New 3 series out in the states?
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New 3 series out in the states?
I think I saw a new 3 series this past Saturday down here in Houston (59southbound for those familiar with the area). I was on the other side of the freeway but I am 90% sure it was a new 3--a white one. I assume it was heading toward Momentum BMW on the Southwest Freeway. When do they officially go on sale?
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Naw it was definately a Bimmer. The specs are pretty final as well--255HP and 200 or so HP for the 2.5L. As far as what it was I saw--the only one it could have been was the 5 series but I honestly doubt it--I'm pretty up on my car knowledge--but if yall boyz are tellin me there is NO WAY I saw a 3 series then I'll default to "it must have been a 5 series" reluctantly. :p
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nope--none that I know of--definately none that would have the new 3 series--however Momentum BMW is one of if not the largest BMW center in the south.
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
I think I saw a new 3 series this past Saturday down here in Houston (59southbound for those familiar with the area). I was on the other side of the freeway but I am 90% sure it was a new 3--a white one. I assume it was heading toward Momentum BMW on the Southwest Freeway. When do they officially go on sale?
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Maybe it's the 6 series. I've seen 3 so far and when I see them I'm like, "whoa". But then I remember it's price.
Edit: To me the 6 series does not look that big because of the styling .. It even looks smaller than the 5 series.
Edit: To me the 6 series does not look that big because of the styling .. It even looks smaller than the 5 series.
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
nope--none that I know of--definately none that would have the new 3 series--however Momentum BMW is one of if not the largest BMW center in the south.
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The Auto show is this Friday? "Did it have manufacturer plates?" Could get close enough to tell--but if it wasn't the new 3 series then it had to have been a 5--but I seriously doubt it. If I see one at the Houston Auto Show, then I'll assume it was one of those. Plus remember the new 3 Series has already been unveiled--its over at BMWusa.com
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
The Auto show is this Friday?
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Pics of 3-series
http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...7&categoryId=8
In the article it says it will debut at the Geneva Auto show, so it is officially not out yet. I have read something that said BMW leaked the photos of the new 3-series on purpose to take attention away from the new Audi A6 that came out.
http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...7&categoryId=8
In the article it says it will debut at the Geneva Auto show, so it is officially not out yet. I have read something that said BMW leaked the photos of the new 3-series on purpose to take attention away from the new Audi A6 that came out.
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I heard the same--well if it hasn't debuted yet 'officially' then I'll reluctantly say it must have been a 5 series then. Doubt it--but I'll give the win over to logic over my eyes.
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Originally Posted by Riggs
New 3 is expected in dealerships around May.
Could have been a show car or a dealer prototype?
Could have been a show car or a dealer prototype?
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you probably saw the real new 3. i saw one too here by Montvale, New Jersey. this is the town where BMWUSA headquarters is. here, they got all different kinds of prototypes of BMW and MB driving around.
the one i saw had cover stickers on it but it was a couple months back. so it is possible that you saw the real deal.
the one i saw had cover stickers on it but it was a couple months back. so it is possible that you saw the real deal.
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