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

Ryan@Motorwerks · 03-01-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ACZakka325i

I would consider the A4 or the G35 more seriously. But, if the 3 series never came out, neither would both of those cars, since BMW invented the small sports sedan. Mabey i would just walk until i had saved enough for a 911!

This is a huge myth that BMW invented the sport sedan.....remeber the victors are the ones who write the history

romeo26 · 03-02-2006, 01:34 PM

well if there were no 3series then i wouldent be here hahahaha.

but i would get a Audi s4 rs4 i think thats what it was. or a sti.

sdorn · 03-02-2006, 02:20 PM

I would probably buy the BMW that sold in the $30k - $40k price range that was built in place of the 3 series. Since the 3 series makes up like 60% of all BMW sales, they would have to have something in this market segment. Whatever that was is probably what I would have bought.

Daytona_John · 03-02-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

If the 3-series were not around as a benchmark, many of the other cars on the market (e.g., IS350) would likely not exist in their current form.

There seem to be a lot of e90post members who "look up" to Porsches, but to me, those are entirely different cars that would never replace my e90 unless they came in 4-doors. The Cayenne has such a poor reliability rating, that I'd consider it a waste of money.

I would definitely consider the FX35, because aside from its quirky egg-shaped looks, it handles and performs like a sports sedan.

I agree with you - BMW and Porsche are like a hammer and a screwdriver. Each are great tools, but with a very specific, different function. Sure you can use them interchangable if you want to (i.e. drive a nail in with a screw driver) but the result will be poor....As long as I live "North" a Porsche would only be considered as a second car...not a daily driver.

If I didn't have my 3 series, I'd likely get another Acura TL...I had 2 others prior to my 330i.

Daytona_John · 03-02-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BE.EM.VU.

A used 5-series

This would have been strongly considered too....I like the previous generation 5 series body style MUCH better than the current.

ALPINE6SPD · 05-09-2006, 11:41 PM

sti

E90-4life · 05-09-2006, 11:42 PM

I'd just ride a bike, or drive what I'm driving now.

NaTuReB0Y · 05-09-2006, 11:45 PM

scion xB

rayman · 05-10-2006, 12:18 AM

lexus GS300.....

ward · 05-10-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 335e90

This is a huge myth that BMW invented the sport sedan.....remeber the victors are the ones who write the history

just curious then,

who did??? I'd guess the bmw that is claimed to have "invented" the sports sedan would have been the 2002, and it's predecessor the 1600 and variations in the mid 60's

afocoryw20 · 05-10-2006, 11:21 AM

My wife offered me a deal...move from New Jersey and I could get the 645 (my favorite car). But I like living where I live and ended up getting the 3 series. So it would have been the 6 series

Zenit77 · 05-10-2006, 11:33 AM

MB C350 Sport

knonenone11 · 05-10-2006, 03:27 PM

s4, compensate for the extra price by getting it a year or two old

donger274 · 05-10-2006, 04:27 PM

i dont have a e90 to start with lol

ek9hatch00 · 05-12-2006, 08:31 AM

I'd take a S2000 anyday

nyyankee · 05-14-2006, 07:39 PM

S2K all the way!

phrozen06 · 05-14-2006, 07:41 PM

S4 Avant

06330i · 05-14-2006, 08:19 PM

5 series or 2001 m5

ase2dais · 05-15-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WooBah

I saw this thread on an E60 Forum, and it was pretty fun. So, I thought it might be fun and interesting on the E90 Forum as well.

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

Audi S4
E39 M5
M3 02-03
G35/MT
CLK-AMG 03-04
06 Accrd EX-V6/MT
TL
Mini-S

ScBlacksunshine · 05-15-2006, 09:16 PM

Hyundai Sonata or one of those sweeet Yugo

Nikki · 05-15-2006, 09:47 PM

ok i looked at an sti and i love it. the seats fit me perfect and i can see great. the interior is sporty but not cheap feeling. not to mention it would kick my car's ass on or off the road. that's what i'd get if it weren't for the e90.

sblument · 05-15-2006, 10:28 PM

if there were no 3 series then I'd buy a 5 series and eat more ramens

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sdorn Lieutenant 27 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I would probably buy the BMW that sold in the $30k - $40k price range that was built in place of the 3 series. Since the 3 series makes up like 60% of all BMW sales, they would have to have something in this market segment. Whatever that was is probably what I would have bought. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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05-10-2006, 03:27 PM	#57
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05-12-2006, 08:31 AM	#59
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05-14-2006, 07:39 PM	#60
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06330i fresher den you 36 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2004 x3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: the shores, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90, 330i [0.00]	5 series or 2001 m5
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