Real life pics M Performance Parts on G20 3 Series

Adris · 11-26-2018, 01:33 PM

no not AUDI, more like FORD escort

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the back of that Audi is just gorgeous j/k

am3r1ka · 11-26-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by K7

Is it just me or do those taillights look like they have been tinted or blacked out?

New design language it's also tinited on the back of the X4

am3r1ka · 11-26-2018, 01:47 PM

Took me awhile to realize but all the new headlights(laser) are drawing inspiration from the DTM car. Wonder if they'll ever be an exact match in the long run.

goj · 11-26-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by allen3ybq

A $70k 3 series is just crazy to me

Most people will simply pick and choose a couple...BMW isn't going to use multiple cars to showcase different combinations of parts so they stick them on one

Geo_FF · 11-26-2018, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ThugzZ BunnY

this doesn't look like a single brand out there so please stop saying that. IT LOOKS LIKE ALL BRANDS COMBINED!!!!!

They finally did it! BMW created Voltron!

I'm a bit jealous of the aero parts love that the 3 series is getting. Nice options that are a great addition. I wish they'd offer a similar front lip footer the 2 series.

Rayers1997 · 11-26-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Agirak

Im conflicted on this.

I love the shift to sportier and more aggressive styling by bmw...but to allow a 320d to look like a 340 is not my cup of tea. Even down to the tailpipes lol...all its gona take is debaging and we wont be able to tell between the 320/ 330 or 340

The tailpipes are different on the M340i. You can still tell them apart by a few key features. People who don't own 3 series couldn't tell a 320d apart from an M340i regardless. A few M Perf parts won't make much of a diff. People who do own the cars will be able to tell based on a few key things like exhaust and fog lights. That's not too different from how it is with the F30.

Also, in America, at least, no one buys these M Performance parts because it doesn't cost much more to just buy the M340i anyway. Even the jump from the M340i to the M3 is not huge. It might even be less than the cost to fully kit out a car with M Performance parts.

I met a guy that spent 74 thousand on his 340 after all the M performance parts.....

including the extensive modifications I havent even spent that much on my M3.

the faux M's are an absolute joke to me, and I cackle maniacally every time I see one

NYAWE60 · 11-26-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rayers1997

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

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Originally Posted by Agirak

Im conflicted on this.

I love the shift to sportier and more aggressive styling by bmw...but to allow a 320d to look like a 340 is not my cup of tea. Even down to the tailpipes lol...all its gona take is debaging and we wont be able to tell between the 320/ 330 or 340

The tailpipes are different on the M340i. You can still tell them apart by a few key features. People who don't own 3 series couldn't tell a 320d apart from an M340i regardless. A few M Perf parts won't make much of a diff. People who do own the cars will be able to tell based on a few key things like exhaust and fog lights. That's not too different from how it is with the F30.

Also, in America, at least, no one buys these M Performance parts because it doesn't cost much more to just buy the M340i anyway. Even the jump from the M340i to the M3 is not huge. It might even be less than the cost to fully kit out a car with M Performance parts.

I met a guy that spent 74 thousand on his 340 after all the M performance parts.....

including the extensive modifications I havent even spent that much on my M3.

the faux M's are an absolute joke to me, and I cackle maniacally every time I see one

I don't know why anyone would do that. The only reason I could see someone justifying it is if they absolutely needed an AWD BMW sedan. Otherwise it makes no sense.

Rayers1997 · 11-26-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NYAWE60

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Originally Posted by Rayers1997

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

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Originally Posted by Agirak

Im conflicted on this.

I love the shift to sportier and more aggressive styling by bmw...but to allow a 320d to look like a 340 is not my cup of tea. Even down to the tailpipes lol...all its gona take is debaging and we wont be able to tell between the 320/ 330 or 340

The tailpipes are different on the M340i. You can still tell them apart by a few key features. People who don't own 3 series couldn't tell a 320d apart from an M340i regardless. A few M Perf parts won't make much of a diff. People who do own the cars will be able to tell based on a few key things like exhaust and fog lights. That's not too different from how it is with the F30.

Also, in America, at least, no one buys these M Performance parts because it doesn't cost much more to just buy the M340i anyway. Even the jump from the M340i to the M3 is not huge. It might even be less than the cost to fully kit out a car with M Performance parts.

I met a guy that spent 74 thousand on his 340 after all the M performance parts.....

including the extensive modifications I havent even spent that much on my M3.

the faux M's are an absolute joke to me, and I cackle maniacally every time I see one

I don't know why anyone would do that. The only reason I could see someone justifying it is if they absolutely needed an AWD BMW sedan. Otherwise it makes no sense.

that was his justification. we live in south carolina
... we got less than one half of one inch of snow all last winter

ScottAndrew · 11-26-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Agirak

Im conflicted on this.

I love the shift to sportier and more aggressive styling by bmw...but to allow a 320d to look like a 340 is not my cup of tea. Even down to the tailpipes lol...all its gona take is debaging and we wont be able to tell between the 320/ 330 or 340

Oh NO!

ScottAndrew · 11-26-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kong24680

This is the most aggressive looking slow bmw I've ever seen

That’s what people want. A cross between a Transformer and something that would run you off the road, then back up and smash you in the face. After all - why else make something look so aggressive?

spuntyb · 11-26-2018, 03:00 PM

I don't like any of this?

BwoodBMW · 11-26-2018, 03:09 PM

I actually think it looks really good. Love the front but from the back the tail lights and little vertical vents make it so all I can think of is this:

DML · 11-26-2018, 03:11 PM

Maybe I'll purchase another F80-82.

DML · 11-26-2018, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

I actually think it looks really good. Love the front but from the back the tail lights and little vertical vents make it so all I can think of is this:

Maybe slap that Lexus badge on the Bimmer, wonder how many would notice, hmmmm.

Nomana · 11-26-2018, 03:53 PM

Rear looks good. Rest of the car... ugly

GrimJaw · 11-26-2018, 03:58 PM

Pricing ?

BeeEMdubbayu · 11-26-2018, 04:32 PM

Not a fan. That black accent on the side is terrible.

cobra2814 · 11-26-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kong24680

This is the most aggressive looking slow bmw I've ever seen

Agreed. All of that pomp and circumstance on a 320d? Reminds me of the late 90s-early 2000s tarted up Honda Civics we called “rice boys”. No thanks.

Bimar · 11-26-2018, 04:59 PM

The 3 series design one of the better designs from design in a long while, looks slick!

phoenixbmwlife · 11-26-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by K7

Is it just me or do those taillights look like they have been tinted or blacked out?

They se different. They look better.

phoenixbmwlife · 11-26-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by allen3ybq

A $70k 3 series is just crazy to me

Unless it's an M3.

TodmordenLad · 11-26-2018, 05:40 PM

Looks like a right dog's dinner to me at the front and sides, way too fussy, and those wheels are fugly, like something you'd get on a modern Vauxhall SRi. What ever happened to understated? The rear view is the best angle and even that is too derivative.
'Could do better, BMW' is my verdict

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BwoodBMW Colonel 1861 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	I actually think it looks really good. Love the front but from the back the tail lights and little vertical vents make it so all I can think of is this:
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Nomana Lieutenant Colonel 1466 Rep 1,637 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SN iTrader: (0)	Rear looks good. Rest of the car... ugly
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