Real Life Photo Comparison: F30 M SPORT versus E90 LCI M SPORT - Page 9 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

TwiBlueG35 · 08-24-2012, 08:40 PM

Both look great. F30 looks newer overall, but E90 sedan looks a bit better in the rear. F30's hood look a little strange from a certain angle though.

Imola.ZHP · 08-24-2012, 09:31 PM

e46 ZHP > *

bmwauug · 08-26-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by adamsclubs

With AT for the vast majority of drivers, the right hand now needs some thing to fiddle with, or else...

Is there an "enter" button on the wheel - no clue why there is a air vent control on the wheel in e90 - should be ENTER!

ThreeThirtyFiveI · 08-27-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwauug

Is there an "enter" button on the wheel - no clue why there is a air vent control on the wheel in e90 - should be ENTER!

No, just the HUD scroll wheel that you push in to "enter"

f30jprad · 09-20-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E90

i guess im alone on this when i say the e90 looks way better in every way

You are TOTALLY NOT ALONE! ... The front of the F30 may look more "aggressive" but it looks like a mass to me. Plus, I think the new headlights look like cheap aftermarkets from afar. ... The e90 LCI xenons ROCK!

magic77 · 09-21-2012, 03:26 AM

TOtally agree going back to bulbs looks like either a total accountant driven move (cheaper) or fact on LCI they will again bring them back. Considering they where standard on E92 and LCI xenons you would think they woudl be carried over. Spoil the look

RPM90 · 09-21-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by e90jprad

You are TOTALLY NOT ALONE! ... The front of the F30 may look more "aggressive" but it looks like a mass to me. Plus, I think the new headlights look like cheap aftermarkets from afar. ... The e90 LCI xenons ROCK!

Not alone, but in a small group.

The F30 Msport looks better all around. The E90 LCI looks good too, on the outside. The facelift did wonders for the E90, but couldn't cure the disaster of an interior. I just has a 328xi loaner E90, and was reminded as to why I past on the E90.

Yes, the F30 rear end doesn't look finished. I still think it looks cool, but BMW should have blacked out all the way inside the "eyebrow ridges".
By leaving too much body color it makes the rear look odd.
It makes the ridges look pointless as they frame NOTHING.
ON the E90 Msport in the pic, it's blacked out the way it should be.

They're both nice, but, the F30 is just nicer, and I know I'm not alone.

Kidding.

Zero.7 · 10-19-2012, 03:54 PM

It's funny how people make obvious statements like the e90 looks older and the f30 looks newer or fresher. Well....yeah, the e90's body style has been out for approx. 6 years now and the LCI version for approx. 3 years now.

The f30 with m sport does look good overall. I will likely get an F30 LCI in 3-4 years. But for now, I am very happy with my e90 m sport.

These threads will inevitably come up every time BMW releases a new model. We are definitely going to see this very similar thread when the F32 finally arrives....and everyone saying the e92 looks "dated".

Heck, I remember people saying the same thing about the e46s when the e90/e92s came out (ie, e46s looked dated). I had my e46 ZHP coupe and remember saying that I kind of like the e46 styling better. But of course, I eventually switched.

Seagull · 10-19-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero.7

It's funny how people make obvious statements like the e90 looks older and the f30 looks newer or fresher. Well....yeah, the e90's body style has been out for approx. 6 years now and the LCI version for approx. 3 years now.

The f30 with m sport does look good overall. I will likely get an F30 LCI in 3-4 years. But for now, I am very happy with my e90 m sport.

These threads will inevitably come up every time BMW releases a new model. We are definitely going to see this very similar thread when the F32 finally arrives....and everyone saying the e92 looks "dated".

Heck, I remember people saying the same thing about the e46s when the e90/e92s came out (ie, e46s looked dated). I had my e46 ZHP coupe and remember saying that I kind of like the e46 styling better. But of course, I eventually switched.

