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Old 04-24-06, 02:21 PM
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Default Official BMW 3-series coupe released

BMW just released this:

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/futurevehicles/new3coupe

how do ya think it will compare to the IS?

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Old 04-24-06, 02:32 PM
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Being discussed elsewhere already.

It also does not belong in this forum.
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yes what is the point?
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Originally Posted by deuce2
BMW just released this:

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/futurevehicles/new3coupe

how do ya think it will compare to the IS?
I don't really think it compares at all. One is a 2 door coupe and the other is a 4 door sedan. Other than that though performance wise it will be the same outcome as the 330i sedan only it has a lot more HP to keep up in the straights and offers a manual transmission.
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Any word on 0-60 and 1/4 mile times?
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Originally Posted by Payam
Any word on 0-60 and 1/4 mile times?
I believe manufacturers claim is 5.3 to 60 for the manual and 5.5 for the automatic. For the 328 it was around 6.1 to 60. This car might do better in testing though as many published test results have gotten better times for the 330i sedan than what BMW posted.
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i hate bmw's...but w/e
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Old 04-24-06, 05:51 PM
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i think it looks really nice, much better than the sedan for some reason, oh and I can imagine how good the next M3 will look -- that car with a more aggressive body kit and wheels, drool

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Old 04-24-06, 07:10 PM
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I love my IS but that really looks hot!
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at least Bmw finally made a 3 series with some *****!
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I like the design (especially the front quarter views), and I think that a lot of people will love it as well. No doubt it will sell like hotcakes, but we'll see how well an IS coupe will smolder its fire...
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Originally Posted by mhiggi02
I love my IS but that really looks hot!

I have to agree! After seeing that I kind of just kicked myself in the head and think that maybe I should have waited. I still love my IS and it is a great car. I still drool everytime I get in and drive it. Also the reliability will be much better but I can't wait to see what a little boost on the turbo does to the new 3 coupe.
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It looks super hot,IMHO. M3 would be even hotter! I dont mind trading my Is350 in for 335i.
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you guys are such ninnies. do you not think that the IS coupe will look gorgeous? I could see if you liked the turbos on the 3 coupe but come on. you sound like high school girls.
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