G20 vs F30 side by side

JayPichardo · 02-09-2019, 02:52 PM

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Here they are in the showroom.

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tturedraider · 02-09-2019, 03:01 PM

Visually it looks lower and wider by comparison.

JayPichardo · 02-09-2019, 03:04 PM

Sorry about the weird angle.

Tazmn Jr · 02-14-2019, 01:33 PM

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

Asianoak · 02-14-2019, 01:35 PM

I was never a fan of the F series so anything is an improvement. But does anybody else think Audi when they see the taillights?

10" · 02-14-2019, 01:38 PM

Are they selling leftover F30s at Lexus dealerships now?!? Am confused..

Blubaron79 · 02-14-2019, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazmn Jr

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

Well that's the sport line F30...

CBBMWNA · 02-14-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 10"

Are they selling leftover F30s at Lexus dealerships now?!? Am confused..

These jokes are old. We get it. 😉

jwong77 · 02-14-2019, 01:47 PM

I think it looks pretty darn good. I saw a blue on at the dealership the other day too. I was never a big fan of the pervious model, except for the F80 and F82.

Glad they didn't saddle the G20 with that G11 front grille design.

Tazmn Jr · 02-14-2019, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

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Originally Posted by Tazmn Jr

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

Well that's the sport line F30...

Ok. That explains it. Maybe I'm a little excited for the G80 since the release of the X3M/X4M released. I think I'm sold on the new G series. Patiently...holding my MY 2016 F80 trade will be hard waiting for a new G80 M model to reclaim its dominance against the powerful new SAV's. Lol

AddictedTo///M · 02-14-2019, 01:50 PM

Just got our first 330's in stock. Quick side by side with my 2018 340i

Amanda_BMW22 · 02-14-2019, 01:52 PM

The G20 looks so much better. The F30 looks outdated compared to it. The G20 looks more sporty and aggressive and stands out more as a BMW. As far as the tail lights Lexus copied BMW in that aspect. If you do your research and look at other models BMW had the L shaped taillights first. Can't wait to order this car next month in the m sport package. The m sport package looks the best. Thinking of getting it in alpine white or the new blue color.

xcusem3 · 02-14-2019, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazmn Jr

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

The F series looked dated when it first came out... it just didn't stand the test of time like so many other previous generation bmws.

I agree a few months after production stopped and it looks like it's 2 generations old already

LemonOne · 02-14-2019, 02:02 PM

Wow the F30 non-M sport is so ugly compare to the G20.
I am so glad the F30 generation is over now.

TodmordenLad · 02-14-2019, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tazmn Jr

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

Well that's the sport line F30...

Indeed
Pointless comparing a sport line F30 with an M Sport G20 as you're not comparing apples with apples. And you need to compare two models in the same or very similar colour too to really compare bodywork

ska///235i · 02-14-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

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Originally Posted by Tazmn Jr

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

Well that's the sport line F30...

Indeed
Pointless comparing a sport line F30 with an M Sport G20 as you're not comparing apples with apples. And you need to compare two models in the same or very similar colour too to really compare bodywork

Exactly

georgere · 02-14-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

Visually it looks lower and wider by comparison.

Depending on which picture you are looking at. The car closer to you is larger.

DML · 02-14-2019, 02:37 PM

C'mon now, let's get a look see at the wheel gap

TodmordenLad · 02-14-2019, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ska///235i

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Originally Posted by TodmordenLad

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

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Originally Posted by Tazmn Jr

Looks are growing on me. The F series looks a little old in comparison already

Well that's the sport line F30...

Indeed
Pointless comparing a sport line F30 with an M Sport G20 as you're not comparing apples with apples. And you need to compare two models in the same or very similar colour too to really compare bodywork

Exactly

I think that the F36 In M Sport trim is better looking than the F30 in M Sport trim - sharper, wider, lower and meaner - and better looking than the new 3 as well

If the next 4 series turns out to be better looking than the current 4, and has better driving dynamics too, then we have much to look forward to

BM dnobagaV · 02-14-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by AddictedTo///M

Just got our first 330's in stock. Quick side by side with my 2018 340i

New one looks to be the size of my e60.....

Germanauto · 02-14-2019, 02:46 PM

Sure there is a lower spec car vs. a higher spec, but there's no question the G20 is highly improved inside and out.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, the F30 was a very half-assed effort by BMW. It did not push the buck forward with exterior/interior design, interior quality, and went into the dungeons with its driving dynamics. It's no wonder BMW lost so much footing in this segment, the F30 won't be missed.

Germanauto · 02-14-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xcusem3

The F series looked dated when it first came out... it just didn't stand the test of time like so many other previous generation bmws.

I agree a few months after production stopped and it looks like it's 2 generations old already

Because it was at best a refreshed E90. Basically a 2006 design. Everybody else not only caught up but got way ahead. In the past it didn't matter how late in the product cycle a 3-series was it was still best in class!

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