Comments on: Could-a, would-a, should-a: What if the 3-Series Coupe looked like this? http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Life is too short… » Blog Archive » 3-Series Coupe http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-215910 Life is too short… » Blog Archive » 3-Series Coupe Mon, 07 Aug 2006 10:32:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-215910 [...] Наткунлся тут на дизайнерские картинки нового БМВ 3-ей серии. Наконец-то она будет выглядеть не так “игрушечно” как раньше! Ура , товарищи! Статья здесь. [...] [...] Наткунлся тут на дизайнерские картинки нового БМВ 3-ей серии. Наконец-то она будет выглядеть не так “игрушечно” как раньше! Ура , товарищи! Статья здесь. [...]

]]> By: Comparing The Ratios http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-211696 Comparing The Ratios Tue, 01 Aug 2006 05:59:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-211696 Official sketch.Good. Official sketch.Good.

]]> By: Comparing The Ratios http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-211695 Comparing The Ratios Tue, 01 Aug 2006 05:57:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-211695 Outstanding.Yup.That's a seller.I like more of a traditional BMW tire/wheel setup,though. Outstanding.Yup.That’s a seller.I like more of a traditional BMW tire/wheel setup,though.

]]> By: reasons http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-210107 reasons Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:46:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-210107 that looks like an audi witha bmw grille and jags and porsches rule xjr 4eva that looks like an audi witha bmw grille and jags and porsches rule xjr 4eva

]]> By: Renton http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209866 Renton Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:24:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209866 #30 --anon-- They are not prohibitively expensive. The 3 series is the benchmark for the sport sedan and has been for a long time. A lot of folks who have money also have brains. They also work. Hard. BMW decided after the 318ti debacle that the company would only import its 6 cyclinder motors and up. They are a premium brand in the US market and wanted to stay that way. 15 years after that decision, we all can say they succeded whether you like them or not. (Europe gets the whole range and gobbles them all up) If you want a bargain BMW then go down to your local MINI dealer. That is what they are meant for. Oh, look how late it is.... time to ge to work. #30 –anon– They are not prohibitively expensive. The 3 series is the benchmark for the sport sedan and has been for a long time.

A lot of folks who have money also have brains. They also work. Hard.

BMW decided after the 318ti debacle that the company would only import its 6 cyclinder motors and up. They are a premium brand in the US market and wanted to stay that way. 15 years after that decision, we all can say they succeded whether you like them or not. (Europe gets the whole range and gobbles them all up)

If you want a bargain BMW then go down to your local MINI dealer. That is what they are meant for.

Oh, look how late it is…. time to ge to work.

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209849 The Stig Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:14:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209849 Hindsight is better than foresight by a damn sight. Hindsight is better than foresight by a damn sight.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209766 anonymous Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:06:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209766 I meant MONEY... uggg it's late sorry I meant MONEY… uggg it’s late sorry

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209765 anonymous Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:06:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209765 "and to you #19 the 3 series for the money is one of the most valuable cars on the market. Few cars perform, handle, look, and are as advanced and forward thinking as a 3 series. I have an 01 330Ci and it has little things about it that cars NOW don't even have." Which is wonderful if you are in the minority of wealthy Americans who can actually afford one. I'm glad rich folks are getting a great value, when they axed the 318i, and never brough over the E46 equivelant they showed their true colors as a company that caters to the minority of wealthy Americans with more common sense then brains. “and to you #19 the 3 series for the money is one of the most valuable cars on the market. Few cars perform, handle, look, and are as advanced and forward thinking as a 3 series. I have an 01 330Ci and it has little things about it that cars NOW don’t even have.”

Which is wonderful if you are in the minority of wealthy Americans who can actually afford one. I’m glad rich folks are getting a great value, when they axed the 318i, and never brough over the E46 equivelant they showed their true colors as a company that caters to the minority of wealthy Americans with more common sense then brains.

