2012 F30 3-series 328i/335i DROPS HEAVY CAMO! Reveals Handsome Evolutionary Design - Page 7 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jblack4083 · 05-02-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Muffnbluff

Is it just me or does the opening for the intercooler look tiny?

The bumper seems to still have camo. The holes where the fogs / brake vents are, are covered up in the pictures.

IancoleTX · 05-02-2011, 10:51 PM

How about some photoshops

bmrm396 · 05-02-2011, 11:19 PM

ya anything below the headlights u can basically ignore, its still all covered up ...

accel · 05-02-2011, 11:20 PM

If it had e46 hood that goes all the way down between headlights... that would be almost perfect. But the way it is seems like hood/bumper gap is pretty visible

Yogijet · 05-03-2011, 12:01 AM

It looks quite nice. It will be interesting to see how the 5-series 'look' works on the F30 proportions. My guess is that it'll be fantastic. I particularly like the look of the new lights (angular top and bottom) which I suspect may form part of the F10 LCI. Sweet.

romanova83 · 05-03-2011, 12:01 AM

Can't wait!

bimmer · 05-03-2011, 12:29 AM

who remember e90. People were like, oh e46 looks better, e90 looks like korean generic car. Well, nobody is saying that any more. Give it some time it will be awesome car. I wish that 3 will look just like 5 in smaller package - perfect for me. Can't wait

romanova83 · 05-03-2011, 01:52 AM

now that I look a little closer, I'm not a fan of the side mirrors. Why are they placing the turn signal there?

sorins7 · 05-03-2011, 03:22 AM

I think it will be a very nice looking car...

Miami · 05-03-2011, 03:41 AM

gross...... like a mini 5 series.... :| i hope when the rest of the camo comes off it shows a better looking car..... if not then looks like CPO for me lol.

EnI · 05-03-2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by romanova83

now that I look a little closer, I'm not a fan of the side mirrors. Why are they placing the turn signal there?

1.

Better visibility to other drivers (since the turn signals are now positioned higher, and also seen from the head-on view; that wasn't the case with the turn indicators located lower, behind front wheel arches).

Better visibility is the reason why more & more cars have turn signals in the side mirrors. It's a functionality thing, not the design one.

A quite prominent study was made a while ago, proving that. Sure there's no legislation (yet) requiring the carmakers put turn signals in the side mirrors, but they do it anyway. BMW is a little late to this game. But they are catching up now.

2.

Family resemblance ... yes, it's less significant than it was in previous (The Bangle's) generation. But far greater then in the pre-Bangle era.

Sure some design details & features are shared across the model portfolio, but still there are quite some differences. Even visible to an untrained eye.

Still the difference in (exterior design) characters of the core models (7er vs 5er vs 3er vs 1er) are clear & obvious. And even in the cabin - although the main theme is shared.

This time is all about the details. General theme is more or less the same, but the main differences are in details. And can still be spotted quite easily.

But the resemblance is not as significant as it was in the 90s or even mor in the pre-90s.

3284me · 05-03-2011, 04:27 AM

I don't know but it looks very plain and boring to me. It has lost it's aggressive stance. It's so conservative why even change it? So it's probably got more room and that's a plus.

3284me · 05-03-2011, 04:57 AM

I get the turn signals on the mirrors, but do they have to be so big? LEDs would look a lot better.

宝马.e90 · 05-03-2011, 05:46 AM

I could see why people would be concerned but I highly doubt BMW would do anything drastic to ruin their bread and butter. Some people think the F10 M5 is a disappointment and BMW changed things for the worse but I don't think they would do anything like that to the 3-series. BMW could and will play with other models but I think the 3-series is something that they will play around with and will stay true to it's history.

Needsdecaf · 05-03-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 3284me

I get the turn signals on the mirrors, but do they have to be so big? LEDs would look a lot better.

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Maybe I missed it in 7 pages, but I can't believe that on a car covered in Camo, no one cried wolf on the mirror-turn-signal indicators? They're just tape! Bogus!

paddyrx8 · 05-03-2011, 07:19 AM

Wow, can't believe they are facelifting the E90 twice, rather than bringing out a completely new car.

EnI · 05-03-2011, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3284me

I get the turn signals on the mirrors, but do they have to be so big? LEDs would look a lot better.

The massive strip of orange tape is just a camo.
The true side indicators are hidden behind the tape; they are thin, white and LED.

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I don't know but it looks very plain and boring to me. It has lost it's aggressive stance. It's so conservative why even change it? So it's probably got more room and that's a plus.

Not at all. F30 looks much more aggressive than E90 does. The proportions are more elegant & sportier. Not to mention the surfacing & the details which make the car look crispier & even more modern. The only thing that "conservative" on this car are the proportions - they are classic BMW. But sure the overall design is an evolution of E90, fitted with F10 & F20 elements. And that makes it a perfect fit between the upcoming 1er & the current 5er.

awillems · 05-03-2011, 07:55 AM

Looking very good!

