[elistan]

Nice.
I like the extension of Coral Red onto the lower dash.
And I like the roofline of the 4 more than the 3's.
But why is the base 428i $3,650 more than the base 328i? <confused> Am I looking at the wrong numbers, or does it have some standard equipment that's optional on the 3?

[catalyst]

full disclosure: I'm an M-Sport E92 owner.

I think the F32 m-sport looks better and I will be jealous when they hit the road, but I still see a lot of the E92 in this car. It's not as drastic as I thought it would be, but enough to make it look fresh.

As for complaints...the vents look bad still and the M sport badge is horrid. The car profile just looks weird, but I was never a huge fan of that view of the E92 either.

All that being said, I stand by my statement that I think the F30 M-Sport looks better...I'll have to reply back later with exactly the reasons why that is. Maybe just because the F30 looks familiar at this point.

[Jamesons Viggen]

I like it...

The M badge on the fender would be gone in the first 5 minutes. F30 has no such exterior badge, this is just lame.

The fender vent, no shared line-detailing to pull it together. Seems like a bit of an afterthought.

The 19" wheels, look like the baby of the 400 and 403m, so not bad, just wish the rears were wider/more concave.

I also noticed the HVAC surround is now the shiny piano black, I like that and it might be worth a retro-fit on the F30.

Overall I think the proportions are nice and I prefer it to the E92 which to ME is looking a bit dated.

[ddk632]

Originally Posted by catalyst

Looks like an E92 with an F30 front end.

And speaking as an E92 owner, this is the first time where I've preferred the look of the sedan (F30) over the coupe (F32).

Does this mean I am getting old?

When I was in my teens and the E36 was out, I ALWAYS preferred the sedan to the coupe.. ended up buying an E36 325i sedan (M/T) later on in my 20's and loved it.

With the E46, I never liked the sedan, but loved the coupe. Coincidentally, I owned one (a 2001 325Ci) as well

the E9X series, I prefer the coupe but the sedan looked very nice as well.

For the new generation I have yet to see a 4-Series in person so can't make that call.

Point being, sometimes the sedan really does look better than the coupe.

[pkimM3r]

not fellin' the msport for some reason. That look is so played out now...come out with something a little different for christ's sake.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by ddk632

When I was in my teens and the E36 was out, I ALWAYS preferred the sedan to the coupe.. ended up buying an E36 325i sedan (M/T) later on in my 20's and loved it.

With the E46, I never liked the sedan, but loved the coupe. Coincidentally, I owned one (a 2001 325Ci) as well

the E9X series, I prefer the coupe but the sedan looked very nice as well.

For the new generation I have yet to see a 4-Series in person so can't make that call.

Point being, sometimes the sedan really does look better than the coupe.

e90 m3 ftw! trol--lol

[GJR]

BMW should have never released the concept. This production version will always look below par for me. Kind of a letdown.

[ddk632]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

e90 m3 ftw! trol--lol

What does trol--lol mean?

Are you saying I'm a troll and then "LOL" ing at that idea?

OR do I need to guess the missing letters the two dashes represent?

[EvenKeel]

Originally Posted by Rioter

It wasnt the Internet it was the 4 series concept. Which was gorgeous.

The 4 series concept is what the actual M4 will morph into. This is the typical reaction to a new model release. Give it about 12-15 mths and the E92 will be deemed a classic relic. Trust me on this.

[ES_TRADER]

this design is better suited for the sedan...just looks like they lopped off 2 doors from the f30 and squished it in and down a bit. the e90 and 92 at lease looked different. this case it looks like the same car front and back but with 2 less doors

[Erhan]

The back looks way too high, the tail lights look too big, the front looks like it's dropping, and the front bumper is way too busy. I like the interior though.

[Who?]

that narrower grille really make it much more aggressive

not feeling the m-sport back though, although it would be an easy fix with a new diffuser

[300hp]

Originally Posted by EvenKeel

The 4 series concept is what the actual M4 will morph into. This is the typical reaction to a new model release. Give it about 12-15 mths and the E92 will be deemed a classic relic. Trust me on this.

Lol

[KevRyd]

I'ts funny how the one guy in the video exclaims how it is so different then the "saloon", sorry but not so much. The interior looks exactly the same wih the exception of the new colour lower dash. Outside is different in that it has 2 doors a shorter trunk line. If you have the 4 door, I don't think this is the trade it in now Must Have. Its nice but as a coupe lover and an owner of a 3, I don't feel like I'm missing out on that much. I find myself wanting the Idrive w/touch and new Nav more than I am attracted to the design.

If i had to choose right now between the 3 or 4 I would go with the 4 Sport, but not as a latteral move.

Kevin

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by Roki_014

interior is same as on the f30

Thats what I was gonna....ppl can't stand the interior of the f30 but as soon as its on the f32 wow its awesome as soon as its on the f8x m3/4 holy shit this interior is tits!

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by newbmwuser

that narrower grille really make it much more aggressive

not feeling the m-sport back though, although it would be an easy fix with a new diffuser

looks like a z4

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by ddk632

What does trol--lol mean?

Are you saying I'm a troll and then "LOL" ing at that idea?

OR do I need to guess the missing letters the two dashes represent?

i am an owner of an e90 m3 and I too love the e90 lci sedan look.

I am TROLL-LOL-ing! ha

[Hyperjack]

it's a beautiful car, no doubt....and i'm sure the M4 will be stunning as well.

however, there are elements on the E92 that i think are far better than the F line. namely the multiple angled planes on the hood....there are simply too many on the 4 series couple's hood. reminds me of the ridges of a zeppelin. the E92 got it right in that department and it's visual elements like that that won't me feel shortchanged for standing my M3 next to the new M4.

the M- sport line?

if there was ever a product by BMW that's guilty of watering down the M brand, it's this.

[cvandenhaute]

The rear window is WAY too stretched, it reminders me the latest Mercedes E-class Coupe. No longer a sport coupe in the spirit of the former 3 series, more a bloated luxury coupe. Too bad because I like the stance and the aggressiveness of the front.
But that rear window is HUGE

[Red Bread]

Meh. When does the 2er get officially unveiled?

[BimmersMania]

design disappointed

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

So...let's summarize reactions so far:

E92 guys don't like it and think theirs is better looking and won't look outdated the SECOND these start popping up on the road. Plus BMW is overusing the M logo on M-Sport packages, which all of them immediately removed from their E92 M-Sports because it would whore out the Brand.

F30 guys think their sedans are better looking than the Coupe. Say it with me...Their SEDANS are better looking than the Coupe.

And it is now official. After 7,168 repeated references, that Pepboys side vent joke NEVER gets old.

Ever thought some of those E90/E92 owners had plans to upgrade? Some might just be showing their displeasure after having high hopes for their next vehicle.

It does look like pepboys. Hate to say it. I bet the M4 will have it more integrated into the body work.