E90 Sedan is Fugly?

E36graduate · 11-08-2010, 06:37 AM

Just posted my farewell over on E46fanatics where I basically spent the last decade with E46 M3 and E46 328i on their forums.

Someone basically said the E90 is Fugly and another comment was it was a downgrade from the M3.....

Just looking for what you guys think. I personally like how the e90 sedan looks once it has been lowered, with the right wheel combination. I do agree the coupe is more sexy, however I need 5 seats (says the wife).

I basically wanted to feel some positive comments about my new E90 sleeper.

Spydeputy · 11-08-2010, 06:43 AM

they are unigue in their own way, but all are BMW sexy.

just my 2 cents.

SpmnE9zero · 11-08-2010, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36graduate

Just posted my farewell over on E46fanatics where I basically spent the last decade with E46 M3 and E46 328i on their forums.

Someone basically said the E90 is Fugly and another comment was it was a downgrade from the M3.....

Just looking for what you guys think. I personally like how the e90 sedan looks once it has been lowered, with the right wheel combination. I do agree the coupe is more sexy, however I need 5 seats (says the wife).

I basically wanted to feel some positive comments about my new E90 sleeper.

my thoughts:
E92 stock is classier / sportier
E90 Modded (right suspension / wheel package) is far more aggressive and Sportier than a modded E92!
I would take the E90 over the E92 even if I were single with no kids.

jahmed78 · 11-08-2010, 06:50 AM

i am single with no kids and i chose the e90 over the e92. the e92 is a great design but unless u get the m3, i feel like it doesn't look as aggressive as a modded e90. plus, the extra room doesn't hurt!

i just bought my e90 and am in the process of getting all my mods on...

OlivaresAnthony · 11-08-2010, 06:51 AM

I love the E90. IMO it is classier than the E92.

hpowders · 11-08-2010, 07:08 AM

I like the look of my E90. Just wish it wasn't so freakin' common.

e90TiAg335i · 11-08-2010, 07:08 AM

ther're just jealous they don't jave an e90

seriously though, I thought the same thing but it definetly grew on me. I

my e90! Once you get to modding it you'll be stoked! Not to mention it's faster than an e46 m3 stock for stock. Too bad it's got it's own problems aka hpfp

Iwantm3 · 11-08-2010, 07:12 AM

Stock e92 for sure modded e90 for sure , I own e92 and I'm so jelous of modded e90's , they're just hating your car is quicker than m3 haha

BRAISKI · 11-08-2010, 07:31 AM

I honestly thought the e92 was ugly esp from the rear. But it slowly grew on me then I decided to buy it

FVM3 · 11-08-2010, 08:12 AM

ur car looks good. Btw add 15mm wheel spacer in the rear and 10mm in the front, looks way better

MusclezMarinara · 11-08-2010, 08:39 AM

love my e90

335imax · 11-08-2010, 08:44 AM

Everybody thought it was ugly too!

vassily · 11-08-2010, 09:00 AM

I was in the same boat as you. My friend had a coupe and I remembered how much of a pain in the ass it was when you have more than 1 passenger ... that was my primary reason for not even looking at the e92.

After I bought my (CPO) e90 I had a lot of remorse over not compromising and getting an e92 instead. But the e90's looks have grown on me quite a bit, like one of my friends keeps saying, it looks like a mean mafia gangster car :-) The e92 now just seems meh in my opinion. I have also found that it's far easier to pack 4 girls into the car while going to the club (and also easier to kick them out :-P). Heck, at one point I even took my coworker's family to the airport, baby seat and all. Bottomline is, if it's going to be a daily drive car you just can't beat the e90 for sheer practicality.

The e46 M3 looks dated imho btw ... I'm seeing more of them on the roads and they don't hold up well against the newer e90s/92s (in my opinion). So this is not a downgrade by any means. Put on a few cosmetic mods for your car (look through the Performance section of the accessories catalogue) and you'll be quite happy :-)

BTM · 11-08-2010, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36graduate

Just posted my farewell over on E46fanatics where I basically spent the last decade with E46 M3 and E46 328i on their forums.

Someone basically said the E90 is Fugly and another comment was it was a downgrade from the M3.....

Just looking for what you guys think. I personally like how the e90 sedan looks once it has been lowered, with the right wheel combination. I do agree the coupe is more sexy, however I need 5 seats (says the wife).

I basically wanted to feel some positive comments about my new E90 sleeper.

About what you'd expect an E46 forum to say, and you'll likely get much more praise on this E9x forum. Who cares, they're just people from the internet. Great to exchange relevant information with and share mods and possibilities etc, but when it comes down to personal preference that one's all you. Some people will like your car, others won't, but if you're happy with it, doesn't really matter anyway since you're the one driving it.

BOSSBMW · 11-08-2010, 09:06 AM

E46 M3 is a nice car, can't argue that.

