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Old 03-06-2007 | 11:42 AM
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Yuck.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-m3.html
Old 03-06-2007 | 11:53 AM
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I like it.
Old 03-06-2007 | 11:54 AM
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I'm not too excited about the way the BMW brand is evolving either. When I saw the E46 concept, I just had to have one of those and waiting 2 years to have mine built to spec. This car, though? Not interested.

Maybe with the next generation, BMW will come back around to the kind of involving car that was a pleasure to own.
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To me, the front fascia is an abomination. I hope they clean it up before production begins.
Old 03-06-2007 | 11:57 AM
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I wonder what kind of horsepower we're talkin'.
Old 03-06-2007 | 11:58 AM
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Allegedly V-8 415 in US trim.
Old 03-06-2007 | 12:05 PM
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My cell phone takes better pictures.
Old 03-06-2007 | 12:31 PM
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Question is: What is Porsche's next move for the 911. It's gotta include a flat 8 or wide angle v8 option. Otherwise we will be back markers in GT.
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the 3/4 angle shot almost makes it look like a Subaru STi
Old 03-06-2007 | 12:41 PM
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Much better pictures here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49988
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that bulge in the hood looks ridiculous
Old 03-06-2007 | 01:19 PM
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The bulge + those goofy vents = rejected JC Whitney design
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I like it
Old 03-06-2007 | 01:38 PM
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I like it as well.

The nice thing is that if you don't like the M3 design, you can get the 335 and flash the ECU which will result in similar if not better HP/TQ numbers than the M3.
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I instructed a 335 this past weekend - awesome car!


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