Car & Driver Article

wyrm11 · 03-26-2006, 10:24 PM

The pictures from the article were posted a while back but I haven't seen the full article so here it is courtesy of mocmylov from bimmerfest.

One really interesting thing from the article that I hadn't heard was official (unless I missed it) is that the coupe will have 3 models: 325 (215 hp), 330 (255 hp), and 335 (304 hp, bi-turbo). Apparently the 330 and 335 will come out this summer with the 325 following later. Has this info been confirmed?

txdriver · 03-26-2006, 10:29 PM

Wow! I think it looks gorgeous. I've told myself that I won't trade in my 06 330i until the M3 comes out but the 335 will be tempting.

findtom · 03-26-2006, 10:34 PM

It looks soooo nice in those pics.

I hope they're right about the coupe only being a "couple grand" over the equivalent sedan.... from what I've read the coupe seems like it's going to be placed quite a bit more upmarket.

3aficionado · 03-26-2006, 10:35 PM

The article states of the photos that “after perusing several spy shots, we’ve created these lifelike illustrations of the top-of-the-range 335i.” So these are just educated guesses put through Photoshop. The spy shots we have seen confirm many of the features in the photos. But these photos are still not of a real uncovered car.

BenMW · 03-26-2006, 10:41 PM

Thanks for getting the article up but...
The 335i Sounded great until I found out about the 335si in another thread!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15915

wyrm11 · 03-26-2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

Thanks for getting the article up but...
The 335i Sounded great until I found out about the 335si in another thread!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15915

Well if you've been to that thread then you know I've been posting all over it. I totally understand how you feel. Still, even if there is an si version coming out, there's no way it's going to cost anywhere near $40k. I'd say it will start around where the e46 M3 starts, around $48k. No way I pay all that money for a NON-///M.

I'm hoping the 335i turbo starts at $40 and goes from there. I'll take that and love it.

Haiko · 03-27-2006, 02:46 AM

Wow! Looks nice, I really like the wheels on the second smaller photo!

Paul330d · 03-27-2006, 03:32 AM

The front looks fantastic. Bangle is obviously being told to calm down

Not too sure about the rear, though: it reminds me of a Saab.

wyrm11 · 03-27-2006, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul330d

The front looks fantastic. Bangle is obviously being told to calm down

Not too sure about the rear, though: it reminds me of a Saab.

Actually, it's taken almost directly from the 7:

rightnow · 03-27-2006, 04:41 AM

Directly and directly.. dont exaggerate

no1sportz · 03-27-2006, 08:48 AM

I think this is the first set of photos that I actually like! It is either growing on me or it's the wheels. When this puppy comes out it is gonna be even harder for me to wait it out for the M3. Maybe it's best if I don't even go look at it........yeah.....like that will happen.

ase2dais · 03-27-2006, 09:17 AM

yeah! I agree, it does kinda grow in you, after awhile.

However, its will always coming up short to a M3/E9 whenever it comes out.

Id wait until the M3 comes out, then I'll decide.

Im still for an M3/E90, its just a matter of price feasability
if not I'd just grab an E46/M3 w/ falling prices.

Nikki · 03-27-2006, 09:26 AM

So what does eveyone think about the article saying THIS summer? Everywhere else said next spring at the earliest right? I mean we still haven't even seen the real car.

no1sportz · 03-27-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

yeah! I agree, it does kinda grow in you, after awhile. However, its will be all the time coming up short to a M3, whenever it comes up. Id say for me to wait until the M3 comes out then decide. Right now, Im still for an M3, its just a matter of 07 price feasability or grab those E46 M3 falling prices.

No doubt it will not compare to the new ///M. My problem is impatience and the fact that I have an addiction to new cars! What will probably happen...the coupe will be released and there will be a year wait for the new M3. So I will end up buying the coupe only to sell it when the M comes out. Yeah...I have a problem...it just seems to be a problem I like!

bimmer4me · 03-27-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by no1sportz

My problem is impatience and the fact that I have an addiction to new cars!

Solution: 2-year lease

RPM90 · 03-27-2006, 04:17 PM

So, it seems that this mythic, now real, 335 is not a replacement for the 330, but an additional model.
I'll bet the same holds true for the sedans as well.
It just didn't/doesn't make sense that BMW will revamp the 325 and 330 so soon after introducing the cars. Afterall, they have only been here for 1 year.

Seems we'll have 3 sedan choices; 325i, 330i, and 335i (performance model), and the coupes will too.

T

THE JEDI · 03-27-2006, 08:45 PM

Okay let me see if I can relay my feeling in picture, so that you get the full meaning of what I think of this car.....

:rocks:

goooooood lord if this is the new 3 coupe....imagine what the m-3 is gonna look like...........BMW RULESSSSS

SapphireBlackG01 · 03-27-2006, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3aficionado

The article states of the photos that “after perusing several spy shots, we’ve created these lifelike illustrations of the top-of-the-range 335i.” So these are just educated guesses put through Photoshop. The spy shots we have seen confirm many of the features in the photos. But these photos are still not of a real uncovered car.

And judging from their claim that the new turbo engine uses the magnesium-and-aluminum engine block from the N52, a falsehood that any asshat who can read a press release can tell you is incorrect, I wouldn't neccessarily put too much faith in ANYTHING that C&D says. They botched up similarly in some article about the E90 before it came out.

younghov85 · 03-27-2006, 09:01 PM

I think the hood comes down to narrow, but everything else is pluro!

SapphireBlackG01 · 03-27-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPM90

So, it seems that this mythic, now real, 335 is not a replacement for the 330, but an additional model.
I'll bet the same holds true for the sedans as well.
It just didn't/doesn't make sense that BMW will revamp the 325 and 330 so soon after introducing the cars. Afterall, they have only been here for 1 year.

Seems we'll have 3 sedan choices; 325i, 330i, and 335i (performance model), and the coupes will too.

T

I just posted my opinion on C&D's credibility as far as future models are concerned.

ase2dais · 03-27-2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no1sportz

No doubt it will not compare to the new ///M. My problem is impatience and the fact that I have an addiction to new cars! What will probably happen...the coupe will be released and there will be a year wait for the new M3. So I will end up buying the coupe only to sell it when the M comes out. Yeah...I have a problem...it just seems to be a problem I like!

exactly the same contaminating decease I have,
I dont mind it too!

BMW F22 · 03-27-2006, 09:54 PM

Okay Z4M coupe of 3series coupe?? CRAPP!!!! THat 3 series coupe looks great!!!

Edit: the front headlights look a little funky to me. I personally think they should be bigger. OTher than that, what a looker!

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RPM90 Major General 890 Rep 7,047 Posts Drives: 340i M-sport AT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	So, it seems that this mythic, now real, 335 is not a replacement for the 330, but an additional model. I'll bet the same holds true for the sedans as well. It just didn't/doesn't make sense that BMW will revamp the 325 and 330 so soon after introducing the cars. Afterall, they have only been here for 1 year. Seems we'll have 3 sedan choices; 325i, 330i, and 335i (performance model), and the coupes will too. T
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Okay Z4M coupe of 3series coupe?? CRAPP!!!! THat 3 series coupe looks great!!! Edit: the front headlights look a little funky to me. I personally think they should be bigger. OTher than that, what a looker! Last edited by BMW F22; 03-27-2006 at 10:13 PM..
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