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scathing Grand Master

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Is it just me or are Bemmas becoming much bigger? :)

Everything's getting bigger, or have you not seen the pic of the R35 parked behind the R34?

BMW seems to be doing it more than most, though. The E46 BMW (the previous generation) is practically the same size as the E34 5 Series from the early 90's. The upcoming 135 coupe (i.e. the "baby" of the range) is supposed to weigh 15xx kg when it comes out. That's the weight of a current generation Forester!

dangerous_daveo Grand Master

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See what I have noticed over the years in regards to car sizes. What happens is one of 2 things (or really 3...) but the model gets bigger over time, until it gets to a point. Then then bring out a different model, or they 'compleatly re-engineer' the orginal and make it smaller again and the whole process starts over again. (option 3 being the dump it and start again)

Either way, those 3 coupes are an awesome bit of gear. They are a really nice looking car, especially considering how BMW have lost their way with styling recently.

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