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Without a doubt, the prefacelifted 7er (E65/66).
When it was launched, it had such a tremendous impact on the automotive world. It is an important imagemaker for the brand.



While the facelifted model may be more pleasing to the eye, I still prefer the styling of the 'old' model, especially with respect to the rear. The car is starting to show its age now, but mainly because a lot of sharp and bold edges were softened at the time of the facelift. Every time I see a pre-FL 7er passing by, I am still impressed by its presence and bold styling. I'm looking forward to the F01!!


Runner-up: E92 335i

Is the E92 M3 current? It may as well be as the dealers order books are full for the next 18 months down here...

So, it's the E92 M3 Coupé, manual, in white with red leather and black interior.

Superb, low inertia, high-revving V8 masterpiece.
It's a coupé icon and it looks the business in every iteration
It doesn't cost the earth either...

Here, here! Exactly my feelings on the car - well put.

yes, it's the new M3 with V8.

Thanks Just_me, I should've rephrased that as "is the E92 M3 considered as current" given that it's not officially for sale just yet.

The M3 would be my choice, but it lacks the SMG IV/ZSG yet.

Witch means the poor V8 will be in for some rough, unfair, uncharacteristic and undeserved treatment from the "stick boys", for such an F1 type of engine just like the V10 and Ferrari V8.

So probably the M5.

It's either E92, X5 or 5-series. Hmmm... I think I'll say E92. The design is just like it should be and the performace is outstanding.

The M3 V8 is made for a manual gearbox, unlike the M5 was.

Besides, manual >>>>>> SMG

Probably the 3er coupé, because it's just the most BMW spirited car of the actual line-up, but if all future BMW inherit the BMW excellence from the 90's generation like the new X5, i would probably change my mind.

1. Can an F1 inspired engine really be made for a manual ?!
2. Wrong. Manuals are crap compared to sequentials. ~20 years of F1 prove that.