Evolution to BMW F32 4 Series From E92 3 Series Coupe [a Visual Comparo]

Mike6699 · 03-24-2013, 03:07 AM

I can't wait for this damn car. Every time I see it, I fall in live with it more and more.

Kayani_1 · 03-24-2013, 03:35 AM

Disappointed.......

.......the concept was way better.

Bluesummer · 03-24-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Saphirschwarz

Well i think it really does, even as an E92 owner. Still looks good but outdated imho.

Aint it always so ? I use to think only Porsche, with their subtle changes, makes it ok to drive a 10 years old model without looking outdated.

I don't think so. If you compared two generation models, of course the oldest one will look nothing but old. i.e. 996 vs. 991 or F32 vs. E46. But I don't think the problem is present when you are only comparing with the previous generation. This only holds truth for a few certain car manufacturer though and I think this means the consistency of design. Now when you look at Merc, the newer generations look like they all came from a different family when compared to their predecessor.

tony20009 · 03-24-2013, 07:57 AM

Though there are certainly visual differences, show side by side like that, they are also quite similar looking.

Never Convicted · 03-24-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kavehm

Wow, thats a sweet looking pontiac grand am. Sorry bmw, you lost my business. Maybe meet again in 7 years.

They'll miss you. In the meantime, maybe you should come up with some new material? Enjoy the Volvo!

kavehm · 03-24-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Never Convicted

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Originally Posted by kavehm

Wow, thats a sweet looking pontiac grand am. Sorry bmw, you lost my business. Maybe meet again in 7 years.

They'll miss you. In the meantime, maybe you should come up with some new material? Enjoy the Volvo!

Really? R u that much of a fan boy that you can't handle someone else's opinion about a car? Its just a car. Don't take shxt personally. U like the styling, good for you. I don't and i expressed myself. Apologies if I insulted your personal tastes (not really though).

dlbrooks18 · 03-24-2013, 12:57 PM

I think the rear is a huge improvement from taillights to quarter panels, very nice evolution.

PrinceBarin · 03-24-2013, 02:02 PM

For me, the E92 was love at first sight. Great lines and a beautiful shape.

Loved the 4 series concept too.

So far though, these shots are not doing it for me. Can't put my finger on it but I think it's the front. I can barely distinguish it from my F30, which would be fine except the coupe needs to stand apart in every way - especially now that they've branded it the "4".

Now, if I could transplant my F30 interior into an E92 I might just have my perfect car!

EDIT: No doubt it will look sharper irl - I hope so, because I'll be ordering one regardless for May 2014

Never Convicted · 03-24-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kavehm

Really? R u that much of a fan boy that you can't handle someone else's opinion about a car? Its just a car. Don't take shxt personally. U like the styling, good for you. I don't and i expressed myself. Apologies if I insulted your personal tastes (not really though).

It wasn't the opinion. It was more about the recycling of the old "Grand Am" criticism that originated when there actually was still a Pontiac, about the E90...which I see is what you drive. I'm sure you could be wittier than that. Not really though.

Matski · 03-24-2013, 07:13 PM

Instantly makes the E92 look a bit fat, and dated.

Liking the looks of the 4-er, not sure why people are likening it to an A5?

kavehm · 03-24-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Never Convicted

It wasn't the opinion. It was more about the recycling of the old "Grand Am" criticism that originated when there actually was still a Pontiac, about the E90...which I see is what you drive. I'm sure you could be wittier than that. Not really though.

Grand am comment was already mentioned? Hilarious. My apologies for recycling it. I should have stuck with the TMNT front-grill comment.

HK8888 · 03-25-2013, 09:41 AM

Looks so much more aggressive!

Teutonic · 03-25-2013, 10:23 PM

Th cars grow, the parking spots are the same... Ding, ding... Good business for dent repair shops. Where are we going? Do we really need these cars?

I am waiting to see it in person but I am under the impression that the 2 series Coupe will be a better choice... E46 was excellent in dimensions.

mynycbimmer · 03-27-2013, 06:38 PM

The F32 shots are taken at night so it's going to look better regardless, the other leaked pics were far more underwhelming.

I'm going to have to see it in real life before passing judgement, but even on these pics, I think the E92 holds up pretty well.

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dlbrooks18 Brigadier General 161 Rep 3,736 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I think the rear is a huge improvement from taillights to quarter panels, very nice evolution. __________________ 2008 E90 335
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03-24-2013, 02:02 PM	#96
PrinceBarin Major 83 Rep 1,322 Posts Drives: F82 CP (sold) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham, UKWest iTrader: (0)	For me, the E92 was love at first sight. Great lines and a beautiful shape. Loved the 4 series concept too. So far though, these shots are not doing it for me. Can't put my finger on it but I think it's the front. I can barely distinguish it from my F30, which would be fine except the coupe needs to stand apart in every way - especially now that they've branded it the "4". Now, if I could transplant my F30 interior into an E92 I might just have my perfect car! EDIT: No doubt it will look sharper irl - I hope so, because I'll be ordering one regardless for May 2014
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Matski Captain 151 Rep 842 Posts Drives: A slow BMW Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Instantly makes the E92 look a bit fat, and dated. Liking the looks of the 4-er, not sure why people are likening it to an A5?
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03-25-2013, 09:41 AM	#100
HK8888 Captain 24 Rep 926 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [10.00]	Looks so much more aggressive!
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03-25-2013, 10:23 PM	#101
Teutonic Colonel 2709 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Th cars grow, the parking spots are the same... Ding, ding... Good business for dent repair shops. Where are we going? Do we really need these cars? I am waiting to see it in person but I am under the impression that the 2 series Coupe will be a better choice... E46 was excellent in dimensions.
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03-27-2013, 06:38 PM	#102
mynycbimmer Private 24 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 328xi M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	The F32 shots are taken at night so it's going to look better regardless, the other leaked pics were far more underwhelming. I'm going to have to see it in real life before passing judgement, but even on these pics, I think the E92 holds up pretty well.
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