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NAIAS 2013: BMW 4-Series Doesn't Have Quite The Same Ring To It
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Derek Kreindler
(IC: employee)
Published: January 14th, 2013
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“Oh yeah, that’s my new BMW 428i sDrive” doesn’t sound nearly as cool as “328is” does it? Didn’t think so.
Derek Kreindler
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Published January 14th, 2013 9:29 AM
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I think it's a good looking car and can't wait to see one in person. Looks like a sleaker 3 series, which it essentially is. Oops, I mean blah blah Bangle, blah death of the brand, blah lease. Umm....soccer moms, Camcord, Lancia Stratos, MBMW and something about how I like turn signal stem in my Focus more. (Sorry, I temporarily forgot the TTAC commenting rules)
When I first saw these pix I had thought that this was a cheesy tuner 3 coupe....I was flabbergasted when I discovered it was a factory concept. Those wheels and front/rear valance treatments scream "ill-fitting aftermarket ricer body kit"! I have always loved the 3 series coupes but I hate what BMW are turning them into.