Out with the old.. in with the new :( (e90 vs e46) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

blackpanther · 04-06-2005, 04:07 PM

My e46 is looking more and more aged by the day

a3ndy · 04-06-2005, 04:37 PM

I'm sorry to say this, but the E46 is really starting to look dated, especially when you park them side by side.

I had the same problem with my Audi A3 when the new model came out. I was gutted. Mine still looks like the dogs bollocks though!

vivid · 04-06-2005, 05:09 PM

if only we had the A3 here is the US... If I still lived in the UK I would get an A3 or 1/2 Series...

Oh the A3 is coming some time this year to the US for the first time

a3ndy · 04-06-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vivid

if only we had the A3 here is the US... If I still lived in the UK I would get an A3 or 1/2 Series...

Oh the A3 is coming some time this year to the US for the first time

Yeah I believe it is the A3 sportback (5 door version) Not sure if the 3 door version is being offered in the US.

mfstout · 04-11-2005, 08:47 PM

From your pics I would say that your e46 looks classier, simpler, more stylish and with cleaner lines than the e90. A true sports sedan. The e90, although interesting, looks Japanese from these photos. Sorry to disagree. Nice pics. Great comparison. I just see it the other way.

sparky

Jason · 05-07-2005, 09:50 PM

Dimensionally, the E90 may be a little bigger, but it doesn't really show.

MarkE90M3 · 05-08-2005, 09:55 AM

its looks light years ahead of the E46, especially against the pre-facelift sedan !

ogrady · 05-12-2005, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

its looks light years ahead of the E46, especially against the pre-facelift sedan !

YUP! Look at how much more modern the E90 looks here.

imagefreak · 05-12-2005, 04:11 PM

OK...That is an Alpine White E90!!!

MOOOOOORE Pics !!! Pretty please !!!

AAAHHH...Just saw them in the Alpine White Thread!!! ... sorry ...

weiweiwei · 05-13-2005, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ogrady

YUP! Look at how much more modern the E90 looks here.

whoa the 325 wheels, thats what i hope to get!

BimmerJon · 05-13-2005, 07:38 AM

wei, good choice, i love those wheels too!

Jason · 05-28-2005, 03:44 PM

Jason · 07-15-2005, 03:03 PM

Kinda a slow day around here, so might as well take a look at what other people see when you pull up next to an e46.

Petercat · 07-15-2005, 04:09 PM

I've got the e90 and my buddy has an e46.
Yes, the e90 seems more modern, but the e46 is still a hot car.
I'm gonna put my neck on the line and say the e46 still looks a little more aggressive though.
e90 is a more refined evolution.

davinet78 · 08-17-2005, 08:28 AM

the e 46 is a very good car that never seemed to look outdated unless you park it next and e90 that is

mikepinkerton · 08-17-2005, 09:37 PM

Is it just me, or does it look like all the E90s are smiling and the E46 is frowning?

-Mike

04-06-2005, 04:07 PM	#1
blackpanther Private Drives: Dinan 3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	Out with the old.. in with the new :( (e90 vs e46) My e46 is looking more and more aged by the day __________________

04-11-2005, 08:47 PM	#5
mfstout Lieutenant Drives: e92 328i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 409 iTrader: (0)	I see it the other way around From your pics I would say that your e46 looks classier, simpler, more stylish and with cleaner lines than the e90. A true sports sedan. The e90, although interesting, looks Japanese from these photos. Sorry to disagree. Nice pics. Great comparison. I just see it the other way. sparky

05-07-2005, 09:50 PM	#6
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 6,336 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	Dimensionally, the E90 may be a little bigger, but it doesn't really show. Attached Images

05-08-2005, 09:55 AM	#7
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,349 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	its looks light years ahead of the E46, especially against the pre-facelift sedan ! __________________ BMWJOY

07-15-2005, 03:03 PM	#13
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 6,336 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	Kinda a slow day around here, so might as well take a look at what other people see when you pull up next to an e46. Attached Images

04-06-2005, 04:37 PM	#2
a3ndy First Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i SE Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 278 iTrader: (0) View a3ndy's Garage	I'm sorry to say this, but the E46 is really starting to look dated, especially when you park them side by side. I had the same problem with my Audi A3 when the new model came out. I was gutted. Mine still looks like the dogs bollocks though!

04-06-2005, 05:09 PM	#3
vivid Private First Class Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 825 iTrader: (0)	if only we had the A3 here is the US... If I still lived in the UK I would get an A3 or 1/2 Series... Oh the A3 is coming some time this year to the US for the first time

05-12-2005, 04:11 PM	#9
imagefreak Private Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania (Eastern Europe) Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	OK...That is an Alpine White E90!!! MOOOOOORE Pics !!! Pretty please !!! AAAHHH...Just saw them in the Alpine White Thread!!! ... sorry ...

05-13-2005, 07:38 AM	#11
BimmerJon Private Drives: 328ci Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Univ. of Mich. Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	wei, good choice, i love those wheels too!

05-28-2005, 03:44 PM	#12
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 6,336 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage

07-15-2005, 04:09 PM	#14
Petercat Cat Herder Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	I've got the e90 and my buddy has an e46. Yes, the e90 seems more modern, but the e46 is still a hot car. I'm gonna put my neck on the line and say the e46 still looks a little more aggressive though. e90 is a more refined evolution. __________________ Waiting for my e93.

08-17-2005, 08:28 AM	#15
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) Posts: 1,839 iTrader: (0) View davinet78's Garage	the e 46 is a very good car that never seemed to look outdated unless you park it next and e90 that is __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.

08-17-2005, 09:37 PM	#16
mikepinkerton Private First Class Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	Is it just me, or does it look like all the E90s are smiling and the E46 is frowning? -Mike