evolution

Anymore pix?

I really want a e46 right now, but since it is already 03 and 04....the new 3-series should be out too soon right?

Is 2006 the projected date, or could it happen sooner? h:

98CoupeV6

No or I would have posted them, and no because BMW follows strict model cycle schedules. MY2006. Perhaps the 3 will be out in MY2005, I can't remember if the Coupe came a year after the Sedan...I think it did.

DakarM

Yep I would expect late 05 as MY06.

And you are correct, the coupe did come after the sedan ~ a year.

98CoupeV6

So, BMW Master, we can expect the 4 series as MY06 and the 3 series as MY05?

DakarM

Most likely my magic8balls says that is likely

98CoupeV6

I don't think I've ever had a question for you that you didn't know, so what the hell don't you know? :fawk:

DakarM

I don't know much about a lot of things... Like what women want? :dunno:


:chuckles: thanks dude

TheOtherDave™

:eh: Big surprise here, but I just don't like it. Whatever happened to the days of old BMW- the 3.0CSL, the E30 M3, the 850CSi and such. :sad:

Bangle is a loose cannon and ultimately, a liability to BMW. I can't believe they're pissing away brand equity like this. IMO, they're getting as "gimmicky" as Kia & Hyundai.

:down:

DakarM

dude you just spanned like 30years of bmw model :rofl:

i wouldn't say as gimmicky as kia & hyundai.

Of course the only 3 series that I really liked was the E36 line (which was also designed by bangle, same with E34/E39 etc).

Bangle is okay. BMW just needs to put him under the same restraint as when the E36/34/39 were designed.

TheOtherDave™

I definitely agree with you so far as restraining Bangle...with a leash...:chuckles:

I can't accept the new 7, the forthcoming 5, the Z4, or these pics of the new 3 & 4. They are so visually offensive to me, it's not even funny.

About my wide range of models....I intentionally picked out the hallmark designs from BMW's long history to make an example of the value of their strong design legacy & brand image. I'd have included the 507 as well...

Bangle's work won't age well IMO.

Yes, I concede the rest of the E30s were bland... but I just love the M3's tense lines.
Similarly the 850CSI. Just plain scrumptious. :drool: The E36 is superb as well.

Yes, Bangle needs to be kept on a much tighter rein. The process of progressive evolution has worked so well for BMW- I don't see the justification for such a radical- and IMO trite and gimmicky- change in design theory.

:dunno:
My 2.5˘