After much thought, I think I am going to hold out for the coupe or the convertible. Does the convertible typically come out the same time as the coupe (i.e. 1 year from now), or is there another year lag?
I have been looking at 3-series on the road a lot more now that I'm in the market, and at least with the E46, the coupe seems to just look better to me. Especially in black.
I wonder if BMW will ever use a retractable hard-top, or if it would have too much weight. That would be a hot car.
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Quote: After much thought, I think I am going to hold out for the coupe or the convertible. Does the convertible typically come out the same time as the coupe (i.e. 1 year from now), or is there another year lag?
I have been looking at 3-series on the road a lot more now that I'm in the market, and at least with the E46, the coupe seems to just look better to me. Especially in black.
I wonder if BMW will ever use a retractable hard-top, or if it would have too much weight. That would be a hot car. | They should be coming out at the same time or with minimal delay. There is a rumored hardtop for the cabrio in the works, but who knows if it will actually be used. The problem with a retractable hardtop is that it messes up the 50/50 weight distribution but that is why they were doing so much testing with it.
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There might be a slight delay in delivery dates, but I dont see them waiting one more year just to release a convertible. IMO, I think they should release a hardtop convertible...
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Although I would prefer a hardtop, my buying decision between a coupe and convertible would take into account handling more than a soft/hard top feature. If they can keep the weight and weight distribution optimized, and keep the increased body flex to a minimum, I will pay the extra price for the convertible, even if its a soft top.
Having a hard top though, and retaining the above would be a big plus.
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I vaguely rememer reading that the Coupe would come out in 2006, but the Convertible would be introduced at the Paris Auto Show in 2007.
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last i heard, the 3-series convertible will still be a softtop, but the hardtop version would be badged a 4-series and be designed slightly differently. not sure if this rumor is still true or not.
-james
330cic - sold...what to get next?
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Who is holding out for coupe or conv.?