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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thinice" data-source="post: 58760" data-attributes="member: 784">Went to the public BMW event today. My first impression is exceedingly underwhelming.I am sure it can sell because it is the newest car around but if within the next two years, Merc can come up with an improved and sportier c- class or Audi improves the body control of its A4 and sort out its image problem (at least here in Malaysia), I think they can take the rug from under BMW feet.At this price bracket, I think the most important criteria is desirability and up to the 5 series, BMW has always been on top of this game. However, if you compare the 3 series against newer Merc models (CLS and M class), I think that is about to change.You know, having the new 3 on my rear view mirror or streaking past just does not have the same effect as its big brother, the 5.In short, I am pretty disappointed with the styling and for me, it is a big deal.</blockquote>