E90Post
 


TNT Racewerks
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio > E90's biggest competitor??



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      03-17-2005, 09:30 PM   #1
BimmerJon
Private
13
Rep
73
Posts

Drives: 328ci
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Univ. of Mich.

iTrader: (0)

E90's biggest competitor??

what does everyone think will be the new 3-series' biggest competitor? new a4? new Lexus IS? anything else?
Appreciate 0
      03-17-2005, 10:52 PM   #2
sushi-x
New Member
3
Rep
20
Posts

Drives: E90 soon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Austin Texas

iTrader: (0)

The last generation A4 wasn't the e46's match, nor will the current generation be. It just doesn't handle as well. I do love Audi interiors, but that's about all I think the car has on the E90. The upcoming RS4, now that's another matter
Appreciate 0
      03-17-2005, 11:13 PM   #3
Daveop
Second Lieutenant
90
Rep
242
Posts

Drives: 3 BMWs
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Socal

iTrader: (0)

You mean this new IS? Lexus has a ton to improve on from the last IS to even be in the same league as a 330. I remember before it first came out everyone proclaimed it to be a BMW 3 series killer. THat was a bust.

It doesn't look bad tho...





Appreciate 0
      03-17-2005, 11:27 PM   #4
jl215
Private
39
Rep
58
Posts

Drives: E36 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: ILLUSION OF TRANQUILITY

iTrader: (0)

G35? Acura RL?
Appreciate 0
      03-18-2005, 07:25 AM   #5
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40301
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

The newest G35 with almost 300hp should be a worthy rival.
Appreciate 0
      03-18-2005, 01:54 PM   #6
thedocmoz
Enlisted Member
4
Rep
33
Posts

Drives: 2000 323i
Join Date: Mar 2005

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveO
You mean this new IS? Lexus has a ton to improve on from the last IS to even be in the same league as a 330. I remember before it first came out everyone proclaimed it to be a BMW 3 series killer. THat was a bust.

It doesn't look bad tho...






that car is a ****in rip of the E90 !!! am I the only one that sees that. lexus is weak as fuk. to me the real competition for the e90 is that a4 audi which is really nice. my sis has one and it is solid but booring as **** to drive even though it goes fast. so to me the bimmer still wins hands down
__________________
best regards,

moz
2006 M Coupe, Imola Red/Black, bone stock <for now>
2000 323i, titanium silver, black interior, sport+premium package. 18x8.5 Hamann HM2
Appreciate 0
      03-18-2005, 04:20 PM   #7
schuyler
Enlisted Member
21
Rep
36
Posts

Drives: 323i
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Miami

iTrader: (0)

The A4 might look nice and have a great interior, but there's still no RWD only version of it. If you don't get the AWD, the A4 is gonna handle like a pig. I think you have to step up to the S4/RS4 to truly be able to compete with the new 3 series.
Appreciate 0
      03-18-2005, 10:47 PM   #8
blackpanther
Enlisted Member
6
Rep
33
Posts

Drives: Dinan 3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

What r the specs of the new IS? Does it even come close to new 3?
__________________
Appreciate 0
      03-19-2005, 07:09 AM   #9
spikes111
Lieutenant
288
Rep
432
Posts

Drives: M4
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

I've been in the newest G35. That car is fast!
Appreciate 0
      03-19-2005, 11:06 AM   #10
SoCalS2k
Major
SoCalS2k's Avatar
448
Rep
1,035
Posts

Drives: S2K!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2001 Honda S2k  [8.50]
Quote:
Originally Posted by spikes111
I've been in the newest G35. That car is fast!
if I hear about the G35 anymore im gonna puke. so what if its fast, and e46 330i can beat it and the e90 with the more powerful engine is going to have no problems with it. id say the acura TSX is the closest thing, but it looks kinda strange
Appreciate 0
      03-20-2005, 05:07 PM   #11
bimmerphreak
Enlisted Member
bimmerphreak's Avatar
7
Rep
44
Posts

Drives: 03 330ci
Join Date: Mar 2005

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by thedocmoz
that car is a ****in rip of the E90 !!! am I the only one that sees that. lexus is weak as fuk. to me the real competition for the e90 is that a4 audi which is really nice. my sis has one and it is solid but booring as **** to drive even though it goes fast. so to me the bimmer still wins hands down

I see it too! 4 headlights, front grill that looks similar (instead of two, just one grille) and i see the hoffmeister kink in this thing!! What a rip! :mad:
Appreciate 0
      03-20-2005, 09:39 PM   #12
mad-azn
New Member
0
Rep
13
Posts

Drives: Black 325ci
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCalS2k
if I hear about the G35 anymore im gonna puke. so what if its fast, and e46 330i can beat it and the e90 with the more powerful engine is going to have no problems with it. id say the acura TSX is the closest thing, but it looks kinda strange

The TSX is so blaaa.

