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E92 3-series coupe: official pics!!!
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04-18-2006, 03:35 PM | #23 |
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I wasn't even talking about you BKsB...you just said you don't like the design...I've got no problems with that. I'm by no means saying everyone has to like it (though I can see where my first post implies that). I'm just saying certain criticisms just make no sense whatsoever (ie "it looks like a Civic).
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04-18-2006, 03:47 PM | #24 |
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This version is pretty sedate. I think the 335si will have more prickles and look the role of the extraordinary performer that it will be, as per GregA's description of the stiffer chassis -- incidentally, do we know if the reinforced rear bulkhead precludes the fold down rear seat option?
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04-18-2006, 04:11 PM | #25 |
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I agree that it still seems photoshoppy. Maybe that's from the awkward rear. By itself, it looks weird and it is not balanced with the front either.
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04-18-2006, 04:27 PM | #26 |
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The front is interesting; ksfrogman pointed out the cool changes they made there. I like them.
The back I am not so keen on yet with this limited exposure to it. Then again I had a bad reaction to the E90 when I first saw it on magazine covers and now I own and love the design. So I'm holding my judgement for a while. BUT, 270+ hp on the 330i??? Awwwwwwww man, thats LAME. Punks held out on us!
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04-18-2006, 04:58 PM | #27 |
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Yeah, here are some spyshots from WAAYYY back... we we're all flipping out about whether somehow, just somehow, BMW would fuck this up.
We had the real thing on our hands before anyone even realized it... this first link is almost a whole YEAR old, and it is 100% accurate so far. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=45 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=91 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=189 |
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04-18-2006, 05:05 PM | #29 | |
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I notice the 325i will actually have a 2.5L engine in a coupe... |
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04-18-2006, 05:14 PM | #30 | |
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All non USA/Canada E90 325i are 2.5L
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04-18-2006, 07:30 PM | #33 | |
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04-18-2006, 07:49 PM | #34 |
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I like the look myself but I am still want to see "official" pics from BMW. I wonder if there are changes being made on the interior and new options/colors/wheels, etc.
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04-18-2006, 08:43 PM | #35 |
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Wow. I'll reserve final judgement until I see an actual car, but this is a disappointment. I mean c'mon...the rear end is so conservative. And frankly, its not great in profile either. The E46 couple looked purpose built. This looks like hastily modified 4-door. I concur with another poster...glad I got the sedan.
Okay, I'll be the first to say it.....chick car. |
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04-18-2006, 09:04 PM | #37 | |
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I want to see the US specs for the car... Any idea when an official press release from BMW for the US market is due?
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04-18-2006, 09:06 PM | #38 | |
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04-18-2006, 09:54 PM | #39 | |
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That's the part I really don't like. I like how the e90 front/hood lines look, much more uniform. The rest of the e92 looks good, though. I really like the profile.
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04-18-2006, 11:35 PM | #40 | |
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Ha Ha, that is funny-a complete reversal of roles, when the first 4 door 3 series was introduced, it was/looked awkward; like someone added two extra doors on the coupe (which is exactly what happened). Each successive generation made the sedan look less like an afterthought; with the e46 the sedan looked like the 3 series was designed with it in mind. Now it looks like the coupe is the afterthought... I will also wait for the official release, but the profile to me looks weird-too much space between the door and rear wheel well. Love the front and back. |
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04-18-2006, 11:47 PM | #41 | |
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LOL you must be kidding. You can not like the styling, but "chick car"? LOL...ok, whatever. If this looks like a chick car, then I'll take a chick car please (and for that matter, I'll take the bad-ass chick that comes with it)! |
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04-18-2006, 11:54 PM | #42 |
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I think the front end looks more masculine than the rear end. with a look similiar to 7 series rear end, it looks more upmarket, hence, i feel less sporty and raw. BMW germany obviously are pitching this against the classy merc CLK. wish they had a more aggresive rear end design,rear looks soft as cheese to me. i think women would love this design as it identifies with their feminine personality. i hope beemer boys in munich will pump up some beef in the design of the m3, or i will be sorely disappointed!
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04-18-2006, 11:56 PM | #43 | |
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04-19-2006, 01:05 AM | #44 | |
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Unfortunately, from what I understand, the N53 will debut in Europe first, while being delayed for North America till 2007/2008 due to delays in lowering the sulphur content in the fuel here in North America.
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