E92 Coupe Facelift is coming... first spy photos.

cougfan335 · 04-22-2009, 01:32 PM

I'm not a big fan of the round holes for the new bumper, it looks like something a ricer in a Civic would do with a drill. (j/K) It does seem odd like they would need to drive around and camoflage just a bumper redesign. I doubt it is that different from stock/Mtech/M3 anyways.

datbimmerdoe · 04-22-2009, 01:35 PM

hmmm... interesting indeed

Jack28 · 04-22-2009, 01:41 PM

I doubt the only thing they will change is a front bumper lol.. Im preety sure rear will be changed too..
This is the first and very early stage of the facelifted mule. This car has the new front bumper(as it is covered) and not rear 'yet'. Im guessing they r just testing out the front only. Hopefully we will see rear tails covered up soon "If" we are to get led tails... All it is now is a waiting game my friends!

Tallest · 04-22-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenPlease

So we are getting body colored kidneys, factory de-badging, and that's it?

... and plus 14 foglamps.

Los Angeles · 04-22-2009, 02:08 PM

Thus far, the front bumper and kidney grills have changed. In addition to the changed kidney grills, the hood has slightly been altered to accomodate them.

me90kreuz · 04-22-2009, 02:11 PM

not much different i though..

Year's_End · 04-22-2009, 02:15 PM

obviously they'll change more than the front bumper, goddamn some of the comments on this thread are retarded.

expect the usual, like canuck pointed out: headlights, maybe a creased hood, LED bars in the taillights, front/rear bumpers, revised rockers.

gamma RAY · 04-22-2009, 02:17 PM

I like the speed holes on the front bumper

Year's_End · 04-22-2009, 02:22 PM

they also changed the grille. they're blobby now, i don't like it.

adidasoccer · 04-22-2009, 02:23 PM

can anyone tell if the mirrors are bigger thats what would kill it for me

FrankiE90 · 04-22-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasoccer

can anyone tell if the mirrors are bigger thats what would kill it for me

not yet.

thanks Jason for the spy picts.

The Cleaner · 04-22-2009, 02:33 PM

Expect much less from mid production facelifts as the auto industry cuts back. The face lift has traditionally been used to renew interest in a model in mid life. Manufacturer will be less interested in retooling in a market that is down nearly 50%. BMW is doing a little better than most, but last I read they were down 26% and thats going to eliminate many new projects and extensive facelifts. I expect we will see new bumpers and cuts in standard equipment.

mklimis · 04-22-2009, 02:41 PM

Any photoshoped face lifts yet???

808six · 04-22-2009, 02:44 PM

What Are They Thinking With Those Holes? Omg Nasty

ejazbmw · 04-22-2009, 02:45 PM

i don't see anything different besides a new front bumper i'll hold on my comments until i see the fully designed facelift

ejazbmw · 04-22-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 808six

What Are They Thinking With Those Holes? Omg Nasty

its just camo....

Malek@MRF · 04-22-2009, 03:02 PM

Is it just me or is anyone else with me on this one... The E92 doesn't need a facelift, and based on that picture posted, the current design of the grill looks much better.

positiveions · 04-22-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

PS: There looks to be an e46 ZHP wagon in the background of the 2nd picture, too bad americans hate wagons, we never get the cool ones.

I know, here in america we don't like Wagon jet mobiles. We think it is absurd to have them.
The new Coupe will have a slight changes-nothing major. But why would it? It is too good looking.

strider41 · 04-22-2009, 03:44 PM

Not much of a change if that is all the updating that is being considered. For my tastes, that's a good thing. Love the current design.

MrHarris · 04-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Right above the kidneys where the hood meets looks slightly different. In the comparison shot, the current e92 grills/hood area looks meaner.

solefald · 04-22-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

Is it just me or is anyone else with me on this one... The E92 doesn't need a facelift, and based on that picture posted, the current design of the grill looks much better.

I am totally with you on this one. There is not a thing i would like to change about my car... other than adding an aero lip and M-Tech rear.

It looks absolutely amazing as as. So amazing that when my lease it over i am most likely going to get exact same one. And probably with exact same color combo... maybe 335 though.

sd390r · 04-22-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

they also changed the grille. they're blobby now, i don't like it.

whos car is in the middle?

04-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#45
cougfan335 First Lieutenant 10 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe MT, Montego/Saddle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (6)	I'm not a big fan of the round holes for the new bumper, it looks like something a ricer in a Civic would do with a drill. (j/K) It does seem odd like they would need to drive around and camoflage just a bumper redesign. I doubt it is that different from stock/Mtech/M3 anyways. __________________ e92 335i: Montego, Saddle Brown, Burl Walnut, MT, Sport, Prem, CW, PDC, Rear Shade. Mods: JB4, BMS Dual Intake, Cyba Scoops, Beyern Mesh Chrome 19" wheels, 15% F1 tint, LeatherZ weighted shift knob, body color reflectors, Matte black grill with Montego surround, middle lower grill removed, left and right lower grills painted black.
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04-22-2009, 01:41 PM	#47
Jack28 HUSTLER 14 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I doubt the only thing they will change is a front bumper lol.. Im preety sure rear will be changed too.. This is the first and very early stage of the facelifted mule. This car has the new front bumper(as it is covered) and not rear 'yet'. Im guessing they r just testing out the front only. Hopefully we will see rear tails covered up soon "If" we are to get led tails... All it is now is a waiting game my friends! __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....
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Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio 149 Rep 2,393 Posts Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 iTrader: (0)	Thus far, the front bumper and kidney grills have changed. In addition to the changed kidney grills, the hood has slightly been altered to accomodate them.
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04-22-2009, 02:11 PM	#50
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	obviously they'll change more than the front bumper, goddamn some of the comments on this thread are retarded. expect the usual, like canuck pointed out: headlights, maybe a creased hood, LED bars in the taillights, front/rear bumpers, revised rockers. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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