So let me get this straight...

Ron Scott · 11-28-2011, 07:59 PM

You can't get wood-grain trim with M-suspension? Please tell me I misread.

Draven · 11-30-2011, 03:27 PM

You must be the only person alive who would pair wood grain with M-sport.

justinnum1 · 11-30-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Draven

You must be the only person alive who would pair wood grain with M-sport.

lol...although grey poplar, not sure if you have seen it, looks really sporty.

Red Bread · 11-30-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Draven

You must be the only person alive who would pair wood grain with M-sport.

Z4 M Coupes had available wood dash trim. It was an option, but dealers or individuals chose it occasionally. Not my taste, but it was there. Dammit, I just noticed the E90 M3 is gone from BMW USA, but the coupe and convertible M3 also have it as an option.

335BBS · 11-30-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Scott

You can't get wood-grain trim with M-suspension? Please tell me I misread.

Wood belongs in Rollers, Bentleys, Jags.....not in sports cars.

kolomee · 11-30-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Draven

You must be the only person alive who would pair wood grain with M-sport.

Hey, my E90 M-sport has both 6MT and wood grain!

bmrm396 · 11-30-2011, 06:28 PM

^^^ that shits WACK yo

Draven · 12-01-2011, 10:03 AM

I'm sure wood trim M-sport swaps will be the first common aftermarket mod available.

Michael Schott · 12-01-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Draven

You must be the only person alive who would pair wood grain with M-sport.

A 3 series is not a sports car and have you seen an Aston Martin?

alex2364 · 12-01-2011, 10:43 AM

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A 3 series is not a sports car and have you seen an Aston Martin?

3 Series and even M3 is not a sports car. And I have wood in my M-Sport.

bmrm396 · 12-01-2011, 11:37 AM

well i guess thats ur prerogative ... sucks that u cant do it though ha

Propagator · 12-01-2011, 12:16 PM

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3 Series and even M3 is not a sports car. And I have wood in my M-Sport.

Yup, while one can certainly argue about the precise definition of a "sports car", most car enthusiasts would not consider any iteration of the 3er to be a "sports car". Besides, I always find that using that term too liberally sounds a bit embarrassing. For example, there was a VW CC owner in some other forum who kept referring to his car as a "sports car". Ouch.

SD ///M4 · 12-02-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Propagator

Yup, while one can certainly argue about the precise definition of a "sports car", most car enthusiasts would not consider any iteration of the 3er to be a "sports car". Besides, I always find that using that term too liberally sounds a bit embarrassing. For example, there was a VW CC owner in some other forum who kept referring to his car as a "sports car". Ouch.

BMW has historically been credited with the invention of the "sports sedan" class with the 1600/2002 and that moniker has carried through to the E90. By the same token the E92 is considered a "sports coupe".

alex2364 · 12-02-2011, 09:17 AM

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BMW has historically been credited with the invention of the "sports sedan" class with the 1600/2002 and that moniker has carried through to the E90. By the same token the E92 is considered a "sports coupe".

Sports sedan isn't the same thing as a sports car. General rule for a sports car is RWD, 2 door coupe/roadster, and 2 seats. Only exception I would make for that rule is Porsche 911.

a_k · 12-02-2011, 10:12 AM

If only RWD is sports car, then what would you call Lambos, Audi R8/R10, Veyron, etc.?

Red Bread · 12-02-2011, 10:22 AM

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If only RWD is sports car, then what would you call Lambos, Audi R8/R10, Veyron, etc.?

No, not a sports car by any definition. An ugly marketing ploy to feed one man's ego, yes. Sports car, no.

335BBS · 12-02-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Propagator

Yup, while one can certainly argue about the precise definition of a "sports car", most car enthusiasts would not consider any iteration of the 3er to be a "sports car". Besides, I always find that using that term too liberally sounds a bit embarrassing. For example, there was a VW CC owner in some other forum who kept referring to his car as a "sports car". Ouch.

Good point. I would consider the 335 coupe a sports car but not the sedan. The Aston does look cool with Poplar. I'd still order Carbon Fiber....like my e92.

Ron Scott · 12-02-2011, 09:05 PM

I don't really care much what people think a sports car is or whether others would buy one with wood grain or not. It just seems to me that the new 3er limits customization too much.

mohrgan · 12-02-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Scott

I don't really care much what people think a sports car is or whether others would buy one with wood grain or not. It just seems to me that the new 3er limits customization too much.

Totally agree. I also have wood in my E90 M-Sport! I also have a wood dashboard and frame in my English sports car...1966 Morgan 4/4.

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