Spied: 2009 E90 Sedan facelift --> return of notched tailights?!! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

albeik · 05-14-2008, 01:29 PM

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Previously, we've brought you photos of BMW's facelifted 3-Series wagon, but today our spies delivered some up close and personal images of the 3-Series sedan. Judging by these photos, it looks like the sedan might see a pretty major revision to its taillight design.

On close inspection, it appears the taillights will get a "notched" appearance that effectively deletes one quarter of the previous design. As is easily seen, the front fascia will be slightly re-designed with a new bumper, modified fog lights, a new and sculpted hood, and new grille. The unpopular chrome "eyebrows" above the grille are now gone.

The update will also bring the launch of the twin-turbocharged 335i Wagon. Although the wagon is the only body style BMW doesn't offer the M3 package on, it appears as though those craving cargo room and performance won't have to wait much longer. - http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-se...edan-2010.html

Slke46 · 05-14-2008, 02:49 PM

LOL... those test drivers are really having fun with these cars. Look at that road kill on the bumber!

kplsoleil · 05-14-2008, 04:14 PM

Definitely looks like notched rear lights making a return!!

The silver tape there is just for camo and you can tell that
underneath it half is the trunk and half is the light. So it
definitely looks notched!

Can someone photoshop what this will look like?

jaespark87 · 05-14-2008, 04:18 PM

dam! i'm loving the new front end !

jetblk328i · 05-14-2008, 04:25 PM

hmm so it looks like the headlights will look better with that reflector on the front fenders.

finnbimmer · 05-14-2008, 04:25 PM

Really like this color, what color is it???

jlspeed29 · 05-14-2008, 04:26 PM

nice turn signal mirrors! im lovin it!

Saigon · 05-14-2008, 04:26 PM

sparkyg · 05-14-2008, 04:27 PM

What is the crap on the mirror?

mehhh, too rice on the mirror

Jason · 05-14-2008, 04:29 PM

Here's a rough idea of what might look like:

photoshop from tseeman:

RiXst3r · 05-14-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkyg

What is the crap on the mirror?

mehhh, too rice on the mirror

I think its a camo sticker

RiXst3r · 05-14-2008, 04:33 PM

I never liked the sedan before, the mustache and yellow in the headlights was the part I hated most.... but with the facelift, I think i might have to get a sedan next time....

Kiss335i · 05-14-2008, 04:33 PM

Well, the front is like the E92's... nothing really new!

oneshare325 · 05-14-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiss335i

Well, the front is like the E92's... nothing really new!

Still has the e90 headlights though...

Dipdidi · 05-14-2008, 04:35 PM

Hope we are able to retro fit these new tail lights onto our e90's!

tseemann · 05-14-2008, 04:35 PM

I made some minor adjustments after seeing more spy photos...

benny90 · 05-14-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RiXst3r

I think its a camo sticker

+1, its on all the mules

I wonder if those headlights will be interchangeable with ours

rubber_ducky · 05-14-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiss335i

Well, the front is like the E92's... nothing really new!

It's new if you're a sedan owner.

I like it. If the E90 were styled like this when I was in the market, I'd likely have picked it over the E92.

Chunga · 05-14-2008, 04:37 PM

LED or not - the old rear lights are more stylish. No reason to have LED just course its LED.

nlpamg · 05-14-2008, 04:38 PM

nice! I hope the E92's get the facelift as well!

jlspeed29 · 05-14-2008, 04:40 PM

its still a sedan

xixICEMANxix · 05-14-2008, 04:43 PM

I just dont like the mirrors

05-14-2008, 02:49 PM	#2
Slke46 Captain Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 928 iTrader: (4)	LOL... those test drivers are really having fun with these cars. Look at that road kill on the bumber! __________________ 07 323I Premium Package Carbon Fiber Interior ~ 19' HP Evo Staggerrred ~ OEM Adaptive Xenon upgrade ~ Lux 3.0

05-14-2008, 04:18 PM	#4
jaespark87 Captain Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 680 iTrader: (7)	dam! i'm loving the new front end ! __________________ back to stock.

05-14-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
jetblk328i Colonel Drives: Jet blk 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hershey PA Posts: 2,383 iTrader: (1)	hmm so it looks like the headlights will look better with that reflector on the front fenders. __________________ 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.......

05-14-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
jlspeed29 Commander in Chief Drives: Blow White E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 658 iTrader: (0) View jlspeed29's Garage	nice turn signal mirrors! im lovin it! __________________ 08E92xZSPxSTYLE230xSADDLExPDCxPADDLExCOMFORT http://smashtales.blogspot.com/

05-14-2008, 04:27 PM	#9
sparkyg Colonel Drives: SSII 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 2,861 iTrader: (5) View sparkyg's Garage	What is the crap on the mirror? mehhh, too rice on the mirror __________________

05-14-2008, 04:14 PM	#3
kplsoleil Private First Class Drives: F10 eventually... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Diamond Bar CA Posts: 191 iTrader: (0)	Definitely looks like notched rear lights making a return!! The silver tape there is just for camo and you can tell that underneath it half is the trunk and half is the light. So it definitely looks notched! Can someone photoshop what this will look like?

05-14-2008, 04:25 PM	#6
finnbimmer Private Drives: e92 Le Mans blue Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 77 iTrader: (0) View finnbimmer's Garage	Really like this color, what color is it???

05-14-2008, 04:26 PM	#8
Saigon Colonel Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,361 iTrader: (30)	ehhh

05-14-2008, 04:29 PM	#10
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 7,158 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	Here's a rough idea of what might look like: photoshop from tseeman: __________________ Check on the Bimmerpost Blog. Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter. Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel.

05-14-2008, 04:33 PM	#12
RiXst3r BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: www.p3cars.com Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,221 iTrader: (11)	I never liked the sedan before, the mustache and yellow in the headlights was the part I hated most.... but with the facelift, I think i might have to get a sedan next time.... __________________ P3/Rix Integrated Boost Gauge - MEGA GROUP BUY! GET THE #1 BMW BOOST GAUGE FOR THE CHEAPEST PRICE EVER! - CLICK HERE

05-14-2008, 04:33 PM	#13
Kiss335i Private Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Well, the front is like the E92's... nothing really new! __________________ 335i E92 / Sideral-Gray/ Coral Red / Aluminium / 6M / Winter Pkg / DIY HomeLink K.I.S.S ...Keep it simple stupid

05-14-2008, 04:35 PM	#15
Dipdidi Private Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	Hope we are able to retro fit these new tail lights onto our e90's!

05-14-2008, 04:35 PM	#16
tseemann ///T Drives: E90 LCI 325i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	Camouflage tape removed I made some minor adjustments after seeing more spy photos... Last edited by tseemann; 05-15-2008 at 04:23 AM.

05-14-2008, 04:37 PM	#19
Chunga Captain Drives: E90 black saphire 2008 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denmark, sealand Posts: 913 iTrader: (0)	LED or not - the old rear lights are more stylish. No reason to have LED just course its LED. __________________

05-14-2008, 04:38 PM	#20
nlpamg MBWorld Spy Drives: 08 M5 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 378 iTrader: (0)	nice! I hope the E92's get the facelift as well!

05-14-2008, 04:40 PM	#21
jlspeed29 Commander in Chief Drives: Blow White E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 658 iTrader: (0) View jlspeed29's Garage	its still a sedan __________________ 08E92xZSPxSTYLE230xSADDLExPDCxPADDLExCOMFORT http://smashtales.blogspot.com/

05-14-2008, 04:43 PM	#22
xixICEMANxix Level 50 Drives: 04 Dinan M3.....08 DCT M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I just dont like the mirrors