M Sport Twins: Comparing Alpine White F30 vs E90 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

kv12 · 08-28-2012, 05:25 PM

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There is already a visual comparison between posted before of the F30 vs the E90... I thought I would do one where both the F30 and the E90 has the same color scheme (and both M Sport).

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m3 guy · 08-28-2012, 06:43 PM

Nice comparison pics.

BMWFanatic2008 · 08-28-2012, 07:11 PM

Nice shots!! And once again, F30 is a clear winner!! 2:0

bcl0328 · 08-28-2012, 07:25 PM

think i found a new cover photo

ChaseN127 · 08-28-2012, 07:44 PM

F30 is the winner on all but one thing - the nav screen. Look how bright and clear the e90 nav screen looks, sitting back in its recess shaded from the sun. Look how much glare and reflection is present on the f30's screen. Fail.

awhk · 08-28-2012, 10:00 PM

I actually prefer E90's inner door panels over F30's. Other than that, F30 looks much nicer inside out.

Thanks for the great comparison pictures!

TrueBlue12 · 08-28-2012, 10:01 PM

F30 for the win. E90 is so 2006.

chrisny · 08-28-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseN127

F30 is the winner on all but one thing - the nav screen. Look how bright and clear the e90 nav screen looks, sitting back in its recess shaded from the sun. Look how much glare and reflection is present on the f30's screen. Fail.

+1. the screen on the F30 is a novelty that, unfortunately, will wear off quickly. I have the pop-up screen in my C300, you know, one that only looks that way because it actually goes down when not needed... (not that I ever turn it off, but at least there's a reason it isn't built in like the E90 and oh, btw, the newer C300 that abandoned the pop-up!!).

328i4me · 08-28-2012, 10:41 PM

great looking comparison pics!

DrivenByE30 · 08-28-2012, 10:49 PM

THIS IS the best visual comparo between E90 and F30 !!

Same combo, same trim, same spec etc etc ...

BOth of them are very pretty car, the E90 still have a few years ahead of it before becoming out-dated...

but the F30 is picking up the baton really nicely....

yxjackxh · 08-29-2012, 04:21 AM

F30 has my vote!

brunox2 · 08-29-2012, 07:02 AM

I prefer the F30 however the awhk is right, the E90 is still a great car (with iDrive/etc) and looks good too!

bcl0328 · 08-29-2012, 08:24 AM

coronas are much improved.

Thrillbilly · 08-29-2012, 09:32 AM

Overall the F30 looks better, but I must say now that I see both in the same color, the rear diffuser on the E90 looks better (IMO)...rounded on the corners vs the squared look.

ZheHbKa · 08-29-2012, 09:36 AM

very nice! f30 hands down

e90 was great for the its time

kv12 · 08-29-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

THIS IS the best visual comparo between E90 and F30 !!

Same combo, same trim, same spec etc etc ...

BOth of them are very pretty car, the E90 still have a few years ahead of it before becoming out-dated...

but the F30 is picking up the baton really nicely....

+1 The E90 ages very well! There is nothing wrong with picking up a pre-owned E90 LCI with M Sport pack as it looks great today still.

The F30 M Sport Pack is really very nice! I know some people might disagree but I really like the meaty thick 3 spoke M6 like steering wheel in the M Sport Package that really makes my day.

bosz · 08-29-2012, 10:30 AM

wow very nice..... I swear sometimes I feel the E90 LCI looks newer and fresher on the exterior...specially the back lights with all the LEDs

Maz335i · 08-29-2012, 11:30 AM

Great comparo! Excellent job!

I prefer the rear diffuser on the E90 over the one on the F30!

Wish I got the M Sport Package...I LOVE IT!!!

Crumbs · 08-29-2012, 12:01 PM

great pics i just wish the F30 had leds

phillye30fanboy · 08-29-2012, 12:05 PM

i was actually looking for an E90 m sport and F30 m sport to compare the front fascia, now i dont have to cruise google images! thanks!

zibawal · 08-29-2012, 01:24 PM

From Front F30, from back, I am flexible.

DerekS · 08-29-2012, 01:51 PM

The F30 front end is clearly better designed. The upper portions of the central U form flow nicely beneath the headlights.

Not so sure about the rear bumper on the F30; I would like to see it in the flesh before deciding.

As for the interior, the F30 instrument cluster has returned to a more traditional layout with four circular gauges. The aluminum trim, especially in the F30, will likely present reflection issues for those who choose this trim.

The F30 M Sport steering wheel looks fantastic !

