Next generation 3-series
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bmer
Tire Trailblazer
Really?When?
(I just ordered mine...)
EnI is it true that BMW has a 7-year replacement policy for its models? The 1er came out at 2004...so it should come out sometime in 2011 right?
Sounds right to me.
EnI
Piston Pioneer
Really?
EnI is it true that BMW has a 7-year replacement policy for its models? The 1er came out at 2004...so it should come out sometime in 2011 right?
Right. Few months before new 3er.
SCOTT27
Lap Time Luminary
I think it is interesting how artists can just predict the future just by the appeareance of a significant concept car which lays the foundations for the next BMW Design revolution. Of course we are not even close to a first stage of design for the next car let alone Coupe and Cabrio models.
This magazine gives an impression (not ours) of a time period here of apes ruling the planet and Charlton Heston pissed off because he does not have a gun anymore Before any sign of these models become reality.
The sedan shape with the Coupe like roofline has some indication towards the F10 5er though.
This magazine gives an impression (not ours) of a time period here of apes ruling the planet and Charlton Heston pissed off because he does not have a gun anymore Before any sign of these models become reality.
The sedan shape with the Coupe like roofline has some indication towards the F10 5er though.
EMpower
Autobahn Explorer
EnI
Piston Pioneer
AMS are crazy!!!!
They say: "The current 3er cabrio features metal folding roof, while the next generation will feature canvas roof again".
What a BS! It's like saying: "Current 118d consumes 4.9L diesel/100km, while the next one will consume 5.6L/100km again."
Yeah, sure!
Regression instead of progression ... only possible in AMS magazine!
They say: "The current 3er cabrio features metal folding roof, while the next generation will feature canvas roof again".
What a BS! It's like saying: "Current 118d consumes 4.9L diesel/100km, while the next one will consume 5.6L/100km again."
Yeah, sure!
Regression instead of progression ... only possible in AMS magazine!
bmer
Tire Trailblazer
chonkoa
Aerodynamic Artisan
The CS has ignited my interest in the F10, and it will be interesting to see how the concept will influence the 5er.
If the AMS renderings of the 3er bears some design elements of what the F10 might be, then I am really pleased, and will be awaiting its debut.
Just have to go for another 3er in between.
Deutsch
Tire Trailblazer
I hope BMW prices this car with more pre packaged content and fewer options. It's so incredibly easy to price a 3er sedan (talking 328 here) and approach 45k before tax and license, and don't get me started on the 335. Both the new C-class and A4 are both packaged well leaving the more questionable features as options. Most of everyone I know needs a car with folding seats these days, not something you should have to pay $475 for.
chonkoa
Aerodynamic Artisan
I hope BMW prices this car with more pre packaged content and fewer options. It's so incredibly easy to price a 3er sedan (talking 328 here) and approach 45k before tax and license, and don't get me started on the 335. Both the new C-class and A4 are both packaged well leaving the more questionable features as options. Most of everyone I know needs a car with folding seats these days, not something you should have to pay $475 for.
I know what you mean.
BMW needs to do better job with packaging of the options.
Munich_Motor_Mouth
Cleared for Drive
Much better than current style but still a some minor flaws
In my opinion the suggested future design of the 3-series is much more appealing than the current (both 2-door and 4-door) versions. It seems BMW is coming back to its roots, in that a particular styling cue was carried through across model lines. This was somewhat derisively referred to as a "cookie cutter" approach, but it has worked very well for Audi over the past few years. Of course this works best when starting from the top, so that the smaller models benefit from the so-called halo effect. Indeed, as far as styling in that segment is concerned, I find that both the Mercedes C class and Audi A4 line exhibit a smoother and more pleasant shape than BMW 3-series sedan. One shouldn't underestimate design, because that's what people exhibit and admire when the car is parked in the driveway and therefore ist the most important factor with many people not so obsessed about engine technology or sporty handling. Just imagine how much more successful BMW could be now if they hadn't gone off on the angular Bangle-style tangents. What appeals to me less in the preliminary photos is the fact that parts of the rear light cluster are integrated into the rear trunk lid (really not necessary and much more costly) and those sharp side edges, which are more difficult for the stamping presses and more difficult to repair after inconsiderate people bang on them when opening their own car door in a parking lot.
In my opinion the suggested future design of the 3-series is much more appealing than the current (both 2-door and 4-door) versions. It seems BMW is coming back to its roots, in that a particular styling cue was carried through across model lines. This was somewhat derisively referred to as a "cookie cutter" approach, but it has worked very well for Audi over the past few years. Of course this works best when starting from the top, so that the smaller models benefit from the so-called halo effect. Indeed, as far as styling in that segment is concerned, I find that both the Mercedes C class and Audi A4 line exhibit a smoother and more pleasant shape than BMW 3-series sedan. One shouldn't underestimate design, because that's what people exhibit and admire when the car is parked in the driveway and therefore ist the most important factor with many people not so obsessed about engine technology or sporty handling. Just imagine how much more successful BMW could be now if they hadn't gone off on the angular Bangle-style tangents. What appeals to me less in the preliminary photos is the fact that parts of the rear light cluster are integrated into the rear trunk lid (really not necessary and much more costly) and those sharp side edges, which are more difficult for the stamping presses and more difficult to repair after inconsiderate people bang on them when opening their own car door in a parking lot.
2012 Bmw 3-series
Check out these future Bmw concepts!You can see that the models are based on the Bmw CS concept.
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Check out these future Bmw concepts!You can see that the models are based on the Bmw CS concept.
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astonmartin
Balanced Throttle
Re: 2012 Bmw 3-series
haha i'll rather take the current design
haha i'll rather take the current design
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Re: 2012 Bmw 3-series
I like it.
I like it.
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