E92 Vs E46 coupe pics.

07-16-2006, 02:00 PM

blkbimmer · 07-16-2006, 02:19 PM

its hard to pick a favorite because when i look at the e46, i like that one but when i look at the new bulky e92, i like that one.. i wouldnt mind having either one.. e46classic,,, e92 future classic

BMW320i · 07-16-2006, 02:38 PM

both r more than beauties

thanks r the pics quincy

tl_boy · 07-16-2006, 02:50 PM

in person, I like the classic styling of the E46, but in these pictures, the e92 looks A LOT BETTER imho.

whippersnapper · 07-16-2006, 03:59 PM

I think I've worked out why the E92 styling doesn't.

The boot area is too low and that is probably due to backing off on the Bangle boot. This makes it look like a reverse chine yacht. Ironically it needs something to make the car more of a wedge shape otherwise it looks like a MX6

325 Baller · 07-16-2006, 04:21 PM

are you on crack? that doesnt look at all like an e92. I love the e92, the e46 just looks outdated to me now.

tl_boy · 07-16-2006, 04:23 PM

Good work gumshoe.

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Originally Posted by whippersnapper

I think I've worked out why the E92 styling doesn't.

The boot area is too low and that is probably due to backing off on the Bangle boot. This makes it look like a reverse chine yacht. Ironically it needs something to make the car more of a wedge shape otherwise it looks like a MX6

shimshimhada · 07-16-2006, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

I think I've worked out why the E92 styling doesn't.

The boot area is too low and that is probably due to backing off on the Bangle boot. This makes it look like a reverse chine yacht. Ironically it needs something to make the car more of a wedge shape otherwise it looks like a MX6

BMW320i · 07-17-2006, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

I think I've worked out why the E92 styling doesn't.

The boot area is too low and that is probably due to backing off on the Bangle boot. This makes it look like a reverse chine yacht. Ironically it needs something to make the car more of a wedge shape otherwise it looks like a MX6

the only thing that might b seen similler is the colour (kinda similler), nothing else

NFS · 07-17-2006, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the pics - what strikes me most is that they are actually VERY VERY similar.

Much closer than you would think when you look at the photo's separately.

bavarian19 · 07-17-2006, 09:43 AM

I actually like the E46 coupes headlights better. I think they just have a more defined shape than the E92.

The rest of the deisign, I do like the E92 better... As always, LED tails would be cool too...

whippersnapper · 07-17-2006, 09:55 AM

Confirmed it is the swage line. You can see it just by comparing the E46 to the E92. The deck height of the trunk is too low on the E92 (compare E46). The E90 doesn't have this problem because it has the bangle boot which raises the deck height

ska///235i · 07-17-2006, 05:58 PM

theres no such thing as "bumpers" anymore

AssassinGT · 07-17-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

theres no such thing as "bumpers" anymore

What...are they then?

MIKEYMIKE · 07-17-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

I think I've worked out why the E92 styling doesn't.

The boot area is too low and that is probably due to backing off on the Bangle boot. This makes it look like a reverse chine yacht. Ironically it needs something to make the car more of a wedge shape otherwise it looks like a MX6

Can I get whatever you're smoking?

LOLrance · 07-17-2006, 07:01 PM

the e46 zhp is just beautiful. i dont think the design of the e92 can compare to the e46 zhp coupe

ages944 · 07-17-2006, 10:05 PM

the E46 is a classic to be sure.

Having said that though, there is no escaping that we're in a new era from a BMW design standpoint, and while I think they got close with the E90, I think they managed to (finally) get it just so with the E92.
I like the car quite a bit, esp the head on view. First bimmer imo to truly have the classic 'all business' bimmer front end.

07-18-2006, 08:07 AM

They're both beautiful cars,but I think the E92 looks sportier and I really like the lowered roof line on the E92.

NFS · 07-18-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyArmenian

some better pics of the e46..... not because i have a e46 coupe but i really do like it more more of a bmw look to me the new one looks to Amercianish car.... lol

Careful not to cheat - the e46 pics are for the m-sport which has 'm' rear bumper, front air dam, side sills and wheels, as well as a black high gloss shadowline and anthracite headliner. The e92 pics are just the SE which is never going to look as agressive.

The e92 m-sport is going to be a lot more punchy.

vladan · 07-18-2006, 03:39 PM

ZHP is absolutely gorgeous. BMW needs to come up with a similar package for e92.

Greeney · 07-20-2006, 09:35 AM

great comparo....Just shows how the design as progressed over time!

Kit523 · 07-20-2006, 04:31 PM

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I think the E46 look way better in person than picture

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blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	its hard to pick a favorite because when i look at the e46, i like that one but when i look at the new bulky e92, i like that one.. i wouldnt mind having either one.. e46classic,,, e92 future classic __________________
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tl_boy Major 83 Rep 1,329 Posts Drives: tl Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	in person, I like the classic styling of the E46, but in these pictures, the e92 looks A LOT BETTER imho.
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325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	are you on crack? that doesnt look at all like an e92. I love the e92, the e46 just looks outdated to me now. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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NFS Major General 275 Rep 9,218 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the pics - what strikes me most is that they are actually VERY VERY similar. Much closer than you would think when you look at the photo's separately.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I actually like the E46 coupes headlights better. I think they just have a more defined shape than the E92. The rest of the deisign, I do like the E92 better... As always, LED tails would be cool too...
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whippersnapper Captain 23 Rep 972 Posts Drives: people mad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Confirmed it is the swage line. You can see it just by comparing the E46 to the E92. The deck height of the trunk is too low on the E92 (compare E46). The E90 doesn't have this problem because it has the bangle boot which raises the deck height __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________ 2006 BMW 325i, Jet Black, 6MT, ZSP, Black Leather, Aluminum, Power Seats, Logic 7
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LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	the e46 zhp is just beautiful. i dont think the design of the e92 can compare to the e46 zhp coupe __________________
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	the E46 is a classic to be sure. Having said that though, there is no escaping that we're in a new era from a BMW design standpoint, and while I think they got close with the E90, I think they managed to (finally) get it just so with the E92. I like the car quite a bit, esp the head on view. First bimmer imo to truly have the classic 'all business' bimmer front end. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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vladan New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: maxima Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: arlington, va iTrader: (0)	ZHP is absolutely gorgeous. BMW needs to come up with a similar package for e92.
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