"E9X LCI" or "F3X" It's time to vote (F3X Forum)

matrix76 · 02-12-2012, 05:07 PM

Posted this on the E90 side, request came in to post it here to see how the results would differ,

Well the F3X has been out for awhile now and there have been pros and cons for everything from the bumper to the interior and the N20 engine that is in some models. I personally I feel the F3X fell short . On the other hand, some people feel it is absolutely the best 3'er they have every seen. Well its time to vote and post your comments about either. This will give an honest cross section of peoples views on both models.

May the best 3'er win,

The thread on the E9X site, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647559

Calmwinds · 02-12-2012, 10:23 PM

not surprising it's the opposite result on the other side. People love what they have / what they will have, in this case F3x. But gotta say F30 is the winner in almost all levels or I would've gone and got myself an E90 already with all the huge discounts going on.

Wonder if anyone at this point would go out there and get a brand new E90 sedan because they really don't like the F30. DOUBT IT...

matrix76 · 02-12-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calmwinds

Wonder if anyone at this point would go out there and get a brand new E90 sedan because they really don't like the F30. DOUBT IT...

Did it, for that very reason, and I will never regret it. But each to their own

cstavaru · 02-13-2012, 04:16 AM

Here are some comparison pictures of the top-spec models (the e90 has 17" wheels though):

matrix76 · 02-13-2012, 04:54 AM

^ Nice, I was looking for comparison pics and those are great,

I put them on the E9X site, hope you don't mind,

Robin_NL · 02-13-2012, 05:56 AM

Having had 3 E90s (non LCI) in the past, I still think even the 2005 E90 was more of a headturner than the F30 is now. It's more an evolution than a revolution (exterior). Interior in general the F30 wins, hands down(imo)

I voted F3x just because it's newer.

cstavaru · 02-13-2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matrix76

^ Nice, I was looking for comparison pics and those are great,

I put them on the E9X site, hope you don't mind,

Maybe you can edit your first post on this forum and put them there too...

AlexM · 02-13-2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Hood

Having had 3 E90s (non LCI) in the past, I still think even the 2005 E90 was more of a headturner than the F30 is now. It's more an evolution than a revolution (exterior). Interior in general the F30 wins, hands down(imo)

I voted F3x just because it's newer.

...lots of people didn't like e90 when it came out, it just looked... too plain

Calmwinds · 02-13-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matrix76

Did it, for that very reason, and I will never regret it. But each to their own

and not for the huge discounts being part of it? I'm surprised you turned down stuff like the 8speed, HUD, and it being the newer car which will hold value longer than the E90 which will pretty much drop down in resale in the next coming months.

Drivaar · 02-13-2012, 09:27 AM

What's interesting is how conservative BMW was with the redesign (after 6-7 model years of E90)! To most non-fans, they will be basically "identical".

svache · 02-13-2012, 03:14 PM

I never really liked the E90 after the E46, it lost it's classiness. I think the F30 brought it back again =)

DrivenByE30 · 02-13-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svache

I never really liked the E90 after the E46, it lost it's classiness. I think the F30 brought it back again =)

Agreed with you there SVache!

I prefer the F30

Calmwinds · 02-13-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svache

I never really liked the E90 after the E46, it lost it's classiness. I think the F30 brought it back again =)

spot on!

pokerface · 02-13-2012, 05:24 PM

Going to reserve judgement until I sit inside one and test drive, but peeked in from the outside at the dealer lot over the weekend and I didn't feel like a huge change. My e90 with a mild suspension and 162s looked a lot more aggressive.

usher93 · 02-13-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drivaar

What's interesting is how conservative BMW was with the redesign (after 6-7 model years of E90)! To most non-fans, they will be basically "identical".

I actually saw the luxury line 328 today at my local dealer. Personal opinion is that it does not look that different than e90. I think it actually looks better on the Internet than in person. However the interior is my h nicer than e90. No comparison there.

mryakanisachoad · 02-14-2012, 05:09 AM

The side front view of the new 3 series sedan looks exactly like a 1999 Buick Century. Why is there like a sloping 2 foot overhang past the wheel well? It looks hideous and you know it.

My 135i has like 5 or 6 inches from the edge of the front tire to outside edge of the bumper. The M5 and E90 are like 7 or 8 inches.

