Real Life Photo Comparison: F30 M SPORT versus E90 LCI M SPORT - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

FR01 · 08-21-2012, 01:31 AM

Eh not a big enough change to buy a new one when one has an E9x. To each their own.

index1489 · 08-21-2012, 03:23 AM

Flawed, 328i vs 335i, black grills vs chrome, white looks very bland in photos vs the blue.

335i vs 335i both in there respective blues with blacked out grills would be much better.

Also the F30 has a freshness factor, the F30 doesn't seem like a upgrade or downgrade more like a sidestep to the e90.

I liked the e90 has a single piece of aluminum thats better proportioned running all the way to the door, without the dashboard folding over it like they are trying to save material on the F30.

I really hated the NAV screen but I understand they did it to improve viewable space, they should have incorporated it more like the new 5 series, which is beautiful.

magic77 · 08-21-2012, 03:44 AM

Small things but why the hell did they get rid of LED indicators the orange bulbs look cheap

speedfan · 08-21-2012, 04:18 AM

Interior: F30 > E90 LCI
Exterior: F30 < E90 LCI

I've seen F30 in person many times & still cant get used to the front of it yet.
& can't stand the fact that it's larger.

Nay!

GRIP · 08-21-2012, 05:23 AM

F30 looks 100x better inside and out. I've always hated the E90 front end. Can't wait to see the E92 (which I love) next to the next gen coupe.

daydaychu · 08-21-2012, 06:18 AM

F30 looks so good!
But honestly, I'm surprised how good the E90 still looks after 8 years since released in 2005. It doesn't look dated at all! maybe the interior, but exterior still looks so fresh. compared to an 2005 ish Japaneses or Korean cars, German cars really last for a long time in terms of design.

ThreeThirtyFiveI · 08-21-2012, 06:28 AM

Thanks for all the kind words!!

Comparison vs. E90 M-Sport Black Sapphire Metallic, E60 M-Sport Carbon Black Metallic, B8 S4 Glacier White Metallic!

Deadwrong · 08-21-2012, 07:02 AM

I saw my 1st F30 last week directly behind me in traffic and it's one ugly car....

MaX PL · 08-21-2012, 07:40 AM

i'm shocked that all these e90 owners are coming here to say that they prefer the e90 to the newer, better, updated version of their car.

5soko · 08-21-2012, 07:45 AM

The e90 is super high! The height alone takes away from its aggressiveness big time.. Along with the black grills and it not being a 335 with dual exhaust..

Btw e90 lci msport had a short time period it came with the n54

ftw

Some ppl forget that the e90 lci changes were pretty drastic including a new hood design..
E90 lci msport with a n54 and tell me how a thia new body is a update

lol

332 · 08-21-2012, 07:46 AM

Black grilles remain a visual insult to BMWs!

nbennettksu · 08-21-2012, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolDude196

Great pics... I prefer the e90 rear diffuser and steering wheel, but they're about the only things I prefer

Wow, yea, the f30 steering wheel looks like something from an Acura

Japi · 08-21-2012, 07:57 AM

On front E90 looks better!

hwelvaar · 08-21-2012, 08:06 AM

Old car looks old

cytmachi · 08-21-2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookie45

f30 definitely looks better and more aggressive

+1

chsbmw · 08-21-2012, 08:13 AM

The stance has a significant impact in these xdrive pics. The 19's on the F30 does a good job covering up the higher ride height where as with the E90, it almost looks like there's something wrong with the suspension looking at them side by side. I've seen both in person and the F30 is a better looking vehicle all around imo.

Needsdecaf · 08-21-2012, 08:22 AM

I know looks are subjective but personally I have never liked the E9x looks. I wondered over time if I would warm to them as I did the E60, however I never have. It just doesn't do anything for me, honestly.

I am happy, very happy, with the design direction that the F30 has gone. The F01, then the F10 now the F30...to me, those look like what I expect a BMW to look like. The E65, E60 and E90 models never looked very BMW like to me. I never warmed to the E65 or the E90, but I came to like the E60 in it's own right.

MerrittM3 · 08-21-2012, 08:22 AM

Nice comparison. Im sorry to say it but the new 3 series interior looks so so cheap. The nav looks horrible... E90 has a way nicer interior IMO.