I read a review where they basically said that BMW stepped it up another notch with this new 3-series and are setting a standard that the other manufacturers won't be able to touch. What's new
Appreciate 0
      03-21-2005, 08:13 PM   #13
BMWAustin
Private First Class
3
Rep
135
Posts

Drives: e90 330i
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Austin, TX

iTrader: (0)

Question

Acura TL
Appreciate 0
      03-23-2005, 12:50 PM   #14
blackpanther
Enlisted Member
6
Rep
33
Posts

Drives: Dinan 3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

I went and did some research on the new 2006 IS350. It will have about 300hp and auto transmission and only gets 0-60 in the high 5 seconds. Anyone still think it's the E90's equal?
__________________

Last edited by blackpanther; 03-23-2005 at 01:01 PM..
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 11:41 AM   #15
cliverman
Captain
cliverman's Avatar
956
Rep
940
Posts

Drives: 2022 X3M
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Durham,NC

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2011 BMW M3  [10.00]
A e46 330i can NOT beat a G35 - hear come the flames...

Quote:
Originally Posted by SoCalS2k
if I hear about the G35 anymore im gonna puke. so what if its fast, and e46 330i can beat it and the e90 with the more powerful engine is going to have no problems with it. id say the acura TSX is the closest thing, but it looks kinda strange
No need to puke.....but a e46 330i can NOT beat a G35. I've owned but cars and my G35 would smoke my 330. The 330 was a much better car overall but the G35 was faster.
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 11:55 AM   #16
- Paul -
Major General
- Paul -'s Avatar
England
688
Rep
7,308
Posts

Drives: see above.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
2005 320D SE  [10.00]
2005 645  [9.00]
From Infiniti Website (A comparison?)

From Infiniti Website (A comparison?)

Click Here
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 01:35 PM   #17
romeo26
First Lieutenant
42
Rep
354
Posts

Drives: e30 325 (no lette)
Join Date: May 2005
Location: anaheim, cali

iTrader: (0)

okay the g35 is a good car but i perfer Bmw way more than Japanese cars. but yes the is350 does look like the e90 but thats probally the only way toyota can sell it!!!! the tsx omg its sucks i would take the rsx type s over that.
blackpanther Bmw is conservative on the 0-60 times very conservative.
my list would be
merc c class
g35
maybe the IS
okay but how bout the m3 when it comes out?
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 04:44 PM   #18
deutschmann59
Captain
United_States
174
Rep
737
Posts

Drives: 2006 325i
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: e90post.com

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpanther
I went and did some research on the new 2006 IS350. It will have about 300hp and auto transmission and only gets 0-60 in the high 5 seconds. Anyone still think it's the E90's equal?
I'll be completely honest...I loved the old IS300. In fact, that is the car I really wanted before I saw the new E90. However, when the new IS350 came out, that kind of sealed the deal for me. For me, BMW E90 all the way and there's no turning back! :rocks:

Lexus took way too much of a dramatic change with their new design. It seems like Toyota thinks (like Cadillac) that all their cars from a certain line should all have the same basic appearance (an idea that the Europeans had for like 10 years now), e.g. all Cadillacs now have that box shape, and the new IS looks exactly like a mini GS, or even some have compared it to a Scion tC. Even the front ends of all Chevrolets are now the same (except the Corvette, which looks like a Viper).

With the new IS350, Lexus wants to appeal to a more conservative group, rather than just rich high school and college kids that the IS300 pulled in, and thus, you get the new IS350.

I think the new E90 is superior to the Lexus in every way possible, but of course the fact that I now drive an 06 325i has nothing to do with my opinion
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 05:19 PM   #19
wannabe
Second Lieutenant
wannabe's Avatar
12
Rep
204
Posts

Drives: 2008 BMW 335i e93 6MT
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Az

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bimmerphreak
I see it too! 4 headlights, front grill that looks similar (instead of two, just one grille) and i see the hoffmeister kink in this thing!! What a rip! :mad:
Wha? I hope you are being sarcastic...otherwise stop smoking the PCP and smoke something better. Nevermind that BMW ripped off the Subaru taillights on the e90. Atleast the new IS looks good from all angles.

In my opinion...the IS somewhat resembles the Scion Tc...which is weak.

Relax...everyone knows you already bought a somewhat over-priced German car...no need to justify your decision.
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 05:47 PM   #20
Ewrek
Second Lieutenant
Ewrek's Avatar
58
Rep
200
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bay Area, CA.

iTrader: (0)

Hostility anyone?
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 06:04 PM   #21
Armen52
Captain
Armen52's Avatar
33
Rep
663
Posts

Drives: 2006 330i
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2006 330i  [0.00]
Wow, this thread is really classy fellas. Some of you guys are pushing to have E90post quickly heading down the tubes like the rest of the boards apparently.

What the hell is up with all the attitude and cursing? Maybe we should have an 18 and over rule here since people don't know how to conduct a civil discussion.
__________________
E90 330i delivered 6/29/2005, ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/Step, Arctic/Gray/Walnut
Appreciate 0
      05-27-2005, 06:07 PM   #22
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40301
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

People people, it's the Friday before a long weekend... reeeelaaax.
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:29 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST