Pics - Retouched version of the new 3-series with different headlights

cstavaru · 11-04-2011, 03:15 PM

A reader sent some retouched pictures of the new 3-series to Carscoop...what do you think ? Which one looks better, the restyled version or the original ?

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/11...ines-2012.html

iwannabimmer · 11-04-2011, 03:52 PM

I like the re-touched version better, based on this picture.

90degreeman · 11-04-2011, 04:12 PM

Original - much better. Minus the hood-line.

Vector Pilot · 11-04-2011, 04:15 PM

Wow what a great job retouching the 3ER. Based on reports and spy photos that was going to be the look. With that being said, I'll have to wait and see the production model before making a decision. Word has it that those who have seen it says it's more impressive than the photos.

Wolf · 11-04-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 90degreeman

Original - much better. Minus the hood-line.

+10 retouched feels like its missing something

90degreeman · 11-04-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf

+10 retouched feels like its missing something

The connection between the headlights and the kidney grills gives it a very firm/grounded/solid look.

SCOTT26 · 11-04-2011, 07:06 PM

When I look at that. I see and feel boredom. At least with the F30 you are seeing something fresh and original and that render is typical expectation.
Nearly everybody does the same shape. The F30 takes this idea out of the comfort zone and it should be applauded for doing so. Same goes for the F20.
No one can say they are not original.

riguy · 11-04-2011, 07:23 PM

100% agree with Scott. BMW leads, others follow.

papaalex · 11-04-2011, 07:44 PM

The original of course, since it is the new design..

z335ixp09 · 11-04-2011, 07:52 PM

This render proves to me what I've felt with the F30 all along that I can see some F20 in it. Now I'm liking the exposed kidney grilles better as it differentiates it further from other cars, even with other BMW models.

I'm still not liking the hood line but I'm pretty sure I'll get used to it.

Bimmerforlife · 11-04-2011, 08:05 PM

I didn't think I would be saying this but I actually like the original better. The re-touched makes the car look too soft (less aggresive). As much as I don't care for the space between the hightlights and grill it does make the car look wider and gives it a stance that it needs.

I do appreciate you taking the time though to compare.

hollandog · 11-04-2011, 09:34 PM

prefer the original.

retouched one looks like the new 1 series or something.

SoonerJohnInDallas · 11-05-2011, 07:30 AM

Original by far! The retouched looks too much like a boring Honda or a Hyundia wanna-be. I, for one, LOVE the lights/grill of the F30 just the way they designed it. The hood line, on the other hand...

Joop! · 11-05-2011, 09:25 AM

Retouched version is very boring... The car is already looking bland; the head light design does spice up the car a little bit...

scorpionkit76 · 11-05-2011, 10:11 AM

retouched version look like f20.. i like the orginal far more
i like the agressiveness of the orginal

phantom701 · 11-05-2011, 11:08 AM

Definitely the original. Don't like the retouched, doesn't feel correct.

NYR · 11-05-2011, 01:56 PM

Wow, I always wondered what it would look like with a classic grill, and shockingly, I prefer the original. It is unique, and really makes it more aggressive.

Not to say the render is not nice, it is basically a e90 redux, almost, like a LCI of the e90 LCI.

Bimmerlover76 · 11-06-2011, 12:11 AM

The original is by far the better one. You also have to think about how this would look from the side profile. With the chrome of the grills covered up from the side with color-matched plastic, how would that look? I think the F30 design is not only unique from a frontal view, but also very "necessary" from a side view.

scorpionkit76 · 11-06-2011, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerlover76

The original is by far the better one. You also have to think about how this would look from the side profile. With the chrome of the grills covered up from the side with color-matched plastic, how would that look? I think the F30 design is not only unique from a frontal view, but also very "necessary" from a side view.

i didn't think about the side view
you r absolutely right..

Bimmerlover76 · 11-06-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpionkit76

i didn't think about the side view
you r absolutely right..

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I was thinking about that and got to wondering if it would resemble the Volvos.

With that bull nose look.