Does this have to do with this new European pedestrian law? I bet it does.

thatsagoodpoint · 02-14-2012, 07:56 AM

To me, the F30 looks more like a traditional BMW anyway. I do like the e90 but to me, F30 just looks more impressive.

matrix76 · 02-23-2012, 07:21 PM

Any new F30 owners out there?

raleedy · 02-23-2012, 07:54 PM

As an E92 owner I should wait until the F32 is out before making any definitive judgment. But the IL comparison test of the E90 and the F30 showed the E90 328i to be a pretty spectacular car, considering that it's basically a seven-year-old design. I really appreciate the NA 6, the excellent steering and handling of my 328i coupe. Even though it is getting on for five years old, and even though I really like the F30 (and especially its EPA ratings), I'm going to be pretty slow to part with what i have now: 39K miles, no problems of any kind so far, 24 mpg over all, and a blast to drive.

matrix76 · 03-05-2012, 02:50 PM

Update: Just totaled each sit up and it looks like this,

E90 89
F30 84
N/O 13

Looks like a 50/50 split. Posting results on the F30 site as well.

Calmwinds · 03-05-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matrix76

Update: Just totaled each sit up and it looks like this,

E90 89
F30 84
N/O 13

Looks like a 50/50 split. Posting results on the F30 site as well.

at this point yes. but that's primarily due to more people have the E90 compared to the F30 but it's slightly going to F30's favor now. When you started this thread it was totally on E90's favor but not anymore.

Mason3 · 03-05-2012, 03:21 PM

I own a Supercharged E92 M3 (2011.5) and a F30 328i. Since the M3/M4 or whatever is not out yet, it's hard to say for sure which will look better. That being said, I like the overall style of the F30 more.

One thing is for sure, the interior is better by every measure. They are obviously different cars in performance, but if I could get the F30 interior in my M3 I would take it without hesitation. In fact, I'd say that the base 328i F30 interior is better than the loaded M3 E92 interior.

Thats my 2 cents based on owning both.

BTW...I like Melbourne.

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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	"E9X LCI" or "F3X" It's time to vote (F3X Forum) Posted this on the E90 side, request came in to post it here to see how the results would differ, Well the F3X has been out for awhile now and there have been pros and cons for everything from the bumper to the interior and the N20 engine that is in some models. I personally I feel the F3X fell short . On the other hand, some people feel it is absolutely the best 3'er they have every seen. Well its time to vote and post your comments about either. This will give an honest cross section of peoples views on both models. May the best 3'er win, The thread on the E9X site, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647559 __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K Last edited by matrix76; 02-12-2012 at 05:57 PM..
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Calmwinds Private First Class 22 Rep 198 Posts Drives: Everywhere Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	not surprising it's the opposite result on the other side. People love what they have / what they will have, in this case F3x. But gotta say F30 is the winner in almost all levels or I would've gone and got myself an E90 already with all the huge discounts going on. Wonder if anyone at this point would go out there and get a brand new E90 sedan because they really don't like the F30. DOUBT IT...
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Having had 3 E90s (non LCI) in the past, I still think even the 2005 E90 was more of a headturner than the F30 is now. It's more an evolution than a revolution (exterior). Interior in general the F30 wins, hands down(imo) I voted F3x just because it's newer.
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pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Going to reserve judgement until I sit inside one and test drive, but peeked in from the outside at the dealer lot over the weekend and I didn't feel like a huge change. My e90 with a mild suspension and 162s looked a lot more aggressive.
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mryakanisachoad Lieutenant 33 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '13 550xi + '09 M5 + '10 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	The side front view of the new 3 series sedan looks exactly like a 1999 Buick Century. Why is there like a sloping 2 foot overhang past the wheel well? It looks hideous and you know it. My 135i has like 5 or 6 inches from the edge of the front tire to outside edge of the bumper. The M5 and E90 are like 7 or 8 inches. Does this have to do with this new European pedestrian law? I bet it does. __________________ There is no substitute.
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	As an E92 owner I should wait until the F32 is out before making any definitive judgment. But the IL comparison test of the E90 and the F30 showed the E90 328i to be a pretty spectacular car, considering that it's basically a seven-year-old design. I really appreciate the NA 6, the excellent steering and handling of my 328i coupe. Even though it is getting on for five years old, and even though I really like the F30 (and especially its EPA ratings), I'm going to be pretty slow to part with what i have now: 39K miles, no problems of any kind so far, 24 mpg over all, and a blast to drive.
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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Update: Just totaled each sit up and it looks like this, E90 89 F30 84 N/O 13 Looks like a 50/50 split. Posting results on the F30 site as well. __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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