M Sport Twins: Comparing Alpine White F30 vs E90

kv12 · 08-28-2012, 05:25 PM

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There is already a visual comparison between posted before of the F30 vs the E90... I thought I would do one where both the F30 and the E90 has the same color scheme (and both M Sport).

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m5 guy · 08-28-2012, 06:43 PM

Nice comparison pics.

BMWFanatic2008 · 08-28-2012, 07:11 PM

Nice shots!! And once again, F30 is a clear winner!! 2:0

bcl0328 · 08-28-2012, 07:25 PM

think i found a new cover photo

ChaseN127 · 08-28-2012, 07:44 PM

F30 is the winner on all but one thing - the nav screen. Look how bright and clear the e90 nav screen looks, sitting back in its recess shaded from the sun. Look how much glare and reflection is present on the f30's screen. Fail.

awhk · 08-28-2012, 10:00 PM

I actually prefer E90's inner door panels over F30's. Other than that, F30 looks much nicer inside out.

Thanks for the great comparison pictures!

TrueBlue12 · 08-28-2012, 10:01 PM

F30 for the win. E90 is so 2006.

chrisny · 08-28-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseN127

F30 is the winner on all but one thing - the nav screen. Look how bright and clear the e90 nav screen looks, sitting back in its recess shaded from the sun. Look how much glare and reflection is present on the f30's screen. Fail.

+1. the screen on the F30 is a novelty that, unfortunately, will wear off quickly. I have the pop-up screen in my C300, you know, one that only looks that way because it actually goes down when not needed... (not that I ever turn it off, but at least there's a reason it isn't built in like the E90 and oh, btw, the newer C300 that abandoned the pop-up!!).

328i4me · 08-28-2012, 10:41 PM

great looking comparison pics!

DrivenByE30 · 08-28-2012, 10:49 PM

THIS IS the best visual comparo between E90 and F30 !!

Same combo, same trim, same spec etc etc ...

BOth of them are very pretty car, the E90 still have a few years ahead of it before becoming out-dated...

but the F30 is picking up the baton really nicely....

yxjackxh · 08-29-2012, 04:21 AM

F30 has my vote!

brunox2 · 08-29-2012, 07:02 AM

I prefer the F30 however the awhk is right, the E90 is still a great car (with iDrive/etc) and looks good too!

bcl0328 · 08-29-2012, 08:24 AM

coronas are much improved.

Kankles · 08-29-2012, 09:32 AM

Overall the F30 looks better, but I must say now that I see both in the same color, the rear diffuser on the E90 looks better (IMO)...rounded on the corners vs the squared look.

ZheHbKa · 08-29-2012, 09:36 AM

very nice! f30 hands down

e90 was great for the its time

kv12 · 08-29-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

THIS IS the best visual comparo between E90 and F30 !!

Same combo, same trim, same spec etc etc ...

BOth of them are very pretty car, the E90 still have a few years ahead of it before becoming out-dated...

but the F30 is picking up the baton really nicely....

+1 The E90 ages very well! There is nothing wrong with picking up a pre-owned E90 LCI with M Sport pack as it looks great today still.

The F30 M Sport Pack is really very nice! I know some people might disagree but I really like the meaty thick 3 spoke M6 like steering wheel in the M Sport Package that really makes my day.

bosz · 08-29-2012, 10:30 AM

wow very nice..... I swear sometimes I feel the E90 LCI looks newer and fresher on the exterior...specially the back lights with all the LEDs

Maz335i · 08-29-2012, 11:30 AM

Great comparo! Excellent job!

I prefer the rear diffuser on the E90 over the one on the F30!

Wish I got the M Sport Package...I LOVE IT!!!

Crumbs · 08-29-2012, 12:01 PM

great pics i just wish the F30 had leds

phillye30fanboy · 08-29-2012, 12:05 PM

i was actually looking for an E90 m sport and F30 m sport to compare the front fascia, now i dont have to cruise google images! thanks!

zibawal · 08-29-2012, 01:24 PM

From Front F30, from back, I am flexible.

DerekS · 08-29-2012, 01:51 PM

The F30 front end is clearly better designed. The upper portions of the central U form flow nicely beneath the headlights.

Not so sure about the rear bumper on the F30; I would like to see it in the flesh before deciding.

As for the interior, the F30 instrument cluster has returned to a more traditional layout with four circular gauges. The aluminum trim, especially in the F30, will likely present reflection issues for those who choose this trim.

The F30 M Sport steering wheel looks fantastic !

