Fully uncovered E90 3-series facelift photo - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

SANK_CH · 03-07-2008, 08:20 AM

new photo

Ryan323i · 03-07-2008, 09:00 AM

looks great!!! but i don't like the thin bulge going down the middle of the hood, or the bigger mirrors. grilles and new front bumper are nice though!

tmoney · 03-07-2008, 09:06 AM

^^^ wow, that looks a lot cleaner. Nice wheels too.

ChrisM135i · 03-07-2008, 11:06 AM

looks like a photoshop to me...?!

adbmw335 · 03-07-2008, 01:03 PM

not bad, any pics of the Rear?

Micky Dee · 03-07-2008, 02:14 PM

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).

infamous335i · 03-07-2008, 02:17 PM

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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???

infamous335i · 03-07-2008, 02:20 PM

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 · 03-07-2008, 04:00 PM

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

Zadjali · 03-07-2008, 04:34 PM

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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 · 03-07-2008, 09:36 PM

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

dr.roro · 03-08-2008, 12:20 AM

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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 · 03-08-2008, 08:51 AM

doesnt look bad but those side mirrors are nasty

Malbolge · 03-08-2008, 12:17 PM

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 · 03-09-2008, 02:58 AM

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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 · 03-09-2008, 04:50 AM

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)

asdflkijd · 03-09-2008, 06:45 PM

hmmm, not really feeling it.. should have just left it as is.. same goes for the E90 M3

E91-Norway · 03-09-2008, 06:57 PM

I agree, this is a step backwards. Why this feminin "old man hat" 5-er look. The original E90 has a masculine and aggressive fighter look.

shiggy · 03-09-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisM318ti

looks like a photoshop to me...?!

what the.....??!!

x5love · 03-09-2008, 07:04 PM

PHOTOSHOP

look at the bumper, they clearly chopped out the tape, and for that reason i'm a little suspect of the grill too

talk it all with a grain of salt

McLuVan · 03-09-2008, 07:04 PM

e92 kidney transplant

ede92 · 03-09-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

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.

I agree. The grilles are identical. Also, the frown from below the bumper has been replaced with a smile with a horizontal trim piece - just like the 5-series refresh. The hood doesn't do anything for me. But in all it is an improvement for the front-end.

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ChrisM135i Verd1chtete 1ntensität Drives: BMW 135i E82 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 616 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i E82 [0.00]	looks like a photoshop to me...?! __________________ BMW 135i E82 - 6 MT - *///*M-Sport - M 261 - Black Saphir - Xenon - PDC - NaviProf - BMW Online - BMW Assist - HiFi Sound System

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infamous335i Captain Drives: 2007 AW 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Westbury, NY Posts: 795 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	lol never mind just searched and it means tailight.. still dying to see how they look.. any pics of the rear in that mag? __________________ [center]2007 E90 335i - PREM/SPORT/NAV/PDC/HS/6MT Alpine White/Black Dakota Leather w/ Aluminum Trim

03-07-2008, 01:03 PM	#5
adbmw335 Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 207 iTrader: (0)	not bad, any pics of the Rear?

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Micky Dee Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW sdrive 3.0i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 247 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 sDrive 3.0i [0.00] 2008 BMW 320d M Sport [0.00] 2006 335i [0.00] 2005 525d M Sport [0.00]	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).

03-07-2008, 04:00 PM	#9
dr.roro Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	Oh no.. looks like it still has the "eyeshadow" reflectors.

03-07-2008, 09:36 PM	#11
GTAutoConcepts Colonel Drives: WIDE BMW e90,BMW x6 50i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,350 iTrader: (2)	doesn't anyone think the facelifts will just look like the new m3 sedan?

03-08-2008, 08:51 AM	#13
jetblk328i Colonel Drives: Jet blk 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hershey PA Posts: 2,419 iTrader: (1)	doesnt look bad but those side mirrors are nasty __________________ 07 328i, jet black/black. heated seats, auto. Mods:Chromed Grille,Ipod,BMW All Weather Floor Mats-if you call that a mod. Mods Coming soon:,Blacklines,Chrome Tips, OEM xenons.......

03-08-2008, 12:17 PM	#14
Malbolge Major General Drives: Montego E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pluto (which is not a planet) Posts: 5,053 iTrader: (1)	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. __________________ E90 325i Montego Blau - 2011-2012 (SOLD) E90 320d TiAg - 2007-2011 (SOLD) E36 320i Avus Blau Msport - 2007 (SOLD)

03-09-2008, 04:50 AM	#16
neo871 Major Drives: 335d Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,185 iTrader: (0)	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) __________________ '08 335d M-Sport/e90/LCI/Quaife LSD/Evolve remap

03-09-2008, 06:45 PM	#17
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x5love Captain Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Posts: 632 iTrader: (0)	PHOTOSHOP look at the bumper, they clearly chopped out the tape, and for that reason i'm a little suspect of the grill too talk it all with a grain of salt __________________ E92 335i\|Jet Black\|Black Dakota\|Alu\|Step/paddles\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6FL\|Navi\|Heated Seats\|CA

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