LOL +1

.fLip. · 12-02-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SaMaster14

In this photo shootout, I think the F30 wins hands down. But to be honest, the E90 doesn't look old or outdated... It just looks like a different car all together (minus the interior similarities).

pretty much.

Ron Scott · 12-02-2012, 02:53 PM

Again, F30 as all around winner. No contest IMO

rxander · 12-02-2012, 03:26 PM

As an f30 owner:

Front and sides F30 wins

rear: E90

interior: f30

CarForHire · 12-20-2012, 08:53 PM

The interior of the F30 makes me want to

Especially the steering wheel.

Alpine F31 · 12-20-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CarForHire

The interior of the F30 makes me want to

Especially the steering wheel.

Every time I open my door, I love my interior more...especially the steering wheel.

DrivenByE30 · 12-21-2012, 01:06 AM

one of the best steering wheel out there... (lookwise and feelwise)

CarForHire · 12-21-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

Every time I open my door, I love my interior more...especially the steering wheel.

I hope it grows on me. I personally like the e9x steering wheel much more.

newbmwuser · 12-21-2012, 08:34 PM

its comparisons like these that make me look forward to the next 3 series!

its just gets better and better

P-Town550i · 04-12-2013, 08:07 PM

F30 all day long...

08-24-2012, 08:40 PM	#177
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08-24-2012, 09:31 PM	#178
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09-21-2012, 03:26 AM	#182
magic77 Colonel Drives: 320 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,224 iTrader: (0)	TOtally agree going back to bulbs looks like either a total accountant driven move (cheaper) or fact on LCI they will again bring them back. Considering they where standard on E92 and LCI xenons you would think they woudl be carried over. Spoil the look __________________ 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

10-19-2012, 03:54 PM	#184
Zero.7 Colonel Drives: e90 335i Msprt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SOC Posts: 2,247 iTrader: (6)	It's funny how people make obvious statements like the e90 looks older and the f30 looks newer or fresher. Well....yeah, the e90's body style has been out for approx. 6 years now and the LCI version for approx. 3 years now. The f30 with m sport does look good overall. I will likely get an F30 LCI in 3-4 years. But for now, I am very happy with my e90 m sport. These threads will inevitably come up every time BMW releases a new model. We are definitely going to see this very similar thread when the F32 finally arrives....and everyone saying the e92 looks "dated". Heck, I remember people saying the same thing about the e46s when the e90/e92s came out (ie, e46s looked dated). I had my e46 ZHP coupe and remember saying that I kind of like the e46 styling better. But of course, I eventually switched. __________________ '09 e90 AW 335i M-sport 6-speed Manual BMW PPK 1 with performance gloss black grilles ZMP, ZPP, ZCW, iDrive, CA, Logic 7

12-20-2012, 08:53 PM	#189
CarForHire Major Drives: Slow in the left lane. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,298 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 328i [0.00]	The interior of the F30 makes me want to Especially the steering wheel. __________________ Race car driving is like sex...all men think they are good at it. - Jay Leno

12-02-2012, 02:53 PM	#187
Ron Scott Captain Drives: 2013 335 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	Again, F30 as all around winner. No contest IMO

12-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#188
rxander First Lieutenant Drives: F30 Alpine White Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 319 iTrader: (0)	As an f30 owner: Front and sides F30 wins rear: E90 interior: f30

12-21-2012, 01:06 AM	#191
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12-21-2012, 08:34 PM	#193
newbmwuser Captain Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 688 iTrader: (0)	its comparisons like these that make me look forward to the next 3 series! its just gets better and better

04-12-2013, 08:07 PM	#194
P-Town550i First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F10 550i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	F30 all day long... __________________ 2013 F10 550i M-Sport \| Space Gray \| ZMP \| ZEC \| 6MT \| Dinan Stage 3 ECU Tune \| Dinan Exhaust \| ACS Springs \| 35% Ceramic Tint

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