If there was no BMW 3 Series: What would you buy?

Nikki · 02-20-2006, 11:39 PM

Hmm, at the time the A4 and the IS350 were not offered in stick, so I don't know. I may have just waited around for a while. Or I might have gotten the DSG A3, as much as I didn't want to give up my stick, my knee hit the dash when i shifted it during the test drive.

findtom · 02-20-2006, 11:43 PM

Audi A3. I almost got one even with the 3-series as an option.

Edit: Actually as much as I like the A3 I could not bring myself to purchase one on the sheer principle of how shitty their standard equipment and options packages are.

RedStripe · 02-21-2006, 12:10 AM

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OT: It's the best, right?

NaTuReB0Y · 02-21-2006, 12:12 AM

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Are you serious?

if it was up to me.....but the wife bought me the e90 instead.....

Armen52 · 02-21-2006, 01:25 AM

Probably an A3 2.0T quattro with DSG and Sport Package.

Its compact, the engine packs lots of torque for a 4-cylinder, and the DSG is freakin' awesome. My only problem is that its so pricey new but can't hold a candle in resale value to the BMW. If it did, this little car would be a great value.

tctic · 02-21-2006, 01:52 AM

If the BMW did not 'invent' the sport sedan segment, someone else would have created it. But who knows if it would be slightly different in terms of it's characteristics.

If the 3 series did not exist, I'd get a 1 series. If it's not available, then a 5 series. It just has to be a BMW at least when considering with 'practicality' in mind!

aapriadi · 02-21-2006, 02:31 AM

acura tl, c230 or infiniti g35

Robin_NL · 02-21-2006, 07:18 AM

130i M, Lexus IS 350, Nissan 350Z or a Mitsu EVO 9.

EVO_S4 · 02-21-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RedStripe

OT: It's the best, right?

ot very comfortable

lux.sh · 02-21-2006, 10:19 PM

An Audi A4.

Oz · 02-21-2006, 10:33 PM

Acura - I really like the agressive look of the car and especially the rear for some reason.

A4 - I like the new body as well and liked earlier Audi interiors..

Hula-Hula · 02-22-2006, 08:47 AM

sooo hard.. I would have to wait for the new A4 with 60/40 distrubution...!
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bavarian19 · 02-27-2006, 07:18 PM

Honestly, a Silverado SS. I actually almost bought one. I would have my reasons for owning a pickup (Home imporvement projects up the wazoo)...

younghov85 · 02-27-2006, 07:21 PM

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Honestly, a Silverado SS. I actually almost bought one. I would have my reasons for owning a pickup (Home imporvement projects up the wazoo)...

CHEVY ALL DAY!!!!!

BE.EM.VU. · 02-27-2006, 08:09 PM

A used 5-series

BMW F22 · 02-28-2006, 02:36 AM

an IS350,G35, or A4. THen again like KSfrogman's mentioned, without the 3 series as the benchmark, other manufacturers would never have tried to hard.

Ethirtynine · 02-28-2006, 03:40 AM

I'd buy an E60 530i

castleking · 02-28-2006, 07:38 AM

Audi A6 probably

0700700 · 02-28-2006, 11:29 AM

6 series

ABR · 02-28-2006, 09:21 PM

I would take G35 it is somewhat close to 3rd series driving experience.

rossmelvin · 02-28-2006, 09:45 PM

i don't really need a SUV but i think i would buy another xc90 (v8)

davinet78 · 03-01-2006, 08:13 AM

i would get a 5 series

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Nikki Major General 1042 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Hmm, at the time the A4 and the IS350 were not offered in stick, so I don't know. I may have just waited around for a while. Or I might have gotten the DSG A3, as much as I didn't want to give up my stick, my knee hit the dash when i shifted it during the test drive. __________________ Nikki
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findtom Colonel 131 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	Audi A3. I almost got one even with the 3-series as an option. Edit: Actually as much as I like the A3 I could not bring myself to purchase one on the sheer principle of how shitty their standard equipment and options packages are.
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02-21-2006, 01:25 AM	#27
Armen52 Captain 34 Rep 663 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Probably an A3 2.0T quattro with DSG and Sport Package. Its compact, the engine packs lots of torque for a 4-cylinder, and the DSG is freakin' awesome. My only problem is that its so pricey new but can't hold a candle in resale value to the BMW. If it did, this little car would be a great value. __________________ E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
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02-21-2006, 01:52 AM	#28
tctic Major 41 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If the BMW did not 'invent' the sport sedan segment, someone else would have created it. But who knows if it would be slightly different in terms of it's characteristics. If the 3 series did not exist, I'd get a 1 series. If it's not available, then a 5 series. It just has to be a BMW at least when considering with 'practicality' in mind!
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02-21-2006, 02:31 AM	#29
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02-21-2006, 07:18 AM	#30
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02-27-2006, 07:18 PM	#35
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02-28-2006, 02:36 AM	#38
BMW F22 Major General 3650 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	an IS350,G35, or A4. THen again like KSfrogman's mentioned, without the 3 series as the benchmark, other manufacturers would never have tried to hard.
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02-28-2006, 03:40 AM	#39
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02-28-2006, 07:38 AM	#40
castleking Enlisted Member 5 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Msport 2006 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Red Rose County UK iTrader: (0)	Audi A6 probably
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02-28-2006, 09:21 PM	#42
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02-28-2006, 09:45 PM	#43
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