[Jif]

Full specs and pricing are on the BMW UK site, 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds and combined mpg of 55.4 with CO2 of 135g/km for the 330d is very impressive (320d is not far ahead with 58.9 and 125).

330d MSport

[Dmacc]

Originally Posted by Elk

I hope this isn't directed at me.

Look up a few posts.

nope, not at you.

[Diver]

The three series gets ever larger...

[Micleg]

Hmmm, automatic tailgate is standard in the UK, but you also get leather so it might not be standard on all markets.

[a_k]

Originally Posted by Micleg

Hmmm, automatic tailgate is standard in the UK, but you also get leather so it might not be standard on all markets.

Official press release, page 9, first sentence "The new BMW 3 Series Touring comes as standard with electric tailgate operation." So who knows...

[CirrusSR22]

Once again the wagon is the best looking version of the 3 series. Just like the E36, E46 and E90

[cgaffney004]

Please make an m3 version and bring it to the US!!!

[Sgt Beavis]

Originally Posted by cgaffney004

Please make an m3 version and bring it to the US!!!

The fantasy of many E91 owners in the US.

[pokerface]

where are the pics of the M Sport version?

[bimmerjph]

Originally Posted by pokerface

where are the pics of the M Sport version?

+100000000000000

[uter]

I'll order mine, as soon as M-sport is available.

[Alpine F31]

That red sport line looks amazing. I can't wait to see an M Sport in my driveway. Spring 2013 seems like a long way off but time flies....it will be here before you know it.

I'm excited to show off my F31 at Bimmerfest 2013.

[austin335i]

Originally Posted by M ETT

So can we assume the F30 330d will be offered soon? And do you have any info if there will be a 335d F30/31

335d is officially (er, unofficially) finito in the US. 330d and 320d are the diesel options in 3 series. X5's will get the 335d exclusively.

[Mdynamic]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

That red sport line looks amazing. I can't wait to see an M Sport in my driveway. Spring 2013 seems like a long way off but time flies....it will be here before you know it.

I agree I didn't think the red would look so good on the wagon still locked into Blue or white though!

[Mark]

Originally Posted by pokerface

where are the pics of the M Sport version?

Here are some pics of the front/rear of the M-Sport version

[as7920]

I do wish they'd have taken the black contrast up higher to the bumper crease in the rear diffuser on the sedan AND touring M Sport.

You can hardly see it, damn those reflectors as well

[55]

Originally Posted by jbeene

I don't want the 4 cylinder. One of the great things about my 328xiT is the 6 cylinder engine. Its a gem.

I recently switched from an X5 back to an E91 and although it gives up space, the X5 never really put a smile on my face. I really love my touring, its a great car and with the addition of a performance exhaust and some proper wheels its a great looking and sounding car.

I do wish I could find a little more aggressive set of springs but nobody really seems to make anything. I bought H&R's for another vehicle and really wasn't impressed by them.

I like the F31, nice looking car. But what I really want is an F11 M Performance 550XiD.

Oh and as for the ladies, the latest one I'm dating said "that isn't a wagon, its a BMW". She might be a keeper...

I like your wheels. What is that? They are not in OEM list for 3. Aftermarket?
As for a new wagon, I hope they will provide good choice of engines. Very nice of them to keep the separate hatch.

[Brentc]

Originally Posted by Blake P

Spring 2013 is a long damn time. If they delay M Sport the way they did with sedans, I'll go postal!

Don't know if you have seen this yet, but read about halfway down the article about the M sport package

An optional M Sport package will also be available from launch.

http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-reveals-ne...-series/22527/

[Blake P]

Let's hope it's true. *fingers crossed*

[MrPig]

I want this on my face. Right now. In 330d 6MT form. DO IT BMWNA. DOOO IITTTT NAAAOOO!

[E46M54325Ci]

I'll take an Estoril 330d Msport please

[ynguldyn]

I've been following the news on F31 very closely, since this has been my first preference to replace the E39 Touring I drive now, and it looks like I and many other E39 owners will not be disappointed. I know many of us care about the cargo capacity, and if the press release doesn't play any games with calculating it, we're going to be satisfied.

Specifically, E39 Touring has 1510l cargo capacity with rear seats down; F31 has 1500l. A4 Avant/Allroad (the only viable alternative) has 1430l. E39 is about 20cm longer, but 10cm of that is in front of the front axle and therefore don't matter. Wheelbase is ~2cm more in E39; rear overhang is about 8cm more - looks like F31 uses interior space more efficiently.

For reference: http://www.the-blueprints.com/bluepr...touring_(e39)/ and http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0064_large.jpg

I'm not going to discuss the differences in dynamics, because they're obvious: F31 has 200lbs less and 60hp more (328iT) - can there be any question to whether or not it'll drive better?

And the last comparison I wanted to make is pricing. My moderately well equipped 525iT came with $45K MSRP in 2002. Next year, we'll be able to buy 328iT with a better engine, more standard features, same or better level of comfort for the passengers, same utility, better optional tech for the same amount in 2013 dollars (this is what, a 20% discount accounting for inflation?) - what's not to be happy about?