3 Series (E90) Official: BMW E90/E91 Facelift Thread

[VroomVroom]

My ideal 3-series took me a while to make it (Can't read German)

 

[Beemer B773ER]

^^ Awesome stuff buddy!! I decided to configure my own new 3er as well (and I don't know German either).

Here's what my dream 3er would be:







I naturally would have gone for a white exterior, but I thought I'd try and find another colour which looked great...and I think I found me one!

 

[Cashmere]

Arent the f/l 3 series supposed to get that new style gear shift as found on the X6/7er?

 

[klier]

^ ... and 5er, 6er, X5 and soon new Z4

The answer is no, sadly. I guess it was too expensive for BMW to completely rework the electronics for the shifter for a 'mere' facelift. The old gearlever is operated mechanically, and the new one is drive-by-wire, electric.

 

[Cashmere]

Im sure I saw an official press release pic with the 7speed 335 fitted with that shifter? I guess its exclusively for the 335's then?

 

[Fiery]

Im sure I saw an official press release pic with the 7speed 335 fitted with that shifter? I guess its exclusively for the 335's then?

I guess you mean the double-clutch transmission that is exclusively for the facelifted 335i and M3. All the rest of the 3-series range will keep Steptronic with the classic gear lever.

 

[klier]

^ You're right, but it's only for the 335i coupé and cabrio so far. the DKG is not available for the 335i sedan yet I believe.

The regular Steptronic automatic transmission is the same as before in all 3er models.

 

[SGe998]

Thanks! Another concern from my thick head: are those paddle shifters really 100% ergonomically correct? When you have a "normal sized" hand, is it virtually impossible that the paddle shifters (especially the top, pushable parts) get in the way of your hands or fingers when e.g. you're driving a bit vigorously?

I made a mistake by saying that the paddle shifters will down shift when pulling towards the driver, it's actually the other way around... sorry I was sleepy at the time

I never had problems with the paddle shifters, it's something that you will get use to. I'd say go get a test drive from your local dealers, nothing can be said better than actually driving the car.

 

[ree]

Love the BMW configurator:

BMW 335d

 

[Deutsch]

New issue of autobild has E90 FCI and B8 A4 side by side:



For all the classiness of the Audi's design I like the innovative look of the Bimmer oceans more.

 

[VroomVroom]

At ree yeah I like BMWs configuration it's much better to use than Audis and with BMW it changes all the details that u choose not like Audis

 

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[Carnutt]

Is the brown interior pictured the new leather color (chestnut)?

 

[Batmax]

Any new about the 323d ?

 

[Deleted member 25]

OnlineKAT

Flash brochure.

 

[Zafiro]

I spotted the facelifted E90 today. One in white and one in grey with M-package.
They were behind a fence and from a distance so I couldnt take a closer look and I didnt see the rear.
A prefacelifted E90 stood next to the white Touring. From distance its not easy to spot a difference between them.
The cars look good but Im not 100% sure on the M-package but again, I spotted them from a distant. I need a closer look and that happens 27th September.

 

[klier]

I've seen the LCI 3er too, up close. Both the sedan and touring. The sedan was gray, and the touring blue. Both standard non M package. A shame I didn't have a cam with me, and both cars were locked so I couldn't get in and try out the new iDrive...
I'm sorry I didn't have a camera with me guys, but in real it's a pretty awesome update to the car. I really like the new all red backlights. Looks really stunning and fresh!

Edit; Andreas: the new 3er arrives at the dealerships on the 21st of this month here in my country. But I saw the cars at BMW Netherlands headquarters, which is really close to where I live!

 

[Zafiro]

Pictures from a dealer, Inlcuing car with M-package

 

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[Centurion]

Very pretty. I prefer the alternative bumper since it's more harmonious.