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jdink · 04-22-2008, 11:16 AM

I see two different tail pipes.... does that mean one is the 335 and one is the 328? i.e. the dual split tails are gone on the 335??! sad...

mtechnik3 · 04-22-2008, 11:17 AM

What's up with the side mirrors? Looks like a Merc C Class now....
The stretched tail lights will give the perception of a wider rear end like the coupe. They will be nice!

shragon · 04-22-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Slke46

Like the fact the LED's are finally coming out, but its weird on that some of the photos show the tip on the tail oval and circular? Also dislike the turn signals on the side mirrors!

they're not turn signals on the side mirrors.

shragon · 04-22-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MiroslavE92

What's up with the side mirrors? Looks like a Merc C Class now....
The stretched tail lights will give the perception of a wider rear end like the coupe. They will be nice!

the larger mirrors are due to a new european regulation.

shragon · 04-22-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jdink

I see two different tail pipes.... does that mean one is the 335 and one is the 328? i.e. the dual split tails are gone on the 335??! sad...

- 335i/335d
- gasoline (non 335i)
- diesel (non 335d)

Tango45 · 04-22-2008, 11:55 AM

Ahh, but my questions remain...when will announce the 2009 along with all the specs and pretty pictures and when will they be ready to order? I don't want to pull the trigger on ordering a e90 335i until I know what's coming out for the next MY...which will drive whether I order an '08 or '09.

Of course any dealer's answer is "2009 3-series will be no different than 2008 and you can't order it until the 12th of Never. Can I interest you on a great 2008 I have available here in the lot?"

montreal_bimmer · 04-22-2008, 12:20 PM

not feeling it yet... hopefully the fineshed results are different

HappyG · 04-22-2008, 12:51 PM

Wait til all the camo comes off...I'm sure it'll look fine. I actually like the non-LED taillights on current e9x's due to reflective lines in the taillights.

someone · 04-22-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tango45

Ahh, but my questions remain...when will announce the 2009 along with all the specs and pretty pictures and when will they be ready to order? I don't want to pull the trigger on ordering a e90 335i until I know what's coming out for the next MY...which will drive whether I order an '08 or '09.

Of course any dealer's answer is "2009 3-series will be no different than 2008 and you can't order it until the 12th of Never. Can I interest you on a great 2008 I have available here in the lot?"

+1

NM27 · 04-22-2008, 01:14 PM

Makes me sick

Hula-Hula · 04-22-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Looks like the same shape as the current e90, but with new lamps inside.

Thats what I meant!

Thanx Remm

KL2DC · 04-22-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwirobbie

well my friend if they aren't turn signals what are they? Turn signals on mirrors are pretty common now and it wouldn't surpriseme if BMW went that was as well.

Camoflage sticky amber reflective tape. You see it all the time on these test mules/prototypes.

Turn signals on mirrors are common but not in conjunction with those redundant front fender signals.

KL2DC · 04-22-2008, 01:44 PM

Quite interested to see the final product especially in conjunction with the recent release about the updated i-drive, DCT availability and potential ZHP/M-Sport factory option

Imola.ZHP · 04-22-2008, 01:46 PM

Another thread? Same questions from those that didn't see/read the others, here are a few answers from those threads...

1) The amber on the mirror is to try to trick you, its not a turn-signal. Yes, the mirrors are larger due to European laws. Yes, they will most likely be swappable, but I foresee everyone ordering e90 M3 style mirrors as soon as someone comes out with a nice replica...

2) Headlights are different but similar to the pre-facelift cars. Cars with HID"s will have the Corona's act as DRL's, like the rest of the BMW line-up. Will American cars still have amber? Not sure yet, but I would guess yes, US DOT requires some form of amber on the front of the car (this is why the e90 M3 has those goofy amber reflectors on the bumper). Since we have not seen any type of reflector similar to the e60, e92, or e90 M3, my guess is the headlights will still have amber in them...

3) Hood is more "x6" like in its concave's.

4) Kidneys no longer have the "Mustache" at the edge of the hood.

5) Some cars have Side-Skirts and front and rear bumpers that appear to be similar to the "M-Tech" kit. Will all 335i's have this or just 335i ZHP's (or whatever they call the new Performance Package)? I don't think we know for sure yet...

6) LED taillights, possibly different shaped on the trunk. I believe the taped area on the outer tails seems to be the same shape, as for the trunk, well, they've got to have some reason for covering them so well, hopefully we'll see a new, more e92, look on the trunk lid. Seeing them somewhat lit-up for the first time is exciting, the bubble-wrap still makes it difficult to see, but the turn signal most definitely looks LED.

Malbolge · 04-22-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sicilianoNJ

ugly now, and ugly with the facelift

ah, shut up.

Dont be so negative. In real life cars allways look better then on pics.

MrToad · 04-22-2008, 02:49 PM

Agreed, those side mirrors look exactly like the c-class

Blistex · 04-22-2008, 03:04 PM

yup, the new face lift have the same angel eyes as the E92.

Look like they are going to use the H8 bulb for the E90....................

ChrisM135i · 04-22-2008, 04:00 PM

i am getting sick of that fucking camo on the taillights...

but still good to see some new shots!

btw. The red one is a four cylinder, thats why the tail pipes are different.

