Some live pics of 2014 3 Series GT ahead of Geneva debut

Thurman Murch · 02-19-2013, 01:37 AM

I cannot sleep at night postulating the F8x version of this in Dakar yellow 3 w that beautiful steering well that will be a little thicker w the M stitching.... It will be the fastest Aztek ever

Joking it is what it is.... Would you rather have this than that Infiniti e thing? Isn't that called a skyline in Japan?

I'll give BMW props but I'd rather have them focus on the Even series M cars... If this is what it takes to win over the president ok... But if anything bring the US a gti fighter... I would love to see a hatchback m car that can leave the rs3 in the dust

ORIGIN M. · 02-19-2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dcg71

I think the trunk spoiler on the mojave modern would look better on the white M sport...

That spoiler is on all 3er GT's...

rori zahr · 02-19-2013, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jadnashuanh

It's hard to fight with the physics of the thing - it needs to be a certain size to move a certain amount of air. You can play with the size of windows, doors, etc., but not some things. You can blame the mandated economy rules - every little bit to save energy counts.

You're right, but still, while the actual opening of the vent should follow some lows of physics, the design could be extended freely to match the overall shape and dimensions of the panel.
this is the only thing I really don't like about the car, way too small IMHO

Saphirschwarz · 02-19-2013, 02:37 AM

Awful. Why the fuck is this on the BMW lineup ?
BMW group should create a brand and put all these family things in it. I'm not against them but BMW has always been associated to sport so stick to it !!!

dboucher30 · 02-19-2013, 03:08 AM

BMW should really to start placing the exhaust tips on both ends of the rear bumper instead of 2 on the left side. It looks cheap and really hurts the cars' appearance.

DECITRE · 02-19-2013, 03:33 AM

More practical than the sedan certainly, but less beautiful. Profile and rear are not elegant...

pow · 02-19-2013, 03:37 AM

Why are the bmw seats so extrem boring?!?!

Look at Audi, they are stunning.
I am no Audi fan, but the interiour is supreme.

Bluesummer · 02-19-2013, 04:08 AM

who the fuck approved this crap for retail?

ciomas · 02-19-2013, 04:32 AM

god no

ciomas · 02-19-2013, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Fender gills look

what the hell is it even doing there

Ascari · 02-19-2013, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rori zahr

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadnashuanh

It's hard to fight with the physics of the thing - it needs to be a certain size to move a certain amount of air. You can play with the size of windows, doors, etc., but not some things. You can blame the mandated economy rules - every little bit to save energy counts.

You're right, but still, while the actual opening of the vent should follow some lows of physics, the design could be extended freely to match the overall shape and dimensions of the panel.
this is the only thing I really don't like about the car, way too small IMHO

Agree, it just looks like beady little eyes on a giant head. Out of proportion.

HoustonEaDo · 02-19-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SlamMan

It's as hideous as the Accord Crosstour but more expensive.

+1

midlifecrisis · 02-19-2013, 06:35 AM

I'd probably rather drive one of these than the X3. I hope the cargo room is big enough. (Looks like it is.)

How about a oil-burning stick version for the US?

Also - is it just me or do the rotors look a little small? The newer cars don't seem to stop as well as the old ones, and I'm not conviced it's all in the tires.

Never Convicted · 02-19-2013, 07:16 AM

Begone, Satan!

fndrsn · 02-19-2013, 07:37 AM

I quite like this car, but the side scoop and retractable spoiler are just jokes. Just makes it very try hard imo

SamS · 02-19-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fndrsn

I quite like this car, but the side scoop and retractable spoiler are just jokes. Just makes it very try hard imo

Get used to them. We'll have the scoops on the upcoming 4-series, X5, and probably 2-series as well.

TunedM2C · 02-19-2013, 09:00 AM

From the passenger side view that side "scoop" looks like a big number "7". Goofy.

nick3753 · 02-19-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwdinamo

Looks like someone stepped on top on an x6

.... after they had stepped on an x5.

PUG-N-BEEM GUY · 02-19-2013, 09:37 AM

It remains me if the hideous Pontiac Aztec thing. This thing is so

X5MSD · 02-19-2013, 09:37 AM

Sweet
Looks fresh

shivaswrath · 02-19-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tony20009

Generally, it's fungi and warts that grow on people.

As my marketing professor said many years ago, "Anything for which you have to acquire a taste is something your better judgment is telling you not to acquire."

My wife's still growing on me...I'll let her know your thoughts on warts. LOL!

shivaswrath · 02-19-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SamS

Get used to them. We'll have the scoops on the upcoming 4-series, X5, and probably 2-series as well.

Was one reason I was glad I purchased the F30. Those scoops are the 'tard.

NOW, on an M4...if they are functional, they'll be bad ass!

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TunedM2C Brigadier General 828 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	From the passenger side view that side "scoop" looks like a big number "7". Goofy.
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