Simple Review: BMW
#1
02-11-2004, 09:08 AM
We started doing this in the 5-series wagon thread, but I thought it might be fun to have this as it's own subject.
Specifically, what is your take on each product line offered by the manufacturer.
Specifically, what is your take on each product line offered by the manufacturer.
Originally posted by Ryephile:
1-series; yuk
3-series; drool!
X3; stupid
Z4; ok when moving
5-series; yuk
5-wagon; cool
X5 - it's trying to eat me!
6-series; yuk
7-series; its aight
1-series; yuk
3-series; drool!
X3; stupid
Z4; ok when moving
5-series; yuk
5-wagon; cool
X5 - it's trying to eat me!
6-series; yuk
7-series; its aight
Originally posted by DiD:
1-series; Could be good in hatchback form
3-series; New 3 looks great (if the spy shots are to be believed)
X3; I like it.
Z4; ok in Red with the top down
5-series; Still not working for me
5-wagon; Better than the sedan
X5 - old and it shows
6-series; The coupe is great, the convertible doesn't look that great by comparison
7-series; hate the 7.
1-series; Could be good in hatchback form
3-series; New 3 looks great (if the spy shots are to be believed)
X3; I like it.
Z4; ok in Red with the top down
5-series; Still not working for me
5-wagon; Better than the sedan
X5 - old and it shows
6-series; The coupe is great, the convertible doesn't look that great by comparison
7-series; hate the 7.
Originally posted by zfxr:
1 series- Buy a Mini!
3 series- cool... mmmm, 3 series compact with M3 engine???
X3- no no no no no!!!
5 series- maybe an M5, maybe
5 series wagon- **** yeah!
X5- ummm your not cool soccer mommy...
6 series- dig it, but whats with the trunk???
7 series- like the new "sport" version (SWB, V12), but i'd
rather have an RS6...
1 series- Buy a Mini!
3 series- cool... mmmm, 3 series compact with M3 engine???
X3- no no no no no!!!
5 series- maybe an M5, maybe
5 series wagon- **** yeah!
X5- ummm your not cool soccer mommy...
6 series- dig it, but whats with the trunk???
7 series- like the new "sport" version (SWB, V12), but i'd
rather have an RS6...
Originally posted by Gabe:
1-series; Love it so far - too bad we're only getting the 4 door and the 2 door (no hatches planned at this time)
3-series; Love the current E46 despite it being a little heavier than I'd like. Especially love the wagon
X3; Drive really well. Interior dissapointed in some cases. Love the sunroof.
Z4; Love it.
5-series; Currently the best looking BMW product - absolutely love the exterior design. Driving dynamics are incredible once you're used to the active steering (turn in is as sharp as the MINI at low speeds)
5-wagon; The smart SUV alternative
X5 - Bloated but certainly one of the better mid-sized SUVs. Also worst advertising compaigne of any BMW in recent memory.
6-series; In photos it's nice - in person is just blows me away.
7-series; love the current design and the sport models really look impressive. But the A8 (non 12 cylinder) is also impressive.
1-series; Love it so far - too bad we're only getting the 4 door and the 2 door (no hatches planned at this time)
3-series; Love the current E46 despite it being a little heavier than I'd like. Especially love the wagon
X3; Drive really well. Interior dissapointed in some cases. Love the sunroof.
Z4; Love it.
5-series; Currently the best looking BMW product - absolutely love the exterior design. Driving dynamics are incredible once you're used to the active steering (turn in is as sharp as the MINI at low speeds)
5-wagon; The smart SUV alternative
X5 - Bloated but certainly one of the better mid-sized SUVs. Also worst advertising compaigne of any BMW in recent memory.
6-series; In photos it's nice - in person is just blows me away.
7-series; love the current design and the sport models really look impressive. But the A8 (non 12 cylinder) is also impressive.
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02-11-2004, 09:40 PM
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1-series - Swoopy, bloated styling doesn't work on a small-car platform. I'm sure it will drive "right", but from what's been seen it's irretrievably vulgar
3-series - The current E46 is looking slightly dated, but I still have to carry something in front of me to walk around after looking at a M3. I'd sell my soul for a 325xi wagon.
X3 - Nice drivetrain. That's about it. An interior of similar materials can be had for thousands less. It's called the Saturn VUE.
Z4 - Catfish-faced. It looks strange when stationary, but it's pure beauty in motion.
5-series - Front turn signal "eyebrows" ruin the front end for me, trunklid cutline cribbed from the Kia Rio ruins the rear. The new M5 may be a world-beater, but I can't get over the coachwork.
5-wagon - Eliminates the fugly trunklid from the equation. I'm assuming the FEA remains the same as the sedan, which is a shame.
X5 - IMO, outclassed by Volkswagen's Touareg. Still a very clean, very presentable design, even if it is late in its product cycle.
6-series - Gorgeous. Even the trunklid, which I detest on the 5 and 7, can't ruin this design for me.
7-series - The old 750iL was an aspirational vehicle for me. Now, it's the Audi A8L. The current 7 leaves me cold.
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3-series - The current E46 is looking slightly dated, but I still have to carry something in front of me to walk around after looking at a M3. I'd sell my soul for a 325xi wagon.
X3 - Nice drivetrain. That's about it. An interior of similar materials can be had for thousands less. It's called the Saturn VUE.
Z4 - Catfish-faced. It looks strange when stationary, but it's pure beauty in motion.
5-series - Front turn signal "eyebrows" ruin the front end for me, trunklid cutline cribbed from the Kia Rio ruins the rear. The new M5 may be a world-beater, but I can't get over the coachwork.
5-wagon - Eliminates the fugly trunklid from the equation. I'm assuming the FEA remains the same as the sedan, which is a shame.
X5 - IMO, outclassed by Volkswagen's Touareg. Still a very clean, very presentable design, even if it is late in its product cycle.
6-series - Gorgeous. Even the trunklid, which I detest on the 5 and 7, can't ruin this design for me.
7-series - The old 750iL was an aspirational vehicle for me. Now, it's the Audi A8L. The current 7 leaves me cold.
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02-13-2004, 07:28 AM
1 series- the 2-door versions (2 series?) look ok, but the 4-drs ain't working for me.
3 series- I have too much experience with the E36. While technically a better car in every respect, the E46 is just bloated to me. I agree with the comment about the xi wagon, though.
X3- eh... I wish BMW wasn't financially obligated to build SUV's in order to survive, but like the Porsche, they are necessary evils...
Z4 - Like it. I'd get a 3.0 if I could.
5 series- I might like it more given some time... some spy pics of the M5 look interesting.
5 series wagon- best looking Bangle design. Nice!
X5- (see X3 comments)
6 series- (see 5 series comments)
7 series- the design has grown on me to the point where I don't hate it as much. Not saying I'd buy one, but my stomach doesn't churn at the sight of one anymore.
3 series- I have too much experience with the E36. While technically a better car in every respect, the E46 is just bloated to me. I agree with the comment about the xi wagon, though.
X3- eh... I wish BMW wasn't financially obligated to build SUV's in order to survive, but like the Porsche, they are necessary evils...
Z4 - Like it. I'd get a 3.0 if I could.
5 series- I might like it more given some time... some spy pics of the M5 look interesting.
5 series wagon- best looking Bangle design. Nice!
X5- (see X3 comments)
6 series- (see 5 series comments)
7 series- the design has grown on me to the point where I don't hate it as much. Not saying I'd buy one, but my stomach doesn't churn at the sight of one anymore.
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