LI E90 · 04-22-2008, 04:04 PM

I would bet that 90% of the population will barely recognize the facelift because it is so mild

omg516 · 04-22-2008, 04:29 PM

looks pretty damn fugly for now, hopefully the end result will be much better.

AH · 04-22-2008, 09:20 PM

no new shots

Jay_328 · 04-22-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by inabis

I can't tell....do they still have the same headlights or are they getting the ugly ones from the e92??

04-22-2008, 11:16 AM	#23
jdink Major Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,331 iTrader: (0)	I see two different tail pipes.... does that mean one is the 335 and one is the 328? i.e. the dual split tails are gone on the 335??! sad... __________________

04-22-2008, 11:17 AM	#24
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	What's up with the side mirrors? Looks like a Merc C Class now.... The stretched tail lights will give the perception of a wider rear end like the coupe. They will be nice! __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos

04-22-2008, 12:51 PM	#30
HappyG Major Drives: 06 BMW 330i / 6SP Join Date: May 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,007 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wait til all the camo comes off...I'm sure it'll look fine. I actually like the non-LED taillights on current e9x's due to reflective lines in the taillights. __________________ Si vis Pacem, Para bellum. Have a nice day!

04-22-2008, 01:14 PM	#32
NM27 slow in, fast out Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Makes me sick __________________

04-22-2008, 01:44 PM	#35
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04-22-2008, 11:55 AM	#28
Tango45 New Member Drives: the wife crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NOVA Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Ahh, but my questions remain...when will announce the 2009 along with all the specs and pretty pictures and when will they be ready to order? I don't want to pull the trigger on ordering a e90 335i until I know what's coming out for the next MY...which will drive whether I order an '08 or '09. Of course any dealer's answer is "2009 3-series will be no different than 2008 and you can't order it until the 12th of Never. Can I interest you on a great 2008 I have available here in the lot?"

04-22-2008, 12:20 PM	#29
montreal_bimmer Major General Drives: E90 AW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 5,501 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [5.00]	not feeling it yet... hopefully the fineshed results are different

04-22-2008, 01:46 PM	#36
Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,806 iTrader: (0)	Another thread? Same questions from those that didn't see/read the others, here are a few answers from those threads... 1) The amber on the mirror is to try to trick you, its not a turn-signal. Yes, the mirrors are larger due to European laws. Yes, they will most likely be swappable, but I foresee everyone ordering e90 M3 style mirrors as soon as someone comes out with a nice replica... 2) Headlights are different but similar to the pre-facelift cars. Cars with HID"s will have the Corona's act as DRL's, like the rest of the BMW line-up. Will American cars still have amber? Not sure yet, but I would guess yes, US DOT requires some form of amber on the front of the car (this is why the e90 M3 has those goofy amber reflectors on the bumper). Since we have not seen any type of reflector similar to the e60, e92, or e90 M3, my guess is the headlights will still have amber in them... 3) Hood is more "x6" like in its concave's. 4) Kidneys no longer have the "Mustache" at the edge of the hood. 5) Some cars have Side-Skirts and front and rear bumpers that appear to be similar to the "M-Tech" kit. Will all 335i's have this or just 335i ZHP's (or whatever they call the new Performance Package)? I don't think we know for sure yet... 6) LED taillights, possibly different shaped on the trunk. I believe the taped area on the outer tails seems to be the same shape, as for the trunk, well, they've got to have some reason for covering them so well, hopefully we'll see a new, more e92, look on the trunk lid. Seeing them somewhat lit-up for the first time is exciting, the bubble-wrap still makes it difficult to see, but the turn signal most definitely looks LED. __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

04-22-2008, 02:49 PM	#38
MrToad I rike bee em dub u Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: City of Angels/Sunny SoCal Posts: 753 iTrader: (4)	Agreed, those side mirrors look exactly like the c-class

04-22-2008, 03:04 PM	#39
Blistex Banned Drives: E90 + E93 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: OC Posts: 470 iTrader: (0)	yup, the new face lift have the same angel eyes as the E92. Look like they are going to use the H8 bulb for the E90....................

04-22-2008, 04:00 PM	#40
ChrisM135i Verd1chtete 1ntensität Drives: BMW 135i E82 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 616 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i E82 [0.00]	i am getting sick of that fucking camo on the taillights... but still good to see some new shots! btw. The red one is a four cylinder, thats why the tail pipes are different. __________________ BMW 135i E82 - 6 MT - *///*M-Sport - M 261 - Black Saphir - Xenon - PDC - NaviProf - BMW Online - BMW Assist - HiFi Sound System

04-22-2008, 04:04 PM	#41
LI E90 Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,086 iTrader: (2)	I would bet that 90% of the population will barely recognize the facelift because it is so mild __________________ 2007 328i black/terra/burl:step,sport,prem,heated seats,xenon,sirius.matte black grille,chrome tips 50% tint. 2010 Mazda CX7 1969 Datsun Fairlady 2000 Roadster(for when there is zero chance of rain)

04-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#42
omg516 Colonel Sanders Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573 iTrader: (0)	looks pretty damn fugly for now, hopefully the end result will be much better.

04-22-2008, 09:20 PM	#43
AH Major Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,165 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	no new shots __________________ Mods: Remus, Blacklines, Hartge, ACS, Breyton, Eibach, 20" Lative

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