BMW F3 Approved for Production

Lilleput · May 29th, 2007, 07:57 PM

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http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.d...28/newsletter01

It has taken more than three years of drawn-out internal discussions and a change of chairmanship in the process, but BMW&'s long-rumored 3 Series-based crossover/utility vehicle finally has been granted production approval.

The versatile new BMW, expected to be badged F3 when it reaches showrooms, has been under consideration since 2004, according to internal documentation recently shared with AutoWeek.

But with the German carmaker's engineering resources already stretched to the limit readying a flood of new models in the interim, it wasn't until BMW's new chairman, Norbert Reithofer, arrived on the scene in late 2006 that the new five-seater was reviewed. After some additional deliberation, Reithofer gave the F3 a definite thumbs up.

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Are they trying to make a proper small car now? They have the 1 series but you can get to turnips in the trunk of it so this might be their attempt at a cheap(ish) family car?

Can we keep the bangle hate out of this one?

evans · May 29th, 2007, 08:07 PM

No, just no.

The_Finn · May 29th, 2007, 08:21 PM

only if it's AWD with the motor from the 335

GM_IV · May 29th, 2007, 08:33 PM

I really don't like the way this thing looks. The front just doesn't look suitable for a crossover like this, it looks really angry and mean. The side profile looks like a van that got stepped on. The rear is not interesting and they should not release that colour.

vRS · May 29th, 2007, 08:56 PM

Its a Seat Leon that's been Bangle-fied. Its not a remotely good looking thing, bet it cost a fortune as well.

Brother Michael · May 29th, 2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vRS

Its a Seat Leon that's been Bangle-fied. Its not a remotely good looking thing, bet it cost a fortune as well.

I was gonna say a Ford S-Max with a Toyota Auris rear end, but I think you are right.

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Originally Posted by evans

No, just no.

Exactly.

EsPpY · May 29th, 2007, 09:41 PM

If this had the new engine from the M3 and called MF3, I'll say its not quite so bad really.

Fastest kind of crossover vehicle in the world ?

IVIaster · May 29th, 2007, 09:52 PM

plz stop with these blobs of cars. Way too roundy

Vltros · May 29th, 2007, 11:00 PM

Oh no!!! Please NO!!!!! images/smilies/no.gif

Why??? I only ask one simple question WHY???

BMW Instead of this shitty car, why don't you put your effornt on creating THE M1 and not this shitty/SUV/Corssover/Whatever?

BlaRo · May 30th, 2007, 12:30 AM

Good, we've got the 3-Series wagon, the X3, and now the F3. See what I mean about bored German engineers?

thedguy · May 30th, 2007, 12:40 AM

To quote a friend: "The BMW suppository!" Using advanced computer simulations of the human anus, BMW engineers have figured out how to make a car that can be shoved up the ass comfortably.

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

Good, we've got the 3-Series wagon, the X3, and now the F3. See what I mean about bored German engineers?

This is why I like American and British Engineering. When American's get bored, they come up with things like the ME412, or the Viper. Something interesting, and cool. The Germans have no imagination and it shows.

Hidden_Hunter · May 30th, 2007, 01:02 AM

OMG WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT

The back reminds me of the front of a Ford Ka, the front looks like a three series that's been smeared...

all in all, one really really really really fucking ugly car

bartboy9891 · May 30th, 2007, 01:21 AM

Not quite as worthless as an R-class, but close.

Vette Boss · May 30th, 2007, 03:41 AM

BMW is selling out quite badly.. What's the point of them anymore, it certainly isn't exclusivity. No-one buys a BMW because they want a small car, that's what Ford and Honda are for..

The F3 looks like a sort of Ford S-Max Renault Clio thing with some BMW-looking bits tacked on. Hideous. images/smilies/puke.gif

Hidden_Hunter · May 30th, 2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Vette Boss

BMW is selling out quite badly.. What's the point of them anymore, it certainly isn't exclusivity. No-one buys a BMW because they want a small car, that's what Ford and Honda are for..

because they still drive very nicely? that's why my parents bought one

watto · May 30th, 2007, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lilleput

Can we keep the bangle hate out of this one?

No. With something, potentially, this ugly, we must hate the designer as much as possible.

Utterly terrible and just like the R-Class, completely pointless.

Get a station wagon!

Blind_Io · May 30th, 2007, 07:50 AM

It looks like a turd. Sorry for being crude, but I did refrain from actually posting a picture of said turd.

Seriously, I could shit a better looking car.

Cobol74 · May 30th, 2007, 07:57 AM

Oh the humanity!

This is a cruel and unusual punishment to all those who have eyes.

And my alike comment is a sort of 'mucked up' (notice how I avoided the 'B' word there - see first post) Honda CRV.

http://www.channel4.com/4car/gl/honda/cr-v/2299/1

pfrocker · May 30th, 2007, 08:04 AM

EEEWWWWW

it's a cockroach! Squash it! Squash it!

Devon · May 30th, 2007, 08:05 AM

That is just shit, go BMW...

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GM_IV Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 05:34 AM Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 408 Car: 1986 Toyota Cressida Rep Power: 12	I really don't like the way this thing looks. The front just doesn't look suitable for a crossover like this, it looks really angry and mean. The side profile looks like a van that got stepped on. The rear is not interesting and they should not release that colour.

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EsPpY Joined: Jan 24th, 2005 Last Online: 01:31 AM Location: Where F1 runs at night Posts: 594 Car: (someday) Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 20	If this had the new engine from the M3 and called MF3, I'll say its not quite so bad really. Fastest kind of crossover vehicle in the world ?

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Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 04:28 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,021 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	BMW is selling out quite badly.. What's the point of them anymore, it certainly isn't exclusivity. No-one buys a BMW because they want a small car, that's what Ford and Honda are for.. The F3 looks like a sort of Ford S-Max Renault Clio thing with some BMW-looking bits tacked on. Hideous. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

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