2009 LCI facelift E90 sedan - official press release + pics!

ska///235i · 07-10-2008, 07:54 PM

can someone post Side By Side comparo pics with the old model??

calleballe · 07-10-2008, 07:56 PM

Looks great!!

Ramos · 07-10-2008, 08:00 PM

a revised armrest for the driver’s door that makes the electric window controls more accessible

Did you guys catch that?

hotrod2448 · 07-10-2008, 08:03 PM

I'm not crazy about the area under the kidney grills. Too much going on there for me. The rest looks pretty good though.

I really like the new Idrive interface.

LEDZEP · 07-10-2008, 08:04 PM

Tail lights – I like. Better job of hooking back into the signature L shape. LED’s a plus.

Headlights – having a tough time with these. Not a big fan of the 5 or 7 Series lights, and that’s what these look like. If the amber LEDs prevent the necessity for a bicycle reflector, ala E92, then I can put up with them. Otherwise, I’d prefer the same amber we have now.

Hood – I can’t decide whether I like the new ridges or not. I really like the clean look of the current hood. Also, the photographer didn’t do us any favors by shooting the photos at high noon and over exposing them. Would be nice to see some well lighted saturated photos to better show the contours and lines of the car.

Elephant Ears (mirrors) – not too crazy about them, but DOT requirement to have American-idiot-SUV-mirrors on everything now.

Love what I’ve read and seen about the new iDrive so far.

Pissed that light poplar is no longer an option for wood

Pissed that the best wheels ever (159) no longer on ZSP

hellrotm · 07-10-2008, 08:13 PM

The tail lights are a disappointment.

They don't even come close to the LCI E60 refresh tail lights.

I like the headlights a lot.

JackMac · 07-10-2008, 08:14 PM

By the way, this photo is from Sept 2006. It shows just how far in advance the development takes place.

Source: http://www.worldcarfans.com/6060912....eries-facelift

voltron1011 · 07-10-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Elephant Ears (mirrors) – not too crazy about them, but DOT requirement to have American-idiot-SUV-mirrors on everything now.

Holy crap, I didn't notice that till just now... I hate 'em

voltron1011 · 07-10-2008, 08:29 PM

Do we know what wheels are going to be available, yet??

Bimmerforlife · 07-10-2008, 08:33 PM

High Res Photos can be seen here, maybe someone should put them on here instead of everyone. lol

http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-3-series.html

Stronie · 07-10-2008, 08:41 PM

Overall it's nice, but those mirrors are soooooooooooo Pussy.

bp044 · 07-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLAYON

E90 will get the new iDrive. . .It's official? Nice.
Must I take the I drive / No option to omit ?

However, I have to say the lines without the iDrive are pretty nice.

Must I take the I drive ? No option to omit ?

PLAYON · 07-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Photoshop by vindicator
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155722

PLAYON · 07-10-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bp044

Must I take the I drive ? No option to omit ?

No, iDrive is a definite option. . .I personally just like the lines better without the iDrive.

bp044 · 07-10-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLAYON

No, iDrive is a definite option. . .I personally just like the lines better without the iDrive.

Double ditto. Thanks for the good news

John · 07-10-2008, 09:06 PM

rear is an improvement indeed

3er858 · 07-10-2008, 09:07 PM

I'm personally excited! I think this car has great potential...

New front + M-tech + blacklines (hopefully) + old mirrors + 19's = Big improvement over current car similarly equipped!

stressdoc · 07-10-2008, 09:10 PM

Looking forward to seeing the M-sport version. Thank goodness they got rid of the hideous Buickesque chrome strips at top of kidney. Nice 335d E91 !!!

SteveMD · 07-10-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramos

a revised armrest for the driver’s door that makes the electric window controls more accessible

Did you guys catch that?

Yes. Always a gripe. The window switches are too far forward in the current E90. I always end up lowering the driver's rear by mistake.

e90fanatic · 07-10-2008, 09:17 PM

seems like navi doesnt use DVD anymore?

McLuVan · 07-10-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double White

very glad i got an 07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenny@JleviSW

I like the current model better. The new one looks a little off but then again, we didn't like the E90 or the E92 when the first pictures were released but then fell in love after seeing them in person.

I agree

Damage Inc · 07-10-2008, 09:36 PM

Did you guys notice is stated 80gb hard drive???

Among the long list of options is an 80-gigabyte hard disc used to store satellite navigation software and MP3 music files

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hotrod2448 grand poobah 254 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: F80 M3, F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335d [0.00]	I'm not crazy about the area under the kidney grills. Too much going on there for me. The rest looks pretty good though. I really like the new Idrive interface.
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hellrotm Banned 4143 Rep 6,926 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ...Location...Location iTrader: (0)	The tail lights are a disappointment. They don't even come close to the LCI E60 refresh tail lights. I like the headlights a lot.
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