Another US Spec F30 3 Series Spotted - Luxury Line Model - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

WULFFZA · 11-04-2011, 11:28 PM

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At BMW HQ in NJ last Sunday was a Luxury Line F30 (pics/details)

Pics had to be taken with an aging phone as camera had died after all the snow in October pics that morning.

My reaction:

It looked great in person. It's less of a break away than the e90 was from the e46. In this luxury euro spec trim it looked very much like a slightly scaled down 5series. The trunk specifically looks different in person than in pics. In pics people will say it looks like a 5 or it doesn't look any different, in person it has more visual mass (again reminding me of a 5) and more curves than the e90 and a hint of clamshell design. Looking forward to driving one- if it's just a bit more spacious than the current car, has interior fit and finish like a 5 and has optional dynamic damper suspension it hits the mark for me.

pitt03 · 11-05-2011, 01:33 AM

Cabin looks huge with the long/low hood and belt line. Proportions just dont look right.

Fraggy · 11-05-2011, 10:00 AM

Good god those wheels are hideous

BzzzBom · 11-05-2011, 10:06 AM

OMG - It looks like Dr. Frankenstein had his way with an E90.

TiAg330i · 11-05-2011, 10:18 AM

I do not like those "modern" wheels and do not care for all that chrome around the windows.

The "sport" wheels are much better and no window chrome.

Otherwise, the car is fine.

Raspartan · 11-05-2011, 10:36 AM

Is that camo on the badges???

Also unless I'm mistaken these are the Luxury wheels.

snawaz · 11-05-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WULFFZA

At BMW HQ in NJ last Sunday.
I'd post a few pics, but cant find the attachment icon,

where'd it go?

What did it look like in real life. My experience is they always look better in the flesh. 3er's always grow on you. And this one has grown on me quicker than any previous model. I particularly like the version in the video section where the red sport line car is parked in the drive of the house on top the hill. It shows some fantastic angles of the car and makes the car look super wide and sporty. I would love a 335d in the new F30 sport line.

NYR · 11-05-2011, 01:58 PM

Is this the first time we've seen the f30 with the orange reflector?

KORALLROT · 11-05-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fraggy

Good god those wheels are hideous

+1.

xDrive?

WULFFZA · 11-06-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snawaz

What did it look like in real life. My experience is they always look better in the flesh. 3er's always grow on you. And this one has grown on me quicker than any previous model. I particularly like the version in the video section where the red sport line car is parked in the drive of the house on top the hill. It shows some fantastic angles of the car and makes the car look super wide and sporty. I would love a 335d in the new F30 sport line.

It looked great in person. It's less of a break away than the e90 was from the e46. In this luxury euro spec trim it looked very much like a slightly scaled down 5series. The trunk specifically looks different in person than in pics. In pics people will say it looks like a 5 or it doesn't look any different, in person it has more visual mass (again reminding me of a 5) and more curves than the e90 and a hint of clamshell design. Looking forward to driving one- if it's just a bit more spacious than the current car, has interior fit and finish like a 5 and has optional dynamic damper suspension it hits the mark for me.

joey5622 · 11-07-2011, 03:07 PM

Might just be me, but the first picture with the rear end angled like that makes it look like a new Honda civic...

SamS · 11-07-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snawaz

What did it look like in real life. My experience is they always look better in the flesh. 3er's always grow on you.

I've seen them in person in Munich. They look great in real life. Not quite an E90, but non a mini-5er, either. I think the rear end looks particularly improved. The tail lights on the LCI E90 look like an afterthought, on the F30 they look perfect.

shanecarmaster1 · 11-07-2011, 03:14 PM

I'm very glad they added an external reflector this time... those ambers look hideous.

DSB135i · 11-07-2011, 03:15 PM

I thought that was BMW HQ that is the covered garage right? I take a ride through there every once and a while to see the cars they have there

-=Hot|Ice=- · 11-07-2011, 03:18 PM

The car has improved significantly, overall.

Jblack4083 · 11-07-2011, 03:27 PM

The trunk area is sooooooo 5GT

nemex12 · 11-07-2011, 03:32 PM

I thought that mini was a porsche, pretty similar headlights

PAMidge · 11-07-2011, 03:35 PM

Stupid amber reflectors :-(

M-Power111 · 11-07-2011, 03:36 PM

looks good, i def. hate the wheels, i prefer the sport line over anything else. i agree that this isnt as much of a change as seen going from the E46 to E90. this looks like a modern BMW which i thought was the point. i love it!!

doublevanosrc · 11-07-2011, 03:36 PM

E90 LCI ftw!!!

bimmerJP · 11-07-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

I thought that mini was a porsche, pretty similar headlights

exactly!! I thought it was a Cayman at the first time...

Anyway, the car looks great. I cant wait to see the Sport line in person!

dd1981 · 11-07-2011, 03:45 PM

I love how the hood and front end is longer. I personally like the f30. Can't wait to see one at the dealer.

