Detroit Auto Show: 3 Series hardtop needs no introduction
There weren't any big surprises at BMW's press conference. Like every other one before it, the Germans rolled out new models that are so good they didn't feel the need to make a big fuss about them. In this case, it was the BMW
Hydrogen 7 Series followed by the new
2007 X5. Both were shown before, but the 2007 BMW 3 Series convertible was a world debut.
Its retractable hard top looks good in pictures and even better in person. There aren't too many convertibles that look right with the top up, but this new 3 Series is one of them. Throw in the fact that you can get the same ridiculously powerful twin turbo straight six found in the 335Ci coupe and it gets even better. No wonder BMW doesn't bother with bad skits and even worse jokes, it doesn't need them.
- Permalink | Comments (7)
- Posted by: Ed Hellwig January 7, 2007, 4:24 PM
- Categories: BMW, Convertibles, Detroit Auto Show
As always, a gorgeous automobile. How was the rear seat legroom?
That thing is so porky it makes the obese e90/e92s seem as slender as reeds.
Ive always admired BMWs 3 coupe and this one is no excpetion. Id take a 335i Sport any day. This car exhibits clean and timeless lines, something that cant be said for the G35.
Who knows when I will be able to purchase the M3 version of this retractable hardtop convertible in the U.S.? I have an open garage space waiting to be filled.
this car looks good but the one thing I wish more than anything is for BMW to get rid of the damn IDrive system. Get rid of that Electronic blunder and it will be a great imporvement
It truly can be stated that this is a BMW for all seasons, with the adoption of the power retractable hard-top. Keeping the familiarly appealing lines of the coupe, the new 3-Series convertible should attract both Mercedes CLK Cabriolet buyers who know their cars are outdated and those who do not. The Ultimate Tanning Machine continues to be great.
Definitely my next car. (That is until the M3 is available).
p.s. - I'm fed up with those who continually whine about iDrive. I have two bimmers with iDrive and I find it very intuitive and effective. Not to mention avoids dashboard clutter with redundant dials and buttons. But yes, it does require an IQ >65 to operate easily.