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Old 05-05-09, 11:59 AM
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Even the 3 has a GS inspired roofline.
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Old 05-05-09, 02:42 PM
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The flow/lines from the taillights to the rear bumper definitely borrows from the current MB C class.
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Old 05-05-09, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
E46 ftw ...
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(suddenly, maybe Bangle isn't looking so bad ...)
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Old 05-05-09, 07:39 PM
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I despise it. Especially the estate variant. I agree, E46 ftw.
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Old 05-05-09, 07:44 PM
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doesnt look too bad imo. could have been a lot worse with the current trend of making cars worse
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Old 05-05-09, 08:17 PM
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I guess it is ok... not a damn... let me get that kind of design... just another car!!
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Old 05-05-09, 09:46 PM
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it's a mini7.
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Old 05-05-09, 10:43 PM
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I personally do not think it looks that bad, but I do agree I do not like both tail pipes on the same side.
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Old 05-05-09, 11:31 PM
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Hope the real thing will end up better than that, it's kinda boring for my taste.
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Old 05-06-09, 09:37 AM
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...hate it.
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Old 05-06-09, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
E46 ftw ...
Couldn't have said it better myself!
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Old 05-08-09, 04:57 PM
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I thought Bangle left? Ugh.
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Old 05-08-09, 05:03 PM
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Not bad........can't wait to see the new M5/M6
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Could be better, but the real issue IMO is the interior. That needs to be redesigned badly
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Old 05-09-09, 01:51 AM
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Is this by Bangle? Are BMW head executives on crack?
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