New 2012 3 series F30 Sedans Spied, Sports New Wheels

-=Hot|Ice=- · 08-29-2011, 05:38 PM

Ugly wheels and I can't believe BMW still makes cars with halogen headlights.

IancoleTX · 08-29-2011, 06:02 PM

Looks fantastic. I actually like the look of the 20 spokes too.

Jblack4083 · 08-29-2011, 07:00 PM

It doesn't look as big anymore.

dvil9 · 08-29-2011, 07:41 PM

Don't understand why does mirrors have to be so darn big?
The overall shape of the car seems to be square imo, reminisce of the e46 maybe?
Other than that the car looks good. Can't wait to test-drive one...

wahoo · 08-29-2011, 08:47 PM

I like the direction but have some concerns. I really, really, really don't like the 'electronic gizmo' automatic shift. I've driven the new 5 series as a loaner and while it works, just another electronic gizmo to fail ultimately (IMO).

Second - the larger length and smaller displacement engine will mire this car in the late 6 second 0-60. I anticipate that it will be more than the A4 variant which gets into the low 40s QUICK price wise. If BMW goes loaded 3series with the 4cyl variant for 45k, count me out. I'll continue to purchase CPO and let the masses take the hit on the technology. I like the torque on the new 4 cylinder but it will be peaky.

shanecarmaster1 · 08-29-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Ugly wheels and I can't believe BMW still makes cars with halogen headlights.

This. I remember years ago when I would get excited if I saw xenon headlights coming toward me because it was a high end car... now tons of cars of xenons... but still not standard on the 3 series!

matt_435xi · 08-30-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by shanecarmaster1

This. I remember years ago when I would get excited if I saw xenon headlights coming toward me because it was a high end car... now tons of cars of xenons... but still not standard on the 3 series!

3 series? check out the new 5 series! you can get a 2011 528i for $50k with halogen lights, WTF?

johnca · 08-30-2011, 03:47 AM

NIce I can't wait to see the real one.

Quasimodem · 08-30-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-

Ugly wheels and I can't believe BMW still makes cars with halogen headlights.

This is marketing, it is good to see BMW knows how to leave room for the lucrative upgrades.

bmrm396 · 08-30-2011, 05:06 PM

its not marketing, its ignorance ... its stretching into Audi territory making us pay for whats standard on a Challenger. I always get the top engine model so its standard but just sort of insulting/mind-boggling to see non-xenon BMWs on the road, honestly

eKnn · 08-30-2011, 10:57 PM

Omg Bmw Make The 3 Series Have Xenon Headlights

BMWI6 · 08-31-2011, 08:15 AM

It is crazy how they still make cars with halogens especially since the xenons are much safer and a much better lighting source. Some cars are even coming with LED headlights now, xenons are not even the top of the range lighting source anymore, it is one of those pieces of technology that should have been trickled down to every slightly premium car by now.

eKnn · 08-31-2011, 12:29 PM

I hope that they do not use the pop up nav screen, it's screaming just to be broken x.xxx

DTM-R13 · 09-14-2011, 05:19 PM

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I see Mineral Grey and Black Sapphire?

This one looks matte black

SCOTT26 · 09-14-2011, 08:16 PM

Sparkling Bronze .

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08-29-2011, 07:00 PM	#25
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dvil9 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hearth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Don't understand why does mirrors have to be so darn big? The overall shape of the car seems to be square imo, reminisce of the e46 maybe? Other than that the car looks good. Can't wait to test-drive one...
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wahoo Bangin' my head against the wall 15 Rep 460 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0)	I like the direction but have some concerns. I really, really, really don't like the 'electronic gizmo' automatic shift. I've driven the new 5 series as a loaner and while it works, just another electronic gizmo to fail ultimately (IMO). Second - the larger length and smaller displacement engine will mire this car in the late 6 second 0-60. I anticipate that it will be more than the A4 variant which gets into the low 40s QUICK price wise. If BMW goes loaded 3series with the 4cyl variant for 45k, count me out. I'll continue to purchase CPO and let the masses take the hit on the technology. I like the torque on the new 4 cylinder but it will be peaky.
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johnca Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 289 Posts Drives: E46 Slow CSL Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	NIce I can't wait to see the real one. __________________
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bmrm396 Lieutenant Colonel 640 Rep 1,716 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3cs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sD, CA iTrader: (2)	its not marketing, its ignorance ... its stretching into Audi territory making us pay for whats standard on a Challenger. I always get the top engine model so its standard but just sort of insulting/mind-boggling to see non-xenon BMWs on the road, honestly __________________ Formerly addicted to e46fanatics Formerly addicted to e90post
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08-30-2011, 10:57 PM	#33
eKnn New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: N/A Looking to buy A4 or F30 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	Omg Bmw Make The 3 Series Have Xenon Headlights
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08-31-2011, 08:15 AM	#34
BMWI6 Major 96 Rep 1,337 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (2)	It is crazy how they still make cars with halogens especially since the xenons are much safer and a much better lighting source. Some cars are even coming with LED headlights now, xenons are not even the top of the range lighting source anymore, it is one of those pieces of technology that should have been trickled down to every slightly premium car by now. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"
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eKnn New Member 4 Rep 14 Posts Drives: N/A Looking to buy A4 or F30 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	I hope that they do not use the pop up nav screen, it's screaming just to be broken x.xxx
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