I can tell you I have an E90, and although before the mods it looked like any other car, as a member stated above, nice wheels, the right offset, some limo tint, and a tasteful spoiler and you have a beautiful, classy, aggressive looking car. I have a 325i so no JB3 for me, i'll always be slower than an M3, but I certainly appreciate my vehicle very much. It is still a BMW, and sexy as hell.

Props to you for sacrificing your race car and settling for a true family man's luxury-sport sedan. I hope your wife is pleased

Chriztofor · 11-08-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E36graduate

Just posted my farewell over on E46fanatics where I basically spent the last decade with E46 M3 and E46 328i on their forums.

Someone basically said the E90 is Fugly and another comment was it was a downgrade from the M3.....

Who cares that some stranger at e46fanatics thinks the e90 is ugly? Since you do care, you obviously think the e90 may be ugly too! The stranger must have hit a nerve.
-Dr Chris

JayKay335i · 11-08-2010, 09:20 AM

My e90 is sexy. I think e92s look funny. Especially non-m3s.

Delta0311 · 11-08-2010, 09:26 AM

Its ok stock but with a little bit of work it becomes one sick car. I get a lot of compliments on my car.

bbob · 11-08-2010, 09:27 AM

e90s are NOT ugly and are soo not a downgrade from m3!! even the e90 m3 looks different from e90 328/335.
actually, the e92 328/335 look more like a downgraded e90/e92/e93 m3 to me...

BenTrovato · 11-08-2010, 09:32 AM

Considering a vehicle is someone's concept and design, it only stands to reason that some people will like it and some people won't. Imagine if everyone liked the same car? We'd all be driving e92's! lol j/k

The only thing that matters is you like how the car looks and you find it enjoyable. Anything else would be living life to appease others, and why would we want to do that?

flawlesskid · 11-08-2010, 09:33 AM

I think the e90 with the sport package is sexy, and thats not only because i have one. That is what prompted me to wait patiently until i was in the right situation to purchase the exact one that i fell in love with in 2007. Any to the guy who said "Its a downgrade from an m3", thanks Captain Obvious! Of course if my wallet would allow me to purchase an e9x m3, i'd own one! But i'd take the 335 over an e46 m3 in a new york minute! 1k in mods on a 335i will have an e46 m3 watching you from the rear!

cb1111 · 11-08-2010, 09:37 AM

There are just too many downsides to the coupe - from the longer doors making entry/exit more difficult to that PITA seat belt.

Either car looks very nice.