I still think the original is better, but what would be even better is that the lights were not so regressed.

mun · 11-07-2011, 12:39 AM

prefer the original. But BMW must re-think about that front hoodline ( for LCI ?)
this is my solution, and i think it is even possible for aftermarket Carbon Fibre hood makers to produce with the front make up panel.

bmrm396 · 11-07-2011, 11:10 AM

^^^ ur solution is add more lines? ha i dont see how this is any better

11-04-2011, 03:15 PM	#1
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iwannabimmer Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2009 mazda6s grand touring Join Date: May 2010 Location: chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I like the re-touched version better, based on this picture.
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11-04-2011, 04:12 PM	#3
90degreeman Private First Class 26 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Crappy 2001 Accord Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Universe iTrader: (0)	Original - much better. Minus the hood-line.
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Vector Pilot Lieutenant 35 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2014 Z4 28i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro iTrader: (0)	Wow what a great job retouching the 3ER. Based on reports and spy photos that was going to be the look. With that being said, I'll have to wait and see the production model before making a decision. Word has it that those who have seen it says it's more impressive than the photos. Last edited by Vector Pilot; 11-06-2011 at 01:22 AM..
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SCOTT26 Major General 5306 Rep 5,824 Posts Drives: A big F-off German Truck. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	When I look at that. I see and feel boredom. At least with the F30 you are seeing something fresh and original and that render is typical expectation. Nearly everybody does the same shape. The F30 takes this idea out of the comfort zone and it should be applauded for doing so. Same goes for the F20. No one can say they are not original. __________________ The M850i is evidence that BMW have got their mojo back when it comes to dynamic sports cars...
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riguy Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 263 Posts Drives: '15 X3 M-Sport 28i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X3 28i M-S ... [0.00]	100% agree with Scott. BMW leads, others follow.
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papaalex New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F82; F15 X35i Msport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: HouTX iTrader: (0)	The original of course, since it is the new design..
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z335ixp09 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2011 WRX Hatch Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hudson County, NJ iTrader: (0)	This render proves to me what I've felt with the F30 all along that I can see some F20 in it. Now I'm liking the exposed kidney grilles better as it differentiates it further from other cars, even with other BMW models. I'm still not liking the hood line but I'm pretty sure I'll get used to it.
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11-04-2011, 08:05 PM	#11
Bimmerforlife Major 387 Rep 1,270 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I didn't think I would be saying this but I actually like the original better. The re-touched makes the car look too soft (less aggresive). As much as I don't care for the space between the hightlights and grill it does make the car look wider and gives it a stance that it needs. I do appreciate you taking the time though to compare.
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hollandog Major 448 Rep 1,056 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nyc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [9.00]	prefer the original. retouched one looks like the new 1 series or something.
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SoonerJohnInDallas Private First Class 6 Rep 102 Posts Drives: F30 335i - ED scheduled 3/1/12 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Original by far! The retouched looks too much like a boring Honda or a Hyundia wanna-be. I, for one, LOVE the lights/grill of the F30 just the way they designed it. The hood line, on the other hand...
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Joop! Major 105 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: G29 Z4 M40i Roadster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019/05 G29 Z4 M40i [10.00]	Retouched version is very boring... The car is already looking bland; the head light design does spice up the car a little bit... __________________ BMW - Maßstab für Fahrspaß
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scorpionkit76 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: c4 thp 156 hp Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: istanbul iTrader: (0)	retouched version look like f20.. i like the orginal far more i like the agressiveness of the orginal
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phantom701 Private First Class 81 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2024 i4 eDrive40 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Definitely the original. Don't like the retouched, doesn't feel correct.
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NYR Private First Class 13 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe (Montego Blue) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (1)	Wow, I always wondered what it would look like with a classic grill, and shockingly, I prefer the original. It is unique, and really makes it more aggressive. Not to say the render is not nice, it is basically a e90 redux, almost, like a LCI of the e90 LCI.
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11-06-2011, 12:11 AM	#18
Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant 25 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI iTrader: (0)	Missing an angle The original is by far the better one. You also have to think about how this would look from the side profile. With the chrome of the grills covered up from the side with color-matched plastic, how would that look? I think the F30 design is not only unique from a frontal view, but also very "necessary" from a side view.
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11-07-2011, 12:39 AM	#21
mun New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: e90 325 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: malaysia iTrader: (0)	prefer the original. But BMW must re-think about that front hoodline ( for LCI ?) this is my solution, and i think it is even possible for aftermarket Carbon Fibre hood makers to produce with the front make up panel. Attached Images
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11-07-2011, 11:10 AM	#22
bmrm396 Lieutenant Colonel 640 Rep 1,716 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3cs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sD, CA iTrader: (2)	^^^ ur solution is add more lines? ha i dont see how this is any better __________________ Formerly addicted to e46fanatics Formerly addicted to e90post
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