To all F30 drivers: Would you give up your 3-series for a 4?

Shaw · 10-11-2013, 08:23 PM

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I wanted to have everyone's opinion...
As much as I like the new 4 series, I do not see any incentive to ever swap my F30 with the new F32 as it doesn't offer enough incentive to change it...interior is almost similar, so is the exterior....only minor differences.
I was wondering if anyone would change, and if so based on what reasons?
and if not, why?

CLittle · 10-11-2013, 08:28 PM

Personal preference, I wanted four doors.

Shaw · 10-11-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CLittle

Personal preference, I wanted four doors.

yes, that too.

RedlinePSI · 10-11-2013, 08:35 PM

I just ordered my car fully knowing the deal with the 4. Firstly I wanted a sedan, second I honestly like the 3 series better. I think it has amazing lines. When I look at the profile of both I prefer the 3 series. Don't get me wrong, I think the 4 series is beautiful. The 335 is just exactly the type of car I have been wanting for a long time.

Sedan_Clan · 10-11-2013, 08:38 PM

Nope!

Jamesons Viggen · 10-11-2013, 08:40 PM

Has to have 4 doors.

So a 4 GC, sure-why not swap?

shivaswrath · 10-11-2013, 08:47 PM

2 vs 4 doors?

I mean you can't substitute them so....

pazzo · 10-11-2013, 08:50 PM

If I go 2dr, I'll get a 235. Looks like a fun car.

Mobster1983 · 10-11-2013, 09:48 PM

I like the 4 series much better, but from a practicality standpoint I need the 4 doors of the 3.

rs277 · 10-11-2013, 09:57 PM

Nope.

OC40 · 10-11-2013, 09:57 PM

Just say no to...coupes

newoldbeemer · 10-11-2013, 10:54 PM

No. Need doors. If I didn't, I'd have gone for a 1 series.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-11-2013, 11:40 PM

I drove a 4 yesterday and there certainly are quite a few things improved. Its awesome. Love the lines and how low it is and handling is more buttoned down. I for sure wouldn't trade my 3 in for it though.. They are so so similar it's almost like not having a different car. I also WANT, not need four doors. So I wouldn't. GC I probably would. I also like my particular 3 more than most cars altogether. It's an amazing car. The 4 series is amazing as well just not much more amazing....not enough to do a trade in.

Roki_014 · 10-11-2013, 11:42 PM

I dont need a four door and would still not pick four series, maybe if it was cheaper, the m sport kit much batter on the f30 imo also sportier and sharper

DrivenByE30 · 10-11-2013, 11:48 PM

As much as i want to say yes... but deep down i am all good wiyh my 335i

DesertSmokeBBQ · 10-11-2013, 11:52 PM

Nope, didn't even give it a second thought but then again, I never considered an e92 over the F30 even though the e92 is BEAUTIFUL.

34.50 · 10-12-2013, 12:21 AM

I wouldn't give up my car as it is now. If the 4 series was available when I was shopping for the 3, I would have chosen the 4.

bavarianboar · 10-12-2013, 01:12 AM

Maybe for the 4GC, when it is out, but thats a long way and perhaps $5k more than equally equipped F30

kyleb350 · 10-12-2013, 01:16 AM

I had 2 e92's prior to my F30, but the 4 series' looks just haven't grown on me yet.

AMJAM · 10-12-2013, 01:17 AM

Not really I still love my 3 I think the 4 doors looks better with the shape

greg-s · 10-12-2013, 01:38 AM

Saw my first 4 series today at the dealership - same color combo as my f30 msport (mg on blk with alum hex) letting me easily envision life with the 4. I'm infatuated with my f30. I think the 4 a beautiful coupe, but the steep decline in utility in the fewer doors and seemingly smaller back seat make it a non-starter. If I rarely had back seat riders, I'd likely feel differently. Also saw my first 335GT today - that will be a worthy consideration when my lease is up.

rayg · 10-12-2013, 03:34 AM

While I think the f32 is a better looking car than the f30 (wider body, better roof lines, better bumper), it's not such a slam dunk case like the e90 vs e92. I don't blame 3 series owners for not wanting to give their car up for a 4 series that offers slightly different looks and slightly better driving dynamics, as well as 2 less doors. They're very much the same family of car, you can't go wrong with either of them. They both have the same amazing engine/transmission/driving dynamics, it's just packaged a little different.

