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Old 04-27-2007, 09:32 PM
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Hey guys. I saw this while I was out and thought Id take a few pics.

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Old 04-27-2007, 09:44 PM
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Looks awkward with all those lines/cracks. My .02..
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Old 04-28-2007, 12:56 AM
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I wanted one until I saw there was no trunk space with the roof down (and I mean NO SPACE) so I ordered an M Roadster instead. Surprisingly, I can fit my golf bag and a suitcase in the roadster and not in the new 3 vert. IMHO, the new 3 vert is a bad design on BMW'S part, it just doesn't make any sense. They should have kept the soft top as an option.
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Looks awkward with all those lines/cracks. My .02..



Anyone know why BMW decided on a hardtop convertible instead of a soft top?
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I see them all over in So Cal, the roof crease looks wierd to me
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yah agreed!!! plus the shark fin on the trunk looks REALLY odd to me!!!!
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yah agreed!!! plus the shark fin on the trunk looks REALLY odd to me!!!!
What shark fin on the trunk? I don't see it...
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What shark fin on the trunk? I don't see it...
Not all have it. I guess it comes with Nav.

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Anyone know why BMW decided on a hardtop convertible instead of a soft top?
Demand from consumers showed that they wanted hardtop. BMW made a light weight hardtop as compared to competition so as not to compromise performance.

I don't think the creases look that bad. You can't have no creases+hardtop+BMW performance and handling+room in trunk. Compromises: rather have creases for lightweight hardtop and not compromise handling.

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Not all have it. I guess it comes with Nav.



Demand from consumers showed that they wanted hardtop. BMW made a light weight hardtop as compared to competition so as not to compromise performance.

I don't think the creases look that bad. You can't have no creases+hardtop+BMW performance and handling+room in trunk. Compromises: rather have creases for lightweight hardtop and not compromise handling.

Have you driven one with hardtop?
Yes I have, drove one at the Ultimate Drive. Inside looked okay, outside the difference in appearance was obvious.
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yah agreed!!! plus the shark fin on the trunk looks REALLY odd to me!!!!
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Its the fad right now i suppose.
I can't fathom a car with a solid roof, but i prefer a big moonroof...
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