MassBimmer · 05-03-2011, 08:32 AM

sigh, it looks too big...i don't know how i feel about this

rs_philly · 05-03-2011, 08:33 AM

The current 5 has gotten too big, and the E90 is a bit tight for four. I hope the next 3 has the same wheelbase and interior room as my long gone E39. I'd buy it in a heartbeat!

cgaffney004 · 05-03-2011, 09:52 AM

They better make a 1-series sedan... the new 3 looks bigger then the e39. depressing.

Blubaron79 · 05-03-2011, 12:10 PM

cool except for the mirrors... waiting for a coupe now...

05-02-2011, 10:51 PM	#134
IancoleTX Dillo boxers Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,868 iTrader: (12)	How about some photoshops __________________ 2011 135i 6MT - Alpine White / Savannah Beige

05-02-2011, 11:19 PM	#135
bmrm396 Major Drives: '08 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sD, CA Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (2)	ya anything below the headlights u can basically ignore, its still all covered up ... __________________ Formerly addicted to e46fanatics

05-03-2011, 12:01 AM	#137
Yogijet Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW 135i, Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palms Valley Posts: 562 iTrader: (0)	It looks quite nice. It will be interesting to see how the 5-series 'look' works on the F30 proportions. My guess is that it'll be fantastic. I particularly like the look of the new lights (angular top and bottom) which I suspect may form part of the F10 LCI. Sweet. __________________ BMW Performance Exhaust, Michelin Pilot Supersports F-225/40, R-255/35, BMW Performance Suspension, BMW Performance black kidneys, Quaife LSD, M3 rear sub-f bushings, BMW Performance cross-drilled/slotted rotors, AFE Cold Air Intake.

05-03-2011, 04:27 AM	#144
3284me Private First Class Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	I don't know but it looks very plain and boring to me. It has lost it's aggressive stance. It's so conservative why even change it? So it's probably got more room and that's a plus. __________________ 2011 328xi. Space Grey / Beige Leather / Premium / Steptronic / HSW / Nav / Sat

05-03-2011, 04:57 AM	#145
3284me Private First Class Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	I get the turn signals on the mirrors, but do they have to be so big? LEDs would look a lot better. __________________ 2011 328xi. Space Grey / Beige Leather / Premium / Steptronic / HSW / Nav / Sat

05-02-2011, 11:20 PM	#136
accel Second Lieutenant Drives: e90 328i MT ZSP Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 200 iTrader: (0)	If it had e46 hood that goes all the way down between headlights... that would be almost perfect. But the way it is seems like hood/bumper gap is pretty visible

05-03-2011, 12:01 AM	#138
romanova83 New Member Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Can't wait!

05-03-2011, 12:29 AM	#139
bimmer BMW FOREVER Drives: BMW 335is Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: east Posts: 446 iTrader: (0)	who remember e90. People were like, oh e46 looks better, e90 looks like korean generic car. Well, nobody is saying that any more. Give it some time it will be awesome car. I wish that 3 will look just like 5 in smaller package - perfect for me. Can't wait

05-03-2011, 01:52 AM	#140
romanova83 New Member Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	now that I look a little closer, I'm not a fan of the side mirrors. Why are they placing the turn signal there?

05-03-2011, 03:22 AM	#141
sorins7 New Member Drives: VW Passat Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I think it will be a very nice looking car...

05-03-2011, 05:46 AM	#146
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (0)	I could see why people would be concerned but I highly doubt BMW would do anything drastic to ruin their bread and butter. Some people think the F10 M5 is a disappointment and BMW changed things for the worse but I don't think they would do anything like that to the 3-series. BMW could and will play with other models but I think the 3-series is something that they will play around with and will stay true to it's history.

05-03-2011, 07:19 AM	#148
paddyrx8 Private Drives: E46 M3 SMG Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 98 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 320D MSPORT [0.00] 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	E90 Second Facelift Wow, can't believe they are facelifting the E90 twice, rather than bringing out a completely new car. __________________

05-03-2011, 07:55 AM	#150
awillems New Member Drives: BMW 330d E90 2007 model Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pretoria Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Looking very good!

05-03-2011, 08:32 AM	#151
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,799 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	sigh, it looks too big...i don't know how i feel about this __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

05-03-2011, 08:33 AM	#152
rs_philly Private Drives: 335xi Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	The current 5 has gotten too big, and the E90 is a bit tight for four. I hope the next 3 has the same wheelbase and interior room as my long gone E39. I'd buy it in a heartbeat! __________________ 08 335xi Monaco Blue 05 330Ci Convertible ZHP, Imola Red (sold) 00 540 sport, Orient Blue (gone, RIP)

05-03-2011, 09:52 AM	#153
cgaffney004 Beer Master Drives: 09' e92 M3/e36 95' M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	They better make a 1-series sedan... the new 3 looks bigger then the e39. depressing.

05-03-2011, 12:10 PM	#154
Blubaron79 Major Drives: '09 335 XDrive Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,357 iTrader: (0)	cool except for the mirrors... waiting for a coupe now... __________________ '09 E92: Space Grey, Black Leather, Alum. Trim, XDrive, Premium, Sport, Nav, Sirius, Logic 7, CA, 18'', iPod, Cold, PPK.

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