Will the 2012 / 2013 F30 3 Series Look Like This RENDER and Do You Like It?

axis · 08-17-2011, 08:24 AM

The trunk area in the spy shots.. looks terrible. It's like a 4 door hatch or something. Also the tail lights look too much like the 5 series.

Sara · 08-17-2011, 08:31 AM

I was skeptical when the e46 became the e9x but I grew to absolutely love it. Now Im excited to see the transition to the new bodies.

ragingclue · 08-17-2011, 09:16 AM

Out of all the spy shots I've seen, I only think I dig the F31, but I don't know why. Seems BMW's design philosophy is just to make different sizes of the same car. 5er is a mini 7er and 3er is a mini 5er. I'm not really liking the direction they're headed in.

shanecarmaster1 · 08-17-2011, 09:30 AM

This rendering is from a loooong looooong time ago - among the first renders. It's not based on anything up to date.

ChrisBimmer · 08-17-2011, 09:58 AM

This may be more accurate...

[IMG]http://www.**************.com/attachments/3-series/6868d1307481035-2012-bmw-f30-3-series-spy-shots-impressions-info-bmw_serie_3_2012_01.jpg[/IMG]

Looks somewhat similar. Seems they changed the hood, headlights, and few minor adjustments...Do you think it will be a huge difference like from e46-e90? I don't want my car to look obsolete!

I do wish the mirrors were more oval shaped than boxy like the Z4 I think it gives it a more sporty look.

BLKBullet · 08-17-2011, 10:00 AM

Like the back. The front, not so much...

mike-y · 08-17-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBimmer

The mitsubishi Lancer called. It wants its headlights back.

amill411 · 08-17-2011, 12:07 PM

I like the LED strip on the bottom of the bumper. Now Audi and MB drivers will be jealous bc we have halos and LED strips!

carlos916 · 08-17-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBimmer

Will the 2013 3 series look like this? Do you like what you have seen so far, and as far as difference from the 2011...what have you noticed?

that front end looks like a mitsu evo

(Head lights)

Gator328i · 08-17-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBimmer

This may be more accurate...

Looks somewhat similar. Seems they changed the hood, headlights, and few minor adjustments...Do you think it will be a huge difference like from e46-e90? I don't want my car to look obsolete!

I do wish the mirrors were more oval shaped than boxy like the Z4 I think it gives it a more sporty look.

Your car is going to look obsolete every time a new generation comes out now. BMW is becoming just like every other car maker and going for more complete redesigns. They're really losing that natural, logical evolution in design that their cars used to have.

That's why I've always thought it pointless to buy a car in its last model year unless you're in love with the design because as soon as the new models hit the streets you're going to feel like you're driving yesterday's model---which you literally are.

eamon · 08-17-2011, 08:55 PM

It won't look anything like the first 2 pictures... Your photoshop??
Actual photos have been taken, and look quite desirable

Here are the actual photos -- see F30POST - http://www.f30post.com/forums/index.php?

ChrisBimmer · 08-17-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gator328i

Your car is going to look obsolete every time a new generation comes out now. BMW is becoming just like every other car maker and going for more complete redesigns. They're really losing that natural, logical evolution in design that their cars used to have.

That's why I've always thought it pointless to buy a car in its last model year unless you're in love with the design because as soon as the new models hit the streets you're going to feel like you're driving yesterday's model---which you literally are.

Yeah, the logical evolution seemed to be more in BMW's genes before the 2007 model year...now it seems everything is going from one directly to another. I mean the only logical evolution seemed the Z4. Oh well, what can you do...I do love the way my car looks whether they change it or not.

In my opinion the last few months or year the BMW news has been rather all over the place. Now I heard they may rename the 3 series 4 series and have a 2 series as well, or rename the 1 series the 2 series...it all seems like they are trying to appeal to everyone - as one person stated and bottom line is they can't do this. BMW is BMW known for certain models...so a smaller 5 would be the 4 and a smaller 4 would be the 3 and so on...no real difference.

Overall I think, as this article states, BMW is moving away from its brand and trying to reposition itself. Interesting article if you haven't read it...and yes I believe it is true (as the article states) the brand still stands for, or should stand for, an exciting ride for people who love to drive.

Article

ChrisBimmer · 08-17-2011, 10:33 PM

@eamon I am aware these are not THE photos, and not my photoshop work either.

ChrisBimmer · 08-17-2011, 10:42 PM

So IF this is true...um...yeah BMW...

Stupid idea in my mind...brand recognition gone

BMW Rebadging 1 and 3 Series

Lemonjello · 08-17-2011, 11:23 PM

I think I could learn to like it.

eamon · 08-18-2011, 12:21 AM

^^^^^^
I didn't type the last sentence?
LOL

JUJ13 · 08-18-2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sara504

I was skeptical when the e46 became the e9x but I grew to absolutely love it. Now Im excited to see the transition to the new bodies.

Same thing here. I didn't like the E9x's when they first came out, but gradually started to like them. I now own an E90 and I'm quite happy with how it looks (and of course, how it drives

) I'm sure the same thing will happen when the production version of the F3x's are finally out; It'll be a few years before they'll appeal to me, then I'll start wanting one, and the cycle will begin anew.

