Some more info on the new BMW 3-series

[Nebor]

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101102

Looks exciting.

 

[imported_Mike]

not to fond of the exterior style

 

[CTrain]

The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

 

[Apex]

Bleh, hate the way the front lip comes up in the middle. That really screws up the front end. Side looks clean, though unremarkable.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

I think the old one was looking too soft, rolly and friendly.

I tell you what, we'll see which one's around in 4 years, and decide the winner then. 😛

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

I think the old one was looking too soft, rolly and friendly.

I tell you what, we'll see which one's around in 4 years, and decide the winner then. 😛

lol, I tell you what, lets take a look at BMW sales since the new style was introduced. I will make a bet that the new 3 series will follow the same fate. If i was going to buy a 3 series, it would be from 2004 or before.

 

[TheLonelyPhoenix]

Although I know I'm in the minority here, I actually like the new design better. Looks clean-cut and stylish without being excessive.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

I think the old one was looking too soft, rolly and friendly.

I tell you what, we'll see which one's around in 4 years, and decide the winner then. 😛

lol, I tell you what, lets take a look at BMW sales since the new style was introduced. I will make a bet that the new 3 series will follow the same fate. If i was going to buy a 3 series, it would be from 2004 or before.

BMW sales are up overall. The new 7-series has caught on, the 5-series will in time, and 6-series is considered beautiful by many. I happen to think the 6-series in monstrous myself, but meh.

3 series sales won't go up or down. They never fluctuate much. They could build "The Homer" and slap a BMW 3-series badge on it and it would sell. Plus then people would have a seperate bubble for the kids!

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: TheLonelyPhoenix
Although I know I'm in the minority here, I actually like the new design better. Looks clean-cut and stylish without being excessive.

I'm with you.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

I think the old one was looking too soft, rolly and friendly.

I tell you what, we'll see which one's around in 4 years, and decide the winner then. 😛

lol, I tell you what, lets take a look at BMW sales since the new style was introduced. I will make a bet that the new 3 series will follow the same fate. If i was going to buy a 3 series, it would be from 2004 or before.

BMW sales are up overall. The new 7-series has caught on, the 5-series will in time, and 6-series is considered beautiful by many. I happen to think the 6-series in monstrous myself, but meh.

3 series sales won't go up or down. They never fluctuate much. They could build "The Homer" and slap a BMW 3-series badge on it and it would sell. Plus then people would have a seperate bubble for the kids!

Meh, I thought I read somewhere that they were down something like 50%...oh well. Now that I think about it, those #s might be for the 5 series only. I hope the '06 style is different or next year when Im buying a car, ill have to buy a used BMW or go elsewhere.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

I think the old one was looking too soft, rolly and friendly.

I tell you what, we'll see which one's around in 4 years, and decide the winner then. 😛

lol, I tell you what, lets take a look at BMW sales since the new style was introduced. I will make a bet that the new 3 series will follow the same fate. If i was going to buy a 3 series, it would be from 2004 or before.

BMW sales are up overall. The new 7-series has caught on, the 5-series will in time, and 6-series is considered beautiful by many. I happen to think the 6-series in monstrous myself, but meh.

3 series sales won't go up or down. They never fluctuate much. They could build "The Homer" and slap a BMW 3-series badge on it and it would sell. Plus then people would have a seperate bubble for the kids!

Meh, I thought I read somewhere that they were down something like 50%...oh well. Now that I think about it, those #s might be for the 5 series only. I hope the '06 style is different or next year when Im buying a car, ill have to buy a used BMW or go elsewhere.

Yeah, 5-series sales are down pretty severely.

And as they often say on Top Gear, when you're driving a car that's great to drive, it doesn't matter what it looks like; you can't see it from behind the steering wheel. But image is more important to some people than performance, I suppose.

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I think it's one of the best looking ones yet. So stark and modern. Like, "Yeah, you know who I am. I don't have to prove anything to you. I don't even have to talk to you. I'm better than all that. Better than you."

Negatory, the old style says all of that...the new one just says "I got shafted."

I think the old one was looking too soft, rolly and friendly.

I tell you what, we'll see which one's around in 4 years, and decide the winner then. 😛

lol, I tell you what, lets take a look at BMW sales since the new style was introduced. I will make a bet that the new 3 series will follow the same fate. If i was going to buy a 3 series, it would be from 2004 or before.

BMW sales are up overall. The new 7-series has caught on, the 5-series will in time, and 6-series is considered beautiful by many. I happen to think the 6-series in monstrous myself, but meh.

3 series sales won't go up or down. They never fluctuate much. They could build "The Homer" and slap a BMW 3-series badge on it and it would sell. Plus then people would have a seperate bubble for the kids!

Meh, I thought I read somewhere that they were down something like 50%...oh well. Now that I think about it, those #s might be for the 5 series only. I hope the '06 style is different or next year when Im buying a car, ill have to buy a used BMW or go elsewhere.

Yeah, 5-series sales are down pretty severely.

And as they often say on Top Gear, when you're driving a car that's great to drive, it doesn't matter what it looks like; you can't see it from behind the steering wheel. But image is more important to some people than performance, I suppose.

I assume you're talking about the entire driving experience(handling, comfort, etc.) B/c WRX STI is a beast, but very fugly IMO and I wouldn't buy one.

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: CheapArse
I assume you're talking about the entire driving experience(handling, comfort, etc.) B/c WRX STI is a beast, but very fugly IMO and I wouldn't buy one.

They look about like a Chrysler 300C to me.... 😛

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse
I assume you're talking about the entire driving experience(handling, comfort, etc.) B/c WRX STI is a beast, but very fugly IMO and I wouldn't buy one.

They look about like a Chrysler 300C to me.... 😛

The STIs? :Q

 

[imported_Mike]

meh?

300c v WRX

...I see little if any resemblance

EDIT: I just realized you're talking about in the degree of fuglyness...

 

[Nebor]

Originally posted by: CheapArse
meh?

300c v WRX

...I see little if any resemblance

I don't see any differences.

I find it amusing that you went to the trouble to find pictures refuting my absolutely ridiculous claim though. :thumbsup:

 

[imported_Mike]

Originally posted by: Nebor

Originally posted by: CheapArse
meh?

300c v WRX

...I see little if any resemblance

I don't see any differences.

I find it amusing that you went to the trouble to find pictures refuting my absolutely ridiculous claim though. :thumbsup:

Diselstation....one of my few Favorites, organized so neatly it wasn't hard to find them. 😉

 

[PricklyPete]

Originally posted by: CTrain
The car us just fugly compared to the current ones and the even the previous ones.

I haven't been a fan of the other Bangle styling...but I think this looks pretty decent. Looks like the 5 series without the hideous back and ugly headlights w/ eyebrows.

 

[dethman]

it's an e46 M3 for me. no other. none of this new pontiac style crap.

 

[CtK]

i like the front and back(thank gawd theres no Bangle butt!!), its just that crease on the side of the car that bothers me

 

[abc]

anyone seen the videos now?


http://www.bmw.com/generic/com...eries/sedan/index.html

then click

To the BMW 3 Series internet highlight


and launch the broadband video...

 

[SinNisTeR]

:thumbsup:

 

[slycat]

i want the automatic version 😀