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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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The evolution of the 5 series...

Well, you guys decide! I don't like the new one...Ick...


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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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I love the middle 3

I owned an e28, my father had the next style, and my friend has the last gen.

New gen is poop from an aesthtic pov
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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i like the middle one best
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:32 PM
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Its looks like a natural evolution and the
SPLAT an ugly genetic mutation.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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the last 3 are
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:40 PM
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i like the two b4 the new one they have such a classic design thatll never look old
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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I'd pimp it, but the last one just can't touch the last gen in terms of looks......its just, timeless!
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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interesting. i like the new 5.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 06:09 PM
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Yumchah how is this post Automotive News?
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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I like it, but it is just too generic
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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the 2 before the newest are the hottest

why did they change a great thing that much?
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 05:54 AM
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I think some of you guys are crazy! I think the evolution is great and I think the E39 (the previous gen) is definitely the hotest but the new one is bad at all. Y'all can keep the old models and I'll take the new!
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 06:01 AM
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Wonder how long before someone sues BMW claiming that the I-Drive kept their attention OFF the road too much and caused the accident!!??
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 06:08 AM
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I wasn't a fan of the new one from pics, but it does look better in person. I think it might have the same effect the 7 and Z4 had one me...hated it at first then it grew one me.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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New one looks good from the front but horrible from the back.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:17 AM
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Originally posted by hemants
New one looks good from the front but horrible from the back.
All you have to do is clear out those ugly red lines towards the center (like the accords). Then it'll look nice. I agree and think the last model before the new ones look the best. But the new ones are incredible!!! Have you ever seen the interior? It's like a space ship
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Originally posted by mattg
interesting. i like the new 5.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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I like the current generation 5, the new one is bleh :thumbsdn:
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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here's a evolution pix for you.

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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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I miss the 8 series
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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BTW, the 3 series is the BMW of BMWs.
Especially the M3 Coupe.
It might be the entry, but they get better looking year after year (unlike the 5 and 7).

I think the 6 Coupe is gonna give it a good run though.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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the new 6 series.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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I hope you are right about the 3 series

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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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new 6 series is nuts
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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hate the new 3 series. is it coming out next year?
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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The new 6 doesnt hold a candle to the old 8 or old 6, but its probably the best of the bungle interiors.

The 3 series is not the bmw of bmws. the 5 series is, the 3 series wasnt even well excepted by bimmer purists till this current incarnation of 3, and this all with the exception of the m3.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
I hope you are right about the 3 series

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :'(
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :'(
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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Holy mother of god, what the hell did they do to the 3 series?:'(

I thought the new 5 series was bad, but the new 3 just takes the cake for the ugliest bmw ever.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:25 PM
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guys keep in mind that pic of the 3er could be fake... but then again ya never know
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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the side view towards the rear looks liek the new TL and tsx bodystyle.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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8 series =only good looking BMW ever....

Well 8 and M coupe.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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I can't agree more about the 8 series. That 850 is schweet! I want one in the worst way.

The new 6 series is looking HOT too.

That new 3 - :barf:
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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I'm worried what the next gen M3 will look like if that pic is indeed the new 3-series...
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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send bangle to bangledesh!
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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damn bmw was so hot b4, even the old ass bmws still stand out and make heads turn but these new ones are to bitchy lookin and arent staying true to the bmw heritage of sporty pimp ass cars
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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whos bangle?

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my interpretation of first photo:

ok - ok the same shit - getting better - nice! cant wait for next one... - aww shit letdown.

cyle begins again.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:57 PM
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the 318 is the BMW of BMWs!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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Originally posted by KavexTrax
whos bangle?


chris bangle

try doing a search on ACL forums, his name will come up quit a bit
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Old Nov 9, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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the 318 is the BMW of BMWs!!!
OK, not that one.
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