E90Post
 


 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio > Road and Track compares E90 to F30



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      06-29-2013, 12:33 PM   #1
thecadman99
Lieutenant
thecadman99's Avatar
52
Rep
450
Posts

Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Road and Track compares E90 to F30

Just got my new R&T and there is an article on page 42 "BMW 328i vs. BMW 328i"
The E90 is a 08 and the F30 is 2012

The article does a great comparison between the two noting that they did not compare the 335 models because the 328 is "the one we'd buy with our own money"

The E90 they compare doesn't have sport package while the F30 does.

They note that the old cars interior feels a "full class more expensive than the new car's. And that's everywhere, from the switchgear to the center console to the glove box." noting that in the back the new car feels "rental-car grade"

This exerpt pretty much sums it up "Our decision was unanimous: We liked the old car better, if only by a slight margin. And later, when we hopped into a post-face-lift, Sport-package-equipped E90 328i, it was game over for the F30. No contest. "

So smile e90 brethren, and don't fret for that F30. Enjoy your ride!
__________________
06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio
RIP-94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!

Last edited by thecadman99; 06-29-2013 at 12:44 PM..
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 12:37 PM   #2
galahad05
Brigadier General
galahad05's Avatar
158
Rep
3,158
Posts

Drives: '07 335i e90
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Long Island NY

iTrader: (0)

I gotta go check my mail--see if I got my R&T today as well....
__________________
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
--Mark Twain
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 12:37 PM   #3
mir-ali604
Private First Class
Canada
11
Rep
176
Posts

Drives: 2006 BMW 325i
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

E90 FTW!!!!
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 12:41 PM   #4
Timujin
Major
Timujin's Avatar
352
Rep
1,005
Posts

Drives: GMC Sierra
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: California

iTrader: (9)

Garage List
2010 BMW M3  [0.00]
E90 YES! Thanks Boys.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 12:57 PM   #5
DML
Colonel
DML's Avatar
968
Rep
2,017
Posts

Drives: 2020 Heritage
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Darien CT.

iTrader: (0)

If my only choice was getting an F30 it would have been...Bye Bye BMW,truth
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 01:12 PM   #6
marosmith
Big Matty Wheels
marosmith's Avatar
United_States
6
Rep
147
Posts

Drives: 06 330i, 01 ALLROAD
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Lafayette, Or

iTrader: (0)

I would like their opinion on handling and feel, since that's why I bought a bmw.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 01:13 PM   #7
PR3CI5N
need4speed
PR3CI5N's Avatar
United_States
510
Rep
1,903
Posts

Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: West Coast

iTrader: (24)

This is surprising because I recently got a loaner F30 328i and it was night and day more fun to drive than the previous E90 328i loaners I've driven. The little turbo on the F30 does miracles for that car. The F30 interior is a different story, it's def hideous and feels extremely cheap.
__________________
N54
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 01:14 PM   #8
AndyR83
Major
AndyR83's Avatar
60
Rep
1,024
Posts

Drives: E92 335i FBO
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: PA

iTrader: (5)

If they look the same in another year or two my next car will be an e92/93 M3 instead. I'm just not a fan if the design.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 01:20 PM   #9
kdbryce
I have to return some video tapes
kdbryce's Avatar
United_States
362
Rep
4,712
Posts

Drives: e70 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Albany, NY

iTrader: (0)

Msport e90 LCI is ten times better than any f30

in appearance and driving experience. the msport e90 lci is honestly one of the best looking bmws in many years

I thought the f30 was shit when I drove it
__________________
13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi

Last edited by kdbryce; 06-29-2013 at 07:37 PM..
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 01:22 PM   #10
thecadman99
Lieutenant
thecadman99's Avatar
52
Rep
450
Posts

Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by marosmith View Post
I would like their opinion on handling and feel, since that's why I bought a bmw.
"The new car's electrically assisted power steering is quite good (and, thanks to software updates, will likely get better), but it's not great, and when it occasionally communicates what the chassis is doing, it tells you what just happened. The E90's hydraulic steering, by contrast, tells you what's about to happen. That's an important distinction as you're approaching the limits of a car's suspension: Dude you're sideways" is a different thing from "don't feed in any more throttle, because your rear tires are about to break traction."

Regarding the better gas mileage of the T4vs the I6: "in real-world driving, we observed a gain of less than 1.5 mpg"
__________________
06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio
RIP-94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 01:59 PM   #11
mundo74
Lieutenant
65
Rep
563
Posts

Drives: F10M5
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: P.Pines, FL

iTrader: (2)

ill say the f30 prompted me to start looking at msport f10s
__________________
More power please
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 02:03 PM   #12
ef11
Captain
50
Rep
608
Posts

Drives: 2009 335i Sedan M-Sport
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Tyler, Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kbryce View Post
Msport e90 LCI is ten times better than any f30

I thought the f30 was shit when I drove it
Glad I picked what I did!
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 03:13 PM   #13
tonydetiger
Private
tonydetiger's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
63
Posts

Drives: 2010 328xi
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Nashville, TN

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
What's on the cover of the newest R&T? I got one a week or two ago, about American road trips. Is that the one?
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 06:26 PM   #14
thecadman99
Lieutenant
thecadman99's Avatar
52
Rep
450
Posts

