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Monty Python said:
Depends who you ask - most "non-petrolheads" wouldn't know what an R-34 Skyline in, nor would they know an E30 BMW from an E46. The Jaguar E-Type and the Aston Martin DB5 are iconic because they're instantly recognisable. There are very few cars that fall into this category.
Most iconic BMW? I don't think there is one.
I also don't think that an E30 BMW is especially iconic if you see what I wrote!Most iconic BMW? I don't think there is one.
However I think that an E30 BMW is more recognisable as something that was at least once a nice car, rather than the Skyline which most people would think is an odd-looking, loud car and nothing more.
The E30 is a neat shape but lacks the crispness of the earlier shark nose cars which for me (as a child of the '80s) defined the '80s BMW 'look'.
Looking at the latest BMW 3-series ad on TV the best looking of all the generations is the E21 single-headlamp car.
For driving, I'd take the E36. In fact, I have.
Looking at the latest BMW 3-series ad on TV the best looking of all the generations is the E21 single-headlamp car.
For driving, I'd take the E36. In fact, I have.
E30 values are on the up in the last couple of years.
Very entertaining cars with great fun handling. Proper N/A straight six, RWD with no driving aids. Sound great (esp earlier non cat models), mechanically sound, the only real issue is the bodywork/rust.
The 4 headlights (and classic kidney grill) are certainly iconic for those of an older generation, the styling cues shared through the range and certainly instantly recognisable as a BMW of the time.
Very entertaining cars with great fun handling. Proper N/A straight six, RWD with no driving aids. Sound great (esp earlier non cat models), mechanically sound, the only real issue is the bodywork/rust.
The 4 headlights (and classic kidney grill) are certainly iconic for those of an older generation, the styling cues shared through the range and certainly instantly recognisable as a BMW of the time.
rsv696 said:
Leins said:
The E28? It only predates the E30 by a year, and is very much an 80s BMW too as far as I'm concerned
I was thinking more of the visually similar 1972-1981 E12 from which the E28 evolved:Edited by rsv696 on Thursday 25th June 16:01
daytona365 said:
rsv696 said:
Leins said:
The E28? It only predates the E30 by a year, and is very much an 80s BMW too as far as I'm concerned
I was thinking more of the visually similar 1972-1981 E12 from which the E28 evolved:Edited by rsv696 on Thursday 25th June 16:01
BMW have made some iconic cars. The E30 M3 isnt the most iconic, not the greatest car ever produced. I am not sure how you would measure that tbh.
Skyline GTRs are not iconic imo, though I wouldn't say no to one.
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