]]> By: al http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209660 al Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:06:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209660 to #22 dude wtf is up with you man every damn post you make you talk about how "good" Gm is. well if they are so good how come they are doing so badly and no one is buying them????? man im starting to think that you and GMrules are the same guy posting through different names. Also cut the crap dude to #22 dude wtf is up with you man every damn post you make you talk about how “good” Gm is. well if they are so good how come they are doing so badly and no one is buying them????? man im starting to think that you and GMrules are the same guy posting through different names. Also cut the crap dude

]]> By: Auto.Observer http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209612 Auto.Observer Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:55:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209612 they should've thought out the taillights more. they should’ve thought out the taillights more.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209604 Kevin Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:46:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209604 I was waiting for the new 335. But I got tired of waiting and got a used Audi S4 with twin turbos and a stick (Audi Certified too). A chip upgrade, aftermarket downpipes and a 3" exhaust means I will have around 370hp in no time. I used to have one with only the chip; this time Stage2+ means the Audi sleeper will chew up any stock M3 (much less 330's, G35s, ISwhateva's)… I was waiting for the new 335. But I got tired of waiting and got a used Audi S4 with twin turbos and a stick (Audi Certified too). A chip upgrade, aftermarket downpipes and a 3″ exhaust means I will have around 370hp in no time. I used to have one with only the chip; this time Stage2+ means the Audi sleeper will chew up any stock M3 (much less 330′s, G35s, ISwhateva’s)…

]]> By: Mike Rundle http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209552 Mike Rundle Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:39:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209552 That reminds me of the 3 series coupe 'spy renderings' I posted on my blog back last August. In fact I'm still #1 on Google for BMW 4 series stuff lol. http://phark.typepad.com/phark/2004/08/2006_bmw_4_seri.html That reminds me of the 3 series coupe ‘spy renderings’ I posted on my blog back last August. In fact I’m still #1 on Google for BMW 4 series stuff lol.

http://phark.typepad.com/phark/2004/08/2006_bmw_4_seri.html

]]> By: jim http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209527 jim Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:52:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209527 looks exactly like a stylized version of the actual car. These drawings are used on the official 3-series coupe web site. http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_highend.html click on 3 --> coupe (2006), hit OK. looks exactly like a stylized version of the actual car.
These drawings are used on the official 3-series coupe web site.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_highend.html
click on 3 –> coupe (2006), hit OK.

]]> By: Tom http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209514 Tom Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:43:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209514 Anything looks better than G35! Anything looks better than G35!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209495 Anonymous Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:32:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209495 BMW's are boring. Give me a Cadillac or Buick anyday BMW’s are boring. Give me a Cadillac or Buick anyday

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209478 Jon Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:19:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209478 What they should do is build a 1-series coupe utilizing a similar design, but forgoing the almost unusable rear seats and instead having a larger trunk / storage area, and still having a small, good looking and (relatively) affordable BMW coupe. For those who want more room and a bigger car, they can always move up market and get a 325 / 330 / 335i Coupe. Jon. What they should do is build a 1-series coupe utilizing a similar design, but forgoing the almost unusable rear seats and instead having a larger trunk / storage area, and still having a small, good looking and (relatively) affordable BMW coupe. For those who want more room and a bigger car, they can always move up market and get a 325 / 330 / 335i Coupe.

Jon.

]]> By: mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209476 mike Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:19:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209476 #17 agreed, it is toned down from the first bangled 7, the 5, z4 and 6. #18 The M3 will be a different animal altogether. No need to worry. and to you #19 the 3 series for the money is one of the most valuable cars on the market. Few cars perform, handle, look, and are as advanced and forward thinking as a 3 series. I have an 01 330Ci and it has little things about it that cars NOW don't even have. #17 agreed, it is toned down from the first bangled 7, the 5, z4 and 6. #18 The M3 will be a different animal altogether. No need to worry. and to you #19 the 3 series for the money is one of the most valuable cars on the market. Few cars perform, handle, look, and are as advanced and forward thinking as a 3 series. I have an 01 330Ci and it has little things about it that cars NOW don’t even have.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209459 anonymous Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:05:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209459 How about what if the 3 series was actually affordable. How about what if the 3 series was actually affordable.

]]> By: al http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209438 al Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:44:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209438 i like it a lot better than the actual production 3 series cpupe. i think the new 3 series coupe looks very very ugly. if the M3 looks anything like it i will be one very sad man i like it a lot better than the actual production 3 series cpupe. i think the new 3 series coupe looks very very ugly. if the M3 looks anything like it i will be one very sad man

]]> By: Bush http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209398 Bush Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:04:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209398 Scotty (#15), Let me but it this way. This design is considerably LESS fragmented than the earlier designs. Scotty (#15), Let me but it this way. This design is considerably LESS fragmented than the earlier designs.

]]> By: MGBYG http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209386 MGBYG Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:48:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209386 Yawn... This look was 'on the walls' at CCS and Art Centre 7 years ago. Strong "power" arc along flanks below beltline is stronger than Bangle's droopy flames. Otherwise, could be a Kia. Yawn…

This look was ‘on the walls’ at CCS and Art Centre 7 years ago. Strong “power” arc along flanks below beltline is stronger than Bangle’s droopy flames. Otherwise, could be a Kia.

