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Old 02-24-04, 04:57 PM
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Default Undisguised new 1 series




***CORRECTION*** It's the new 1 series, I can't change the title.

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Old 02-24-04, 05:19 PM
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Is this for real???
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Old 02-24-04, 05:24 PM
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Looks like it got whacked with the Bangle stick pretty hard. Based on the 1st pic, I'm not impressed. Looks too tall and bloated, not at all like a sports sedan should. I'll reserve final judgement until I see it in the flesh, but right now, I think it sucks.
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Old 02-24-04, 05:51 PM
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pt cruiser

first thing that comes to mind when i saw side shot
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please confirm that thats the new 3 series wagon
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i wish someone WOULD disguise that thing!

Oh wait.....if its trying not to look like something I'd spend my money on, then its got me fooled just fine
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I don't like it at all. I know BMW is trying to reach out to different buyer market segments but I don't think this is the way.

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Old 02-24-04, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by T.L.W
pt cruiser
That's exactly what I thought too
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It kinda reminds me of the Mazada 3 wagon, its in there. Stylin isn't as horrible as the 5 but its still a Bangle w/o a doubt.
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Old 02-24-04, 08:26 PM
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that bowing of the bottom edge isn't very attractive, nor are the honda civic headlights.
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Old 02-24-04, 08:38 PM
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I'm thinking perhaps that the new 3-series may have a very similar front clip to this 1-series. I actually don't think its that bad. But I agree with whoever pointed out the bowing bottom edge... that looks real suspect! Hopefully the 3-series will have a more traditional, not-so-bangle rear end at least. Anyone have pics of the rear of this 1-series?
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Old 02-24-04, 08:41 PM
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The E36 and E46 are some of my favorite designs. Great looking cars. Incredible driving cars. Just plain ol great cars.

This looks awful. WOrse than the 5.
 
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i agree... i'm not feeliing it at all. looks better with the cover over it
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SO this means all BMW line up is all mess up now? with new 3 series.
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Its ugly, but not as bad as th 5 series.
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