hott. like apple pie just out the oven.

Wow, I was really hating the shape, only liking the 335i engine of the new 3-series but these pics may have changed my mind, especially the silver one. Much better looking and more cohesive than any previous photos by far…

This is the only good lookin bimmer out right now. Glad to see this didnt look like this others.

ohh ,yesss,this look nice ,not like the ugly four doors

this would look pretty good next to a 650i and the new z4 m coupe…. in my driveway

throw in an m5 and a 760li too they are all as sick as it gets. contrary to what mitch says. bangle is genius. I got that from websters dictionary when i looked up genius it said bangle.

I cant wait to see the m3

i doubted your finding, MR.C, so i looked it up myself and am happy to announce that MR.C’s finding is indeed correct!!

i like it except 4 the back

a bloatmobile, a porker…bigger than a 5 series of just a few years back. the weight needs more power, the mass needs more suspension, it all costs more but returns less pleasure

it looks like 96 Honda Civic Coupe for behind, i have that feeling since i saw those pics

this is a very sleek looking car…
awesome

It’s much better than what I expected. I have a problem with the Bangle styling, but this one looks GREAT!

Side profile is very much like the current GTO…..rear end is bland, looks Japanese, the front is all BMW, however, even the front is rather generic looking. Ah BMW, where have ya gone ?

Is it just me or is there a lot of the old 850 in that profile? Especially the silver one.

What the hell is taking so long. I remember when the 3 series was only available as a coupe. Anybody see the spare tire?

Do a software update to the 335i to get above 8.5 pounds of boost and you got a legitimate replacement for the space shuttle.

A lot better looking than the sedan, but BMW has been dropping the ball lately in many fields in which they previously excelled such as ergonomics, steering feel and the ride handling balance. That glorified appliance maker Lexus should not even come close to matching its abilities, but it does.

It figures San Francisco would be the US debut. Chris Bangle must be looking for a new boyfriend.

are we looking all looking at the same car guys?!?!?!?! the tail is way too long…from the rear 3/4 it looks like a boat….and dont get me started on these taillights….I love bmw and i love the 3-series but they really dropped the ball on this one

I hate how small the rear wheels look. Anyone else not understand why they’re so small? The proportions are off.

Clean design for the coupe, I love it! Understated just the right amount. Bangle must have been on vacation when they green lighted this one.

Disclaimer: I like the GTO too, so maybe it won’t sell.

Forgot to say…Reminds me of the 8-series. That is my favorite bimmer. After my kid graduates from college a used 8 series is on my middle aged crazies list.

Like it or hate it, Chris Bangle has created designs that get attention, and get people talking about BMW. Before he came on the scene, I remember thinking BMW was just another nice car marque just like Lexus or Mercedes. Now, BMW is unique, people either love or hate the cars, few are lukewarm.

I can see the civic in the rear too

The car is too long. Its starting to resemble a 80’s camaro.

looks so good!!! I love the ass! better looking than 6 series fo sure. cant wait for the M version!!

It looks like my neighbor’s Civic, but with leather. Thumbs down.

Get rid of the b post and BMW has a winner…

i coulda designed the front better . it looks cheezy and not a bmw type car// these pple need to go back into the classics and pick up some ideas

Oh well I’m sure you could of designed a better front GMSUX, why don’t you go to photoshop and make one and then have it posted on to LLN and have hundreds of people like it (and the few haters/bashers LOL)? Then you could actually make that statement, but as of now unless you design them for a living (which you may do but I duno) then you can’t actually say that.
I like the front end the thing I don’t like is the rear it looks somewhat like a Civic.

I think it looks great. It is indeed longer than the 3Series sedan by an inch or two. I will be trading in my E46 very soon for one of these babies! The 328i is almost as fast as the current 330i (0-60 of 6.2 vs 6.1) and costs 2.5-3 grand less.

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2007 Honda Civic.

Wonder if they’ve fixed that leaking tail light assembly.

Europe > All

It’s funny how the people bashing this car saying it looks like a Honda Civic are probably Audi design advocates… when the A4 looks even MORE like the Civic.

very good point anonymous. back of an a4 looks just like the back of a civic minus corresponding emblems. =0

as well I think people will grow to appreciate the design of this next gen 3 series. it happened to my attraction to the new bmw sedan. my .02

Looks good, the rear reminds me of a late 90’s civic coupe eww

hey when do u guys think the next gen 3er will debut?

Isn’t it supposed to hit the dealerships in September? I will probably wait till the spring for mine, when the weather starts to warm up here in the Northeast.

uhhhh, Vdub, the next 3 series is called the 130i. Sort of…at least its better than this imposter.

“anonymous” … I think you might want to double check your claim of the A4 looking more like a Civic. Look again at that silver pic up top, and tell me it doesn’t look like a late-90s Civic (same lines), in addition to the rear-view two pics below.

Sure the lights on the A4 look new millenium Civic-like but that’s where the similarity ends.

Don’t be mad, it’s all right. So what if non-afficionados think you might be driving a Civic, does it really matter? I mean, you didn’t buy the car to impress the dummies, did you?

Okay, so I double-checked…

And no, I still don’t think it looks like a Civic. The A4’s rear still has that honor.

In fact, here is a picture of an late 90’s Civic… I can’t see the resemblence, so I’m obviously stupid.

http://www.kris.1000lecie.pl/civicpics/088.jpg

that is one ugly car

Ugly? Are you dilusional or something?

Hey Northeasterner – I’m on the fence about getting a 2006 330i or a 2007 328i – you’re quote about the similar performance is very interesting to me. I’ve been wondering just how close the 328 will be, but can’t find any reviews on it yet (all of them seem to be about the 335). Do you have any links I could check out? Thanks.

Links yeah its on http://www.bmwusa.com
CIVIC you are all morons

Links yeah http://www.bmwusa.com and really civic come on

LMAO…. it is always funny to see the Audi/VW guys go to a BMW thread and bash . . . . it really shows insecurity.
On a different note The new 3series coupe looks mmmmuch better in person. Pictures do it absolutely no justice.

Can’t decide….Audi TT 3.2 or BMW330i ? [I'm not interested in the 335, I keep my cars and turbos always break after 3 or 4 years.]

amanda, I’d go with the BMW330i, in terms of overall bang for your buck, you cant go wrong with the 330. Better resale too (not that it really matters much)

When will the new 330i coupe be coming out?

I love this car , I realy like the long sleek look. just orded a jet black with red leather loded, cost me $48,950+ tax. 6speed stick.Be driving late september.see ya.on the rodes.