]]> By: scotty http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209378 scotty Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:28:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209378 the bangled influence is just as strong, you have just begun to get used to it more. I for one loved the way bangle has taken design, its different, and so many companys have copied design cues. The cars that bangle designs will become some of bmw's most recognizable in the future. the M series are instant classics. the bangled influence is just as strong, you have just begun to get used to it more. I for one loved the way bangle has taken design, its different, and so many companys have copied design cues. The cars that bangle designs will become some of bmw’s most recognizable in the future. the M series are instant classics.

]]> By: Tim_s http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209376 Tim_s Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:26:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209376 Can't say I like the front or sides, even taking into account the superdeformed nature of sketches, but that rearend is heavenly just the way it is. I would no longer be on the fence about buying a 3-series if that was how it really looked. Can’t say I like the front or sides, even taking into account the superdeformed nature of sketches, but that rearend is heavenly just the way it is. I would no longer be on the fence about buying a 3-series if that was how it really looked.

]]> By: Bush http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209368 Bush Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:21:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209368 The "Bangled" influence is slowly fading away. The “Bangled” influence is slowly fading away.

]]> By: Alex http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209349 Alex Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:10:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209349 6-series is my fav bimmer. love it!!! 6-series is my fav bimmer. love it!!!

]]> By: Craig http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209333 Craig Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:02:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209333 Looks like a 6-series coupe. Nope, I DON'T think I'd want an M3/3-Series that looks like this. Looks like a 6-series coupe. Nope, I DON’T think I’d want an M3/3-Series that looks like this.

]]> By: Peter http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209326 Peter Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209326 Looks good, but if it was so low it wouldn't be practical enough to sell. Looks good, but if it was so low it wouldn’t be practical enough to sell.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209324 Stephen Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:57:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209324 Still looks pretty boring to me... Still looks pretty boring to me…

]]> By: 650i http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209323 650i Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:56:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209323 Dan and snoboardguy21: It's more about the shape off the roof, no? If you put a 6 roof on a 3 it would still be realistic and road legal. i think that is the point here. Dan and snoboardguy21: It’s more about the shape off the roof, no? If you put a 6 roof on a 3 it would still be realistic and road legal. i think that is the point here.

]]> By: paperycow http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209320 paperycow Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:50:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209320 mmm....6er...i wish they did have a 6er is a reasonable price range... mmm….6er…i wish they did have a 6er is a reasonable price range…

]]> By: snoboardguy21 http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209301 snoboardguy21 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:33:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209301 If we ignore the exaggerated proportions, this looks pretty much like the pre-productions photos. I agree the roofline is lower and much cooler looking, but the rest of it is very close to what's been produced in reality, esp. the front. I only wish they would have kept headlights from the sedan. If we ignore the exaggerated proportions, this looks pretty much like the pre-productions photos. I agree the roofline is lower and much cooler looking, but the rest of it is very close to what’s been produced in reality, esp. the front. I only wish they would have kept headlights from the sedan.

]]> By: Dan http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209298 Dan Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209298 Packaging restraints, regulatory guidelines (e.g. height of headlamps), required passenger space, luggage space, financial budgets, shared components, etc.... Packaging restraints, regulatory guidelines (e.g. height of headlamps), required passenger space, luggage space, financial budgets, shared components, etc….

]]> By: Brad http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209297 Brad Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:31:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209297 That roofline looks much better. I was hoping for a 4er that looked similar to the 6. That roofline looks much better. I was hoping for a 4er that looked similar to the 6.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209294 Madcapp Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:29:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209294 That fuglyness is more hideous than the real E92. That fuglyness is more hideous than the real E92.

]]> By: Scott http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209293 Scott Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:29:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209293 yeah, beacause Real cars have to be engineered, not just drawn yeah, beacause Real cars have to be engineered, not just drawn

]]> By: dan http://www.leftlanenews.com/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this.html#comment-209266 dan Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:12:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/07/27/could-a-would-a-should-a-what-if-the-3-series-coupe-looked-like-this/#comment-209266 one thing i dont like about this is that they never make the production car look the way it's sketched out. the production cars alway end up looking crippled compared to the drawings bastards one thing i dont like about this is that they never make the production car look the way it’s sketched out.
the production cars alway end up looking crippled compared to the drawings
bastards

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