Is the E92 Design a Classic?

strider41 · 02-05-2009, 12:46 PM

Some cars become "classic cars" because of their popular design or performance characteristics like the Porsche 911 or 55/57 Chevys or 56/57 T-Birds.

With all the favorable comments in the BMW and other forums about the E92 design, do you think the E92 is an instant classic, a future classic, an instant and future classic or not a classic?

MisterSkiMask · 02-05-2009, 12:46 PM

no

freshwhite335 · 02-05-2009, 12:47 PM

not at all

hj058 · 02-05-2009, 12:47 PM

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

Arustik1 · 02-05-2009, 12:48 PM

poll?

ukthunderace · 02-05-2009, 12:50 PM

Yes...smooth lines and a fantastic stance...much nicer than the boxy look of the E46

methodtim · 02-05-2009, 12:58 PM

Nein

rkan · 02-05-2009, 01:01 PM

The proportions of the car, the history of driving excellence and the power delivery of the 335, will make it a future classic.

wrickem · 02-05-2009, 01:14 PM

Ever since I saw an e92 I thought that everything about the proportions and interior reminded me of what a 633-635csi would have become if it progressed naturally through the years.

That being said, I think it's like most BMWs where it will be appreciated even when it's pretty old. Classic....I don't think so. Appreciated....absolutely.

GAM3OVR85 · 02-05-2009, 01:44 PM

maybe...

rcracer_tx · 02-05-2009, 01:51 PM

Time will tell, but I think only the coupe has any chance of being a classic design IMHO.

kyleb350 · 02-05-2009, 01:57 PM

bunch of e90ers voting no. HAAAATERS!

ha

It's a beautiful design. That's why I sacrificed a little more to buy it. Not sure if it's considered a classic. Only time will tell.

ians · 02-05-2009, 01:58 PM

Classic?? Wasn't the E92 just a copy cat of the 93 Civic coupe?

Terrance28 · 02-05-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hj058

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

+11111

PNF · 02-05-2009, 03:02 PM

I wouldnt say classic, but like the above poster said, it'll be appreciated.

Right now, I still think E36 is a great looking car after 15 years, both the interior and exterior!

samurai1200 · 02-05-2009, 03:04 PM

i like the e90 design more than the e46, but i think the e46 design is more "classic." it looks more like a race car. i dunno... my $0.02

Saintor · 02-05-2009, 04:50 PM

It is the best looking sub-70K$ car. Yes the E92 is an instant one, not the E90.

CV335 · 02-05-2009, 05:21 PM

In general, "classic" cars are out of production, so like other posters said..only time will tell if it will hold as a classic. However, I think the e92 looks more like a real coupe than the e46...it maybe larger than previous models but the body lines give it a more elegant coupe-like look. IMO the e46 2-door design seems like it was forced out of the 4-door version...too squarish so to speak.

E86S54 · 02-05-2009, 05:36 PM

it is a very pretty car, but i dont think its a classic

ruxp · 02-05-2009, 05:45 PM

It's not an instant classic, but it may be in the future. Who knows.

Right now when I think "classic BMW," I think E30 M3, 1600, 2002. E39 5 is deserving of joining those ranks as well imo.

VIZSLA · 02-05-2009, 05:58 PM

Great car yes, classic no.
See below.

vocalthought · 02-05-2009, 06:13 PM

in 2040, some teenage kid will try to fit a flux capacitor into my e92.