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10-11-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 307 Rep 1,806 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d \| 2019 X3 30i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	To all F30 drivers: Would you give up your 3-series for a 4? Featured on BIMMERPOST.com I wanted to have everyone's opinion... As much as I like the new 4 series, I do not see any incentive to ever swap my F30 with the new F32 as it doesn't offer enough incentive to change it...interior is almost similar, so is the exterior....only minor differences. I was wondering if anyone would change, and if so based on what reasons? and if not, why?
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10-11-2013, 08:28 PM	#2
CLittle Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Luxury Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	Personal preference, I wanted four doors.
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10-11-2013, 08:35 PM	#4
RedlinePSI Lieutenant 127 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	I just ordered my car fully knowing the deal with the 4. Firstly I wanted a sedan, second I honestly like the 3 series better. I think it has amazing lines. When I look at the profile of both I prefer the 3 series. Don't get me wrong, I think the 4 series is beautiful. The 335 is just exactly the type of car I have been wanting for a long time.
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10-11-2013, 08:38 PM	#5
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25055 Rep 22,281 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Nope!
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10-11-2013, 08:40 PM	#6
Jamesons Viggen Brigadier General 194 Rep 3,780 Posts Drives: '98 M Roadster stg 2+ S/C Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rochester Hills MI iTrader: (3)	Has to have 4 doors. So a 4 GC, sure-why not swap? __________________ '98 Dinan/RMS stage 2+(VAC cams, CES Cutring etc) '15 Buick Regal "T"(wife) '06 Saab 9-5 Combi 5mt (full suspension, LSD, clipped turbo etc)
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10-11-2013, 08:47 PM	#7
shivaswrath Brigadier General 649 Rep 4,323 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lost in NJ iTrader: (3)	2 vs 4 doors? I mean you can't substitute them so.... __________________ CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys) SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD\|Bav Stage 1/AMP\|\|ER CP/IC/DP/OC \| Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO\|BMWF30.com
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10-11-2013, 08:50 PM	#8
pazzo Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2017 X1 Glacier Silver Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	If I go 2dr, I'll get a 235. Looks like a fun car. __________________ Pazzo 2017 F48 xDrive Glacier Silver
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10-11-2013, 09:48 PM	#9
Mobster1983 Lieutenant 42 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I like the 4 series much better, but from a practicality standpoint I need the 4 doors of the 3.
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10-11-2013, 09:57 PM	#10
rs277 New Member 14 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i / 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: CA / Dubai iTrader: (0)	Nope.
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10-11-2013, 09:57 PM	#11
OC40 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 335i MSport + MPS/MPPK Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 MINI S [0.00] 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	Just say no to...coupes
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10-11-2013, 10:54 PM	#12
newoldbeemer Major 266 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	No. Need doors. If I didn't, I'd have gone for a 1 series. __________________ Has a bad car addiction
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10-11-2013, 11:40 PM	#13
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 770 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	I drove a 4 yesterday and there certainly are quite a few things improved. Its awesome. Love the lines and how low it is and handling is more buttoned down. I for sure wouldn't trade my 3 in for it though.. They are so so similar it's almost like not having a different car. I also WANT, not need four doors. So I wouldn't. GC I probably would. I also like my particular 3 more than most cars altogether. It's an amazing car. The 4 series is amazing as well just not much more amazing....not enough to do a trade in. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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10-11-2013, 11:42 PM	#14
Roki_014 Major 254 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 M60 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I dont need a four door and would still not pick four series, maybe if it was cheaper, the m sport kit much batter on the f30 imo also sportier and sharper
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10-11-2013, 11:48 PM	#15
DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	As much as i want to say yes... but deep down i am all good wiyh my 335i
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10-11-2013, 11:52 PM	#16
DesertSmokeBBQ Captain 39 Rep 933 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Nope, didn't even give it a second thought but then again, I never considered an e92 over the F30 even though the e92 is BEAUTIFUL. __________________ '14 Estoril Blue II F30 - 335i - ZMM - ZPP - ZTP - ZPS - 2TP Traded 9-1-13 '13 Estoril Blue II F30 - 328i - ZMM - ZPP -ZDY - ZTB - 403 - 465 - 494 - 4DX- LC (Black) - 6NL
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10-12-2013, 12:21 AM	#17
34.50 Lieutenant 38 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't give up my car as it is now. If the 4 series was available when I was shopping for the 3, I would have chosen the 4. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line
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10-12-2013, 01:12 AM	#18
bavarianboar Lieutenant Colonel 332 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: 2020 540i, 2020 430i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Maybe for the 4GC, when it is out, but thats a long way and perhaps $5k more than equally equipped F30 __________________ Driving: 2020 540i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa - Dec 2019 BTO - Feb 2020 Delivery Returned: 2016 535i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa :: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Min Grey, Coral Red :: 2011 E90 328i Deep Sea Blue, Oyster Dakota
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10-12-2013, 01:16 AM	#19
kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	I had 2 e92's prior to my F30, but the 4 series' looks just haven't grown on me yet.
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10-12-2013, 01:17 AM	#20
AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	Not really I still love my 3 I think the 4 doors looks better with the shape __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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10-12-2013, 01:38 AM	#21
greg-s New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2013 335 msport - enamored Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Saw my first 4 series today at the dealership - same color combo as my f30 msport (mg on blk with alum hex) letting me easily envision life with the 4. I'm infatuated with my f30. I think the 4 a beautiful coupe, but the steep decline in utility in the fewer doors and seemingly smaller back seat make it a non-starter. If I rarely had back seat riders, I'd likely feel differently. Also saw my first 335GT today - that will be a worthy consideration when my lease is up.
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10-12-2013, 03:34 AM	#22
rayg Private First Class 8 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	While I think the f32 is a better looking car than the f30 (wider body, better roof lines, better bumper), it's not such a slam dunk case like the e90 vs e92. I don't blame 3 series owners for not wanting to give their car up for a 4 series that offers slightly different looks and slightly better driving dynamics, as well as 2 less doors. They're very much the same family of car, you can't go wrong with either of them. They both have the same amazing engine/transmission/driving dynamics, it's just packaged a little different.
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