Bimmers to become classics

[Giannis]

Ok. We all know of those classic bimmers, like 507, 2002 and all the other cars, that are a part of the world automotive history. But here's a question:

What Bimmers do you think will become classics?

For me i thing E46 M3 and E39 M5 will..

M3 for the great engine, design and all the other features that made it the best selling M ever.
Almost the same for the M5. Great engine and design. Light year ahead of the other cars at that time. It's design will last forever.

 

[Centurion]

The Z8 is definetly going to become a classic and somehow it feel like it all ready is a classic but a modern one off course.

 

[Alx]

Z8, and M3. To top choices for sure.

 

[Giannis]

how did i forget the Z8!!!

 

[Carbon]

I'd say the E30 M3 is a real classic already. I can't really think of any other recent models that would become classics.

 

[mrnet_01]

Z8 here too

 

[LaArtist]

Yeo Z8 no doubt.. maybe old M5 to it was soo sweet..

 

[Matt]

Yeo Z8 no doubt.. maybe old M5 to it was soo sweet..

It is sweet, and so is the new one.

 

[Zafiro]

the new M5 will be remembered for the controversial design and for being the first 4-door-saloon car with V10 and 7-gears SMG. M3 E46 for being the last M3 with I6.

M3 E30 E46
M5 E39 E60

 

[Top Secret]

I dunno about you guys, but I think the pre-facelift E65 7 Series will become an absolute classic in twenty or thirty years time.

Why?

It introduced the radical new styling of BMW's to come, and has further influenced other car makers in designing more 'out-there' designs; I-Drive was introduced on the 7 Series and just the fact that it was so controversial when it was first released.

 

[klier]

the new M5 will be remembered for the controversial design and for being the first 4-door-saloon car with V10 and 7-gears SMG. M3 E46 for being the last M3 with I6.

M3 E30 E46
M5 E39 E60

Very strange you do not mention the E36 M3 in all it's forms. Most certainly sooner to be a classic than the E30 M3.
Wasn't the E36 M3 the first M3 to break the 100 hp per liter marK? I believe so!

 

[Giannis]

can you please post some pics of the E30 M3? I'm a bit confused!

PS. and one of an E36 M3 form the rear

 

[Top Secret]

can you please post some pics of the E30 M3? I'm a bit confused!

PS. and one of an E36 M3 form the rear

E30 M3 (original M3):



E36 M3:

 

[klier]

Very nice Top Secret!

The E36 M3 came in three versions: sedan, coupe, convertible. Later they stopped with the sedan.
Sedan looks quite different from the back, too. Look:

 

[ADGvast]

how about the M1 and 635csi ?

yes the E30 M3 is a classics, basically, it won all the racing events.... loving it....

 

[Giannis]

ADGvast, i think the M1 and the 635csi are already classic cars.

Top Secret and klier, i didn't know that the E36 M3 has only two pipes!!

 

[Alx]

I would like to add this one!!!!

 

[Deutsch]

where did you find that pic Alx? It's a offical BMW pic, I'm always looking for those...

 

[Alx]

In the "gorgeous Z4" thread!

 

[E12]

All M cars are classics.

But of course, some Diamonds are shinyer.All of Mr. Bangles concepts seem to have that edge of controversy that for me makes it a BM I want, forgetting the supermarket trolleys.(Y´all know)

My favorite would be the E46 M3CSL

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