Next BMW 3 Sedan

surferdude00711 · 08-30-2004, 09:26 PM

Credit to the Autobahn.

It looks ok I think. Audi and Cadillac styling is much more evocative and evolutionary. Audi critics obviously have never seen the new A6 in person. i think that car best evokes audi styling themes, like SRX does for Cadillac.

http://www.theautobahn.com/modules.php?op=...article&sid=101

surferdude00711 · 08-30-2004, 09:27 PM

lol i just realized i posted pictures of it from some othe site hehehe silly me.

R.E Sanchez · 08-30-2004, 10:13 PM

IMO It looks like a pregnant himalayan cat..

amark329 · 08-30-2004, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by R.E Sanchez@Aug 30 2004, 10:13 PM
IMO It looks like a pregnant himalayan cat..

:lol: I agree. I posted actual pics a while back but it was on a German site so this is better. We can actually read it.

Dumb_Ass_2003 · 08-31-2004, 01:32 AM

Is it just me, or did BMW specifically put the camo on to make it look like a Hyundai :lol:

**paul8488** · 08-31-2004, 08:06 AM

a while back ghrankenstein posted that he applauded BMW for trying something different in a sea of the same with the 5 and 8 series. i didn't like them at first, but the more i see of them (and as i see this bland new 3 series) i have to agree. the 5 and 8 series have some off-the-wall style, but it's grown on me for sure. they really stand out and have some real character. this is much more of a yawn.

AMcA · 08-31-2004, 08:08 PM

I think my friends who bought two new 3's recently - to avoid the Bangled styling of the next 3 - will be pleased that they were right.

jro4566 · 08-31-2004, 09:00 PM

This is definitely the best-looking new Beemer. On CSS, they've had uncamoed pics for a couple of months now and it looks pretty good. I agree with Paul, the styling has grown on me too. At first I didn't hate it, but it wasn't to my liking. Now I really like the styling, especially on the 5-Series which is pretty slick, especially with the 5-spoke 18" wheels. Again, I'll have to wait until I see the car as a whole. Nice to see that they kept a lot of the styling cues the same, so people know it's a 3-Series.

**mgescuro** · 08-31-2004, 09:34 PM

<_< It doesn't look "right."
I still prefer the design of the 5 and 7.

I know... I"m the only one....

surferdude00711 · 09-02-2004, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RCtennis3811@Sep 1 2004, 01:00 AM
On CSS, they've had uncamoed pics for a couple of months now and it looks pretty good.

whats css? link?

08-31-2004, 08:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,347	a while back ghrankenstein posted that he applauded BMW for trying something different in a sea of the same with the 5 and 8 series. i didn't like them at first, but the more i see of them (and as i see this bland new 3 series) i have to agree. the 5 and 8 series have some off-the-wall style, but it's grown on me for sure. they really stand out and have some real character. this is much more of a yawn. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

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jro4566 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2003 Suzuki XL-7 2005 Posts: 5,050	This is definitely the best-looking new Beemer. On CSS, they've had uncamoed pics for a couple of months now and it looks pretty good. I agree with Paul, the styling has grown on me too. At first I didn't hate it, but it wasn't to my liking. Now I really like the styling, especially on the 5-Series which is pretty slick, especially with the 5-spoke 18" wheels. Again, I'll have to wait until I see the car as a whole. Nice to see that they kept a lot of the styling cues the same, so people know it's a 3-Series. __________________ 2007 BMW 328i. Black sapphire metallic. Terra leather. Poplar wood. Automatic trans. Xenon adaptive headlights. BMW Assist. Bluetooth. Premium package. Heated seats. iDrive navigation system. Rear sonar. Comfort access. LOGIC7 surround sound. Sirius. 18" BMW wheels. Rear spoiler. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury. Black onyx pearl. Beige leather. 4WD. Chrome hood vents, mirror covers, exhaust. Silver grille, taillight trim. Brushed metal bumper protector. Running boards.

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mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,359	<_< It doesn't look "right." I still prefer the design of the 5 and 7. I know... I"m the only one.... __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

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08-30-2004, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
surferdude00711 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,703	Credit to the Autobahn. It looks ok I think. Audi and Cadillac styling is much more evocative and evolutionary. Audi critics obviously have never seen the new A6 in person. i think that car best evokes audi styling themes, like SRX does for Cadillac. http://www.theautobahn.com/modules.php?op=...article&sid=101

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08-30-2004, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
surferdude00711 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,703	lol i just realized i posted pictures of it from some othe site hehehe silly me.

08-30-2004, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
R.E Sanchez 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 551	IMO It looks like a pregnant himalayan cat..

08-31-2004, 01:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dumb_Ass_2003 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 960	Is it just me, or did BMW specifically put the camo on to make it look like a Hyundai :lol:

08-31-2004, 08:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
AMcA 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,931	I think my friends who bought two new 3's recently - to avoid the Bangled styling of the next 3 - will be pleased that they were right.

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