11-08-2010, 06:37 AM	#1
E36graduate Lieutenant 58 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern MASS iTrader: (0)	E90 Sedan is Fugly? Just posted my farewell over on E46fanatics where I basically spent the last decade with E46 M3 and E46 328i on their forums. Someone basically said the E90 is Fugly and another comment was it was a downgrade from the M3..... Just looking for what you guys think. I personally like how the e90 sedan looks once it has been lowered, with the right wheel combination. I do agree the coupe is more sexy, however I need 5 seats (says the wife). I basically wanted to feel some positive comments about my new E90 sleeper. __________________ 2008 335xi - 6MT - BMS JB4 G5i - BMS DCI - BMS OCC - BMS WW Meth - Spec Stage 2+ - Spec SMFW - 19" MVR Magnum's - KW V1's - TMS 12.5+20mm Spacers
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Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	they are unigue in their own way, but all are BMW sexy. just my 2 cents.
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jahmed78 Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	i am single with no kids and i chose the e90 over the e92. the e92 is a great design but unless u get the m3, i feel like it doesn't look as aggressive as a modded e90. plus, the extra room doesn't hurt! i just bought my e90 and am in the process of getting all my mods on... __________________ 2007 335i e90 - black on black w/wood trim and iDrive 19" BMW M-Performance wheels, ST coilovers, m3 rep front bumper and skirts, CF Hamann rep diffuser, Remus Race quad exhaust, aFe DCI, LED angel eyes & DRL kit,
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OlivaresAnthony Colonel 101 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma ... [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	I love the E90. IMO it is classier than the E92. __________________ E90 325i\|Sparkling Graphite Metallic\|Steptronic\|Black Leatherette/Dark Burl Interior\|OEM Alarm\|35%Front/5%Rear Tint\|RD LED License Plate Lights\|Rear Fogs Activated\|Debadged\|Smoked Sidemarkers\|Blacklines\|Depo P90v2\|Matte Black Grille\|BMS PBX\|AFE Drop In\|Charcoal Filter Delete\|Air Scoops\| RM Silicone Intake Hose\| Magnaflow 14815\| 19" Avant Garde M310\|Continental DWS\|M3 Lip Spoiler
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hpowders 228i Fanatic 16 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW 228i and BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I like the look of my E90. Just wish it wasn't so freakin' common.
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e90TiAg335i Major 124 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: 10 e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: jacksonville, FL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2010 e90 335i [7.00]	ther're just jealous they don't jave an e90 seriously though, I thought the same thing but it definetly grew on me. I my e90! Once you get to modding it you'll be stoked! Not to mention it's faster than an e46 m3 stock for stock. Too bad it's got it's own problems aka hpfp __________________ JB4, DP, VMR V710, Sonic Tuning S1 coilovers, Hybrid Ovations, Soundsplinter 10" and Zapco DC Ref amps
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Iwantm3 Banned 34 Rep 1,284 Posts Drives: 335i M sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US AND A I likeeeee iTrader: (1)	Stock e92 for sure modded e90 for sure , I own e92 and I'm so jelous of modded e90's , they're just hating your car is quicker than m3 haha
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BRAISKI Colonel 135 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	I honestly thought the e92 was ugly esp from the rear. But it slowly grew on me then I decided to buy it __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	ur car looks good. Btw add 15mm wheel spacer in the rear and 10mm in the front, looks way better
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MusclezMarinara Banned 262 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	love my e90
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335imax Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Remember when the E46 came out? Everybody thought it was ugly too! __________________ M Performance Suspension
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11-08-2010, 09:00 AM	#13
vassily New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e90! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	I was in the same boat as you. My friend had a coupe and I remembered how much of a pain in the ass it was when you have more than 1 passenger ... that was my primary reason for not even looking at the e92. After I bought my (CPO) e90 I had a lot of remorse over not compromising and getting an e92 instead. But the e90's looks have grown on me quite a bit, like one of my friends keeps saying, it looks like a mean mafia gangster car :-) The e92 now just seems meh in my opinion. I have also found that it's far easier to pack 4 girls into the car while going to the club (and also easier to kick them out :-P). Heck, at one point I even took my coworker's family to the airport, baby seat and all. Bottomline is, if it's going to be a daily drive car you just can't beat the e90 for sheer practicality. The e46 M3 looks dated imho btw ... I'm seeing more of them on the roads and they don't hold up well against the newer e90s/92s (in my opinion). So this is not a downgrade by any means. Put on a few cosmetic mods for your car (look through the Performance section of the accessories catalogue) and you'll be quite happy :-)
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11-08-2010, 09:06 AM	#15
BOSSBMW Captain 81 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	E46 M3 is a nice car, can't argue that. I can tell you I have an E90, and although before the mods it looked like any other car, as a member stated above, nice wheels, the right offset, some limo tint, and a tasteful spoiler and you have a beautiful, classy, aggressive looking car. I have a 325i so no JB3 for me, i'll always be slower than an M3, but I certainly appreciate my vehicle very much. It is still a BMW, and sexy as hell. Props to you for sacrificing your race car and settling for a true family man's luxury-sport sedan. I hope your wife is pleased __________________ ['13 X3 SGM] [20" XXR550's in Black Chrome] [Lamin-X Tails/Fogs] [M-Sport Rear] [FOX Exhaust][H&R Sport Springs][RaceChip Ultimate][BMS N55 Intake] SOLD-['06 325i TiAg] [19" VMR VB3 HYPERBLACK] [Blacklines] [OEM Xenon Conversion] [35% Tint] [M-Tech Rear] [M-Tech Front] [Black Vinyl Roof] [Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads] [PBX]
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	My e90 is sexy. I think e92s look funny. Especially non-m3s.
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Its ok stock but with a little bit of work it becomes one sick car. I get a lot of compliments on my car.
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11-08-2010, 09:27 AM	#19
bbob Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 328i, 2011 e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles/ Berkeley iTrader: (1)	e90s are NOT ugly and are soo not a downgrade from m3!! even the e90 m3 looks different from e90 328/335. actually, the e92 328/335 look more like a downgraded e90/e92/e93 m3 to me...
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11-08-2010, 09:32 AM	#20
BenTrovato Driver 37 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Considering a vehicle is someone's concept and design, it only stands to reason that some people will like it and some people won't. Imagine if everyone liked the same car? We'd all be driving e92's! lol j/k The only thing that matters is you like how the car looks and you find it enjoyable. Anything else would be living life to appease others, and why would we want to do that?
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11-08-2010, 09:33 AM	#21
flawlesskid Private First Class 4 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sport Package Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I think the e90 with the sport package is sexy, and thats not only because i have one. That is what prompted me to wait patiently until i was in the right situation to purchase the exact one that i fell in love with in 2007. Any to the guy who said "Its a downgrade from an m3", thanks Captain Obvious! Of course if my wallet would allow me to purchase an e9x m3, i'd own one! But i'd take the 335 over an e46 m3 in a new york minute! 1k in mods on a 335i will have an e46 m3 watching you from the rear! __________________
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11-08-2010, 09:37 AM	#22
cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	There are just too many downsides to the coupe - from the longer doors making entry/exit more difficult to that PITA seat belt. Either car looks very nice.
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