F31 gone from BMWUSA website

Moupe · 05-18-2019, 09:10 PM

Looks like the F31 EOP has commenced. No more Touring available from BMW for a long while. Time to crack open that bottle of Mad Dog 20/20 and pour one for another fallen wagon.

BMWUSA, why didn't you guys offer a final run of F31 M35i's with the tweaked B48 pushing 302hp/332tq?!

Gen13 F36 · 05-19-2019, 11:48 AM

Because its ugly and they know it

cfm56d7b · 05-19-2019, 11:50 AM

The popularity of higher margin X3 and X4 models in the US is the more likely reason.

SteveInfante · 05-19-2019, 02:07 PM

Sad day in Bimmer history....at least for those of us that live on this continent. Good thing I found mine slightly loved.

BEM-S4 · 05-19-2019, 03:42 PM

Wagons rule FTW. I'm not adding another car to the garage until Panamera Turismo 4S.

frazervalley · 05-19-2019, 08:52 PM

I have always liked the look of the F31 wagon. It looks classy to my eye. Something that a sophisticated car owner would buy because he wants a car that handles well, but still wants the versatility that comes with a wagon body style. Let's face it, it's a far less common car on the road as well and definitely stands out in a crowd of M3s.

. If I had happened upon one at the time in great shape, I would have bought it without hesitation.

I am very happy with my little 328. What a joy to drive. It's a pampered toy that gets driven on dry sunny days and is mostly put away for the winter. However, if there is a clear sunny dry day in Winter and there is no salt on the roads, well I take her out for a spin. It always brings a smile to my face. So far it has been a gem in the reliability department.

I have all the service records and with the exception of the two horns replaced under Warranty, nothing has failed on this car. It is an N20 covered under the extended Warranty, my fingers are crossed and I listen to the engine regularly.
No rattles and everything works as designed. Seems like the factory workers and the mechanized robots decided, today let's make a really good 328.

deviantspeed · 05-20-2019, 05:57 AM

It's called a Sports Wagon for a reason. For those that bought used, it's right on the new window sticker.

SteveInfante · 05-20-2019, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by deviantspeed

It's called a Sports Wagon for a reason. For those that bought used, it's right on the new window sticker.

And that is the reason why as soon on as the drivetrain temps get high enough it spends almost the entire time in Sport or Sport+. There is regular use of the launch control feature as well. So many tears from unsuspecting "faster" car owners. LOL.

BEM-S4 · 05-20-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

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Originally Posted by deviantspeed

It's called a Sports Wagon for a reason. For those that bought used, it's right on the new window sticker.

And that is the reason why as soon on as the drivetrain temps get high enough it spends almost the entire time in Sport or Sport+. There is regular use of the launch control feature as well. So many tears from unsuspecting "faster" car owners. LOL.

I've had quite a few guys catch up to me at a light and ask what the hell kind of car I've got. Dinan + BBK is a wonderful combo, go fast stop fast. Unless you need a third row for the kiddies wagon beats SUV in every possible way.

deviantspeed · 05-22-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

And that is the reason why as soon on as the drivetrain temps get high enough it spends almost the entire time in Sport or Sport+. There is regular use of the launch control feature as well. So many tears from unsuspecting "faster" car owners. LOL.

Gotta love it, it's catching on now. Time to find the next sleeper

redEYEjedi · 05-23-2019, 09:47 AM

Do it! I love mine.

BEM-S4 · 05-23-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

Do it! I love mine.

What wheels are those? Very nice. Looking at options for my F31 now.

Moupe · 05-24-2019, 09:50 AM

We finna keep that wagon life rockin' and dem panties droppin' you feel me?!

BigJack75 · 05-24-2019, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

Sad day in Bimmer history....at least for those of us that live on this continent. Good thing I found mine slightly loved.

This is the reason I got an F36!!! It's got a hatch and the seats fold down. Oh and it's not a wagon!!!

paul2241 · 05-24-2019, 10:53 AM

I'm sad to see the F31 go, but happy I was able to jump on a VERY well optioned 2018 328d sport wagon in March. It had been sitting on the lot/in the loaner fleet for over 11 months and I was able to get an incredibly good lease deal. I don't want an SUV as I much prefer the driving dynamics of a car, but I do have a 100 lb Golden Doodle that I like to cart around, and he fits in the back perfectly, so it really is a best of both worlds vehicle for me. I'm hoping there is some residual assistance when the lease is up, because I see nothing in the current or upcoming US marketplace that I would want to replace it with. I am very disappointed the touring is no longer coming to our shores, but understand from a business perspective. If only Mercedes didn't lobby for the 25 year import ban here....

mlev · 05-24-2019, 11:46 AM

RIP to the F31 production, our turtle lookalike brethren

deviantspeed · 05-24-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jack10525

This is the reason I got an F36!!! It's got a hatch and the seats fold down. Oh and it's not a wagon!!!

And the rear passengers have a hard time in/egressing and hit their head on the sloped roofline.

Congrats on your not-wagon post in a wagon post

Jvac · 05-24-2019, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by deviantspeed

And the rear passengers have a hard time in/egressing and hit their head on the sloped roofline.

Congrats on your not-wagon post in a wagon post

Thank you for saying what I was just about to say. Do the wagon guys come on the gran coupe pages and trash your beloved car? What the fuck is a gran coupe anyway? I've always thought it looks douchey but I keep my opinion to myself because others might like it and that's their choice. Gran coupe can suck it

SteveInfante · 05-26-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jvac

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Originally Posted by deviantspeed

And the rear passengers have a hard time in/egressing and hit their head on the sloped roofline.

Congrats on your not-wagon post in a wagon post

Thank you for saying what I was just about to say. Do the wagon guys come on the gran coupe pages and trash your beloved car? What the fuck is a gran coupe anyway? I've always thought it looks douchey but I keep my opinion to myself because others might like it and that's their choice. Gran coupe can suck it

It's like the old Gran ladies had dementia and didn't know if it was an SUV or a coupe or a sedan.

redEYEjedi · 05-30-2019, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

Do it! I love mine.

What wheels are those? Very nice. Looking at options for my F31 now.

They're m performance wheels style 269 from an e60 M5. I was able to find a square set in 19x9.5 et32 and running it on my xdrive f31. I've never seen a set with these specs before. The fitment was similar the staggered oem 513m setup I had a couple months ago.

I may consider selling them in the near future. I have another set of wheels I'm getting refinished.

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frazervalley Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2015 328i xdrive Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	I have always liked the look of the F31 wagon. It looks classy to my eye. Something that a sophisticated car owner would buy because he wants a car that handles well, but still wants the versatility that comes with a wagon body style. Let's face it, it's a far less common car on the road as well and definitely stands out in a crowd of M3s. . If I had happened upon one at the time in great shape, I would have bought it without hesitation. I am very happy with my little 328. What a joy to drive. It's a pampered toy that gets driven on dry sunny days and is mostly put away for the winter. However, if there is a clear sunny dry day in Winter and there is no salt on the roads, well I take her out for a spin. It always brings a smile to my face. So far it has been a gem in the reliability department. I have all the service records and with the exception of the two horns replaced under Warranty, nothing has failed on this car. It is an N20 covered under the extended Warranty, my fingers are crossed and I listen to the engine regularly. No rattles and everything works as designed. Seems like the factory workers and the mechanized robots decided, today let's make a really good 328. Last edited by frazervalley; 05-19-2019 at 11:24 PM.. Reason: Oops, changed to F31
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