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      12-20-2012, 08:51 PM   #67
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Thanks for the info SCOTT, appreciate it.



The 6-er is the M650d Gran Coupe (according to SCOTT) there is an LCI M5 though.

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I think by looking at the wheels of the 6 that it is an M6 Gran Coupe. The car still tests even after launch up to press launch. I have seen a 650d which will be evident by its M-Sport aeropacket and M Performance alloys.

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Scott, very interested to hear your impressions of the 3GT after your trip - your questions are exactly what I am wondering; ie, if it handles like a 3er with a little more luxury interior, that could be a winner - from the pics I actually thought the M Sport looked ok, though always hard to tell until you see it in the metal!

Very much looking forward to hearing your impressions.
So far I have not had the opportunity to properly exploit the car as we will be leaving in around two hours from now. but my first impressions are very impressive , its still a 3er but with added individuality and flexibility.

The car is very quiet in that it is well insulated to keep road noise to a bare minimum, it is almost similar to a 3er in how it drives if not a little more refined and just as quick. I ran a 320d till around this time last year till June and was impressed by the overall competency , I am hoping the 3er GT will return the same.
The interior is first rate , there is higher standard of leather and individual stitching to lift the interior from its 3er origins. Cargo space is impressive but it is fitted with the roof attatched ski-rack. It will certainly be a talking point at its destination.

The M-Sport Packet is stunning in reality. The wheels seen in the scooped LA picture are the optional 19"over the standard 18".
Scott, thanks for that insight on the 3GT. My interest is growing; I'm going to need something bigger than my 1M and while I realise it's apples / oranges, there is something about this upcoming 3GT that has me keenly observing news as it comes to hand. Enjoy Switzerland and the holidays!
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I'm just not feeling the proportions of the 1-Coupé/2-series. While this is a bit of an improvement from the old 1-Coupé, it still looks too fat/bulky. Nothing at all like the old 3-series cars E30/E36/E46. BMW should either; make the car a bit longer, stretch the roofline a bit (like the 4-Coupé), or reduce the height of the side-panels of the car (from the windows to the ground basically).
UM...that's what I like about the 1 series, it's beefy sporty looking, not all elongated and thin like the other cars in the lineup :/
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      12-22-2012, 11:06 AM   #69
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When I look at the close up of the headlights, I thought it reminded me of the front end of this render from a couple years back when there were rumors BMW was playing with turning the kidneys grills upside down...

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I wonder if the front will look anything like this, those lights look pretty sleek on the prototype...
No i'm not feeling that at all!
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I'm just not feeling the proportions of the 1-Coup/2-series. While this is a bit of an improvement from the old 1-Coup, it still looks too fat/bulky. Nothing at all like the old 3-series cars E30/E36/E46. BMW should either; make the car a bit longer, stretch the roofline a bit (like the 4-Coup), or reduce the height of the side-panels of the car (from the windows to the ground basically).
UM...that's what I like about the 1 series, it's beefy sporty looking, not all elongated and thin like the other cars in the lineup :/
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Don't like the mirrors. Downgrade from the E82/E88. I hope the side panels design scheme is similiar to the 4 series coupe design. It better be...if it looks bland compared to the E82/E88 then I'll just keep my 1er (I can opt to buy out my E88 in July)...and settle for a z4 several years from now.
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      12-23-2012, 06:04 PM   #72
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Did anyone read c&d article on m2? They think inline 6 turbo is back in play! Excellent news!
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they also said the 1M was going to be 44,500.
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they also said the 1M was going to be 44,500.
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When I look at the close up of the headlights, I thought it reminded me of the front end of this render from a couple years back when there were rumors BMW was playing with turning the kidneys grills upside down...

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I wonder if the front will look anything like this, those lights look pretty sleek on the prototype...
LOL the front of that render looks terrible. Some car "faces" looks like they're smiling, some look angry, some look aggressive, some look surprised. I've never seen one that looked retarded until this render.
Haha bmw //M Down syndrome package
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I'm just not feeling the proportions of the 1-Coup/2-series. While this is a bit of an improvement from the old 1-Coup, it still looks too fat/bulky. Nothing at all like the old 3-series cars E30/E36/E46. BMW should either; make the car a bit longer, stretch the roofline a bit (like the 4-Coup), or reduce the height of the side-panels of the car (from the windows to the ground basically).
UM...that's what I like about the 1 series, it's beefy sporty looking, not all elongated and thin like the other cars in the lineup :/
Thats why it dont handle as good as it SHOULD out of the box.
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they also said the 1M was going to be 44,500.
That's exactly what it did cost...right around $46,000 with only one or two options available beyond that. I know because it was announced 3 weeks after I took delivery of my 2011 135i and I was talking with my dealer about potentially ordering one but, as you know, they were marked up like crazy and I couldn't even find one. (not that I could afford it anyways)
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When I look at the close up of the headlights, I thought it reminded me of the front end of this render from a couple years back when there were rumors BMW was playing with turning the kidneys grills upside down...

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I wonder if the front will look anything like this, those lights look pretty sleek on the prototype...
That belongs in a Pixar Cars movie.
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