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ralhou · 10-16-2011, 10:51 AM

LoL at the cream colored steering wheel on the Modern Line. Yuck!

cstavaru · 10-16-2011, 10:57 AM

I have been thinking alot about this new F30, but in the end, I think I like my e90 LCI M-Sport more.

On the interior, I think it will get old really fast. I don't like the center of the dash with rounded corners and too many joints. The iDrive screen looks out of place. Also too many pieces of trim everywhere.

On the exterior, the rear is really boring, the e90 LCI rear is much more aggressive but elegant at the same time. The front looks somewhat good but it looks like it's "forced" to look aggressive instead of looking aggressive in a natural way. The headlights sit too low.

The engine line-up is really boring, with the N55 engine being the top of the line. N55 has not much tuning potential like the N54. Since the new M3 will have like 435hp, a model with like 360hp would have been nice. ActiveHybrid is interesting but it's a bit underpowered and it remains to be seen if its weight will be low enough for good performance.

What I do like about the new F30: the Heads-Up Display, the display of power and torque on the iDrive, the adaptive suspension, the eco-pro and sport modes, the fact that it's lighter, and the possibility of opening the trunk without using hands. Oh, and the optional 4-piston brakes.

the_stranger · 10-16-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

It's the same technology but BMW surely has tweaked it for the F30.

Best regards,
south

Hope they tweaked it well enough to make it heavier than the 5
Thx

advantage20 · 10-16-2011, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC

That looks hot!

Why did they ruin the M-sport interior?

I want the Luxury or Modern interior with the M-sport exterior.

Seems like it will be possible to order a non-M with the M-kit as an option

chitosss · 10-16-2011, 07:01 PM

Looks awful to me

MB330 · 10-16-2011, 08:17 PM

Insert badge sarcasm here:
I think BMW need rethink all that "Sport, Modern, and Luxury" budges!
And they can always look at Honda.
Just rename to LX, SE and EX!!!!!

E93_Rzr · 10-16-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

It's the same technology but BMW surely has tweaked it for the F30.

Best regards,
south

I sure hope so. I can't wait for the reviews.

The EPS on the 5 series is terrible. Numerous reviews have commented on the lack of steering precision and sporty feel on the 5, not to mention the dreaded "pulling to the right" complaint of many 5 series owners - including myself.

The 5 is far from the ultimate driving machine because of the EPS...

advantage20 · 10-17-2011, 03:35 AM

Is it better this way?

It's different, not necessarily better.

Glim · 10-17-2011, 02:36 PM

Insert badge sarcasm here:

Dear BMW,

It IS too confusing; I do need to check out the side badge on the BMW beside me to know how to judge the driver, before I can give him or her an approving nod. We need more badges on our cars, I have a few more for BMW to use free of license depending on what options (or lack of) you choose:

1.) Pre-Modern, Modern, Post-Modern, Futuristic and Visionary

2.) Cheap, Budget, Tree Hugger, Economy, Standard, Suite, Luxury, Double-King and Presidential

3.) Lethargic, Recreational, Speed-Walker, Hiker, Jogger, Runner, Sport and Extreme Sports

If I was sitting at a light in my ‘Extreme Sports Presidential Visionary’ and a lady pulled up in a 'Tree Hugger Lethargic' I would not give her the time of day, unless she was cute, then I would flex my Extreme Sportiness at her

ejazbmw · 10-17-2011, 03:24 PM

hmm its going to take time getting use to this design thats for sure. i do like the interior though i have to see it up close....curious how the coupe is going to turn out. if all else fails i'll just keep my E92 till it falls apart.

MB330 · 10-17-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glim

Insert badge sarcasm here:

Dear BMW,

It IS too confusing; I do need to check out the side badge on the BMW beside me to know how to judge the driver, before I can give him or her an approving nod. We need more badges on our cars, I have a few more for BMW to use free of license depending on what options (or lack of) you choose:

1.) Pre-Modern, Modern, Post-Modern, Futuristic and Visionary

2.) Cheap, Budget, Tree Hugger, Economy, Standard, Suite, Luxury, Double-King and Presidential

3.) Lethargic, Recreational, Speed-Walker, Hiker, Jogger, Runner, Sport and Extreme Sports

If I was sitting at a light in my ‘Extreme Sports Presidential Visionary’ and a lady pulled up in a 'Tree Hugger Lethargic' I would not give her the time of day, unless she was cute, then I would flex my Extreme Sportiness at her

georgere · 10-17-2011, 09:08 PM

I was b*tching about the car front end (side view) but now I see it more clearly and I like it a lot - the car is now success in my book and I want one....

anybody knows the difference between the "lines"? Also, sound like the idea of "fully Loaded" is gone.... from now one you buy a preset trim + some expensive add-ons... it was one thing I liked about BMW pricing is that you can take a base model and add what you need.