DC_Oldboy · 08-18-2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeith

its smiling ! ! ! lol

its not bad but we all know it will IF its the close to the final design it will be toned down before the actual production model!

More like grinning lol.

Well I guess the term "sports sedan" is gone and "luxury sedan" is in (as far as the styling goes)?

DC_Oldboy · 08-18-2011, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBimmer

This may be more accurate...

[IMG]http://www.**************.com/attachments/3-series/6868d1307481035-2012-bmw-f30-3-series-spy-shots-impressions-info-bmw_serie_3_2012_01.jpg[/IMG]

Looks somewhat similar. Seems they changed the hood, headlights, and few minor adjustments...Do you think it will be a huge difference like from e46-e90? I don't want my car to look obsolete!

I do wish the mirrors were more oval shaped than boxy like the Z4 I think it gives it a more sporty look.

Oh... In this picture it makes the car look sporty. Man, the driver looks mad or something.

oilfighter · 08-18-2011, 11:43 AM

I like the headlight's aggressive look, but I think the twin kidney grills needs to be a bit bigger, with more attitude. This render's grill reminds me of the old 8 series's grill.

nenadbogar · 08-18-2011, 12:24 PM

renders dont look good.

dcat151 · 08-18-2011, 12:27 PM

I can't say I'm digging the front. But, I'll wait until I see it in person to pass judgment.

08-17-2011, 08:24 AM	#23
axis First Lieutenant 18 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2019 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	The trunk area in the spy shots.. looks terrible. It's like a 4 door hatch or something. Also the tail lights look too much like the 5 series.
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08-17-2011, 08:31 AM	#24
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	I was skeptical when the e46 became the e9x but I grew to absolutely love it. Now Im excited to see the transition to the new bodies.
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08-17-2011, 09:16 AM	#25
ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Out of all the spy shots I've seen, I only think I dig the F31, but I don't know why. Seems BMW's design philosophy is just to make different sizes of the same car. 5er is a mini 7er and 3er is a mini 5er. I'm not really liking the direction they're headed in.
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08-17-2011, 09:30 AM	#26
shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	This rendering is from a loooong looooong time ago - among the first renders. It's not based on anything up to date. __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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08-17-2011, 09:58 AM	#27
ChrisBimmer Member 34 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2011 JB 328i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	This may be more accurate... [IMG]http://www.**************.com/attachments/3-series/6868d1307481035-2012-bmw-f30-3-series-spy-shots-impressions-info-bmw_serie_3_2012_01.jpg[/IMG] Looks somewhat similar. Seems they changed the hood, headlights, and few minor adjustments...Do you think it will be a huge difference like from e46-e90? I don't want my car to look obsolete! I do wish the mirrors were more oval shaped than boxy like the Z4 I think it gives it a more sporty look. __________________ Chris -2011 328i Convertible \| Jet Black \| Oyster and Black Dakota Leather \| Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Nav \| Cold Weather Package
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08-17-2011, 10:00 AM	#28
BLKBullet BLK Bullet 4 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Like the back. The front, not so much...
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08-17-2011, 12:07 PM	#30
amill411 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0)	I like the LED strip on the bottom of the bumper. Now Audi and MB drivers will be jealous bc we have halos and LED strips!
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08-17-2011, 08:55 PM	#33
eamon Captain 170 Rep 803 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335i, 2010 328i (sold) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	It won't look anything like the first 2 pictures... Your photoshop?? Actual photos have been taken, and look quite desirable Here are the actual photos -- see F30POST - http://www.f30post.com/forums/index.php? __________________ black/black/black e92 loaded Instagram: _eamon_ Last edited by eamon; 08-17-2011 at 09:08 PM..
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08-17-2011, 10:33 PM	#35
ChrisBimmer Member 34 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2011 JB 328i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	@eamon I am aware these are not THE photos, and not my photoshop work either. __________________ Chris -2011 328i Convertible \| Jet Black \| Oyster and Black Dakota Leather \| Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Nav \| Cold Weather Package
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08-17-2011, 10:42 PM	#36
ChrisBimmer Member 34 Rep 127 Posts Drives: 2011 JB 328i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	So IF this is true...um...yeah BMW... Stupid idea in my mind...brand recognition gone BMW Rebadging 1 and 3 Series __________________ Chris -2011 328i Convertible \| Jet Black \| Oyster and Black Dakota Leather \| Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Nav \| Cold Weather Package
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08-17-2011, 11:23 PM	#37
Lemonjello Private 1 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I think I could learn to like it.
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08-18-2011, 12:21 AM	#38
eamon Captain 170 Rep 803 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335i, 2010 328i (sold) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	^^^^^^ I didn't type the last sentence? LOL __________________ black/black/black e92 loaded Instagram: _eamon_
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08-18-2011, 11:43 AM	#42
oilfighter Private First Class 2 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 335D Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I like the headlight's aggressive look, but I think the twin kidney grills needs to be a bit bigger, with more attitude. This render's grill reminds me of the old 8 series's grill.
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08-18-2011, 12:24 PM	#43
nenadbogar First Lieutenant 58 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	renders dont look good.
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08-18-2011, 12:27 PM	#44
dcat151 Lieutenant 21 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (1)	I can't say I'm digging the front. But, I'll wait until I see it in person to pass judgment.
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