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Old 07-21-2004, 03:37 PM
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Default 2006 BMW 3-series spy shots

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Except for a few pieces of strategically placed silver and black tape, this BMW 3-Series is virtually uncovered and completely exposed. Never before have we seen the upcoming 3-Series without excessive cladding and fake body panels.

The official introduction for the new 3-Series is scheduled next fall (2005) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales starting shortly afterwards.

The sedan will be followed by the wagon's introduction six months later, with the coupe and convertible making their debut in the fall of 2006.


http://thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=7322
Old 07-21-2004, 04:08 PM
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From what I can see, I like the overall shape. It doesn't look like a radical departure from the previous design. However its still too early to tell.
Old 07-21-2004, 04:29 PM
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I don't like the new grill treatment. the rear looks okay at least in those pictures. I'll wait til it's shown to decide.
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Old 07-21-2004, 06:13 PM
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It better not have that stupid i-Drive standard.......

It probably will, though.
Old 07-21-2004, 06:20 PM
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Like stays true with recent history, BMW, especially the 3-series is going downhill as time passes on. IMO at least. The slight facelift on the 3 now is uglier, and that redesign is 10X uglier, at least from the "spy shots"
Old 07-21-2004, 06:32 PM
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well, you can't tell anything from those shots except general body shape. the edges of the headlights and taillights and grill are covered in tape, and those are the biggest elements of a car's design.
Old 07-21-2004, 06:59 PM
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looks very cushy... thats what happens when you let americans design german cars
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it looks like you can't tell because of the tape.
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the headlights and taillights will be similar to the x3's
Old 07-21-2004, 07:58 PM
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It looks bloated.



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