WOW... BMW really played it safe with the new 3
05-24-2005, 07:27 AM
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Watch out, though... China is catching up in terms of consumption...
Remember, Audi sells more cars in China every year than they do in the US. Their appetite for gasoline is increasing rapidly (as is that of India). The price of steel is out of sight, largely because of the huge demand from China.
This should be expected, as their economy is growing by leaps and bounds. Has nothing to do with the fact that "Asians are materialistic" or anything like that... it's the fact that there are more people able to afford these things now in their country.
-JPC
This should be expected, as their economy is growing by leaps and bounds. Has nothing to do with the fact that "Asians are materialistic" or anything like that... it's the fact that there are more people able to afford these things now in their country.
-JPC
05-24-2005, 07:30 AM
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Just because other people have said such things does not make it right, Mr. Lopez
Your statement is a crude stereotype and is certainly considered a racist statement. The fact that you do not and cannot recognize that is a problem.
05-24-2005, 07:42 AM
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I agree completely. The new 7-series was/is odd looking to say the least, but it has *presence.*
When I see one I find my eyes wondering all over the car, admiring it in some ways and disliking it in others, but at least <i>interested</i> in it. Same with the new 5-series...I look at every different line on the body to try to figure out what was going through the designers' minds. Each of those two models also draws attention to itself through technical innovation as well, for better or worse.
But the new 3-series somehow manages to both be visually jarring <i>and</i> completely uninteresting. It blends in with the rest of the cars on the road, and if you force yourself to look at it, you wish you hadn't wasted the time.
But the new 3-series somehow manages to both be visually jarring <i>and</i> completely uninteresting. It blends in with the rest of the cars on the road, and if you force yourself to look at it, you wish you hadn't wasted the time.
05-24-2005, 08:38 AM
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You drive it yet?
I drove the 330i last weekend. It was shockingly good in terms of chassis, engine, transmission, clutch, sport seats. My wife had a E46 328i previously. Looks or no, this car is very impressive for $42K. 30MPG highway too. Of course, forget about it for tough snow situations, etc. -Pete, Stratmosphere
05-24-2005, 09:03 AM
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I have yet to test drive it, but probably will soon out of curiousity
I was speaking only of the exterior design of the new 3 series. It is really an unchanged and rather unintersting design.
05-24-2005, 09:24 AM
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Sure, I agree. I mean look at the hate for the new B7 Audis!
I guess everyone will get used to the cars. We actually liked the new 3-series. A bit contrived, but better than the 5 or 7 series. -Pete
05-24-2005, 09:25 AM
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i drove a 330i
Was impressed by the non-iDrive interior...had lots of nice details. I will admit that the 3 series design is MUCH better looking when it has the sport pack with bigger wheels, but i would strongly hesitate to compare the interior of that car to a Subaru. There was beautiful leather detailing on the doors and other touches that really impressed. BTW, the new 7 looks great on the front but the back of it looks funky with those taillight extensions on the trunk lid. Think it would havce looked better with the new front and the old back!