Comments on: Spied: 2011 BMW 3-Series convertible http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Johnexo http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-587139 Johnexo Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:49:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-587139 The <a href="http://www.exploreauto.net/2011-bmw-3-series.html" rel="nofollow">2011 BMW 3 Series</a> Coupe and Convertible are most readily distinguished by their longer hood and longer front quarter panels, a widened kidney grille with vertical bars that are not as flat as before, and LED corona lights around new, almost grim-looking headlamps. Also the LED tail lights are more easily recognizable at night. The 2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible are most readily distinguished by their longer hood and longer front quarter panels, a widened kidney grille with vertical bars that are not as flat as before, and LED corona lights around new, almost grim-looking headlamps. Also the LED tail lights are more easily recognizable at night.

]]> By: Need more oil for GM http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-489923 Need more oil for GM Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:00:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-489923 118k is not impessive. A GM vehicle will last 5 times that and never have a problem. Get ready to send your POS to the scrapyard, it's officially on life support. Are you stupid enough to throw money into it? Oh wait, you bought it didn't you. You must be a glutton for punishment and embarrassment. How do you like being an unAmerican jackass driving a foriegn vehicle instead of a superior GM vehicle? Be American. buy American. Buy GM. Don't be a jackass like this guy 118k is not impessive. A GM vehicle will last 5 times that and never have a problem. Get ready to send your POS to the scrapyard, it’s officially on life support. Are you stupid enough to throw money into it? Oh wait, you bought it didn’t you. You must be a glutton for punishment and embarrassment. How do you like being an unAmerican jackass driving a foriegn vehicle instead of a superior GM vehicle?

Be American. buy American. Buy GM. Don’t be a jackass like this guy

]]> By: bmwmpower http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-489921 bmwmpower Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:49:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-489921 NMOFGM, Consumer Reports has rated the 3-Series top marks in reliability since forever. Not to mention, all four of my 3-Series and 3 of my other Bimmers have been super reliable and never failed me, including my current 98 M3 with 118k miles. Go home, assclown NMOFGM, Consumer Reports has rated the 3-Series top marks in reliability since forever. Not to mention, all four of my 3-Series and 3 of my other Bimmers have been super reliable and never failed me, including my current 98 M3 with 118k miles. Go home, assclown

]]> By: Need more oil for GM dumbfuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488970 Need more oil for GM dumbfuck Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:34:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488970 Any GM is far superior to ANY BMW. My Chevy Aveo has more luxury and power than any 3 series ever will. Be GM. Buy GM. Buy GM or I'll cry. Any GM is far superior to ANY BMW. My Chevy Aveo has more luxury and power than any 3 series ever will.

Be GM. Buy GM. Buy GM or I’ll cry.

]]> By: Need less brand fanatics http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488933 Need less brand fanatics Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:58:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488933 You want reliability, you do your research. Nothing else comes close. An American Revelation You want reliability, you do your research. Nothing else comes close.

An American Revelation

]]> By: Need more oil for GM http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488910 Need more oil for GM Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:40:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488910 You want reliability, you go to GM. Nothing else comes close. An American Revolution You want reliability, you go to GM. Nothing else comes close.

An American Revolution

]]> By: brijan81 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488702 brijan81 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:19:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488702 OK 2wheeledspeed. Is this better? ....Sorry I was yelling at EVERYONE. OK 2wheeledspeed. Is this better? ….Sorry I was yelling at EVERYONE.

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488679 leftwingagenda Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:14:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488679 i'm not arguing cars shouldn't be reliable, but if you want a reliable commuter car, you don't necessarily buy a bmw...the needs of a bmw buyer typically have style, driving experience and prestige (for better or worse) higher on the list than reliability...i agree on the merc point, though, i'd assume a bwm would be better for reliability than a merc (on average) but i wouldn'tt assume a bmw would be better than other brands... all that said, i'm not a fan of the rear decklid and the transition to the rear glass... i’m not arguing cars shouldn’t be reliable, but if you want a reliable commuter car, you don’t necessarily buy a bmw…the needs of a bmw buyer typically have style, driving experience and prestige (for better or worse) higher on the list than reliability…i agree on the merc point, though, i’d assume a bwm would be better for reliability than a merc (on average) but i wouldn’tt assume a bmw would be better than other brands…

all that said, i’m not a fan of the rear decklid and the transition to the rear glass…

]]> By: GARedE34 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488675 GARedE34 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:57:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488675 Every manufacturer has to evolve from a design perspective, but this kind of look will never achieve the muscular presence of the E46. While I respect the engine in the 335i immensely, the only current 3 Series that really excites me is the four door M3. Too bad the pics here don't improve things any. Every manufacturer has to evolve from a design perspective, but this kind of look will never achieve the muscular presence of the E46. While I respect the engine in the 335i immensely, the only current 3 Series that really excites me is the four door M3. Too bad the pics here don’t improve things any.

]]> By: graycav56 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488650 graycav56 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:19:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488650 Pillow, not pollow. Stinking fat fingers and unsuitable proofreading skills..... Pillow, not pollow. Stinking fat fingers and unsuitable proofreading skills…..

]]> By: graycav56 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488649 graycav56 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:18:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488649 While I had my share of issues with my 98 328i, my 04 325Ci coupe has been dead reliable. My only issue was a problem where the intermittent wipers worked, well, intermittently. They replaced the entire windshield under warranty. While the car is not a rocketship (I have my 66 GTO for that), it has enough zip for my daily commute and I am pulling down over 28 MPG. It is also by far the most comfortable, best handling car I have ever owned. And by comfort I mean feeling the road without getting my fillings pounded out and not riding on a mushy pollow soft suspension. As I approach 100K on the clock, I am kind of worried if my anticipated replacement (335i) will be as rewarding. I suppose only time will tell. While I had my share of issues with my 98 328i, my 04 325Ci coupe has been dead reliable. My only issue was a problem where the intermittent wipers worked, well, intermittently. They replaced the entire windshield under warranty.