Stronie · 08-21-2012, 08:47 AM

Very Nice Comparision. I lean toward E90, but F30 front is bad ass.

I have to say you have my "Dream Driveway" wow. Awesome. Great Lot.

justinnum1 · 08-21-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaX PL

i'm shocked that all these e90 owners are coming here to say that they prefer the e90 to the newer, better, updated version of their car.

Are you really surprised. Just wait. They will all be talking it up when they get one. They just mad there car is old now

hks786 · 08-21-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic77

Small things but why the hell did they get rid of LED indicators the orange bulbs look cheap

LED indicators saved for LCI no doubt! I hate when manufacturers do that.

Drivaar · 08-21-2012, 09:02 AM

To me it just shows how LITTLE work the put into the redesign... most parts of the cars are almost identical, with only minor tweaks.

The F30 also looks too broad and flat in the front, to my eyes.

08-21-2012, 01:31 AM	#89
FR01 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E92 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Jose Posts: 283 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	Eh not a big enough change to buy a new one when one has an E9x. To each their own. __________________ 2011 M3 Dakar Yellow-Black Leather-Comp Pkg-DCT-Dinan Exhaust-AP BBK Front-VOLK RE30/APEX ARC8 10" Square 1995 M3 Boston Green - Chipped - Ground Control Coilovers - APEX ARC8 Past: 2005 Porsche Boxster S-Silver-6spd-Fabspeed Exhaust

08-21-2012, 03:23 AM	#90
index1489 Major Drives: Out of warranty BMW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 1,366 iTrader: (3)	Flawed, 328i vs 335i, black grills vs chrome, white looks very bland in photos vs the blue. 335i vs 335i both in there respective blues with blacked out grills would be much better. Also the F30 has a freshness factor, the F30 doesn't seem like a upgrade or downgrade more like a sidestep to the e90. I liked the e90 has a single piece of aluminum thats better proportioned running all the way to the door, without the dashboard folding over it like they are trying to save material on the F30. I really hated the NAV screen but I understand they did it to improve viewable space, they should have incorporated it more like the new 5 series, which is beautiful. __________________ Gotta pay to play. WTB OEM Headunit E90/E92/E93 08+ Last edited by index1489; 08-21-2012 at 03:28 AM.

08-21-2012, 03:44 AM	#91
magic77 Colonel Drives: 320 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,221 iTrader: (0)	Small things but why the hell did they get rid of LED indicators the orange bulbs look cheap __________________ Titanium Silver E90 LCI 320D M Sport Saloon - Logic 7/ USB Connectity and Bluetooth/ Visibility Pack (Xenons, Adaptive Lights,Auto Wipers Lights and Corner Lights) / Sun Protection Glass/M Spoiler / Brake Ducts / BMW Performance Pack / BBS Wheels / SS Cat Back straight through with BCS Backbox

08-21-2012, 04:18 AM	#92
speedfan Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: HCM City Posts: 1,091 iTrader: (2)	Interior: F30 > E90 LCI Exterior: F30 < E90 LCI I've seen F30 in person many times & still cant get used to the front of it yet. & can't stand the fact that it's larger. Nay! __________________ My e90 Frozen Grey. Dry CF Roof. Vorsteiner Double Sided CF Boot Lid. OSS. BMW Performance Aero Kit. BMW Performance CF Diffuser Cover. BMW Performance CF Trim. Robson Design Steering Wheel. Advan RS. Michelin PSS. H&R Touring Cup Kit. BMW Performance Brakes. Eisenmann Race Rear Muffler. ESS Directflash

08-21-2012, 05:23 AM	#93
GRIP Private First Class Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	F30 looks 100x better inside and out. I've always hated the E90 front end. Can't wait to see the E92 (which I love) next to the next gen coupe. __________________ "When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think about the view from the top"

08-21-2012, 06:18 AM	#94
daydaychu New Member Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	F30 looks so good! But honestly, I'm surprised how good the E90 still looks after 8 years since released in 2005. It doesn't look dated at all! maybe the interior, but exterior still looks so fresh. compared to an 2005 ish Japaneses or Korean cars, German cars really last for a long time in terms of design.