08-28-2012, 05:25 PM	#1
kv12 Private First Class Drives: BMW/VW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tdot Posts: 140 iTrader: (0)	M Sport Twins: Comparing Alpine White F30 vs E90 Featured on BIMMERPOST.com There is already a visual comparison between posted before of the F30 vs the E90... I thought I would do one where both the F30 and the E90 has the same color scheme (and both M Sport). Last edited by kv12; 08-30-2012 at 02:39 PM.
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08-28-2012, 06:43 PM	#2
m3 guy Captain Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 766 iTrader: (2)	Nice comparison pics. __________________ 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD 2013 F30 335 Estoril Blue-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone Journal

08-28-2012, 07:11 PM	#3
BMWFanatic2008 Lieutenant Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York Posts: 443 iTrader: (1)	Nice shots!! And once again, F30 is a clear winner!! 2:0 __________________ F30 335i \| xDrive \| M Sport Line \| Estoril Blue \| Manual Transmission \| DHP \| 19" 403M wheels E92 335i \| xDrive \| M Sport Package \| Le Mans Blue Metallic (Gone)

08-28-2012, 10:49 PM	#10
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,174 iTrader: (0)	THIS IS the best visual comparo between E90 and F30 !! Same combo, same trim, same spec etc etc ... BOth of them are very pretty car, the E90 still have a few years ahead of it before becoming out-dated... but the F30 is picking up the baton really nicely.... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

08-29-2012, 07:02 AM	#12
brunox2 Private Drives: BMW F30 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Parana/Brazil Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	I prefer the F30 however the awhk is right, the E90 is still a great car (with iDrive/etc) and looks good too! __________________ Current: 12'/13' BMW F30 320i Black/Black Sold: 11'/12' BMW E90 318i Alpine White

08-28-2012, 07:25 PM	#4
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 955 iTrader: (0)	think i found a new cover photo

08-28-2012, 07:44 PM	#5
ChaseN127 New Member Drives: '06 330i ZSP, '92 911 Carrera Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	F30 is the winner on all but one thing - the nav screen. Look how bright and clear the e90 nav screen looks, sitting back in its recess shaded from the sun. Look how much glare and reflection is present on the f30's screen. Fail.

08-28-2012, 10:00 PM	#6
awhk Private First Class Drives: 2012 RS4 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	I actually prefer E90's inner door panels over F30's. Other than that, F30 looks much nicer inside out. Thanks for the great comparison pictures!

08-28-2012, 10:01 PM	#7
TrueBlue12 Private First Class Drives: Imperial 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	F30 for the win. E90 is so 2006.

08-28-2012, 10:41 PM	#9
328i4me First Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 335xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 326 iTrader: (4)	great looking comparison pics!

08-29-2012, 04:21 AM	#11
yxjackxh Second Lieutenant Drives: 13' F32 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 227 iTrader: (1)	F30 has my vote!

08-29-2012, 08:24 AM	#13
bcl0328 Captain Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD Posts: 955 iTrader: (0)	coronas are much improved.

08-29-2012, 09:32 AM	#14
Thrillbilly Rear Admiral Drives: erratic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lago Posts: 224 iTrader: (0)	Overall the F30 looks better, but I must say now that I see both in the same color, the rear diffuser on the E90 looks better (IMO)...rounded on the corners vs the squared look.

08-29-2012, 09:36 AM	#15
ZheHbKa Major Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,451 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35is [4.87]	very nice! f30 hands down e90 was great for the its time __________________

08-29-2012, 10:30 AM	#17
bosz Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i Ordered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	wow very nice..... I swear sometimes I feel the E90 LCI looks newer and fresher on the exterior...specially the back lights with all the LEDs __________________ JB Stage 1 2012 F30 335i/BSM/Coral Red Interior/Diamond Black Trim/Premium Pack/BMW Apps/Ext Blue Tooth/Sirius XM/Sport Auto W/Paddle Shifters/Sport Suspension

08-29-2012, 11:30 AM	#18
Maz335i BMW 4 Life... Drives: 2012 335i M Sport (Special Ed) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 2,516 iTrader: (0)	Great comparo! Excellent job! I prefer the rear diffuser on the E90 over the one on the F30! Wish I got the M Sport Package...I LOVE IT!!! __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *

08-29-2012, 12:01 PM	#19
Crumbs New Member Drives: 2013 F30 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	great pics i just wish the F30 had leds

08-29-2012, 12:05 PM	#20
phillye30fanboy Second Lieutenant Drives: 1988 BMW 325 super eta Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: philadelphia Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	i was actually looking for an E90 m sport and F30 m sport to compare the front fascia, now i dont have to cruise google images! thanks! __________________ I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.

08-29-2012, 01:24 PM	#21
zibawal Captain Drives: 2012 X5D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SFO BAY AREA Posts: 979 iTrader: (0)	From Front F30, from back, I am flexible.

08-29-2012, 01:51 PM	#22
DerekS Captain Drives: 335i M Sport GS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver,B.C. Posts: 910 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i M Sport [0.00]	The F30 front end is clearly better designed. The upper portions of the central U form flow nicely beneath the headlights. Not so sure about the rear bumper on the F30; I would like to see it in the flesh before deciding. As for the interior, the F30 instrument cluster has returned to a more traditional layout with four circular gauges. The aluminum trim, especially in the F30, will likely present reflection issues for those who choose this trim. The F30 M Sport steering wheel looks fantastic ! __________________ 2013-335i M Sport, 8 spd, Glacier silver, adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering, 18" style 400 staggered wheels/tires, M Sport brakes, Last edited by DerekS; 08-29-2012 at 07:06 PM.

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