Official: BMW E90/E91 Facelift Thread

[Tarek]

The M-pack is a must have option,much better frontal ttt.

[SDNR]

I think they've done an excellent job ....just enough to keep it fresh without totally out-moding the pre-FL version.

[klier]

^^^ These new backlights really make a huge difference huh...


Tarek, I've been wondering...what's your avater from? It looks a lot like the videogame, Killer 7....

[Tarek]

^I don't know if it's Killer 7 Arnoud,i was downloading some wallpapers for my iphone and this was one of them

[SDNR]

Originally Posted by klier

^^^ These new backlights really make a huge difference huh...

Yes.

I didn't mind the pre-FL lights but these new ones are far more typical of BMW.

[dr Dunkel]

Any differences between the rear bumpers?

[jack]

after seeing the real life pics of pekka, i think that the facelift is a huge improvement, its pronauncing the character of the car even better.

[m-power]

I love the 3er FL - it just brings the best of the car out.

The rear is so handsome and aggressive - Huge improvement over the preFL.
The front is better, while the M pack is just

The interior looks more upscale too...

This FL is just the right thing the 3 needed to SMASH the competition from audi and mercedes.

[m-power]

So Dam' Good

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[klier]

Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

Any differences between the rear bumpers?

Hard to say from this angle, but I don't think so. Looks about the same.

[Pekka]

Originally Posted by dr Dunkel

Any differences between the rear bumpers?

The rear bumpers of the M-package look identical . First I thought that the lower (unpainted) part is more lighten, but it's the same as the pre-FLs.

[klier]

^ Thanks Pekka. The M frontbumper is different though, and looks even better than before.
The edges are more pointy, and the area around the numberplate is slightly different.. Looks better integrated with these softer lines




Edit; and I already like the two new lines on the hood. The prefacelift hood looks a bit barren now.

[VroomVroom]

Originally Posted by klier

^ Thanks Pekka. The M frontbumper is different though, and looks even better than before.
The edges are more pointy, and the area around the numberplate is slightly different.. Looks better integrated with these softer lines

Iv'e never realised how pointy the front bumper was...Looks awful

[dr Dunkel]

Originally Posted by vroom_vroom

Iv'e never realised how pointy the front bumper was...Looks awful

It really only shows on white cars from what I have seen, that might be a reason why you have not noticed.

[Tarek]

Wow first time too to see those pointy edges,agree with James here looks horrible,FL please

[Centurion]

Looks superb, the shape of the new tail lights is awesome, but I hope there will be alternative graphics with more white.

[klier]

^ I wouldn't hold my breath. This will be it until we see the new 3er, F-whatever.

[Centurion]

Originally Posted by klier

^ I wouldn't hold my breath. This will be it until we see the new 3er, F-whatever.

Well the pre-facelifted E90 has optional graphics so I hope it will be the same for the facelifted ones. We'll see when the order guide hits the web.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Pekka

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Looks similar to the Aerokit for the 1-series.

[mparikh]

The E90/91 FL definitely is for the better. I think it's going to bring in the C-Class customers who are tired of the boring look. Also, the new Passat is almost like an Audi so "BRAVO" BMW on the FL.

I have my 2009 335i on order and should be picking it up in Nov. Any suggestions on what interior & trim to get w/ Monaco Blue?

[klier]

^ black and aluminium trim and DCT tranny

[zegerman]

Originally Posted by Just_me

Looks similar to the Aerokit for the 1-series.

Now that you made the connection, it does look a bit like the 1-series. Only a lot messier with all those contours flying about.

I finally like it.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by Pekka

Hey you guys. Something special for you - AFAIK the 1st pictures of an undisguised M-version of the facelifted E90.

What did you think about the facelift? Do the rearlights look good in real life?

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[Pekka]

Originally Posted by Just_me

What did you think about the facelift? Do the rearlights look good in real life?

I was unsure when I saw the first impressions but IRL it looks great (I'm not talking as a fanboy).