View Poll Results: Is the E92 a Classic Car?
It is an Instant Classic	34	14.23%
It is a Future Classic	63	26.36%
It is an Instant and Future Classic	29	12.13%
It is not and will not be a Classic	113	47.28%
Voters: 239. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2009, 12:46 PM	#1
strider41 Private First Class 5 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 335 E92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Is the E92 Design a Classic? Some cars become "classic cars" because of their popular design or performance characteristics like the Porsche 911 or 55/57 Chevys or 56/57 T-Birds. With all the favorable comments in the BMW and other forums about the E92 design, do you think the E92 is an instant classic, a future classic, an instant and future classic or not a classic? __________________ 08 E92 335i, Crimson Red, Black Leather, Aluminum, Premium, Sport, Step, Paddles, Heated seats, IPOD/USB and HD radio. Last edited by strider41; 02-05-2009 at 03:17 PM..
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02-05-2009, 12:46 PM	#2
MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	no
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02-05-2009, 12:47 PM	#3
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02-05-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
hj058 Colonel 81 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (4)	i think the e46 M design is a classic.... __________________ F30 335i Xdrive Black Msport E92 335i Black/black (Missed)
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Arustik1 HYEPWR 102 Rep 2,868 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	poll? __________________ 2002 330ci Titanium Silver / Gray 2005 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire Metallic / Black 2002 M3 Laguna Seca Blue / Black 2001 M5 Jet Black / Black
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02-05-2009, 12:50 PM	#6
ukthunderace Autobahn Cruiser 25 Rep 272 Posts Drives: '07 335i Tief Gruen Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hockenheim Germany iTrader: (0)	Yes...smooth lines and a fantastic stance...much nicer than the boxy look of the E46
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methodtim Brigadier General 382 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	Nein __________________
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02-05-2009, 01:01 PM	#8
rkan Private First Class 1 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe' -Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha iTrader: (1)	The proportions of the car, the history of driving excellence and the power delivery of the 335, will make it a future classic.
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02-05-2009, 01:14 PM	#9
wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2141 Rep 3,799 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	Ever since I saw an e92 I thought that everything about the proportions and interior reminded me of what a 633-635csi would have become if it progressed naturally through the years. That being said, I think it's like most BMWs where it will be appreciated even when it's pretty old. Classic....I don't think so. Appreciated....absolutely. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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02-05-2009, 01:44 PM	#10
GAM3OVR85 Major General 316 Rep 8,049 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 [9.00] 2007 E92 328i [10.00]	maybe... __________________ 08 E92 M3/Melbourne Red/6MT/Exec Pack/MDrive/EDC/PDC/19" 220M Mods: VRS Front Lip, HID Angels, KW V3, Stoptech BBK, SS lines, 18" TE37SL, Bastuck Exhaust, MS Air Filter, OEM Aluminum Padels, LED Interior Light 07 E92 328i/Jet Black/Cream Beige Leather/Premium/Step/Heated Seats...check garage!
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02-05-2009, 01:51 PM	#11
rcracer_tx Banned 56 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Time will tell, but I think only the coupe has any chance of being a classic design IMHO.
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02-05-2009, 01:57 PM	#12
kyleb350 Brigadier General 428 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	bunch of e90ers voting no. HAAAATERS! ha It's a beautiful design. That's why I sacrificed a little more to buy it. Not sure if it's considered a classic. Only time will tell.
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02-05-2009, 01:58 PM	#13
ians Major 43 Rep 1,283 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i 6MT, 04 TSX 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Classic?? Wasn't the E92 just a copy cat of the 93 Civic coupe? __________________ 08 Montego Blue E92 335i 6MT sp Navi with beige interior aero front, Mtech side, M rear lip spoiler, hid fog, 19" Work Varianza T1S, KW V2, Mtech steering wheel, shift knob, e-brake handle & alumnium pedal
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02-05-2009, 03:02 PM	#15
PNF Colonel 174 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 15' YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / Taipei iTrader: (4)	I wouldnt say classic, but like the above poster said, it'll be appreciated. Right now, I still think E36 is a great looking car after 15 years, both the interior and exterior! __________________ 2015 F80 Fully loaded (minus the CCB) YMB M3 / Individual Amaro Brown BBS \| KW \| Vorsteiner \| IND \| Akrapovic \| BMW CF Performance Interior \| Brembo \| Eibach 2008 E92 335i (sold)
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02-05-2009, 04:50 PM	#17
Saintor Banned 88 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	It is the best looking sub-70K$ car. Yes the E92 is an instant one, not the E90.
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02-05-2009, 05:21 PM	#18
CV335 Major 64 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	In general, "classic" cars are out of production, so like other posters said..only time will tell if it will hold as a classic. However, I think the e92 looks more like a real coupe than the e46...it maybe larger than previous models but the body lines give it a more elegant coupe-like look. IMO the e46 2-door design seems like it was forced out of the 4-door version...too squarish so to speak.
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02-05-2009, 05:36 PM	#19
E86S54 Major 16 Rep 1,045 Posts Drives: Moupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	it is a very pretty car, but i dont think its a classic __________________ This is how I roll
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02-05-2009, 05:45 PM	#20
ruxp Captain 47 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	It's not an instant classic, but it may be in the future. Who knows. Right now when I think "classic BMW," I think E30 M3, 1600, 2002. E39 5 is deserving of joining those ranks as well imo.
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02-05-2009, 05:58 PM	#21
VIZSLA Lieutenant 10 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe, 2012 328Xi Wa Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Great car yes, classic no. See below. Attached Images
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02-05-2009, 06:13 PM	#22
vocalthought Private 0 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	in 2040, some teenage kid will try to fit a flux capacitor into my e92. __________________
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