F30 MSport pics from Detroit Motor Show

parapaul · 01-10-2012, 12:09 PM

http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/01/10/20...eries-m-sport/

That is all

I'm off for a drool...

IancoleTX · 01-10-2012, 12:18 PM

The interior is fantastic. The exterior needs work. The front looks so distinct and angular, while the sides are of typical BMW smooth, curved surface design. The back is pure baby 5er. The 18" wheels look tiny with huge donut tires, and the arches looks like they could take a 20" wheel without even breaking a sweat. It's huge and frankly looks like separate teams designed each side of the car and then stitched them together.

E92westy · 01-10-2012, 02:36 PM

Evolution, not revolution.. ;-)

Mr Singh · 01-10-2012, 02:47 PM

Interior is stunning. Not keen on the exterior, just looks like plastic surgery gone a little wrong (or not quite right)

AdrianSi · 01-11-2012, 06:50 AM

I like the F30 styling overall... as mentioned it is an evolution of the E90 rather than complete revolution. That said, what is going on with that front most bonnet line?! Surely the part above the grille should have been integrated into the body rather than being part of the bumper. It really distracts your attention, and looks terrible where all the panels meet the headlamp... messy!

Also what is with the black slam panel supports that are very visible through the bumper and grill, against the aluminium core rads? Its the same on the new 5series and M5's. They're not supposed to be a styling feature im quite sure, however it again distracts your attention from the actual styling. You might argue that over time dirt might hide these supports, although my 60,000 mile 3yr old E90 still has a very aluminium coloured radiator.

Close but no cigar for me.

Chris100 · 01-11-2012, 06:59 AM

Don't agree on the interior at all, doesn't impress me at all while the exterior is OK. I'm afraid BMW haven't done enough to keep me as a customer in 2013 when my current E92 is due to be changed.

225_AB · 01-11-2012, 07:50 AM

The interior is pretty average. The exterior is not great. The line between bonnet and bumper is just wrong. The bonnet is too "droopy". Will wait to see the coupe but it is unlikely that my next car will be a BMW when the E92 is due for a change.

nicktyler · 01-11-2012, 08:43 AM

It looks pretty good to me and the colour is really nice too. I like the way the lights seem to run into the grill or vice/versa

parapaul · 01-11-2012, 03:36 PM

The only thing I'm not keen on is the wheels TBH. Disappointed that after so much negative press they've stuck with RFTs again, and those 5 arm double spoke alloys are distinctly meh.

IancoleTX, I agree about those arches - but that's nothing a set of lowering springs wouldn't sort out, just like every other mass production car.

Hartge · 02-05-2012, 04:44 PM

not sure

dopper99 · 02-05-2012, 05:28 PM

Kick under the car and the boot opens:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...1BDkaJs#t=195s

mowflow · 02-07-2012, 08:37 AM

They should have spent more time and money on the design of the exterior rather than including useless shite like that boot opening thing.

chris... · 02-07-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc_ab

The interior is pretty average. The exterior is not great. The line between bonnet and bumper is just wrong. The bonnet is too "droopy". Will wait to see the coupe but it is unlikely that my next car will be a BMW when the E92 is due for a change.

+ 1 not a fan

merchomini · 02-07-2012, 01:51 PM

not a huge fan of it other than that color, but i think once it starts getting modded it will look pretty mean. n54 e90 ftw

Carjack · 02-08-2012, 04:39 AM

Had a look over an F30 sport in red last week at my main dealer. I think it rather nice, outside and in, but will wait for the M-Sport.
In fact have put a small deposit down, to make sure for a Sept delivery.

PS I can recall the lads saying all sorts of nasty thinks about the E90 when it first came out in 2005. How wrong they were!

PPS I notice that 'What Car' mag rate the F30 above the F10 & Jag XF!

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IancoleTX Dillo boxers 272 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2019 M5C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (14)	The interior is fantastic. The exterior needs work. The front looks so distinct and angular, while the sides are of typical BMW smooth, curved surface design. The back is pure baby 5er. The 18" wheels look tiny with huge donut tires, and the arches looks like they could take a 20" wheel without even breaking a sweat. It's huge and frankly looks like separate teams designed each side of the car and then stitched them together. __________________ 2019 M5C Matte MBB / Tartufo
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E92westy Lieutenant 32 Rep 549 Posts Drives: F20 118d Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Staffs. iTrader: (2)	Evolution, not revolution.. ;-) __________________
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Mr Singh Banned 63 Rep 773 Posts Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (3)	Interior is stunning. Not keen on the exterior, just looks like plastic surgery gone a little wrong (or not quite right)
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AdrianSi Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 228 Posts Drives: E90 330d LCi MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Midlands, UK iTrader: (1)	I like the F30 styling overall... as mentioned it is an evolution of the E90 rather than complete revolution. That said, what is going on with that front most bonnet line?! Surely the part above the grille should have been integrated into the body rather than being part of the bumper. It really distracts your attention, and looks terrible where all the panels meet the headlamp... messy! Also what is with the black slam panel supports that are very visible through the bumper and grill, against the aluminium core rads? Its the same on the new 5series and M5's. They're not supposed to be a styling feature im quite sure, however it again distracts your attention from the actual styling. You might argue that over time dirt might hide these supports, although my 60,000 mile 3yr old E90 still has a very aluminium coloured radiator. Close but no cigar for me.
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Chris100 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 367 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Highline Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0)	Don't agree on the interior at all, doesn't impress me at all while the exterior is OK. I'm afraid BMW haven't done enough to keep me as a customer in 2013 when my current E92 is due to be changed.
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225_AB Major 65 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	The interior is pretty average. The exterior is not great. The line between bonnet and bumper is just wrong. The bonnet is too "droopy". Will wait to see the coupe but it is unlikely that my next car will be a BMW when the E92 is due for a change.
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	They should have spent more time and money on the design of the exterior rather than including useless shite like that boot opening thing.
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merchomini Captain 19 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2011 Touareg VR6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MidWest iTrader: (0)	not a huge fan of it other than that color, but i think once it starts getting modded it will look pretty mean. n54 e90 ftw __________________ 2011 Volkswagon Touareg - Current 2005 Evolution 8 FBO E-85 365whp - Sold 2009 135i Alpine White/Terracotta 6mt - Sold 2009 BSM lci e90 335i 6mt xdrive - Sold
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Carjack Stormtrooper 169 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 330i G20 M-Sport Portimao Blue Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Had a look over an F30 sport in red last week at my main dealer. I think it rather nice, outside and in, but will wait for the M-Sport. In fact have put a small deposit down, to make sure for a Sept delivery. PS I can recall the lads saying all sorts of nasty thinks about the E90 when it first came out in 2005. How wrong they were! PPS I notice that 'What Car' mag rate the F30 above the F10 & Jag XF!
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