Is the E92 Design a Classic?

VIZSLA · 02-08-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

Okay Winston Thomas Socrates III.

Lose the hat

Bimmer Nerd · 02-08-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hj058

i think the e46 M design is a classic....

+1, that car is truly a classic, e9x not so much.

Bimmer Nerd · 02-08-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PKumarM3

e9x is not a classic nor will it ever be

the motor, the n54, is definitely going to be something and already is quite special

in terms of recent BMW's that will become classics
1. E46 M3
2. Z8
3. E46 M3 CSL
4. E39 5 series and all its variations - the prettiest bmw they ever made in my eyes

the current 335i engine yes will be forgotten but i have to disagree on the e39 5 series, its not that good looking of a car, M version is nice but e46 wins this all the way.

NewSong · 02-08-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VIZSLA

Lose the hat

Looking to be unique?

ejazbmw · 02-08-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by godora

the current 335i engine yes will be forgotten but i have to disagree on the e39 5 series, its not that good looking of a car, M version is nice but e46 wins this all the way.

ok you don't know what your talking about, the N54 engine is going to be a classic no doubt its what made bmw come back from the pits of hell when everyone forgot about them....not to mention the countless awards its won.

92tripleblack · 02-08-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

no

What he said. Very rare to have a classic. I can't think of one right now that is in production and would qualify. Maybe an Aston Martin DBS or a Paganini Zonda. Want to see what true classics are? Watch a show on HD called the "Cars of Ralph Lauren" and you'll see what classics really are.

LI E90 · 02-08-2009, 08:43 PM

classic? no, great car, nice design, but is not and nver will be a classic

blue2fire · 02-08-2009, 11:33 PM

It is a disposable mass produced consumer good. Like the absorbent towel, everyone raves on about it and all of them will go to the crusher 10 years later when somebody starts building a different type of car than we have been used to in the past 100 years.

An E Type will never suffer the same fate as that is a classic.

Year's_End · 02-08-2009, 11:38 PM

It is not and will not be a classic.

Year's_End · 02-08-2009, 11:40 PM

The Z4 is a classic design, and so is the 6er. They're unique. They break the mold. They're polarizing, but they manage to be elegant. That's not always the pre=requisite but sometimes that's what it takes.

Dwn2earth610 · 02-09-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hj058

i think the e46 M design is a classic....

+1, i would say that and the e30 is second, imo

Phil G · 02-09-2009, 12:43 AM

A classic in terms of all of automotive history, probably not the E92 specifically. In terms of BMW history and to BMW enthusiasts, I think so. I really think that the E92 is a design has the potential to be the Porsche 993 of 3 Series history. Although it much bigger, heavier, and more complicated than the original, it is a VERY sleek and sexy design. When the E46 came out, I don't remember it turning NEARLY as many heads and drawing as much attention as the E92 still is now in it's 3rd year of production. Of course, this is now, and a classic is determined over time. It will be interesting to see how the post-Bangle models look and how they stand the test of time. But of course, we will have a LONG time to wait to see that.

Either way, just the fact that the E92 is a 3 Series makes it a classic in my opinion. The 3 Series as a whole is already considered a classic and has made one HECK of a mark in the automotive world. I have no doubt it will be around for another 30+ years and be considered among the legendary models (like the Corvette, 911, Mustang, etc.) in automotive history if it isn't already.

EwenMac · Yesterday, 11:18 PM

Huh, all interesting comments, wonder what people think today.

Personally I love my 17 year old e92, and compared to the cookie cutter cars of today

Who knows maybe it has become some what classic,

But then what would I know

Ahahahahah

View Poll Results: Is the E92 a Classic Car?
It is an Instant Classic	33	13.92%
It is a Future Classic	62	26.16%
It is an Instant and Future Classic	29	12.24%
It is not and will not be a Classic	113	47.68%
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02-08-2009, 08:43 PM	#73
LI E90 Colonel 138 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	classic? no, great car, nice design, but is not and nver will be a classic __________________ 2013 MB C300 4matic 2014 Ford Explorer Ltd 1973 Jeep Commando
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blue2fire Brigadier General 230 Rep 4,279 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Location, Location, Location iTrader: (8)	It is a disposable mass produced consumer good. Like the absorbent towel, everyone raves on about it and all of them will go to the crusher 10 years later when somebody starts building a different type of car than we have been used to in the past 100 years. An E Type will never suffer the same fate as that is a classic.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1217 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	It is not and will not be a classic. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1217 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	The Z4 is a classic design, and so is the 6er. They're unique. They break the mold. They're polarizing, but they manage to be elegant. That's not always the pre=requisite but sometimes that's what it takes. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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02-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#78
Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 55 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	A classic in terms of all of automotive history, probably not the E92 specifically. In terms of BMW history and to BMW enthusiasts, I think so. I really think that the E92 is a design has the potential to be the Porsche 993 of 3 Series history. Although it much bigger, heavier, and more complicated than the original, it is a VERY sleek and sexy design. When the E46 came out, I don't remember it turning NEARLY as many heads and drawing as much attention as the E92 still is now in it's 3rd year of production. Of course, this is now, and a classic is determined over time. It will be interesting to see how the post-Bangle models look and how they stand the test of time. But of course, we will have a LONG time to wait to see that. Either way, just the fact that the E92 is a 3 Series makes it a classic in my opinion. The 3 Series as a whole is already considered a classic and has made one HECK of a mark in the automotive world. I have no doubt it will be around for another 30+ years and be considered among the legendary models (like the Corvette, 911, Mustang, etc.) in automotive history if it isn't already. __________________ -'07 335i coupe (build date 02/2007) - Space Grey/Black Dakota/Dark Burl - 6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/CA/Heated Seats. Acquired in Munich 3/2007 via European Delivery. 16 years and almost 220k miles of pure joy! -'06 911 Carrera S - Black/Black - Full Leather/Sport Chrono/Porsche Sport Exhaust/Nav - 80k miles. Acquired 1/2021. One needy old German car just wasn't enough!
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EwenMac New Member 27 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e92 Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Huh, all interesting comments, wonder what people think today. Personally I love my 17 year old e92, and compared to the cookie cutter cars of today Who knows maybe it has become some what classic, But then what would I know Ahahahahah
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