08-21-2012, 06:28 AM	#95
ThreeThirtyFiveI First Lieutenant Drives: 13' Estoril II Blue 335i F30XM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Elmira, New York Posts: 337 iTrader: (7)	Thanks for all the kind words!! Comparison vs. E90 M-Sport Black Sapphire Metallic, E60 M-Sport Carbon Black Metallic, B8 S4 Glacier White Metallic! __________________ Retired: 99'* E46 323i AW / 06' E90 330i SG / 09'LCI E90 335i MB* Driving: 13' F30 / 335i / Msport /// xDrive / Estoril Blue II / Black / HexEstoril / ZMT / ZCW-ZDA-ZDH-ZPP-ZTP-337-688 / Last edited by ThreeThirtyFiveI; 08-21-2012 at 06:58 AM.

08-21-2012, 07:02 AM	#96
Deadwrong Private Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 91 iTrader: (1)	I saw my 1st F30 last week directly behind me in traffic and it's one ugly car.... __________________ E92 Cobb Stg2+ \| VRSF Dp's \| BMS DCI \| AA Sport FMIC \| Morr VS8.2

08-21-2012, 07:40 AM	#97
MaX PL Private First Class Drives: Yota Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	i'm shocked that all these e90 owners are coming here to say that they prefer the e90 to the newer, better, updated version of their car.

08-21-2012, 07:45 AM	#98
5soko Brigadier General Drives: ///M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CALI \|\| NYC Posts: 3,983 iTrader: (4)	The e90 is super high! The height alone takes away from its aggressiveness big time.. Along with the black grills and it not being a 335 with dual exhaust.. Btw e90 lci msport had a short time period it came with the n54 ftw Some ppl forget that the e90 lci changes were pretty drastic including a new hood design.. E90 lci msport with a n54 and tell me how a thia new body is a update lol __________________ Current: ///M5 \|\| ML63AMG \|\| 13' Porsche Panamera S Retired: 2007 E92 335i \|\| 2010 E90 LCI M-sport 335i FBO JB4+ E85

08-21-2012, 07:46 AM	#99
332 Registered Drives: 507 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Black grilles Black grilles remain a visual insult to BMWs!

08-21-2012, 07:57 AM	#101
Japi Private Drives: 320i xdrive F30 and 116da F20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FINLAND Posts: 96 iTrader: (0)	On front E90 looks better!

08-21-2012, 08:06 AM	#102
hwelvaar Captain Drives: BMW M135i (on order) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 725 iTrader: (0)	Old car looks old

08-21-2012, 08:13 AM	#104
chsbmw Private Drives: 2011 335is coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SC Posts: 62 iTrader: (0)	The stance has a significant impact in these xdrive pics. The 19's on the F30 does a good job covering up the higher ride height where as with the E90, it almost looks like there's something wrong with the suspension looking at them side by side. I've seen both in person and the F30 is a better looking vehicle all around imo.

08-21-2012, 08:22 AM	#105
Needsdecaf Everything's Bigger in Texas! Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 893 iTrader: (0)	I know looks are subjective but personally I have never liked the E9x looks. I wondered over time if I would warm to them as I did the E60, however I never have. It just doesn't do anything for me, honestly. I am happy, very happy, with the design direction that the F30 has gone. The F01, then the F10 now the F30...to me, those look like what I expect a BMW to look like. The E65, E60 and E90 models never looked very BMW like to me. I never warmed to the E65 or the E90, but I came to like the E60 in it's own right.

08-21-2012, 08:22 AM	#106
MerrittM3 Major Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Nice comparison. Im sorry to say it but the new 3 series interior looks so so cheap. The nav looks horrible... E90 has a way nicer interior IMO.

08-21-2012, 08:47 AM	#107
Stronie Captain Drives: 2009 Silverstone II E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	Very Nice Comparision. I lean toward E90, but F30 front is bad ass. I have to say you have my "Dream Driveway" wow. Awesome. Great Lot.

08-21-2012, 09:02 AM	#110
Drivaar First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 353 iTrader: (0)	To me it just shows how LITTLE work the put into the redesign... most parts of the cars are almost identical, with only minor tweaks. The F30 also looks too broad and flat in the front, to my eyes.

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