Drives: e90 330i 6mt spt bk/bk
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Virginia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tonydetiger View Post
What's on the cover of the newest R&T? I got one a week or two ago, about American road trips. Is that the one?
The cover has a pic of the new Porsche hybrid supercar. Black & red.
__________________
06 330i 6mt Spt- Eibach Springs, BMW Perf Susp, Supersprint Exhaust, BSW Audio
RIP-94 325i 5mt 4d- M3 springs/susp, Z3 wheels, Chipped, Intake, Exhaust= FUN!
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 06:49 PM   #15
Saintor
Banned
Saintor's Avatar
77
Rep
2,446
Posts

Drives: E90
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: MTL, Canada

iTrader: (1)

I am surprised by interior comments because this must be the only area where I prefer the F30. In that regard, the E90 was *not a success*.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 07:50 PM   #16
2015M4inCT
Private First Class
96
Rep
199
Posts

Drives: 2015 M4
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Saintor View Post
I am surprised by interior comments because this must be the only area where I prefer the F30. In that regard, the E90 was *not a success*.
It's the quality of the materials, IMO. There is simply no comparison. Even though the E90 design/style may look more dated, the quality of the plastics and switchgear is a solid step above. For example, the plastic on either side of the drivetrain hump below the shifter feels like granite when you bang/knock on it.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 07:53 PM   #17
2015M4inCT
Private First Class
96
Rep
199
Posts

Drives: 2015 M4
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by thecadman99 View Post
Just got my new R&T and there is an article on page 42 "BMW 328i vs. BMW 328i"
The E90 is a 08 and the F30 is 2012

The article does a great comparison between the two noting that they did not compare the 335 models because the 328 is "the one we'd buy with our own money"

The E90 they compare doesn't have sport package while the F30 does.

They note that the old cars interior feels a "full class more expensive than the new car's. And that's everywhere, from the switchgear to the center console to the glove box." noting that in the back the new car feels "rental-car grade"

This exerpt pretty much sums it up "Our decision was unanimous: We liked the old car better, if only by a slight margin. And later, when we hopped into a post-face-lift, Sport-package-equipped E90 328i, it was game over for the F30. No contest. "

So smile e90 brethren, and don't fret for that F30. Enjoy your ride!
Quite sad, really. I JUST leased a 2013 335is and I'm already having anxiety over which car I'll lease next in 3 years

Somehow I think it won't be a BMW... What happened to the legendary steering, handling, fit and finish, etc.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 07:59 PM   #18
Miami1683
Sometimes ..... It's just what it is
United_States
2
Rep
84
Posts

Drives: BMW e92 coupe
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Central florida

iTrader: (0)

I have to agree with them. That's why I ordered a last run e92 . It's salt much better than the f30 and the 4 sites uses more of that cheap feel. Ugh
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 08:11 PM   #19
Kayani_1
Lieutenant Colonel
Kayani_1's Avatar
United_States
81
Rep
1,656
Posts

Drives: BMW E92/E60
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Houston

iTrader: (1)

Having a 2013 F30 328i parked in my garage since last Monday I can confirm that I can't wait to get back in my E92 335i. The car feels cheaper and that special BMW feel is missing and the steering feel is horrible. Its as if BMW has lost directions of how to make cars with great driving dynamics that put a smile on your face as soon as you get behind the steering wheel.
__________________
nickname"BAD 3",MHD E85 tune,RennArt catback non-resonated exhaust,VRSF Downpipes, VRSF 7"FMIC,VRSF stock side inlets,SSQV BOV,ECS CP,M-performance alcantara steering,retrofit M3 paddle shifters,Alpina B3 tranny flash,AFE power seal CAI,LED angels,ST Coilovers,M3 upper/lower control arms,E93 M3 Front Swaybar ,235/35/19x9 ,275/30/19x9.5. M sport bumpers, CF diffuser. When in doubt..flat out.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 08:12 PM   #20
norsairius
Foodie and Gearhead
norsairius's Avatar
United_States
101
Rep
733
Posts

Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Sedan
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: MN

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Based on looks alone, I think the interior of the F30 is nicer. Though I will agree that quality of materials seems to be lower than what's found in the E9x.

Driving impressions are a whole different story. The F30 is simply not as engaging to drive as the E9x. The steering is the biggest issue in that department for me. Road & Track's assessment is really pretty much spot on. I'm going to try and pick up this issue and read that article.
__________________
2011 335i xDrive Sedan, Deep Sea Blue w/Oyster Interior
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 09:48 PM   #21
fazman
Brigadier General
United_States
681
Rep
3,696
Posts

Drives: 335 e90
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (0)

I like my N54, nuff said. I'm gonna buy another with low miles just to keep the n54 going Not planning to go N55 anytime soon.
Appreciate 0
      06-29-2013, 09:58 PM   #22
x-ricer
Private
31
Rep
99
Posts

Drives: e92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: New Jersey

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kbryce
Msport e90 LCI is ten times better than any f30

in appearance and driving experience. the msport e90 lci is honestly one of the best looking bmws in many years

I thought the f30 was shit when I drove it
+1
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:10 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST