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      10-02-2018, 12:19 PM   #199
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on a side note, the mesh grills look pretty cool
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      10-02-2018, 12:36 PM   #200
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Front is .

Back is a little better but I still like the F30 better.
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      10-02-2018, 12:40 PM   #201
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Looks like a Lexus from behind
I wonder if anyone is saying tha a Lexus looks like a BMW from behind. The most important thing is that it doesn't look like a Laxus, with possibly the ugliest grille ever, in front.
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      10-02-2018, 12:59 PM   #202
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You and every other F30 owner that needs to tell themselves this to justify their vehicle.
What a derpy post, I see this shit all the time. The E90 gets a LOT of things right that the F30 got wrong but the F30 also got many things right the E90 got wrong. I've got a few friends with E90s all of them prefer my F30...oddly though none of them are "enthusiast drivers" because I prefer the way theirs drive over mine. They all prefer my interior and exterior...I prefer the E90...my point is both cars have pro's and con's, the E90 is dead, the F30 is following shortly. The new car will do some things better and maybe some things worse. I hope BMW addresses the dynamic issues above all else.

The exterior styling of the G20 is fine, but it doesn't wow me. The interior I don't really like at this point, all the angles and shit aren't my style. If the car's dynamics have improved that'll be a plus, a big plus for the BMW. If the wind/road noise are down that would also be a plus.

Critical point for me? Still have to deal with a crappy dealer...otherwise another BMW would be likely.
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      10-02-2018, 01:00 PM   #203
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This is my favorite feature, confirmation of xdrive suspension parity
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      10-02-2018, 01:03 PM   #204
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Phew! The exterior design did not elicit the same (negative) feelings in me as the new 5 series did! I think it looks pretty decent on the outside but I think the interior and tech are great! Will have to see how the packages are optioned and what the final price is to be able to get some of the newer tech options. Also, once I see it on the road, I will know immediately if it is something I want. That said, I plan to stay with my F30 for another 4 years or so.
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      10-02-2018, 01:07 PM   #205
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You and every other F30 owner that needs to tell themselves this to justify their vehicle.
Nobody likes getting their stuff replaced with newer things, but it doesn’t mean people can’t like certain design cues better. The logic that someone is doing it to justify their car is flawed. Anyone that can afford a 340i, can hop on the bandwagon and get the g 340i

For me personally I almost held off on my m3 because I knew the new style would roll over soon, but with the g80 still years away I’m perfectly content - if the new g80 looks great I’m not going to put it down because I have an f80. I’ll just get the g80. People are alllwed to like older design cues.
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How do you get the bronze colored highlights on the mirrors, front air dam, unique wheels, and he Z4-like grille???

Is that an option package???

Those highlights (including the z4 grille) don't appear to be on the standard M-Sport pkg....
Cerium Grey elements found on the M Performance versions of every model in the lineup.
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      10-02-2018, 01:14 PM   #207
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For the first time in a while, I am considering a sedan finally BMW have brought it on in a long while.
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Anyone know if the M340i will be coming to the U.K.? Just asked on BMW Live chat and they said it isn't.
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This is my favorite feature, confirmation of xdrive suspension parity
This was pretty much a given based on how the suspension can be configured on the G30 5 Series.
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Cerium Grey elements found on the M Performance versions of every model in the lineup.
Thanks advantage!

so standard on the m340i then...

similar to the elements found on the X3 m40i.

I think it's a GREAT look.
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This is my favorite feature, confirmation of xdrive suspension parity
Agreed...finally the same ride height!!!!!!
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      10-02-2018, 02:04 PM   #212
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Still no sync button for the heating 🤬
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      10-02-2018, 02:31 PM   #213
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Angry New BMW 3 Series to be made in Mexico?!

New BMW 3 Series to be made in Mexico 🇲🇽 for the North American market? Hell NO!!!





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New BMW 3 Series to be made in Mexico 🇲🇽 for the North American market? Hell NO!
As long as a product is being produced by a reputable manufacturer with the best quality control possible, it doesn't matter to me where it's coming from.
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      10-02-2018, 02:40 PM   #215
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Loving the new look but damn


Edit: sorry to break It to you. if you don't think they look similar at all, you are officially blind.
I see two blue cars with tail lights. That's about as similar as it gets.
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      10-02-2018, 02:42 PM   #216
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1. it's so sad that there's no distinctive character in each class (3, 5 , 7 series), it looks more like a small, medium large size of the same car. But we can't really blame BMW for this, this is how auto industry's been going into, from Audi, MB to even Lexus and Acura, sharing platform + mechanicals to save cost.

2. I always thought that E90's double hump (idrive screen) was actually more useful and comfortable to my eyes when driving daily when compared to F30's ipad installment. Funny how BMW is going back to the "double hump" design.

3. It's incredible how cars just continue to get bigger and bigger despite its weight loss. I honestly think E46 and E90 sedans were the perfect, 4/5 passenger sport sedan size that is good enough to carry family and friends but can totally throw it in track for dynamic driving.

4. BMWs gotta start hiring new designers for wheels...come on guys, seriously..

After all, when comparing the segment rivals, i think this new 3 series looks BEST, amazing design in and out. Oh, and thank GOD it has real exhaust tips...

Some people argue about BMW's boring interior design. Well, welcome to BMW world. If you look carefully, BMW keeps a very similar architecture of interior design for yrs and many generations. Even the little switch/button placement + design, if you compare to E46, E90 and F30, they are very similar, which makes the car more classy over the yrs rather than changing in and out completely every yr like GM does.
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If there is a manual in the G80, I was curious how they would fit it.
Probably behind the engine, just like any other 3 series? Or what do you mean?
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      10-02-2018, 02:56 PM   #218
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5.6 seconds is slower than the outgoing car despite being lighter and more power. Or maybe it's the unsprung weight that's lighter but the car overall is heavier so modest power increase not enough to cope with weight gain.
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It does look like they've got inspired by other cars, but the things I like the least are the headlights/bumper which seems similar to a Peugeot
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As long as a product is being produced by a reputable manufacturer with the best quality control possible, it doesn't matter to me where it's coming from.
I agree to a degree.
The price hasn't come down instead G20's price probably went up compared to F30
German general assembly worker makes more than Mexican one.
BMW is making more $$$ and not passing the savings on to me.
And that's besides the emotional factors of perceived quality, prestige, blah blah blah etc.
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