AM1N · 10-17-2011, 11:39 PM

looks too much like the new 5 series in my opinion....

Thud · 10-18-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKParris

those little fender badges look horrible....whoever thought that up...

The fender badges would be the first things I remove... and then find a way to get rid of that "ConnectedDrive" text on the front windshield. WTF?

kooper · 10-19-2011, 03:26 AM

I like the new 3, but I cannot help but notice how much new cars look alike these days.

Take the front of the F30 and the facelifted XF for example. They share a minor similarity when viewed from the front (might just be me, and not necessarily a bad thing):

I'm also not too crazy about the amount of size the front overhang has grown by, but I can live with it.

Overall, really like the new look.

mkoesel · 10-19-2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kooper

I'm also not too crazy about the amount of size the front overhang has grown by, but I can live with it.

FWIW, it's grown by less than 2cm. Additionally, as a percentage of the total length of the vehicle, the overhang is lesser than the E90.

ts61gogo · 10-19-2011, 08:56 AM

The front end is so i8-ish, I love it!

ATX78703 · 10-19-2011, 11:43 AM

Any confirmation that this "line" thing will be in the NA markets?

southlight · 10-19-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATX78703

Any confirmation that this "line" thing will be in the NA markets?

Yep, the lines are mentioned in the US press release explicitly.

Best regards,
south

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10-16-2011, 10:51 AM	#155
ralhou Panzer Commander Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: TX Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	LoL at the cream colored steering wheel on the Modern Line. Yuck!

10-16-2011, 07:01 PM	#159
chitosss New Member Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Looks awful to me

10-17-2011, 02:36 PM	#163
Glim Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	Insert badge sarcasm here: Dear BMW, It IS too confusing; I do need to check out the side badge on the BMW beside me to know how to judge the driver, before I can give him or her an approving nod. We need more badges on our cars, I have a few more for BMW to use free of license depending on what options (or lack of) you choose: 1.) Pre-Modern, Modern, Post-Modern, Futuristic and Visionary 2.) Cheap, Budget, Tree Hugger, Economy, Standard, Suite, Luxury, Double-King and Presidential 3.) Lethargic, Recreational, Speed-Walker, Hiker, Jogger, Runner, Sport and Extreme Sports If I was sitting at a light in my ‘Extreme Sports Presidential Visionary’ and a lady pulled up in a 'Tree Hugger Lethargic' I would not give her the time of day, unless she was cute, then I would flex my Extreme Sportiness at her

10-17-2011, 03:24 PM	#164
ejazbmw blahhh Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 6,335 iTrader: (7)	hmm its going to take time getting use to this design thats for sure. i do like the interior though i have to see it up close....curious how the coupe is going to turn out. if all else fails i'll just keep my E92 till it falls apart.

10-17-2011, 09:08 PM	#166
georgere Private First Class Drives: 06 235i 6MT Sport Premium Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 160 iTrader: (0)	I was b*tching about the car front end (side view) but now I see it more clearly and I like it a lot - the car is now success in my book and I want one.... anybody knows the difference between the "lines"? Also, sound like the idea of "fully Loaded" is gone.... from now one you buy a preset trim + some expensive add-ons... it was one thing I liked about BMW pricing is that you can take a base model and add what you need.

10-17-2011, 11:39 PM	#167
AM1N Private First Class Drives: VO 1M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Jersey Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	looks too much like the new 5 series in my opinion....

10-19-2011, 03:26 AM	#169
kooper Private Drives: E36 M3 (I wish) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	I like the new 3, but I cannot help but notice how much new cars look alike these days. Take the front of the F30 and the facelifted XF for example. They share a minor similarity when viewed from the front (might just be me, and not necessarily a bad thing): I'm also not too crazy about the amount of size the front overhang has grown by, but I can live with it. Overall, really like the new look.

10-19-2011, 08:56 AM	#171
ts61gogo Private Drives: Does not exist yet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	The front end is so i8-ish, I love it!