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

airwolf878 · 07-10-2008, 04:22 PM

The front end looks terrible. There are too many lines, too busy. The built-in "eyebrows" they added are really out of place, and the way they implemented the LED corner lights looks really bad. It looks like they just shoved a bunch of LED bulbs in there in random order.

I do like the new tail lights though.

///AFRO · 07-10-2008, 04:22 PM

its wutever

MI6 · 07-10-2008, 04:23 PM

Anyone notice the pic of saddle brown on the E91? Sweet.......

Still, I don't think the front looks as aggressive as the current E90 but the rear looks great.

finnbimmer · 07-10-2008, 04:27 PM

Looks very good, again good work BMW

Not much change in the interior. Will the M-sport bumper stay the same???

gIzzE · 07-10-2008, 04:32 PM

I hate the rear lights, mind you I hate non blacklines too, but absolutely hate those rear lights, like like some cheap lights from 15 years ago.

torredresen · 07-10-2008, 04:33 PM

Not a big fan of the sedan, but this one is defenitly better than the previous one

Taillights are nice, aswell as the front

Crazy Bimmer · 07-10-2008, 04:34 PM

Dang MUCH better.

carrabassett786 · 07-10-2008, 04:37 PM

abso-fookin-lutely hideous.
I am SO glad I have an '06 and will start looking for an '08 leftover in tiAg.
How much hash was in the air at Designworks when they did the tails?

kennyg · 07-10-2008, 04:40 PM

Does anyone know if the iDrive can be retrofitted? I can't seem to get an answer from this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154314

arr0gant · 07-10-2008, 04:41 PM

Not sure why they felt the need to change it. Changing it throws off the e90 model, mid-stream. I think the old looks just as good or better than the new.

It would be like Porsche, redesigning the headlights again, but doing it 2 years after they came out iwth a new model. Makes NO sense.

335timb · 07-10-2008, 04:42 PM

I like all aspects of my '07 better--front bumper, mirrors, trunk lid... The LED tails are nice in their function, but not that form. Keep just a little cleaner and simpler for me.

VDPHB · 07-10-2008, 04:42 PM

On one hand, the rear tail lights are more "L shaped", which makes puts it in line with typical BMW lights, but it is subtle to the point where the inner decklid lights might be a little incongruous or disjointed. I like the headlights and kidney grille better, but the lower grille opening is a bit busy for me. Overall, I'd be happy with a pre facelifted or facelifted E90. You can't lose either way.

carrabassett786 · 07-10-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VDPHB

On one hand, the rear tail lights are more "L shaped", which makes puts it in line with typical BMW lights, but it is subtle to the point where the inner decklid lights might be a little incongruous or disjointed. I like the headlights and kidney grille better, but the lower grille opening is a bit busy for me. Overall, I'd be happy with a pre facelifted or facelifted E90. You can't lose either way.

They are not L Shaped. They might have been before Bangle sneezed.

LM E90 · 07-10-2008, 04:43 PM

Not feeling the mirrors

E90SLAM · 07-10-2008, 04:44 PM

time to clean out my bank account!

adbmw335 · 07-10-2008, 04:44 PM

09 E90 Front end < 08 E90
09 E90 Rear > 08E90

Does this confirm they will not have different variants between a Sport vs. Non sport? Also no increase in HP is very surprising. I'm basing this off of changes that were made to the E46 during the LCI.

kennyg · 07-10-2008, 04:45 PM

I keep looking at it and it's kind of growing on me, growing on me. . .and. . . . .I want it

csupernova · 07-10-2008, 04:45 PM

What's up with the eyelids? MB C-class????

Chips335d · 07-10-2008, 04:47 PM

prefer the current 2008 model to this. Both the front/rear look like a step backwards. Too generic. Not as muscular.

The interior looks moderately better. The new i-Drive knob looks out of place in the E90 IMO. As much as Id kill for the new interface and features, I much prefer the simpleness of the single dial with no buttons surrounding it. The headlight switch is nice, the cupholder trim is whatever. Honestly, I expected a little more.

Where are the sport package pics, with the shadowline?

AMB · 07-10-2008, 04:49 PM

No Sir, I don't like it!

Sedan_Clan · 07-10-2008, 04:53 PM

Lovin' it! The new tail lights look great. LED's...whoopie!

JackMac · 07-10-2008, 04:58 PM

Some related info previously reported (for those asking about the new colors)

3 Series sedan and Sport Wagon SOP 09.08

Standard Equipment
· New 328i/xi 16″ light alloy multi-spoke wheels
· New 335i/xi 17″ light alloy Double spoke wheels
Colors, Trims & Upholstery
· Space Gray Metallic replace Sparkling Graphite
· Tasman Green Metallic replaces Deep Green
· Blue Water Metallic replaces Arctic
· New Fine line Aluminum trim replaces current aluminum
· Light Burl Walnut replaces Light Poplar trim
· New Oyster Dakota leather and Saddle Brown Dakota are available
· Chestnut Brown Dakota Leather replaces Terracotta
Packages
· Sport package now with high gloss Shadowline trim
· New wheels for all Sport Packages
Options
· Front and rear park distance control replaces rear only
· New optional 17″ wheels on 328i/xi
· Active steering no longer available on 328i
· Logic 7 a standalone option on 335i/xi models

