? so i would actually get a better deal with a 1-series assuming it is cheaper and handles the same?
Click to expand...

Yeah, I noticed that as well. I assume it's a typo, since the NA 330i has 255 bhp. As for your second question, it's my understanding the 1 series will be pretty small cars, regardless of whether they share the same platform. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
 
New3

in that video the front turn signals are clear and it makes the front look so much better than the yellow
and i like the front looks angry

i will wait for the 4-series 😀
 
Originally posted by: carldon
Originally posted by: DainBramaged
I would say that it looks like a Toyota from the back but I wouldn't want to insult Toyota like that.
Click to expand...

Insult? That would be a compliment for Toyota and an insult to BMW.

CD.
Click to expand...
Back looks like crap.
Back looks like Toyota.
Toyota = crap.
He doesn't want to say that Toyota = crap.
 
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Doggiedog
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.
Click to expand...

Well said!!:thumbsup:
Click to expand...

Blame it on the wifey 🙂

I'd be happy with the hybrid Accord or the tC.
Click to expand...

Trade her in for a new, less demanding model...


I'm underwater on my trade in. 🙂

















j/k:laugh:
Click to expand...

 
Earlier plans to abandon the traditional naming policy and give upcoming two-doors a 4 Series nomenclature have been torpedoed by marketers.
Click to expand...
Torpedoed... Does that mean BMW isn't going with it? Or does it just mean marketers really friggin' hate it.
 
You guys suck. Best BMW other than the 7 series. Before all the 3's looked like a sisters car.
 
Front's OK but the tailights piss me the fvck off. In my opinion they should have stayed with the L lights as their rear-end trademark, like the kidneys up front. Who knows though, it will probably grow on me. I hated the Z4 when it came out, but now I think it's an awesome design. I hated the 745 when it came out (I remember saying "who would ever buy that thing") and now there's one sitting in the garage...so who knows...

Dan
 
Originally posted by: BornStar18
Any news on a 330xi? My dad was looking at one of those. No spare tire is ridiculous.
Click to expand...

Buy now...while they still sell the e46. The current 330xi is awesome, in my opinion.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top