BMW planning 2012 3-series tii

During the 1970s the 2002tii helped put BMW on the performance map, especially in America where the car quickly became a much sought after classic. The three letters ‘tii’ were synonymous with lightweight construction, improved dynamics and more performance, but over the years the importance of the model was forgotten.

Now, BMW is considering doing the same for its next-generation 3-series sedan due in 2011. Like the 1-series performance range, developers are planning to introduce carbon-fiber parts, new aero kits, larger wheels and brakes, sports bucket seats and steering wheels and new LED instrument clusters.
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Dr550 - 3/12/2008 6:29:07 PM

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Obama, go back to Minsk where you can enjoy driving a Lada.

pushrod27 - 3/12/2008 6:40:10 PM

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Why would a company need 'stunning design' to compete with Lexus? Lexus does not offer stunning design.

Homer008 - 3/12/2008 7:05:54 PM

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GoObama has point. BMWs are degrading with cheaper cars but why not just wait 2 years and buy a used BMW for couple grand. I mean...Lexus is #1 on re-sale value for a reason. Its stuff GoObama mentioned so precisly about the Lexus's bullets.

mscottc1 - 3/12/2008 10:05:46 PM

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get out of our forum you freak. go join some lexus board.

Bored - 3/13/2008 12:48:20 AM

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@ Go0bama,

Please, no more stupid comments!

Lexus4Elderly - 3/13/2008 1:13:15 AM

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He just doesn't understand.

Bitches like Lexus.

Porschinator - 3/12/2008 3:27:12 PM

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Best looking BMW to date! *If it actually come out looking like this*

BTW Kraut is mentally challenged...

bmwfan1513 - 3/12/2008 3:56:06 PM

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I love it.

goojman - 3/12/2008 5:47:11 PM

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Lexus makes really nice Toyota's. Do not compare a Lexus to a BMW. Lexus makes well built Buick's that are quiet and soft but they are not performance cars. Drive an IS 350 and then a 335i. Only someone who knows absolutely nothing about engineering and driving would say that the IS 350 is nearly as good as the 335i. Do not continue to get in over your head by making your silly Lexus arguments. You continually make yourself look foolish by doing so and noboby takes you seriously.

mscottc1 - 3/12/2008 10:07:54 PM

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AMEN!

investor27 - 3/12/2008 9:55:09 PM

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Why does BMW wait until 2012 to bring the 3-series Tii out? Why can't they bring it out now?

S4cabriofoxone - 3/12/2008 10:08:31 PM

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Because the current platform isn't quite fantastic enough?

iamdabest1 - 3/12/2008 11:20:41 PM

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does anyone know when the 3 series gets redesigned ?

Lexus4Elderly - 3/13/2008 1:11:30 AM

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GoObama: "More brand image cheapening."

Is that why Lexus is working on a 1-series competitor?

gooch - 3/13/2008 8:48:12 AM

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It seems to me that Lexus is competing with the Germans, not the other way around...
My wife has a GX470. Nice truck, luxurious, yada, yada. I have a 325i with sport package. She only wants her vehicle to start, drive and bring her back home. I want mine to be an experience. That's the difference between Lexus drivers and BMW drivers.
By 2012, I may be ready for a tii myself, and give the 325 to my drooling son.