Comments on: New BMW 3-Series Coupe on display in San Francisco

By: urobuyer

urobuyer — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:24:16 +0000

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.

By: amanda

amanda — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 05:14:49 +0000

When will the new 330i coupe be coming out?

By: chris

chris — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:46:33 +0000

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)

By: amanda

amanda — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 07:16:48 +0000

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.]

By: Trevor

Trevor — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:49:07 +0000

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.

By: Foster

Foster — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:48:52 +0000

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

By: Foster

Foster — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:48:03 +0000

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

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:36:09 +0000

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.

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 10:46:51 +0000

Ugly? Are you dilusional or something?

By: Don

Don — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:57:39 +0000

that is one ugly car

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:43:07 +0000

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

By: Dean

Dean — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:14:52 +0000

“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?

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:32:00 +0000

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

By: Northeasterner

Northeasterner — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 01:02:14 +0000

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.

By: VDub

VDub — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:34:10 +0000

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

By: KAveh

KAveh — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 23:47:52 +0000

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

By: Jimbo -- Gulph Mill$

Jimbo -- Gulph Mill$ — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:28:36 +0000

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

By: Jimbo -- Gulph Mill$

Jimbo -- Gulph Mill$ — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:26:15 +0000

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

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:18:53 +0000

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.

By: David Snitchnhinger

David Snitchnhinger — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:49:45 +0000

Europe > All

By: Dean

Dean — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 19:25:44 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, your 2007 Honda Civic.

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

By: Northeasterner

Northeasterner — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:23:19 +0000

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.

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:11:47 +0000

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.

By: GMsux

GMsux — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:43:00 +0000

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

By: WeezyFBaby

WeezyFBaby — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:27:16 +0000

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

By: vwjames

vwjames — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:04:17 +0000

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

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 17:03:08 +0000

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

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:10:54 +0000

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

By: stuart

stuart — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:48:37 +0000

I can see the civic in the rear too

By: Kyle

Kyle — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:35:54 +0000

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.

By: Rene Curry

Rene Curry — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:27:45 +0000

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.

By: Rene Curry

Rene Curry — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:20:51 +0000

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.

By: beem

beem — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:11:04 +0000

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

By: bltguy1985

bltguy1985 — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:06:25 +0000

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

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 05:04:13 +0000

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

By: 2006300C

2006300C — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 04:55:56 +0000

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.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 04:54:35 +0000

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.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 04:52:10 +0000

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

By: Twilight Zone

Twilight Zone — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 03:57:59 +0000

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

By: Oh What A Feeling, Toyota !

Oh What A Feeling, Toyota ! — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 03:45:12 +0000

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 ?

By: VB

VB — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 03:08:52 +0000

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

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 02:19:14 +0000

this is a very sleek looking car…
awesome

By: V'duv Kux Klan

V'duv Kux Klan — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 02:04:38 +0000

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

By: jimbo

jimbo — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 01:54:31 +0000

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

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 01:26:58 +0000

i like it except 4 the back