It's quite a gentle evolution of the current 3 IMO. Better all round no doubt, but still fairly gentle. But then after the Bangle era, that's no bad thing! Bring on the coupe I say!
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| Author: | F14D_Tomcat [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | The verdict is in |
Although you can certainly call me biased, the verdict is, almost, unanimous: the new BMW 3 series (F30) has been proclaimed the segment's leader. Here's an interesting quote from Car&Driver: “Will it (the new 3 series) end up bloodied and in the butcher’s case? Or is it still an SOB you don’t want to mess with..?” Read the answer and more here:http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/04/04/the-verdict-is-in/ |
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| Author: | Jibba [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The verdict is in |
I am due to get a new car this time next year as my lease is expiring. It will be(assuming I get the F30) my third 3 series in a row. Im glad they have made some updates so at least i will feel like im getting a new car. |
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| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:59 am ] |
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I love that theyve made the back look more like the coupe and 5, but I really HATE the front lights with that little appendage sticking out. I think it looks horrible. |
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| Author: | Scott [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:16 am ] |
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I much prefer the new dashboard, I didn't care for the one in the old 3. The turbo 4 could be a benefit as the non-turbo 6 had some really dead spots in terms of torque. I know, sacrilege against the six, but that's how the automatic drove when I tried it, and I do too much bumper-to-bumper for a manual. The car would have lived its life in sport transmission mode. One big issue, however. That car would need new tires immediately--the braking distances with those low rolling-resistence tires in the C/D test are flat unacceptable. I got rid of an Acura after a year because of bad brakes, one of the most helpless feelings you can have driving. Inexcusable for a car with a Roundel on it. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 2:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The verdict is in |
It's quite a gentle evolution of the current 3 IMO. Better all round no doubt, but still fairly gentle. But then after the Bangle era, that's no bad thing! Bring on the coupe I say!
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| Author: | RotaryRx7 [ Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The verdict is in |
That is a beautiful car. You can't go wrong with BMW! |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The verdict is in |
RotaryRx7 wrote: That is a beautiful car. You can't go wrong with BMW! Unless you buy a 320d Saloon of course...... 
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| Author: | Nav01L [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:45 am ] |
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Driver8 wrote: RotaryRx7 wrote: That is a beautiful car. You can't go wrong with BMW! Unless you buy a 320d Saloon of course...... Depends on what you need, we had one in the family and if you don't mind it not being very civilized in terms of engine it is a very good car with very nice torque in the low revs. I do mind though, so I'm on the petrol side of things, even if that means less torque up till about 2500-3000 rpm. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The verdict is in |
Nav01L wrote: Driver8 wrote: RotaryRx7 wrote: That is a beautiful car. You can't go wrong with BMW! Unless you buy a 320d Saloon of course...... Depends on what you need, we had one in the family and if you don't mind it not being very civilized in terms of engine it is a very good car with very nice torque in the low revs. I do mind though, so I'm on the petrol side of things, even if that means less torque up till about 2500-3000 rpm. Yeah TBH I completely agree it depends on your wants and needs : I just really don't like my 320d, but then I've been spoilt by several seriously nice BMWs over the years - 740i M Sport, M3, 330Ci Convertible, 550i M-Sport. Even the 325i Coupe, 323i Coupe, 525i and 530's I've had were infinitely better cars IMO. Petrol (or big diesel at a push) is still the only way to go IMO, unless you really want to feel like you've given up on life! 
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| Author: | Nav01L [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | The verdict is in |
Well diesel is great because of the energy you gain from it... And that is fine in a heavy cow like a 4x4 or an xdrive, it vibrates, it's loud, you can't rev it, but it gets you going. However, in a rwd 3series, which for me is one of the most pleasant drives around in the present day auto market, I understand one would not necessarily want that. It's like a scalpel, a tool so nimble and precise, it'd have no use for a chainsaw's engine. To each task it's tool, to each car it's personality
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| Author: | JustinFournier [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The verdict is in |
This article serves to remind me how sad i'm going to be when I sell my 135i at the end of the summer 
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| Author: | Nav01L [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | The verdict is in |
Good suggestion then: don't
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