11-04-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
WULFFZA First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Another US Spec F30 3 Series Spotted - Luxury Line Model Featured on BIMMERPOST.com At BMW HQ in NJ last Sunday was a Luxury Line F30 (pics/details) Pics had to be taken with an aging phone as camera had died after all the snow in October pics that morning. My reaction: It looked great in person. It's less of a break away than the e90 was from the e46. In this luxury euro spec trim it looked very much like a slightly scaled down 5series. The trunk specifically looks different in person than in pics. In pics people will say it looks like a 5 or it doesn't look any different, in person it has more visual mass (again reminding me of a 5) and more curves than the e90 and a hint of clamshell design. Looking forward to driving one- if it's just a bit more spacious than the current car, has interior fit and finish like a 5 and has optional dynamic damper suspension it hits the mark for me. Attached Images __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Alpine white - saddle brown 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Sport Edition Silver
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11-05-2011, 10:00 AM	#3
Fraggy Brigadier General Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (11)	Good god those wheels are hideous __________________ Step--Premium--Sport--Nav--20% Tint--Blacklines--18" Beyern Mesh--Michelin Super Sports--Bastuck Exhaust--M3 Steering Wheel--BMW Performance Springs--Koni--M3 Front/Rear Sways--

11-05-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
TiAg330i Second Lieutenant Drives: E64, E60, E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 208 iTrader: (0)	I do not like those "modern" wheels and do not care for all that chrome around the windows. The "sport" wheels are much better and no window chrome. Otherwise, the car is fine. __________________ '08 E64 650i '07 E60 530i '06 E90 330i '00 E46 323Cic (sold)

11-07-2011, 03:07 PM	#11
joey5622 First Lieutenant Drives: 535xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	Might just be me, but the first picture with the rear end angled like that makes it look like a new Honda civic... __________________ 2012 535xi Imperial Blue Oyster interior 2012 Lexus CT200h Star fire pearl Ivory interior 2008 Infiniti G35x Aspen pearl Graphite interior - you are missed my friend

11-07-2011, 03:14 PM	#13
shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 529 iTrader: (0)	I'm very glad they added an external reflector this time... those ambers look hideous. __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!

11-05-2011, 01:33 AM	#2
pitt03 Enlisted Member Drives: '08 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: HI Posts: 38 iTrader: (2)	Cabin looks huge with the long/low hood and belt line. Proportions just dont look right.

11-05-2011, 10:06 AM	#4
BzzzBom Major Drives: 05 R53 MINI / 09 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,214 iTrader: (0)	OMG - It looks like Dr. Frankenstein had his way with an E90.

11-05-2011, 10:36 AM	#6
Raspartan Captain Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 679 iTrader: (0)	Is that camo on the badges??? Also unless I'm mistaken these are the Luxury wheels.

11-05-2011, 01:58 PM	#8
NYR Private First Class Drives: 2007 328i Coupe (Montego Blue) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 125 iTrader: (1)	Is this the first time we've seen the f30 with the orange reflector?

11-07-2011, 03:15 PM	#14
DSB135i Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	I thought that was BMW HQ that is the covered garage right? I take a ride through there every once and a while to see the cars they have there __________________ 2011 BMW 135i Coupe Deep Sea Blue \ Savanna Beige DCT 7spd dual clutch, Premium Package, Sport Package, satellite Radio

11-07-2011, 03:18 PM	#15
-=Hot\|Ice=- Been There, Done That. Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,729 iTrader: (0)	The car has improved significantly, overall.

11-07-2011, 03:27 PM	#16
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 676 iTrader: (0)	The trunk area is sooooooo 5GT

11-07-2011, 03:32 PM	#17
nemex12 Captain Drives: e60,z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: florida Posts: 712 iTrader: (1)	I thought that mini was a porsche, pretty similar headlights __________________ if you want perfection buy a mercedes, or marry an accountant

11-07-2011, 03:35 PM	#18
PAMidge Saving Lives Since 2000 Drives: 2011 335xi & 2013 X3 28i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,879 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 e90 335xi [3.57] 2013 X3 28i [0.00]	Stupid amber reflectors :-(

11-07-2011, 03:36 PM	#19
M-Power111 First Lieutenant Drives: Not a BMW....yet Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL USA Posts: 398 iTrader: (0)	looks good, i def. hate the wheels, i prefer the sport line over anything else. i agree that this isnt as much of a change as seen going from the E46 to E90. this looks like a modern BMW which i thought was the point. i love it!! __________________ BMW=

11-07-2011, 03:36 PM	#20
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11-07-2011, 03:45 PM	#22
dd1981 Kapetan Svog Života Drives: 2012 335i sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,135 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [4.50] 1999 Ford Ranger [0.00] 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 [0.00]	I love how the hood and front end is longer. I personally like the f30. Can't wait to see one at the dealer. __________________ Ex///M Performance Exhaust. Modified OEM axle back, Black Gloss Grills, 20% Tint

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