2006 3 series
Yes, it's an Acura EL
iTrader: (23)
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,248
Likes: 0
From: 416-905, Ontario, Canada
Rep Power: 368 
That rear looks pretty good, the headlight and hood profile look kind of "squished" down. I love it like I love all BMW's, but I think it's starting to look more....I dunno what word to use....Americanized? You know, it's starting to look a little bland and a little easier to lose in a crowd...
Registered!!
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: St. Louis, Missouri, US
Rep Power: 0 It looks better than the 5 series which looks like a Pontiac now, but I am just not a big fan of the new styling personally. The older BMWs had a classier, functional, timeless look. The new ones look like they have "style" for the sake of style. 
nah acura tl rules plus is way more chaper and with lots of options
the acura rl runs for about 37900 with navi and summer rims and tires (here in fla) plus optional 6 speed close ratio
and the bmw 330 runs for about 43000 with about the same things as the acura and thats without navi
plus the acura tl has more hp and if you read the reviews the handling is as good as the bimmer regardless of its fwd setup
the acura rl runs for about 37900 with navi and summer rims and tires (here in fla) plus optional 6 speed close ratio
and the bmw 330 runs for about 43000 with about the same things as the acura and thats without navi
plus the acura tl has more hp and if you read the reviews the handling is as good as the bimmer regardless of its fwd setup
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 28,226
Likes: 0
From: North Jersey, New Jersey, US
Rep Power: 583 if thats from the brochure, its fake. and i dont think the headlights are gonna look like that either. bmw released the brochure to fake everyone out as to what the real car will look like. manufacturers do that sometimes.
Nothing works better than a Chris except a Honda.
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,346
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, MD
Rep Power: 346
Originally Posted by EL-Sport
Looks alot better than the latest hideous Chris Bangle styled 5 and 7 series.
The only new styling I like is the 6-series and the Z4.
I hope the M3 looks like a smaller version of the 6 series coupe. That thing is hot. One thing I've noticed about the opinion on BMW's latest designs is that it is pretty much 50/50. You either love it, or you hate it. I personally love it. The 7 series took so much crap for being so odd looking. As for the above pictures (if they are indeed real)....just looks like the 5 series little brother. The design of the coupe will be key.
Autocross Junky
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 7,211
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Rep Power: 380
Originally Posted by jfan
It'll grow on us like the 7- and 5-series.
Like a rash then?
I so don't like the direction BMW's been going in the last few years... The 5series Blah.. the 7 series... Double Blah..
I like the older 7's and the older 5's and especially the older 3's (i did like the E46 though)
Nothing works better than a Chris except a Honda.
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,346
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, MD
Rep Power: 346 Those images are real and even available on BMW's website.
ThE FaMiLy SeDaN
iTrader: (21)
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,221
Likes: 0
From: UCF, Florida, US
Rep Power: 0 u cant compare a TL to a bimmer im sorry
have u driven both the bimmer killlls it.. plus since the TL is FWD the steering is crap because u got 270hp going to the front and u turn and it tries to pull the front back to straight. its very annoying.. compare a bimmer to a infiniti g35 but not a acura..
riley
have u driven both the bimmer killlls it.. plus since the TL is FWD the steering is crap because u got 270hp going to the front and u turn and it tries to pull the front back to straight. its very annoying.. compare a bimmer to a infiniti g35 but not a acura..
riley
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 28,226
Likes: 0
From: North Jersey, New Jersey, US
Rep Power: 583
Originally Posted by CivicsRdBest
Those images are real and even available on BMW's website.
anyway, im just posting what i read in MT...maybe i got something confused.
this is from the december 2004 issue "spied" section
Nothing works better than a Chris except a Honda.
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,346
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, MD
Rep Power: 346 I have not read that article yet. Can you post a copy of what else it says or a link to it?
BMW wouldn't post fake photos to produce publicity. They'd make a good car and get all the auto-makers to rave about it.
BMW wouldn't post fake photos to produce publicity. They'd make a good car and get all the auto-makers to rave about it.
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 15,682
Likes: 2
From: VA
Rep Power: 434 my neighbor got a new 3 series. it looks nothing like the pictures you guys posted.
the rear end = not what you posted. it has the light bar above the license plate (like a 7 series) and the entire car just looks like a 7 series that has been squished down to the size of an E46. the headlights look somewhat similar to the pictures, but not really the same.
the rear end = not what you posted. it has the light bar above the license plate (like a 7 series) and the entire car just looks like a 7 series that has been squished down to the size of an E46. the headlights look somewhat similar to the pictures, but not really the same.
Registered!!
iTrader: (2)
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 28,226
Likes: 0
From: North Jersey, New Jersey, US
Rep Power: 583
Originally Posted by infinite012
my neighbor got a new 3 series. it looks nothing like the pictures you guys posted.
the rear end = not what you posted. it has the light bar above the license plate (like a 7 series) and the entire car just looks like a 7 series that has been squished down to the size of an E46. the headlights look somewhat similar to the pictures, but not really the same.
the rear end = not what you posted. it has the light bar above the license plate (like a 7 series) and the entire car just looks like a 7 series that has been squished down to the size of an E46. the headlights look somewhat similar to the pictures, but not really the same.
People Eating Tasty Animals PETA
Hey! Look At Me!! I'm a Supporting Member!!
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,548
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
Rep Power: 309 I like the 3 series that is out right now... my wife wants one. hmmm but what is funny is the saturn vue with a v6 goes from 0-60 in 6.5 seconds or 5.5 can't remember which.. wanna say 5.5 but c'mon that is pretty good for an suv!
