Spy photos of a 2012 BMW could get consumers excited about buying a used 3-series in New Jersey.

Car and Driver recently released spy pictures it has from Munich, Germany of the 2012 BMW 3-series. The car pictured will be the sixth generation of the 3, which first debuted in 1975, and the publication said the manufacturer is working hard to outdo itself.

“There’s a lot to come: the next-generation 3 will again be offered in number of body styles, including a touring wagon or sport wagon, coupe and cabriolet, which – contrary to what we’ve hoped for – will keep the heavy and complex retractable hard top,” writes Car and Driver’s Jens Meiners.

The current 3-series was first released in 2006, according to Edmunds.com, and came equipped with either a 215 horsepower six-cylinder engine or a 255 horsepower six-cylinder engine at first. The difference in muscle was due to different levels of displacement, the latter being half a liter larger than the former.

Used BMWs in New Jersey might start attracting more attention now that word is out about the new 3-series.