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Old 18-01-2008 | 10:22 AM
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We took our first order for one yesterday!!!

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Love the colour! Whats it called?
Old 18-01-2008 | 10:26 AM
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Er.... white


Sorry couldnt resist....... Alpine White
Old 18-01-2008 | 10:26 AM
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I saw the pic's yesterday - not a fan ..... yet.
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Originally Posted by maria
Er.... white


Sorry couldnt resist....... Alpine White

Looks like egg shell in the pics
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Just you wait til ya drive one AJ... i can guarantee it'll make ya smile!!

Seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with DRIVELOGIC



We can also announce the introduction of seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) with DRIVELOGIC. This class-leading BMW M transmission provides the BMW M3 with a decisive advantage over its competitors through its provision of uninterrupted power delivery when shifting from one gear to another. This engineering innovation from BMW M has been achieved by combining the function of two gearboxes into one unit. M DCT employs two clutch packs which, for the first time in a car in this class, allow the process of disengaging one gear and engaging another to overlap.


0-62 4.6 secs
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Personally I think it looks awful.

How messy does that roof look?

Not a fan of the shape anyway. Back end looks distorted and lifts at the rear.

The E46 is a much more classic shape.

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That car makes me look straight
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We havent ordered any yet but prefer the E46 cab..The boot space isnt up to much either its too busy hiding the roof
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maria Hmmmm it might grow on me in a few year time but I do agree with Pon's comment about the roof & back.


Originally Posted by Graceland
That car makes me look straight
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Old 18-01-2008 | 10:41 AM
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We havent ordered any yet but prefer the E46 cab..The boot space isnt up to much either its too busy hiding the roof
I agree, the E46 is a much nicer shape, and yeah the boot space is wank if you have the roof down..... but the drive..... the drive is AWESOME!!
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Originally Posted by Graceland
That car makes me look straight
there is nothin in the world that can do that
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Originally Posted by DanCossie
Originally Posted by Graceland
That car makes me look straight
there is nothin in the world that can do that
You managed it
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They've lost the plot

50k for a performance saloon car - why not buy a proper sports car that delivers more performance. I doubt that would hold a candle to something like a Cayman-S in the real world on a real road.

And its FUGLY compared to the last one!
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for 50k you could have a Noble M12 GTO and have change to buy an E39 M5 still
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i didnt know they did a metal roofed convertible 3 series until yesterday, when i saw what i thought was anew 3 series coupe, but it had join marks like the M3 above so must have been (wasnt an M3 though)

love these cars......
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When i first saw the new convertible i thought it was hideous... but it does grown on ya!
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Originally Posted by maria
When i first saw the new convertible i thought it was hideous... but it does grown on ya!
Like a fungus?


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I love it. Love all of the latest BMW range, at first they look a bit odd but i always take to them eventually, lovely cars
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Not keen on those photos... seen some others where it looked alot better.

Will definately be considering either one of these or the new GTR....

I LOVE convertables...
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Originally Posted by Graceland
Originally Posted by DanCossie
Originally Posted by Graceland
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there is nothin in the world that can do that
You managed it
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Old 18-01-2008 | 12:23 PM
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Rob-coz has one already....
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Looks horrid
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Yet another perfectly good M car ruined by the guys in marketing!

Do not see the point in an M3 or M6 convertible. Also hate 911 turbo convertibles as well for the record!

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Originally Posted by Porkie
Rob-coz has one already....


Have to say Porkie, the new GTR is rather tasty!
Old 18-01-2008 | 01:02 PM
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Sorry, don't like it at all.
Prefer E46.
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Originally Posted by James-W
Sorry, don't like it at all.
Prefer E46.
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Why are you sorry for having your own opinion!?!?!?!!



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I really like the e90 m3 but it is too similar to all the bread and butter 3 series. the e46 m3 looked noticeably different to the rest of the range
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Originally Posted by JjCoDeX75
Yet another perfectly good M car ruined by the guys in marketing!

Do not see the point in an M3 or M6 convertible. Also hate 911 turbo convertibles as well for the record!

JJ
996's look nasty... 997's are lovely shape though!!!

have you ever owned a convertable mate?

You got the Turbo yet? please lower it when you do. Looks like one of Kev Sharps offroaders in that picture!
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Originally Posted by Graceland
for 50k you could have a Noble M12 GTO and have change to buy an E39 M5 still
Absolute heap of shit
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not my cup of tea, but i said that when the last one came out and i like that one now
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The latest 3 series hasnt grown on me yet... As most people i prefer the E46 (And own one )

The profile of it with the roof up looks like a patchwork quilt
Looks like someone cut a photo of it up and then pieced it back together

I would have a dark colour so the panel gaps wouldnt stand out so much!
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Ive got pictures of it in Carbon Black which look lush but theyre on the internal system so cant host em
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Looks ok in profile, but totally the wrong colour to appreciate the aesthetic faculties.
Is a grower I feel
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looks a bit like a old honda civic coupe from behind..... the roof looks terrible, and apart from that, the M3 Model dont really look much different to the lower base models....... ....which still look horrible
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Ive seen the new M3 coupe in white and i thought it was pure stunning...

Im not a huge fan of white cars but I feel the m3 pulls it off brilliantly, however, don't think white works for the M3 convertible in this instance..
either those shots are shite, or theres to many visable lines/panel joins.

Carbon black with a red leather however i think you could be on to a winner.



Now get those pics up Maria, not going to sell them stuffed in bmw's desktop fillers.


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