11-15-2011, 04:27 PM | #24 |
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its not the size of the engine, its how it....
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11-15-2011, 05:49 PM | #26 |
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I thought that as well until someone in a previous post pointed out that those type of hinges are necessary for an 'automated close' feature of the trunk lid.
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11-15-2011, 07:02 PM | #27 |
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what's up with the trunk not having hydraulics? looks like the trunk arms on a camry with plastic covers on them.
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11-15-2011, 07:24 PM | #29 |
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Please look above your last post. There's your answer.
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11-15-2011, 10:55 PM | #31 |
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I dont hate it like the 1 series...but still ambivalent. Will have to see in person. . .
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11-16-2011, 11:20 AM | #36 |
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I am not feeling this car without the Msport package. Plus i am also starting to see why bmw said this will also be the most profitable 3 series for them ever when I look at the interior pics.
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11-16-2011, 11:25 AM | #37 |
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Those bars behind the grills are hideous! How can BMW let that pass? You know that car reviewers are going to be all over that! Seemes like a novice design mistake. YURK!
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11-16-2011, 11:38 AM | #39 |
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i dunno i still don't like the car.. maybe when i see it in person i'll have a change of heart.
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11-16-2011, 05:12 PM | #43 |
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I hate how the new 3 series is so beautiful yet it is slower than the old 3 series. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds?? I might not even get it because of that
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11-16-2011, 08:01 PM | #44 |
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So I did a little experiment
I love the new F30, but the front end just looks too angry. I almost wish someone would come out with an aftermarket body molding that would cover the extension of the headlight housing. But then again, it might look too much like the E90 LCI. It really reveals the notion that maybe the design team couldn't really make the E90 LCI better, so they just had to make it different with patchwork for the F30.
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