While the car is not a rocketship (I have my 66 GTO for that), it has enough zip for my daily commute and I am pulling down over 28 MPG.

It is also by far the most comfortable, best handling car I have ever owned. And by comfort I mean feeling the road without getting my fillings pounded out and not riding on a mushy pollow soft suspension.

As I approach 100K on the clock, I am kind of worried if my anticipated replacement (335i) will be as rewarding. I suppose only time will tell.

]]> By: Uncover http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488646 Uncover Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:06:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488646 Reliability not the only issue for Bimmers. Big leap of faith to buy a new BMW as drive quality not consistent from one to another. Mine jerks and hesitates big time and all BMW can say is my concerns are "common". Do your own research before you put down your hard earned cash. Keywords: BMW Transmission, HPFP, Lemon, Fluttering, Buyback... Reliability not the only issue for Bimmers. Big leap of faith to buy a new BMW as drive quality not consistent from one to another. Mine jerks and hesitates big time and all BMW can say is my concerns are “common”. Do your own research before you put down your hard earned cash. Keywords: BMW Transmission, HPFP, Lemon, Fluttering, Buyback…

]]> By: aesir http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488643 aesir Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:52:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488643 BMWs are mostly daily driven vehicles. They should be reliable. Same goes for Benz. That is one of the reasons why I've never purchased a Benz. Too many friends with them and too many expensive problems. BMWs are mostly daily driven vehicles. They should be reliable. Same goes for Benz. That is one of the reasons why I’ve never purchased a Benz. Too many friends with them and too many expensive problems.

]]> By: Borat http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488637 Borat Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:27:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488637 Me think it looks as BMW should. Bungle is gone, at least from this model. I think it is very clean and proportional without extras hanging off the body, extra creases, lines, cavities etc.If only they could drop 200-300 lbs it would be perfect. Me think it looks as BMW should. Bungle is gone, at least from this model. I think it is very clean and proportional without extras hanging off the body, extra creases, lines, cavities etc.If only they could drop 200-300 lbs it would be perfect.

]]> By: 2WheeledSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488635 2WheeledSpeed Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:19:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488635 brijan81, I've got no problem with anything you've ever said. But PLEASE stop using all caps all the time... brijan81, I’ve got no problem with anything you’ve ever said. But PLEASE stop using all caps all the time…

]]> By: leftwingagenda http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488631 leftwingagenda Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:08:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488631 who buys a bmw for reliability (fictional reliability or otherwise)? who buys a bmw for reliability (fictional reliability or otherwise)?

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488625 The Stig Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:38:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488625 JD Power doesn't count. Ever. JD Power doesn’t count. Ever.

]]> By: aesir http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488622 aesir Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:33:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488622 ehhh? Consumer Reports highlights: I can't find the complete list http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435712 ehhh? Consumer Reports highlights: I can’t find the complete list http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435712

]]> By: reedfast http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488621 reedfast Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:25:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488621 the second picture almost makes it look like an old 90's two tone lexus the second picture almost makes it look like an old 90′s two tone lexus

]]> By: carstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488615 carstuff Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:15:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488615 Hate to burst your bubble but BMW ranks #6 on JD Power Reliability. However there are 3 US marques above BMW: Buick, Cadillac and Mercury. Hate to burst your bubble but BMW ranks #6 on JD Power Reliability.

However there are 3 US marques above BMW: Buick, Cadillac and Mercury.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488612 johnnycanuck Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:12:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488612 This is very appropriate. Most BMW drivers I see behind the wheel these days probably have makeovers at least as frequently as what they drive. This is very appropriate. Most BMW drivers I see behind the wheel these days probably have makeovers at least as frequently as what they drive.

]]> By: A True Gear Head http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488606 A True Gear Head Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:05:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488606 ^^ has no life ^^ has no life

]]> By: Need more oil for GM http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488605 Need more oil for GM Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488605 Still the same unreliable, overpriced pile of sh1t it's always been. Still as embarrassing to be seen in as every other cocksucker who drives Bimmers. Be American. buy American. Buy GM. Still the same unreliable, overpriced pile of sh1t it’s always been. Still as embarrassing to be seen in as every other cocksucker who drives Bimmers.

Be American. buy American. Buy GM.

]]> By: A True Gear Head http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488603 A True Gear Head Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:30:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488603 BMW has been doing makeovers on just about their entire lineup for the past 20+ years, this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.. BMW has been doing makeovers on just about their entire lineup for the past 20+ years, this shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone..

]]> By: SoTXFord http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488602 SoTXFord Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:28:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488602 Settle down brijan... Settle down brijan…

]]> By: brijan81 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488591 brijan81 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:49:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488591 WHEN THINGS ARE DONE RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING A "MODEST MAKEOVER" IS ACCEPTIBLE. AS ALWAYS, BMW MAKES A GREAT CAR EVEN BETTER! WHEN THINGS ARE DONE RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING A “MODEST MAKEOVER” IS ACCEPTIBLE. AS ALWAYS, BMW MAKES A GREAT CAR EVEN BETTER!

]]> By: Juggernaut http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488582 Juggernaut Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:26:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488582 Still looks better than the sedan. I was worried the next 3 coupe/vert would be ruined. Still looks better than the sedan. I was worried the next 3 coupe/vert would be ruined.

]]> By: DenverGuy217 http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series-convertible-2011.html#comment-488580 DenverGuy217 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:23:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=21507#comment-488580 Snzzz what?? Snzzz what??

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