E90, best 3 series yet ? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mark · 03-03-2005, 04:49 PM

I think it will be.

Briteboy[iCE] · 03-03-2005, 05:13 PM

The e46 was better than the e36. e90 will definitely be better than e46.

DaveO · 03-03-2005, 06:33 PM

I'm considering trading in my M-coupe for a new car, and it would definatly be an M3 ! So I figure I'll go with the latest, especially since it will have a BMW V8. Thats a no brainer for me. Now the big question is whether this car will handle like a BMW. I think it will, because bmw just can't afford to not make good handling cars anymore, whats everyones opinion? and any european members on this forum who have been able to testdrive this car yet ????

Jason · 03-04-2005, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveO

I'm considering trading in my M-coupe for a new car, and it would definatly be an M3 ! So I figure I'll go with the latest, especially since it will have a BMW V8. Thats a no brainer for me. Now the big question is whether this car will handle like a BMW. I think it will, because bmw just can't afford to not make good handling cars anymore, whats everyones opinion? and any european members on this forum who have been able to testdrive this car yet ????

Sweet M Coupe. I used to own one just like it! Is that the Roosevelt Field parking lot? I have an uncanny ability to recognize parking lots

Metalhead · 03-11-2005, 12:05 AM

Technically speaking, it should definitely be better IMO. I'm not sure it's an improvement aesthetically though. I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person.

Nice sig jwocky

PongY · 03-13-2005, 01:19 AM

The only way I can see modern cars getting worse than previous generations is over-engineering. For example something can be over-engineered so much that the driver feels disconnected from the car and the car feels too automatic in everything it does. There's a fine balance between advancements in car engineering and taking too much away from the driver's experience and input. Hopefully this new 3 won't suffer from this. Judging from BMW's record, this probably won't be the case. Go BMW!

blackpanther · 03-16-2005, 07:47 PM

i can see the car handing worse than e46 if somehow the larger size of the car throws off its handling, makes it less nimble/responsve, etc..

BimmerJon · 03-16-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by blackpanther

i can see the car handing worse than e46 if somehow the larger size of the car throws off its handling, makes it less nimble/responsve, etc..

That doesn't seem to be true even tho it's bigger (still 50/50 weigth distribution). Car and Driver mag just had this to say about it:

"The handling balance we have always admired in the 3-series remains one of its most enjoyable features."

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=1

SoCalS2k · 03-17-2005, 03:00 PM

At least bmw improves dramatically on the 3-series. Even the second generation s2000 only got slight tweak here and there.

bimmerphreak · 03-17-2005, 03:12 PM

Doesn't anyone wish that they stopped making each new 3series bigger tho?.... i loved the size of the e36. BMW: keep making technical improvements, but start making these cars smaller!

mad-azn · 03-17-2005, 03:35 PM

It'll be the best 3 ever, guaranteed, just like the current 5 is the best evarrrr!

IoT · 03-19-2005, 08:23 AM

u know, i didn't like the current 5 series in photos either... until I saw in person. i love it now. i have a feeling it will be the same with the new e30

davinet78 · 07-05-2005, 05:51 AM

bmw has been going from strength to strength and it wount stop now.

collinp · 07-05-2005, 06:27 AM

Personally the "eyebrows" on the front headlights of the 5 still bug me. I think the front end of the E90 however is great. The taillights/backend I find the weakest desginwise, though I kind of like them now that they represent my own car.

At this point I think we know the E90 is a great car. I think its going to be an excellent seller. Its still an awesome performer and its gained a lot of the more upscale features of the 5. Actually its almost gone too gizmo happy, though luckily BMW largely allows you to opt out of the gadgets if you like.

- Collin

Robin_NL · 07-05-2005, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerphreak

Doesn't anyone wish that they stopped making each new 3series bigger tho?.... i loved the size of the e36. BMW: keep making technical improvements, but start making these cars smaller!

AND Lighter too!

Hornet · 07-05-2005, 04:11 PM

Of course the e90 it the best, so far. Eventually the next 3-series has to be even better than the e90. Don't know how, but thats BMW's job to find out.

David328M-Sport · 07-05-2005, 04:58 PM

i agree, the e36 was - and still is a great car. the change to the e46 was BIG at least for me. it is a greater car. i am looking forward to driving one in the
range of the greatest 3 series - my very own 325 e90.

chazmtb · 07-05-2005, 08:12 PM

The greatest 3 non M right now is the 330i ZHP. Great proportions, handling, power, and looks. The greates M3 is the 1990 E30. That car was ahead of its time.

ward · 07-06-2005, 09:49 AM

I wish the 3 would stop getting bigger, but that's where the 1 series comes in (although who knows when and what it'll look like)

The peak of 3 series design was the 1987 325e

LEDZEP · 07-06-2005, 10:36 AM

The E90 is the first BMW I've owned, so I have no basis for comparison (never even rode in another one). But, the new design is what got my attention and the test drives sold me. I love the car.

beauderek · 10-10-2007, 06:21 PM

Back from the dead...Is it the best? How bout e92, e93, and the M's?

ScBlacksunshine · 10-10-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by beauderek

Back from the dead...Is it the best? How bout e92, e93, and the M's?

digging up a over 2yrs old thread...

