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      02-20-2010, 02:25 AM   #1
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Exclamation F30 Sedan will be out this year!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11002192...ter-spy-photos

The current generation C-Class has already been on the market since 2007, and in this competitive segment it needs to keep a fresh face. Both the next-generation BMW 3-Series and a facelifted Audi A4 are expected later this year.

The facelifted C-Class will go on sale later this year, likely before BMW introduces the new 3-Series.

Just to let you know..
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The current generation C-Class has already been on the market since 2007, and in this competitive segment it needs to keep a fresh face. Both the next-generation BMW 3-Series and a facelifted Audi A4 are expected later this year.

The facelifted C-Class will go on sale later this year, likely before BMW introduces the new 3-Series.

Just to let you know..
Ive read that the F30 will be unveiled late this year and go on sale in 2011.
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That would be great if it did.
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      02-21-2010, 05:52 AM   #4
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My 0.02, it is doubtful. BMW uses a 7 model year (MY) lifecycle. The E90 was initially released as a 2006 MY, so MY 2012 will be the last year of the E90 with the arrival of the F30 as a 2013 MY.
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I think it will be a year later than that. The LCI is only a year old.
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My 0.02, it is doubtful. BMW uses a 7 model year (MY) lifecycle. The E90 was initially released as a 2006 MY, so MY 2012 will be the last year of the E90 with the arrival of the F30 as a 2013 MY.
There's been *lots* of talk of BMW pushing this up a year because of the way the market has been. What's been in the past isn't always how it'll be in the future.

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I think it will be a year later than that. The LCI is only a year old.
LCI was introduced in MY 2009, not MY 2010.
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There's been *lots* of talk of BMW pushing this up a year because of the way the market has been. What's been in the past isn't always how it'll be in the future.
+1, it's almost a known fact that the decision has been made to cut the lifespan of the E9X short by one year and introduce the F3X as a MY2012 due to the Audi A4 beating them in sales in the European market
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I am all for the next generation 335 sedan when it comes. I might wait a year or two after it comes out since the technology usually does not come out right away.
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so if this F30 sedan comes out in 2011 as a 2012...

you really think the F32 will be out in 2012 as a 2013 model year?

That seems insane with the E92 LCI not even out yet....less than 2 years before a complete redesign?
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so if this F30 sedan comes out in 2011 as a 2012...

you really think the F32 will be out in 2012 as a 2013 model year?

That seems insane with the E92 LCI not even out yet....less than 2 years before a complete redesign?
It's also very possible that cycle will be broken this time around, but that's a much different conjecture to make.
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Sales were flat for the E65/E66 and at the time the new S-Class was out selling it. That did not shorten the life cycle of 7-Series. It still ran it's course of 7 years before the F01 was introduced as a 2009 MY. Yes, the 3-Series is BMWs bread & butter, but I have a difficult time believing they would rush a new model. As previously mentioned the E90 LCI has on been out for two model years, judging from the past that leaves two more model years before the introduction of the F30.
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Can't wait till its unveiled to see what it looks like.
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Sales were flat for the E65/E66 and at the time the new S-Class was out selling it. That did not shorten the life cycle of 7-Series. It still ran it's course of 7 years before the F01 was introduced as a 2009 MY. Yes, the 3-Series is BMWs bread & butter, but I have a difficult time believing they would rush a new model. As previously mentioned the E90 LCI has on been out for two model years, judging from the past that leaves two more model years before the introduction of the F30.
We're talking about an economy shift here, so yours is an apples to oranges comparison.
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We're talking about an economy shift here, so yours is an apples to oranges comparison.
+1, back in the times, competition between the s-class and the old 7 series was completely different due to the economy
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Edit: The state of the economy has not affected a potential 7-Series buyer as much as it has a 3-Series buyer. Totally different income ratios. A large part of 7-Series sold are cash purchases whereas the 3-Series is leased or financed.

BTW, the current S-Class was still outselling the new 7 last year per sale numbers. The last I had read that has changed.

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The state of the economy do not effect a 7-Series buyer as much as it does a 3-Series. A large part of 7-Series sold are cash purchases whereas the 3-Series is leased or financed.

BTW, the current S-Class was still outselling the new 7 last year per sale numbers. The last I had read that has changed.
I disagree with that personally - I think the vast majority of 7 drivers lease.
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Absolutly BS !!!

The F30 comes out in September 2011 as an 2012 Model ... it will be the highlight of the BMW 2011 IAA Frankfurt Show ... no chance that they bring the car in 2010

The F30 was original planed for release in spring 2012 and now comes an half year earlier.

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Look, if BMW needs to take an extra year to make sure the car doesn't look like the new 5 series I think we should give them that year!
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Edit: The state of the economy has not affected a potential 7-Series buyer as much as it has a 3-Series buyer. Totally different income ratios. A large part of 7-Series sold are cash purchases whereas the 3-Series is leased or financed.
This is a laffable comment. The people who buy/lease the 7 series are even more financially savvy than your traditional 3 series driver, which also means they're going to be more conservative in times of financial instability.

Additionally, jopa is right. 7 series owners are more typically leasers than they are buyers, because they enjoy the ability to swap out their cars sooner just as much as the next guy.

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Absolutly BS !!!

The F30 comes out in September 2011 as an 2012 Model ... it will be the highlight of the BMW 2011 IAA Frankfurt Show ... no chance that they bring the car in 2010
Unless you work for BMW and you know what the release schedule is, this statement is farce, and making such a matter-of-fact statement in a public forum probably isn't wise if you *are* an employee.
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This is a laffable comment. The people who buy/lease the 7 series are even more financially savvy than your traditional 3 series driver, which also means they're going to be more conservative in times of financial instability.

Additionally, jopa is right. 7 series owners are more typically leasers than they are buyers, because they enjoy the ability to swap out their cars sooner just as much as the next guy.

You have your opinion and I have mine. So we'll agree to disagree.
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Unless you work for BMW and you know what the release schedule is, this statement is farce, and making such a matter-of-fact statement in a public forum probably isn't wise if you *are* an employee.
Why don't you just ask scott26...who we all know does work for BMW:

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We plan to unveil the 3er in late 2011. Possibly in London due to the fact of BMW's sponsorship of the Olympic Games in 2012 is one idea we are discussing as the new 3er will be one of the cars used by officials. The World Premiere will follow function and be held at the 2012 Geneva Autoshow. Where the car will arrive in Europe at the same time with North American sales beginning in the early summer.
http://www.**************.com/3-seri...tml#post431314
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