[adbmw335]

not bad, any pics of the Rear?

[Micky Dee]

Might be a photoshop but it's the closest so far to the real thing. When they refreshed the 5 Series they made similar changes. I think it looks good except for the huge mirrors. I wonder if the M Sport version will be changed as much? (the M Sport 5 stayed more or less the same).

[InfamousM3]

Originally Posted by SANK_CH

new food from the german press Autobild

does anyone knw wat it says wen it is pointing to the rear tailights???

[InfamousM3]

lol never mind just searched and it means tailight.. still dying to see how they look.. any pics of the rear in that mag?

[dr.roro]

Oh no.. looks like it still has the "eyeshadow" reflectors.

[Zadjali]

Originally Posted by infamous335i

does anyone knw wat it says wen it is pointing to the rear tailights???

New rear lights or new taillights

[GTAutoConcepts]

doesn't anyone think the facelifts will just look like the new m3 sedan?

[dr.roro]

Originally Posted by l_taylor

doesn't anyone think the facelifts will just look like the new m3 sedan?

All the spy pics point towards no.

[jetblk328i]

doesnt look bad but those side mirrors are nasty

[Tallest]

i also agree that current E90 grilles are more agressive. I never liked those cutesy round grills on the E92 and 5 series. The sharp edge between chrome and vents on top part is very good. And the ones that are all black aftermarket look sweet as well.

I am more curious if the new 3 series integrates navigation into its dashboard much better then the current design that sticks like some ugly pimple out of the dash.
I am pretty sure that you guys who are expecting different shape rear lights are kidding yourselfs. M3 sedan is out with those same current rears. The way they used coupe's front was dictated by design and layout of the coupe that suited better, in terms of fitting engine, etc. Reasons like that wont apply to rear end, and in todays cost cutting days of BMW, they would be idiots to redesign the rear. I repeat, if they wanted new rear, we'd see it on m3 sedan.

So expect same facelift as always from BMW - different shape bumpers, some changes to some panels, but thats about it. Lets hope interior improves.

[d3l0n]

Originally Posted by Kiwirobbie

Looks like BMW have done to the sedan like what they did to the M3 sedan make it look like the coupe. I think if we all thought about it the M3 sedan previewed what the E90 facelift would look like.

mmm... not really

to be honest, i am thrilled at this face lift. It looks awesome!

I am also happy to see this, because from sketches i've seen online of OTHER model revisions to come, this DEFINITELY hints the future for BMW. THe 3 Series always hints some future desings. For example, all models would have, since 2k6 have that shadow line by the door hanldes stretchin across the body. Since then, the x6, x5, and so forth have adopted this.. event he NEW 7 and 5 will. I knoow some will say this is what bmw does.. well.. still its a matter of HOW it looks. We know bmw will do shadlow lines or lines on the side, but how.. and the 3er showed it.

Damn.. i really like this. I AM DYING TO KNOW HOW A NEW MTECH WILL LOOK! I am sooo feeling the hood! ( i know the current bumpers will fit, but they might redesign the mtech too)

[neo871]

wow....it looks stunning! i really like it!
-i was expecting to see e92 style headlights but there are other new things it the front that make it look much better than the current one!
-as 320what said, i don't think that the rear lights will have a different shape, just more leds or led bars like the facelifted 5 series and x3
-it also says on the bottom of the picture that the new 204 hp 323d will be available at the beginning of 2009!
-the wheels look hot too, i defiantly think they are staggered...
-the hood, the new grills, and the new spoiler give it a much more aggressive look
- the new mirrors are bigger indeed but the same happed to the new c-class and the new audi a4; i'm guessing it's a new safety regulation

this might not be the final facelift but still....i'm so happy with the choice i've made !!! (see my sig)

[Steve325xi]

Those mirrors might be for the European models only. U.S. cars might get smaller ones.

[neo871]

loooool....don't think so

[808AWD325xi]

Originally Posted by neuronpetkowski

launch the vehicle with the camo.

the grills?

LEDs?

really, are these significant changes?

horsepower? yeah, sure...it's almost necessary to make it a significant vehicle launch.

flux capacitor option? now we're talking.

DeLorean ceased production years ago.

[Ryan323i]

anyone heard anything about new paint colors?

[Imola.ZHP]

Originally Posted by Kiwirobbie

Looks like BMW have done to the sedan like what they did to the M3 sedan make it look like the coupe. I think if we all thought about it the M3 sedan previewed what the E90 facelift would look like.

Yeah, people are always going to make the mistake of thinking the front facelifted 3er sedan is the same as the m3 sedan. Its not at all the same. Sure, it will look similar, and even more so from a distance, but they are not the same. The headlights wont even be the same. From these pictures it looks as though the amber reflectors will stick around in the 3er's headlight assembly, and on the M3 Sedan, she has clear headlights with an amber bumper reflector. Also, the way I understand it, like the e46, the whole front of the e9x M3's are wider than the regular e9x's, so the entire bumper cover is different, it has to be to be wider. I'm sure that makes sense...

I dont pretent to know it all, so if any of that is wrong (about the M3 being wider, etc, etc) please correct me...

[mikengo]

Here's the photoshop version.

[ModMyVi]

more like a paintshop version

[d3l0n]

Originally Posted by mikengo

Here's the photoshop version.

yup! thats what i saw on the other photos!

can't wait for the black line version.. (if there is one )

[SQP]

[mikengo]

Facelifted version! FINALLY!