BMW: 3-Series News
07-28-2004, 09:59 AM
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Sounds like they're going to fuck up the 3-series styling too. From the article posted by gavriil:
It's not like the current 3-series sedan is all that exciting, now this conservative approach and the horrendous Bangle trunk treatment. :ghey:
Hopefully they don't go the same route with the coupe/4-series and M3.
As with the exterior styling, the 3-series’ cabin design is more conservative than of late, so as not to offend buyers of this most mainstream of BMWs.
Hopefully they don't go the same route with the coupe/4-series and M3.
07-28-2004, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rod
Sounds like they're going to fuck up the 3-series styling too. From the article posted by gavriil:
It's not like the current 3-series sedan is all that exciting, now this conservative approach and the horrendous Bangle trunk treatment. :ghey:
Hopefully they don't go the same route with the coupe/4-series and M3.
It's not like the current 3-series sedan is all that exciting, now this conservative approach and the horrendous Bangle trunk treatment. :ghey:
Hopefully they don't go the same route with the coupe/4-series and M3.
07-28-2004, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
There are some pics of the interior in this thread. It looks better than the 5er's. At least the dash does.
07-28-2004, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Rod
Sounds like they're going to fuck up the 3-series styling too. From the article posted by gavriil:
It's not like the current 3-series sedan is all that exciting, now this conservative approach and the horrendous Bangle trunk treatment. :ghey:
Hopefully they don't go the same route with the coupe/4-series and M3.
It's not like the current 3-series sedan is all that exciting, now this conservative approach and the horrendous Bangle trunk treatment. :ghey:
Hopefully they don't go the same route with the coupe/4-series and M3.
While the 3-Series coupe still looks great, I think it looked really “dated” when parked in the same row with the newest 5, 6, 7, X3 & Z4.
The 3 definitely needs this update.
I think a lot of the people slamming the new Bangle designs are basing their criticisms off of magazine articles and photo’s they’ve seen on the net.
I’m starting to see a few 5’s & 7’s on the roads in my area.
Go take a look at one in person. I think they look GREAT.
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07-28-2004, 10:41 AM
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I have seen many 5s and 7s in person and a few 6s and still don't like the trunks. That's my main gripe with these cars. But you're right, the trunk doesn't stand out as much in person as in some pics you see.
07-29-2004, 08:56 AM
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new untaped images of the E90 3 Series, plus rendition of the E90 M3
Me likes !!! 
07-29-2004, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Oh yeah. I mean, it's a challenge to see 268HP from a gas 3.0 liter engine. I have no idea how BMW did this. Diesels have come a long way.
07-30-2004, 06:25 AM
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Does anyone have any updates on the rumor that the new “M” vehicles will be SMG Tranny only?
I think this will be a big mistake if they do it.
Shawn S
I think this will be a big mistake if they do it.
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08-03-2004, 12:53 AM
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08-03-2004, 08:31 AM
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you guys make me laugh, time and time again, you guys see these "images" of up-coming vehicles and think they are real. am i the only one who can tell when a picture of a vehicle is merely a photochop job or a real picture? none of the pictures of this new M3 are real. its painfully obvious. im sure the "Artists" who did those pics are on the right track but please guys, this happens all the time, the final product will be different, dont take these photochops as the gosple.
08-03-2004, 08:35 AM
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beautifully designed. i love the way the front fender looks like its putting pressure on the headlights. there are all these little notions of overlaps and lines that make the car look like its moving forward when it is at a standstill. nice job bangle!
i do not see the sidevent under the door or the oddly shaped raked front lip going into production
i do not see the sidevent under the door or the oddly shaped raked front lip going into production
08-03-2004, 11:12 AM
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I think it looks great. 
08-03-2004, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Don't forget THIS ONE:
That's the same one I posted, only of much better quality and a lot larger. Thanks.
08-03-2004, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jimcol711
you guys make me laugh, time and time again, you guys see these "images" of up-coming vehicles and think they are real. am i the only one who can tell when a picture of a vehicle is merely a photochop job or a real picture? none of the pictures of this new M3 are real. its painfully obvious. im sure the "Artists" who did those pics are on the right track but please guys, this happens all the time, the final product will be different, dont take these photochops as the gosple.
08-05-2004, 01:36 AM
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The E90 Unmasked
08-05-2004, 01:37 AM
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Still not favorite compared to older # series. But i guess it could be worse.
Now lets see the interior.
Now lets see the interior.
08-05-2004, 02:37 AM
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AH DAMNIT.
DAMN YOU whoever you are that beat me to this!!!!!!!
DAMN YOU whoever you are that beat me to this!!!!!!!
08-05-2004, 03:27 PM
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i really like the look of the 5, they got everything right imo except the back could still be toned down a bit. but its a lot less notiecable in person then in pics. i think the 3 is due for an update, but damn, i have to say it drives amazingly
08-05-2004, 07:06 PM
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EDIT: sarlacc23 you cant tell me that you thought that there is NO thread for the E90. Please search for the appropriate thread before opening one.
08-05-2004, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
sarlacc23 you cant tell you you though that there is NO thread for the E90. Please search for the appropriate thread before opening one.
08-05-2004, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
sarlacc23 you cant tell you you though that there is NO thread for the E90. Please search for the appropriate thread before opening one.
08-06-2004, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sarlacc23
When I posted I remember this title saying M3. Which is different then a regular 3 and that is why i posted a new thread.
Are you saying this is the M3 in the pics?