http://www.bimmerfile.com/wp-content...mwproducts.pdf

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airwolf878 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (1)	The front end looks terrible. There are too many lines, too busy. The built-in "eyebrows" they added are really out of place, and the way they implemented the LED corner lights looks really bad. It looks like they just shoved a bunch of LED bulbs in there in random order. I do like the new tail lights though.
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MI6 The World is Not Enough 166 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: Aston DBS-R Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skyfall iTrader: (0)	Anyone notice the pic of saddle brown on the E91? Sweet....... Still, I don't think the front looks as aggressive as the current E90 but the rear looks great.
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finnbimmer Private 0 Rep 80 Posts Drives: e92 Le Mans blue Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 325i [0.00]	Looks very good, again good work BMW Not much change in the interior. Will the M-sport bumper stay the same???
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gIzzE Major General 363 Rep 5,984 Posts Drives: F11 + 911 C4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Norfolk, UK. iTrader: (2)	I hate the rear lights, mind you I hate non blacklines too, but absolutely hate those rear lights, like like some cheap lights from 15 years ago.
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carrabassett786 Lieutenant 13 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 11 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL iTrader: (0)	abso-fookin-lutely hideous. I am SO glad I have an '06 and will start looking for an '08 leftover in tiAg. How much hash was in the air at Designworks when they did the tails? __________________ E90 328i Space Gray/Chestnut ZMP 2MF ZP2 ZV2 ZCV ZCW-washers HK SAT 3rd Pedal ED 2011.10.10 E90 325xi BSM/Terra ZSP ZPP ZCW Adaptive Xenons SAT 3rd pedal Gone E53 X5 3.0i Black Sapphire/Truffle ZPP ZCW ZRC Xenon Nav
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kennyg new BMW owner 1 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the iDrive can be retrofitted? I can't seem to get an answer from this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154314
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arr0gant Lieutenant 32 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 1996 911 Carrera Cab Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Not sure why they felt the need to change it. Changing it throws off the e90 model, mid-stream. I think the old looks just as good or better than the new. It would be like Porsche, redesigning the headlights again, but doing it 2 years after they came out iwth a new model. Makes NO sense. __________________ 1996 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2006 Porsche Cayman S, 2004 M3 Vert, 2008 BMW M3 Sedan, 2001 911 Turbo, 2002 Porsche 911 C4S, 2004 Cadillac CTS-V, Porsche Boxster S
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335timb New Member no longer 3 Rep 42 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Topeka, KS iTrader: (0)	In a word? Yuck! I like all aspects of my '07 better--front bumper, mirrors, trunk lid... The LED tails are nice in their function, but not that form. Keep just a little cleaner and simpler for me.
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VDPHB Private 19 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2016 F30 340i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	On one hand, the rear tail lights are more "L shaped", which makes puts it in line with typical BMW lights, but it is subtle to the point where the inner decklid lights might be a little incongruous or disjointed. I like the headlights and kidney grille better, but the lower grille opening is a bit busy for me. Overall, I'd be happy with a pre facelifted or facelifted E90. You can't lose either way. __________________ 2016 F30 340i Estoril Blue/Oyster 6MT 2008 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Black 2000 E46 328i Sedan Silver/Black (retired)
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LM E90 Private 6 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hamden, CT iTrader: (0)	Not feeling the mirrors
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adbmw335 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 207 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	09 E90 Front end < 08 E90 09 E90 Rear > 08E90 Does this confirm they will not have different variants between a Sport vs. Non sport? Also no increase in HP is very surprising. I'm basing this off of changes that were made to the E46 during the LCI.
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kennyg new BMW owner 1 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0)	I keep looking at it and it's kind of growing on me, growing on me. . .and. . . . .I want it
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csupernova Captain 32 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	What's up with the eyelids? MB C-class????
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Chips335d Private First Class 9 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M Sport 335d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	prefer the current 2008 model to this. Both the front/rear look like a step backwards. Too generic. Not as muscular. The interior looks moderately better. The new i-Drive knob looks out of place in the E90 IMO. As much as Id kill for the new interface and features, I much prefer the simpleness of the single dial with no buttons surrounding it. The headlight switch is nice, the cupholder trim is whatever. Honestly, I expected a little more. Where are the sport package pics, with the shadowline? __________________ CURRENT:2011 E90 335d LeMans Blue/Oyster-Black CURRENT:2010 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black/Black RETIRED: 2007 E92 335i Alpine White/Black RETIRED: 2004 E46 330i ZHP Jet Black/Black RETIRED: 2001 E46 330Ci Steel Grey/Black
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AMB Second Lieutenant 143 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 05 M3CS\|05 E46XiT\|18 Model 3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MPLS iTrader: (0)	No Sir, I don't like it! __________________ -ANDY '05 M3 CS \| Silver Grey \| M Cloth OEM CSL Front - Rear - CF Roof \| Dinan S2 Performance Pack \| 19" RAC Monolite RG4s
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Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 24981 Rep 22,266 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Lovin' it! The new tail lights look great. LED's...whoopie!
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JackMac Recovering BMW Addict 151 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [9.66]	Some related info previously reported (for those asking about the new colors) 3 Series sedan and Sport Wagon SOP 09.08 Standard Equipment · New 328i/xi 16″ light alloy multi-spoke wheels · New 335i/xi 17″ light alloy Double spoke wheels Colors, Trims & Upholstery · Space Gray Metallic replace Sparkling Graphite · Tasman Green Metallic replaces Deep Green · Blue Water Metallic replaces Arctic · New Fine line Aluminum trim replaces current aluminum · Light Burl Walnut replaces Light Poplar trim · New Oyster Dakota leather and Saddle Brown Dakota are available · Chestnut Brown Dakota Leather replaces Terracotta Packages · Sport package now with high gloss Shadowline trim · New wheels for all Sport Packages Options · Front and rear park distance control replaces rear only · New optional 17″ wheels on 328i/xi · Active steering no longer available on 328i · Logic 7 a standalone option on 335i/xi models http://www.bimmerfile.com/wp-content...mwproducts.pdf
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