01-09-2012, 03:17 PM | #23 |
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The US model doesn't get fog lights in order to enhance cooling? So is the European model going to suffer from overheating problems? What makes the European model able to withstand the heat better than the US model? Why is the US model more sensitive to overheating? Is the average ambient temperature in the US hotter than Europe?
Or is BMW just looking for cost-cutting measures?
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01-09-2012, 03:24 PM | #25 |
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Did they change something? For some reason it looks like the steering wheel and front bumper looks different from the original?
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01-09-2012, 03:33 PM | #28 |
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Its going to sound great. The N55 has always been a slightly better sounding engine than the N54. Hopefully by the time the F30 makes it out over here the full potential of the N55 will have been unleashed!
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01-09-2012, 03:34 PM | #29 | |
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Are fog lights something rare on beemers in the US? Howow |
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01-09-2012, 03:35 PM | #32 | |
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01-09-2012, 03:39 PM | #33 |
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http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/01/09/2012-detroit-auto-show-f30-bmw-3-series/
http://wot.motortrend.com/2012-detroit-new-2012-bmw-3-series-makes-us-debut-activehybrid-5-priced-154001.html Both reports above suggest the M package will be available at launch. |
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01-09-2012, 03:40 PM | #34 |
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This! I find it to be very manual transmission unfriendly. What the heck BMW??
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01-09-2012, 03:43 PM | #35 |
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Prefer the E90 M-Sport rear bumper. That steering wheel is horrible...I know it's retro but I don't like it.
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01-09-2012, 03:47 PM | #37 |
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love it and the color!
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Update: I guess it looks like fogs are not an option Last edited by Andreuoid; 01-09-2012 at 04:06 PM.. Reason: Update |
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01-09-2012, 03:53 PM | #39 | |
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01-09-2012, 03:56 PM | #41 |
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Beautiful color. Not feeling the 04-05 X3 3.0L wheels though. The option 19's look much better.
Any mention of the suspension? Is it the 4 mode adjustable one or is that optional? Also, no colored stiching on the seats? I like that look from the sport line. |
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01-09-2012, 03:58 PM | #42 |
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Great car, can't wait to test drive one myself.
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01-09-2012, 03:59 PM | #43 |
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Not a fan... although some nice wheels would really clean it up. Would it be so hard for BMW to design some wheels that we would all want? I think this thing would look killer with some BBS CH's.
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