Do the new BMW coupes outdo their predecessors?

Do the new BMW coupes outdo their predecessors?
But as BMW celebrates the pearl anniversary of its 6-cylinder 3 Series (in case you're thinking of sending a gift), I find myself wondering, "How much longer can this go on?" The in-line 6 has, arguably, come to define this car. But insomuch as horsepower expectations escalate from year to year, where else can BMW go with its 6-shooter? From a development standpoint, will they still be viable power plants seven or eight years from now, when the sixth-generation 3 Series arrives?
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vitalichaconnevitalichaconne - 10/14/2006 1:47:00 PM
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this one most definately did =)


I95SPEEDINGTICKETSI95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 10/14/2006 3:16:04 PM
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Hey!!

Whats with all the Extra Curricular Photos ??
Vehicle Photos Please

With regards to the Powerplants the 6 will always have a place in the 3-Series lineup until the Demise of The Internal-Combustion Engine


S4cabriofoxS4cabriofox - 10/14/2006 5:51:19 PM
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Why, of course they do.

001- really, please cut down on the pictures. It takes too long for them to load and messes up my pages.


CarboyCarboy - 10/14/2006 8:05:08 PM
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OH NO, BMW IS GROWING ON ME, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



vdivvdiv - 10/15/2006 10:06:43 AM
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Hehehehe, they got you too, heh? Time to catch one of these beasts and tame it yourself.


EL34EL34 - 10/14/2006 9:09:13 PM
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The BMW 3 Series is the best in it's class.

I love this car!


RefuGRefuG - 10/14/2006 10:17:20 PM
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Ive seen white coupe and it looks so good, pictures are nothin compared to real life. A+


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BMW530iBMW530i - 10/15/2006 4:48:44 PM
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Keep smoking whatever it is you're smoking. In 6-8 years time, I hope you're still on this forum because I want to see your expression when your little bullshit fortune-telling here is totally wrong.


luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/16/2006 2:01:46 PM
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^^ agree


luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/16/2006 12:06:38 PM
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have you seen it in person?


DarkOneForceDarkOneForce - 10/15/2006 8:53:24 AM
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The new coupe definately outdoes its predecesor.

The 335i is better than the E46 M3, and the 335Si, M3, M3 CSL are coming. Hopefully a new M3 GTR too.

And there is plenty of juice left to squize from the chassi and engines too.

Ofcourse for Europe the 335d should be interesting. And in a few years the Blutec diesels version will come.


RefuGRefuG - 10/15/2006 10:05:18 AM
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RICEMASTER for president of Tunguzia.

He must be like 16 or 17 cause his comment "Maybe if the rear fenders were wider and the wheels are more pushed out to the edge, car was dropped an extra 1/2 inch" live up to his name, lol.


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luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/16/2006 2:03:26 PM
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LOL


BremboBrembo - 10/15/2006 2:44:30 PM
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Technically...the 335i is as much as bamboo rocket with it's newly found turbos made by Mitsubishi. I guess the German do need a far east assistant to retain its ultimate driving status.

I would consider get 335i if it came with M3 brakes systems and LSD.


BremboBrembo - 10/15/2006 9:42:55 PM
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Putting a turbo into smaller engineer to output a high hp result is basic pocket rocket idea. Made famous by many Japanese cars.

335i is great...I'm in no way bashing it. I think it a great car. I'm just calling it for what it is.

MDalle---what makes a Bamboo rocket in your opinion.


Agent63Agent63 - 10/16/2006 4:17:17 AM
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Sorry bro but that wouldn't suit a BMW. Maybe an Import from Japan. You must be a import tuner because you like Lambo doors. I'm a fan of import cars but I don't like to "soop" up cars to improve it's exterior appeal. Why not just spend the money to get a car that needs no 'aftermarket' touch up?. It's just my two cents.

I know its a passion to tune cars to its limit but the ammount of money spent doing that you may as well get an exotic or a higher end Euro sports car or even higher end Luxury import.


Parkinglot2Parkinglot2 - 10/16/2006 2:00:35 AM
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the new design getting boring really fast.


TauronLBTauronLB - 10/16/2006 2:48:39 AM
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THe new engine does. The styling isn't bad but not as handsome as the last gen car. The interior also pales in comparison to the last gen car. If I could get this year engine in the old car I'd be in love.
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NARunnerNARunner - 10/16/2006 8:37:21 AM
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RICE-

This is where flashy consumerism and hip-hop culture has brought us. I understand tuning a car to squeeze every ounce of performance potential out and maybe a few tasteful cosmetic mods (aftermarket wheels, subtle body modifications), but I got news for you...nobody pulls up next to your scissor-doored honda accord and says "shit, nice lamborghini!" And nobody pulls up to your scissor-doored slk55 and says "is that the SLR's little brother?" And if you think they do, you are very naive. Most people think it looks foolish (women included), not to mention the fact the $10,000 you spent on stupid "mods" will not be recovered in sale or trade of the vehicle in any way shape or form. You want to get laid, get a decent personality and a bar tab, Ace.

PS-weren't you the one that said the 335i was too feminine? But then you use an example of an SLK? Are you kidding? Out of 5 SLK owners that I know, 4 are women and 2 are men over the age of 65.


luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/16/2006 2:06:22 PM
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"Out of 5 SLK owners that I know, 4 are women and 2 are men over the age of 65."

wouldnt that make six slk owners?



NARunnerNARunner - 10/16/2006 8:38:46 AM
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correction: 3 are women


luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/16/2006 12:11:13 PM
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i want a black 335i .. i had some guy come up behind me up in one on the highway.. oh dayam!! looks damn nyce.. my verdict.. is350 is better looking then 3-sedan.. but 335i has no comparison :)


luvmybmrluvmybmr - 10/16/2006 1:20:13 PM
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i wonder why the engine is so underrated by bmw. because some dyno tests showed 300hp to the wheels.. which is about 375 hp at the engine.. so its making a lot more horse power than the IS350.. maybe its because of the current model m3?


DarkOneForceDarkOneForce - 10/16/2006 5:31:59 PM
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Probably to escape taxation. In european countries there are taxes on HP.

Also the turbo pocket rockets were not a japanese invention.

The Chevy Corvair Monza and BMW 2002 Turbo (TIK) were the first turbo pocket rockets.




themantheman - 10/16/2006 6:39:41 PM
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Nice car, but hasnt the 3 series coupe always been a chicks car?? Perhaps Im mistaken but I would wait for the M3..


RCboy18RCboy18 - 10/16/2006 9:43:49 PM
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looks absolutely incredible, however, I personally am lookin' foward to the Audi A5 over this bimmer. It is VERY nice though.


2JZSoarer2JZSoarer - 10/16/2006 10:22:47 PM
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The hell if I know!they look the same to me ,but I guess they have in performance.No wait I take it back now that I look at them well ,they look a lot like a Honda Civic now!!


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