03-03-2005, 04:49 PM	#1
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03-03-2005, 06:33 PM	#3
DaveO Private First Class Drives: 3 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	I'm considering trading in my M-coupe for a new car, and it would definatly be an M3 ! So I figure I'll go with the latest, especially since it will have a BMW V8. Thats a no brainer for me. Now the big question is whether this car will handle like a BMW. I think it will, because bmw just can't afford to not make good handling cars anymore, whats everyones opinion? and any european members on this forum who have been able to testdrive this car yet ???? __________________ 2000 BMW M-Coupe Scary to drive, but fun! 2007 BMW M-Roadster Sounds like the old M-Coupe, but a bit more refined and doesn't loose its rear end for no reason 2008 BMW 135i My favorite of my BMWs currently. So far very happy to leave it bone stock.

03-16-2005, 07:47 PM	#7
blackpanther Enlisted Member Drives: Dinan 3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	i can see the car handing worse than e46 if somehow the larger size of the car throws off its handling, makes it less nimble/responsve, etc.. __________________

07-05-2005, 04:58 PM	#17
David328M-Sport Brigadier General Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 3,178 iTrader: (0)	i agree, the e36 was - and still is a great car. the change to the e46 was BIG at least for me. it is a greater car. i am looking forward to driving one in the range of the greatest 3 series - my very own 325 e90. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect.

07-05-2005, 08:12 PM	#18
chazmtb Private First Class Drives: 2011 X5D Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	The greatest 3 non M right now is the 330i ZHP. Great proportions, handling, power, and looks. The greates M3 is the 1990 E30. That car was ahead of its time. Last edited by chazmtb; 07-05-2005 at 08:42 PM.

03-03-2005, 05:13 PM	#2
Briteboy[iCE] New Member Drives: Silver 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	The e46 was better than the e36. e90 will definitely be better than e46.

03-11-2005, 12:05 AM	#5
Metalhead Enlisted Member Drives: e46 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Technically speaking, it should definitely be better IMO. I'm not sure it's an improvement aesthetically though. I'll reserve judgment until I see it in person. Nice sig jwocky

03-13-2005, 01:19 AM	#6
PongY New Member Drives: 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	The only way I can see modern cars getting worse than previous generations is over-engineering. For example something can be over-engineered so much that the driver feels disconnected from the car and the car feels too automatic in everything it does. There's a fine balance between advancements in car engineering and taking too much away from the driver's experience and input. Hopefully this new 3 won't suffer from this. Judging from BMW's record, this probably won't be the case. Go BMW!

03-17-2005, 03:00 PM	#9
SoCalS2k Private First Class Drives: S2K! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: LA Posts: 154 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Honda S2k [0.00]	At least bmw improves dramatically on the 3-series. Even the second generation s2000 only got slight tweak here and there.

03-17-2005, 03:12 PM	#10
bimmerphreak Enlisted Member Drives: 03 330ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Doesn't anyone wish that they stopped making each new 3series bigger tho?.... i loved the size of the e36. BMW: keep making technical improvements, but start making these cars smaller!

03-17-2005, 03:35 PM	#11
mad-azn New Member Drives: Black 325ci Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	It'll be the best 3 ever, guaranteed, just like the current 5 is the best evarrrr!

03-19-2005, 08:23 AM	#12
IoT Private Drives: E46 ZHP Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Home of the Red Sox! Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	u know, i didn't like the current 5 series in photos either... until I saw in person. i love it now. i have a feeling it will be the same with the new e30

07-05-2005, 05:51 AM	#13
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) Posts: 1,832 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	bmw has been going from strength to strength and it wount stop now.

07-05-2005, 06:27 AM	#14
collinp Private First Class Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 117 iTrader: (0)	Personally the "eyebrows" on the front headlights of the 5 still bug me. I think the front end of the E90 however is great. The taillights/backend I find the weakest desginwise, though I kind of like them now that they represent my own car. At this point I think we know the E90 is a great car. I think its going to be an excellent seller. Its still an awesome performer and its gained a lot of the more upscale features of the 5. Actually its almost gone too gizmo happy, though luckily BMW largely allows you to opt out of the gadgets if you like. - Collin

07-05-2005, 04:11 PM	#16
Hornet First Lieutenant Drives: E92 320i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 391 iTrader: (0)	Of course the e90 it the best, so far. Eventually the next 3-series has to be even better than the e90. Don't know how, but thats BMW's job to find out.

07-06-2005, 09:49 AM	#19
ward Major General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,162 iTrader: (0)	I wish the 3 would stop getting bigger, but that's where the 1 series comes in (although who knows when and what it'll look like) The peak of 3 series design was the 1987 325e

07-06-2005, 10:36 AM	#20
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,277 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	The E90 is the first BMW I've owned, so I have no basis for comparison (never even rode in another one). But, the new design is what got my attention and the test drives sold me. I love the car.

10-10-2007, 06:21 PM	#21
beauderek Radio boy Drives: 2006 bmw 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,228 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Back from the dead...Is it the best? How bout e92, e93, and the M's? __________________ E90 330xi/delivered 3/6/06/ Jet Black/Beige Leatherette/Manual/SP/Heated Seats/Rear Spoiler/BMW Performance Front Bumper and Side Skirts/M-Tech Rear Bumper with CF Diffuser/Euro headlights/Blackline taillights/Shadowline trim/Leather short shift knob/Style 216 Motorsport Wheels

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