BMW 3 Series Design
10-12-2006
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BMW 3 Series Design
The new BMW 3 Series just never caught my attention.
From the moment I saw the rear of the car something flickered in my brain but I couldn't figure out what it was.
All i knew was that it wasn't a good thing and I wasn't really liking the design of the 3 Series.
The rear made the car look really cheap and low class compared to past models.
It's like a mullet...business up front and ghetto fron the rear.
I finally figured it out...the new 3 series rear tails looks identical to the failed Daewoo Lanos. which was sold years ago.
From the moment I saw the rear of the car something flickered in my brain but I couldn't figure out what it was.
All i knew was that it wasn't a good thing and I wasn't really liking the design of the 3 Series.
The rear made the car look really cheap and low class compared to past models.
It's like a mullet...business up front and ghetto fron the rear.
I finally figured it out...the new 3 series rear tails looks identical to the failed Daewoo Lanos. which was sold years ago.
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Rep Power: 281 All I can say is that they just dont make them like they used to....thats goes for all makes of cars from BMW to the new redesign of the civics to the new Skyline but as always, we will accept it over time.
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Those sedans look aight....I had the same thought when I saw the new 07 3 series coupe....I was gonna get it since it looked tight in the commercial but after seeing the tails on it I changed my mind haha....
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Rep Power: 0 They look a lot nicer in person..and in white..I like them. I love the front end..the rear..i can live with. I hope they make an M version of the 3 series sedan..that would be awsome.
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The New 3 series Sucks *** period, its ugly and BMW should be ashamed!!!
My Uncle is keeping his 04 because he absolutely hates the new design......Oh yeah the dealership near my house are selling way more 5 series than the 3 series...
My Uncle is keeping his 04 because he absolutely hates the new design......Oh yeah the dealership near my house are selling way more 5 series than the 3 series...
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Rep Power: 303 You guys are nuts...the looks are subjective, but the new 335i has a twin turbo inline 6. A first for BMW...and it's being haled as the fastest non-M BMW car.
I'm actually debating on leasing one. I need a tax write off, so I might lease one under my corporation.
I'm actually debating on leasing one. I need a tax write off, so I might lease one under my corporation.
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Rep Power: 0 not feelin the new 3. Nothing in BMWs line is light and cool anymore. Since i'm not gay I cant buy a solstice or sky and a miata is pushing it (just kidding, relax all you gay solstice sky and miata owners). But there is hope! The fit and yaris are both under 2500 lbs and lotus is still building the elise and exige so at least somebody is making nice light new cars.
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Rep Power: 0 not feelin the new 3. Nothing in BMWs line is light and cool anymore. Since i'm not gay I cant buy a solstice or sky and a miata is pushing it (just kidding, relax all you gay solstice sky and miata owners). But there is hope! The fit and yaris are both under 2500 lbs and lotus is still building the elise and exige so at least somebody is making nice light new cars.
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Rep Power: 309 damn those yaris look like giant hamsters on the road
i agree, the newest generation of 3series is too plain "everyday car" looking. I think the designers peaked with the previous generation
i agree, the newest generation of 3series is too plain "everyday car" looking. I think the designers peaked with the previous generation
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Rep Power: 296 No, because I'm sure you have some level of standards.
Same reason for a car...just because its fast and powerful doesn't mean people will forgot how ugly it looks.
And the twin turbo model isn't an M model.
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Rep Power: 0 I think the 3 series coupe looks alot better.....trust me I felt the same way once the new body style came out, and I work for BMW too. True, that something we will need to get use to.
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Rep Power: 0 i saw a 335ci yesterday while i was on the 405 between santa monica and wilshire exit, that thing looked TIIGHT!! it was at night so at first i wasn't sure what it was. thought it was a new aston martin or something cuz i'd never seen the 335ci before, and then we got closer and it was the 335ci 
to the new 3 coupe.
to the new 3 coupe.
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Rep Power: 0 Yeah the 335 is turbo too. That's pretty bad, Fast as hell too.
i saw a 335ci yesterday while i was on the 405 between santa monica and wilshire exit, that thing looked TIIGHT!! it was at night so at first i wasn't sure what it was. thought it was a new aston martin or something cuz i'd never seen the 335ci before, and then we got closer and it was the 335ci to the new 3 coupe.
to the new 3 coupe.
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Rep Power: 296 Would you hit a fat chick just because you know she puts out easily?
No, because I'm sure you have some level of standards.
Same reason for a car...just because its fast and powerful doesn't mean people will forgot how ugly it looks.
And the twin turbo model isn't an M model.
No, because I'm sure you have some level of standards.
Same reason for a car...just because its fast and powerful doesn't mean people will forgot how ugly it looks.
And the twin turbo model isn't an M model.
Some people would. That goes for both cars and women...
My uncle has one, black with black rims and a chrome lip, omg 
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Rep Power: 303 Well if anyone cares, I was pretty close to leasing one last week. BUT...decided to just buy another house instead. But it was a very very nice car.
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Rep Power: 269 But as for people dissing the new 3series.. go view it in person and either be a passenger (or better yet a driver) and then come back and bitch it. Sure I still enjoy the E46 styling in ways, but this new platform has definitely power.
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Rep Power: 296 I wasn't complaining about the power or the handling...its the styling.
A car in this class can't be bought purely on power and handling.
Most people don't buy a luxury car because its fast.
they buy it because it looks expensive, boosts your ego, and makes you look like you are in the upper end of the social class.
From a car enthusiasts view, its fast so we'll embrace it.
But for the masses who still ask where they can get some 710 for their cars, a cheap looking car will not sell well.
Whats more likely to occur...your aunt asking you about the engine options or if it's available in black leather?
Either way, it'll probably sell well because it is a BMW.
A car in this class can't be bought purely on power and handling.
Most people don't buy a luxury car because its fast.
they buy it because it looks expensive, boosts your ego, and makes you look like you are in the upper end of the social class.
From a car enthusiasts view, its fast so we'll embrace it.
But for the masses who still ask where they can get some 710 for their cars, a cheap looking car will not sell well.
Whats more likely to occur...your aunt asking you about the engine options or if it's available in black leather?
Either way, it'll probably sell well because it is a BMW.
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Rep Power: 341 Would you hit a fat chick just because you know she puts out easily?
No, because I'm sure you have some level of standards.
Same reason for a car...just because its fast and powerful doesn't mean people will forgot how ugly it looks.
And the twin turbo model isn't an M model.
No, because I'm sure you have some level of standards.
Same reason for a car...just because its fast and powerful doesn't mean people will forgot how ugly it looks.
And the twin turbo model isn't an M model.
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