First pics of E90/E91 facelift (2009 model)!

MFL101 · 02-01-2008, 10:54 AM

Well, I will keep my fingers crossed for sometime this summer!

My CA said fall though...

hafnia · 02-01-2008, 03:23 PM

Interesting that the 123d gets the autobox, but what I really had hoped for was a 323d....

MMVI · 02-03-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SANK_CH

from GCF, E90/E90 FL is not listed as a Geneva Introduction:

BMW specification enhancements
From March, all BMW 1 Series, 3 Series and X3 models receive floor mats and front seat ISOFIX child seat fixings as standard.

Purchasers of BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring models now also benefit from navigation and visibility value-added packages. Media Package – Business offers customers Business navigation (complete with map and arrow view), Bluetooth mobile telephone connectivity and BMW’s ConnectedDrive Assist and Online for a package price of £1,645 (£2,115 on ES). This represents a significant saving of up to £635 compared to the individual option pricing.

Media Package – Professional upgrades Business navigation with Professional navigation (complete with its widescreen format and perspective map view), and adds Voice Control, all for a package price of £1,935 (£2,405 on ES), saving up to £745.

BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring customers can also specify the Visibility Package. Ideal for motoring in the dark winter months, the package contains Adaptive Xenon headlights, Headlight washers, Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and BMW’s innovative High-beam assistant. Priced from £605, this package saves the customer up to £270 compared to ordering the individual options.

Buyers of twin-turbo BMW 123d and 135i models can opt for an automatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddles for £1,505.

Finally, prospective owners of 1 Series cars now have a significantly wider colour choice. Jet Black, Crimson Red, Monaco Blue metallic, Bluewater metallic, and Sparkling Graphite metallic are being introduced on Convertible models at its launch. Bluewater metallic will also be available on 1 Series Coupé, 3 and 5-door Hatch models, with Tahiti Green metallic also available on the Hatch.

Source: BMW AG

Oh BMW you are spoiling us its too much NOT.

How about this.

All 6 cylinder cars get idrive. Nav for £500 with idrive £800 without
Folding rear seats as standard across all cars
325 or above sports seats and wheel as standard
Blue tooth Standard across all cars
USB interface standard across all SE or above
USB power outlets fitted into the upper dash 1, centrally and 1 on driver side

Watch out the Jaguar XF is coming...

Imola.ZHP · 02-03-2008, 05:08 PM

^ because then they would be Acura...

I don't mind all of the packages and options, makes the buyer feel like they are getting what they want, not just another stamped out production car...

Trust me, if BMW's buyers wanted all the same cars with one or two options (navi), they and other "premium" brands would have started offering optionless cars a long time ago...

It also allows those buyers that can't afford $10k in options to drive a premium car for less. Some buyers just want to say they drive a BMW, and don't care about or can't afford all of the toys...

zimzimma · 02-04-2008, 09:17 AM

does anyone know if they will be getting rid of the hideous yellow corners on the headlights and replacing with reflectors above the front wheel wells in the bumper, a la e92?

Imola.ZHP · 02-04-2008, 11:25 AM

^ I would guess no, but I could be wrong, they put them on the face-lifted e60's, so we might have a chance...

mkoesel · 02-04-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by zimzimma

does anyone know if they will be getting rid of the hideous yellow corners on the headlights and replacing with reflectors above the front wheel wells in the bumper, a la e92?

My guess is yes. They did this on the facelifted 5 series and I think it was because it is cheaper to have US specific bumper than a US specific headlight assembly. They might also use the lower-bumper mounted ones like on the new M3 (both E90 and E92) and on the facelifted M5.

zimzimma · 02-04-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

My guess is yes. They did this on the facelifted 5 series and I think it was because it is cheaper to have US specific bumper than a US specific headlight assembly. They might also use the lower-bumper mounted ones like on the new M3 (both E90 and E92) and on the facelifted M5.

i hope your guess is correct sir, because those yellow cornered headlights just ruin it for me

335I talian Stallion NJ · 02-05-2008, 11:24 AM

Any news? I need some new pics/press info for changes made! Can't wait!

neo871 · 02-06-2008, 08:03 AM

GREAT NEWS! THE FACELIFT WILL BE OUT SEPTEMBER '08!

just talked to the sales manager of BMW Romania (who's a german guy) and he said that i can place a deposit for the E90 facelift but i will pick it up in September!
he also said that although the e90 facelift will not be present at Geneva it will still be out in sept '08

Hula-Hula · 02-06-2008, 09:36 AM

Pic of the front next to the new Z4...

Chunga · 02-06-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zimzimma

i hope your guess is correct sir, because those yellow cornered headlights just ruin it for me

There are no yellow corners on my 08 model. so they are already gone.

zimzimma · 02-06-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hula-Hula

Pic of the front next to the new Z4...

GOD I hope they're covering up the corners of the headlights because theres no horrid yellow beneath

zimzimma · 02-06-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunga

There are no yellow corners on my 08 model. so they are already gone.

US/Canadian headlights are different than euro's. I thought all euro's never had the yellow cornered headlights?

Chunga · 02-06-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by zimzimma

US/Canadian headlights are different than euro's. I thought all euro's never had the yellow cornered headlights?

Dont know? - i dont se many 3 series. Most 5´er. So you could be right.

remmib · 02-06-2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zimzimma

US/Canadian headlights are different than euro's. I thought all euro's never had the yellow cornered headlights?

Correct

Chunga · 02-06-2008, 03:16 PM

why did they deside to make ugly orange cornered things on your market?

dr.roro · 02-06-2008, 05:17 PM

It already looks so much better with real kidney grilles and no "moustache". LED tails + no amber reflectors would be excellent improvements for the facelift.

335I talian Stallion NJ · 02-06-2008, 08:59 PM

I want some new pics!!! Someone must have spotted the facelift!! Craving new info

!!!

aequitas330 · 02-06-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeClothing

It's "two" you tard!

Bimmerista · 02-07-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chunga

why did they deside to make ugly orange cornered things on your market?

Legal requirement, turn signals must be enclosed in yellow lens/casing. That's why on the e92 they put in yellow cased turn signals in the fender/wheel arch.

Chunga · 02-07-2008, 01:15 PM

Sometimes law is to strange.

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