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      08-14-2011, 05:33 PM   #105
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As far as I can tell, it seems to be a classy and conservative design. I don't have any problem with family resemblance, in fact the last generation was the exception to the rule in terms of every model having unique look to it. But I do wonder if this will end up much less sporty looking than the E90.

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
To signify the importance of the new 3er as it is a key segment for growth , everything is seen as increasing the image of the car , especially for customers who are downsizing from larger luxury vehicles.
I hope I'm over-interpreting, but this doesn't sound good in terms of how this car might drive. The 5er now shares platform with the 7er, and has become the most boring 5er in history. I truly hope that they are not making the new 3er DRIVE like a baby 5er. So far, not one word about driver involvement from BMW insiders, so it's hard to know. But we do know the new nav screen is more "premium" looking.
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