While speaking with the head cheese over here, Agent 001, we stumbled across an intriguing concept:
Which premium luxury vehicle designs will stand the test of time? Although we were trying to piece that puzzle together, we had a more specific question that will make any bimmerphile think for quite some time. Here it goes.
Out of the past two generations of BMW 3-Series, the E46 and E90, which will age gracefully and stand the test of time? Remember, both were designed at the hands of the controversial Chris Bangle. Even if you don't agree with his design language, you have to admit that Bangle did change the way contemporary cars are designed and perceived.
001 believes that the E9x BMW 3'er is simply the best ever -- particularly the coupe.
However, I think that the E46 was and still is what makes a BMW... a BMW. From the driver-oriented cockpit to the conservative and elegant styling, and the great driving dynamics, the E46 chassis continues to make my heart race where the E9x comes off cold.
Perhaps I am bias since I had a 2003 330Ci in Orient Blue/Sand?
To balance this out, we'll leave it up to the Spies. So, which design do you think will stand the test of time BEST?
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