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kv12 Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 540i E39, X2 F39, 330 G20 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	M Sport Twins: Comparing Alpine White F30 vs E90 Featured on BIMMERPOST.com There is already a visual comparison between posted before of the F30 vs the E90... I thought I would do one where both the F30 and the E90 has the same color scheme (and both M Sport). Last edited by kv12; 08-30-2012 at 02:39 PM..
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BMWFanatic2008 Major 233 Rep 1,177 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (5)	Nice shots!! And once again, F30 is a clear winner!! 2:0 __________________ Current: 2022 X3M Comp Previous: 2020 X4M Comp \| 1982 E24 633CSi \| 2016 F82 M4 \| 2015 F80 M3 \| 2014 F30 335xi \| 2013 F30 335xi \| 2010 E92 335xi
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bcl0328 Major 127 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD iTrader: (0)	think i found a new cover photo
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ChaseN127 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: '06 330i ZSP, '92 911 Carrera Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	F30 is the winner on all but one thing - the nav screen. Look how bright and clear the e90 nav screen looks, sitting back in its recess shaded from the sun. Look how much glare and reflection is present on the f30's screen. Fail.
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awhk Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2023 iX M60 SBM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I actually prefer E90's inner door panels over F30's. Other than that, F30 looks much nicer inside out. Thanks for the great comparison pictures!
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TrueBlue12 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 213 Posts Drives: Imperial 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	F30 for the win. E90 is so 2006.
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328i4me First Lieutenant 9 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	great looking comparison pics!
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	THIS IS the best visual comparo between E90 and F30 !! Same combo, same trim, same spec etc etc ... BOth of them are very pretty car, the E90 still have a few years ahead of it before becoming out-dated... but the F30 is picking up the baton really nicely.... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<
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08-29-2012, 04:21 AM	#11
yxjackxh First Lieutenant 31 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 14' F32 AW MSPORT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	F30 has my vote!
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brunox2 Private First Class 17 Rep 193 Posts Drives: BMW ///M3 E92 AW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Parana/Brazil iTrader: (0)	I prefer the F30 however the awhk is right, the E90 is still a great car (with iDrive/etc) and looks good too! __________________ 08' BMW ///M3 E92 AW
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bcl0328 Major 127 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD iTrader: (0)	coronas are much improved.
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Kankles Rear Admiral 1485 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: Bavarian Milk Wagon Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: € iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Overall the F30 looks better, but I must say now that I see both in the same color, the rear diffuser on the E90 looks better (IMO)...rounded on the corners vs the squared look.
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ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 77 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	very nice! f30 hands down e90 was great for the its time __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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bosz Captain 65 Rep 710 Posts Drives: F30 335i Ordered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	wow very nice..... I swear sometimes I feel the E90 LCI looks newer and fresher on the exterior...specially the back lights with all the LEDs __________________ JB Stage 1 2012 F30 335i/BSM/Coral Red Interior/Diamond Black Trim/Premium Pack/BMW Apps/Ext Blue Tooth/Sirius XM/Sport Auto W/Paddle Shifters/Sport Suspension/Meisterschaft Super GT Exhaust
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Maz335i BMW 4 Life... 148 Rep 3,360 Posts Drives: 2015 SO M3 (on order) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mississauga, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Great comparo! Excellent job! I prefer the rear diffuser on the E90 over the one on the F30! Wish I got the M Sport Package...I LOVE IT!!! __________________ MODS: * / M Sport + Performance / Meisterschaft / Challenge / MORR / more to come! *
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Crumbs First Lieutenant 192 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2018 F85 X5M Mineral White Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	great pics i just wish the F30 had leds
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phillye30fanboy Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2015 Mustang EB PP, 86 Notch Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	i was actually looking for an E90 m sport and F30 m sport to compare the front fascia, now i dont have to cruise google images! thanks! __________________ I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious.
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zibawal Major 36 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 2012 X5D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SFO BAY AREA iTrader: (0)	From Front F30, from back, I am flexible.
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DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	The F30 front end is clearly better designed. The upper portions of the central U form flow nicely beneath the headlights. Not so sure about the rear bumper on the F30; I would like to see it in the flesh before deciding. As for the interior, the F30 instrument cluster has returned to a more traditional layout with four circular gauges. The aluminum trim, especially in the F30, will likely present reflection issues for those who choose this trim. The F30 M Sport steering wheel looks fantastic ! __________________ on order: 2024 i4 eDrive40 M Sport, Tanzanite metallic with all options Last edited by DerekS; 08-29-2012 at 07:06 PM..
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