BMW 3 Series: Evolution Of A Legend

Law · 02-19-2016, 12:43 PM

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Many may remember, the BMW 3-Series celebrated its 40th Birthday last year.
Carfection (formerly XCAR), takes us through a [brief] walk down memory lane of this legendary line of cars that has inspired generations of daily-driven fun.

DocWeatherington · 02-19-2016, 03:18 PM

Great Find

pikkagtr · 02-19-2016, 09:17 PM

Nice

9krpmrx8 · 02-19-2016, 09:26 PM

Nice video, thanks.

SakhirM4 · 02-19-2016, 09:48 PM

I had one of the first new 3-series in the US in 1977

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Chihuahua · 02-20-2016, 11:13 AM

^^^that's awesome!!!

my best friend had a black E21, we drove into school in the morning in it every day. Good memories of that car.

W/// · 02-29-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I had one of the first new 3-series in the US in 1977

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I definitely wouldn't mind picking a clean one up before the prices rise like the E30s

sakson · 02-29-2016, 09:44 AM

The best part is when the guy says that E92 is not a good looking car. I think he might need new glasses.

Blksnowflake · 02-29-2016, 09:47 AM

Great review. I have for a very long time, since a child, wanted a BMW. I agree with the sentiments of the video, attainable dream car....and I finally have it. I feel grateful to finally own one and an M3 at that.

SabineBimmer · 02-29-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sakson

The best part is when the guy says that E92 is not a good looking car. I think he might need new glasses.

Coming from an E92 owner, I will say that without the BMW spoiler, the back isn't that shapely. With the spoiler though? Beats today's gen easily, especially when you look that those awful-looking side vents...

Bahn360Photo · 02-29-2016, 11:32 AM

very nice vid

raysspl · 02-29-2016, 02:59 PM

Loved watching this

goj · 02-29-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I had one of the first new 3-series in the US in 1977

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And it may be even sexier now than it was new

goj · 02-29-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sakson

The best part is when the guy says that E92 is not a good looking car. I think he might need new glasses.

Coming from an E92 owner, I will say that without the BMW spoiler, the back isn't that shapely. With the spoiler though? Beats today's gen easily, especially when you look that those awful-looking side vents...

Looks are subjective, I think the f32 looks in every way better than the e92

B///MWGuy · 02-29-2016, 04:46 PM

I respect all of your preference about the past gen designs..

I too owned E90 before and currently own E70. However, I don't like the current design language of BMW and am looking at Mercedes as they seem to be more similar to Exx generation design language.. The only thing that's holding me from switching brand is the handling department..

I am one of the few guys who miss Bangle's designs..

Imola.ZHP · 02-29-2016, 07:10 PM

Hopefully WAY before another 40 years available as all electric.

I wonder if at some point people will start up conversion shops, I'd love to have my ZHP back as an EV, only if its 50/50 weight distribution was not disrupted though.

Eddien123 · 02-29-2016, 11:22 PM

E92 is the best looking m3 to date. Second is e46. I still don't see everyone's beef with the e90 lol

Em135eye · 03-01-2016, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I had one of the first new 3-series in the US in 1977

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So did my dad; grey 323i. Great car!

adc · 03-01-2016, 08:18 AM

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I'd love to have my ZHP back as an EV, only if its 50/50 weight distribution was not disrupted though.

Would you still love it as much if it weighed 4000lbs with the battery pack?

(I had a ZHP too so I understand the nostalgia).

SakhirM4 · 03-01-2016, 02:02 PM

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So did my dad; grey 323i. Great car!

We didn't have the 323i in the states, but I saw plenty in Europe. The 6 cylinder was really nice

lawgone · 03-01-2016, 02:47 PM

As an owner of an e92 and f30, this guy is blind. Even other people comment on the fact that my e92 looked nicer on the outside. Brits seem to like boxy and angular though.

sakson · 03-02-2016, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SabineBimmer

Coming from an E92 owner, I will say that without the BMW spoiler, the back isn't that shapely. With the spoiler though? Beats today's gen easily, especially when you look that those awful-looking side vents...

Coming from an E92 owner, I will say that with or without the BMW spoiler, the back is just lovely. As is the whole car. Very simple lines with a timeless design.

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