2009 LCI facelift E90 sedan - official press release + pics!

Abe Froman · 07-22-2008, 08:26 AM

The 284s are a major improvement over the current stock wheels. I have to say I like the 286s better than the current sport wheels as well.

Thanks for posting these!

ManMachine · 07-22-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlitos

There you go...

M sports package for the BMW 3 Series Sedan

M sports package for the BMW 3 Series Touring

Wow, looks fantastic. Will they make it to the U.S.? No.

ex-poster · 07-22-2008, 05:27 PM

I may have missed it in this thread, but I didn't see a mention of when the coupe is slated to have the LCI treatment...

I'm looking for a 335 with the new iDrive and the DCT, so no sedan this time...

Balthazar_B · 07-22-2008, 05:44 PM

You may have to wait a long, long time, or move somewhere outside of North America.

ex-poster · 07-22-2008, 08:04 PM

Hundreds of years, or less?

Does anyone know? There's been a lot of noise over the DCT, but if it's not coming with the sedan then I'm not sure why there's been excitement over it...

vase330 · 07-22-2008, 10:02 PM

Looks nice, more aggressive but IMHO that hood looks a little too busy.

chromerl · 07-22-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VDPHB

Thanks for posting the pics! Quick lookup from the ordering guides indicates the following:

328i Sedan Std is 282
328i Sedan Sport Package is 286
328i Sedan 17" All Season Option is 285
328xi Sedan/Sport Wagon Sport package is 284
328xi Sedan/Sport Wagon Sport Package with mixed tires is 286
335i Sedan Std is 284
335i Sedan Sport Package is 287

I think your bang on with the Rim Selection

*The 287 Rims look good in pictures, but when you see it on the car it looks much different, not really feeling the look, better suited to the coupe.

However, the stock 284 Rims are a huge improvement IMO

JamieA · 07-23-2008, 08:21 AM

I'm liking the look of the 286's, what do others think?

It is difficult to see a wheel in isolation - it can look completely different when actually on the car. But as this wheel looks like it is being used with the different front-rear combination tyre option, I would say BMW would have made sure it looked hot on the car.

Raikkonen · 07-23-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JamieA

I'm liking the look of the 286's, what do others think?

It is difficult to see a wheel in isolation - it can look completely different when actually on the car. But as this wheel looks like it is being used with the different front-rear combination tyre option, I would say BMW would have made sure it looked hot on the car.

Agreed. It's definitely a nice change, and looks great on the wagon photos that I've seen thus far. I'm still a huge fan of the 161's as well.......

JamieA · 07-23-2008, 08:47 AM

I love the 161s, I think they will become a BMW classic design. I don't know anyone who doesn't like them

Big Windy · 07-23-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by smithrh

I may have missed it in this thread, but I didn't see a mention of when the coupe is slated to have the LCI treatment...

I'm looking for a 335 with the new iDrive and the DCT, so no sedan this time...

nobody knows. the LCI should come in 2010 for the coupe, but the coupe might still get the updated i-drive and DCT in 2009, just no cosmetic changes.

bsd107 · 07-24-2008, 02:13 AM

I'm not so hot on the new wheels, although I don't have many complaints. I think all the wheels looks nice, although I'm not entirely sold on the Style 287 on the 335i Sport Package Sedan. Agree that they are probably better suited to a coupe.

I do have to say (and note that I do NOT own a 3-series) that the MY2008 335i Sedan Sports Package wheels Style 162 are the best looking wheels that BMW has put on a car in over five years, at least in my opinion. I always thought that those particular wheels were the perfect match for the E90. I can see why they want to make a change, as I seem to see those wheels on half the E90's that I see on the road, but, again, they were one of the styles that just seemed to fit the car perfectly. I'm kind of sad that they won't be shipping on the cars anymore.....

Bavaria330 · 07-25-2008, 05:35 PM

I wonder if we can still order one with the 162 wheels???
there is not a better looking wheel in my opinion.

visor · 07-25-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavaria330

I wonder if we can still order one with the 162 wheels???
there is not a better looking wheel in my opinion.

I too love those wheels (with the concavity giving it the look of deep dish design).

This plus the busy bumper and hood design has just pushed me over the edge yesterday to get into an '08 335i, which is currently heavily discounted because the dealers want to make room for the '09s.

mapezzul · 07-26-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by visor

I too love those wheels (with the concavity giving it the look of deep dish design).

This plus the busy bumper and hood design has just pushed me over the edge yesterday to get into an '08 335i, which is currently heavily discounted because the dealers want to make room for the '09s.

Not because dealers want to make room, b/c BMWNA wants to make room.

tman · 07-27-2008, 09:49 AM

I like the notion of getting into a 2009 335d. With the exception of the lower front bumper and not having 162's as std on the sport package, everything else is fantastic!

Stockholm · 07-29-2008, 07:07 PM

Placing order tomorrow! Planning to get Sweden's first 2009-e90

Will post pictures.

Andy M · 07-29-2008, 07:16 PM

Congrats!

Can we start ordering them yet? I've been wanting to put my order in ASAP but my dealer (in Canada) said they haven't had anything yet. I've got the money all ready to go too.

mobojoe · 07-29-2008, 07:38 PM

I like it! I want one. Will try maybe next year.

Year's_End · 07-29-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bsd107

I'm not so hot on the new wheels, although I don't have many complaints. I think all the wheels looks nice, although I'm not entirely sold on the Style 287 on the 335i Sport Package Sedan. Agree that they are probably better suited to a coupe.

I do have to say (and note that I do NOT own a 3-series) that the MY2008 335i Sedan Sports Package wheels Style 162 are the best looking wheels that BMW has put on a car in over five years, at least in my opinion. I always thought that those particular wheels were the perfect match for the E90. I can see why they want to make a change, as I seem to see those wheels on half the E90's that I see on the road, but, again, they were one of the styles that just seemed to fit the car perfectly. I'm kind of sad that they won't be shipping on the cars anymore.....

Well, in my opinion, the best looking wheels (by far) are the one's on the facelifted 650i. They're so damn sexy I'm considering putting some on my car.

Big Windy · 07-30-2008, 02:12 AM

so now that the e92 M3 is getting the new i-drive, i wonder when bmw is going to tell us about the regular e92 for 09?

Mero · 07-30-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

so now that the e92 M3 is getting the new i-drive, i wonder when bmw is going to tell us about the regular e92 for 09?

only small interior changes.

http://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressc...257488007180D4

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bsd107 Captain 46 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I'm not so hot on the new wheels, although I don't have many complaints. I think all the wheels looks nice, although I'm not entirely sold on the Style 287 on the 335i Sport Package Sedan. Agree that they are probably better suited to a coupe. I do have to say (and note that I do NOT own a 3-series) that the MY2008 335i Sedan Sports Package wheels Style 162 are the best looking wheels that BMW has put on a car in over five years, at least in my opinion. I always thought that those particular wheels were the perfect match for the E90. I can see why they want to make a change, as I seem to see those wheels on half the E90's that I see on the road, but, again, they were one of the styles that just seemed to fit the car perfectly. I'm kind of sad that they won't be shipping on the cars anymore..... Last edited by bsd107; 07-26-2008 at 12:57 AM..
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