BMW F30 3 Series LCI: Information, Pictures and Videos

ryanSTL · 05-07-2015, 06:37 PM

BMW wheel choices are really bad right now...

Vegetable · 05-07-2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I don't like any of these. Nothing looks nicer than the 19" 442 rims in grey.

Except the 403M

But yea, BMW has never had the best taste in their OEM wheels. It's almost like they are begging their customers to buy aftermarket wheels.

Racer20 · 05-07-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinlevrone

Things like the retuned suspension and different brake pads, black center console are just for ensuring that the press release is longer.

Are you kidding? The steering feel and ride/handling has been bashed by the press and the enthusiast community since 2012. The availability of a true track handling package and the retuned hardware on the standard suspension are big changes. Hopefully these changes bring back the dynamics qualities BMW was known for.

KGB_123_99 · 05-07-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I don't like any of these. Nothing looks nicer than the 19" 442 rims in grey.

Except the 403M

But yea, BMW has never had the best taste in their OEM wheels. It's almost like they are begging their customers to buy aftermarket wheels.

397s are pretty nice, come on.

F32Fleet · 05-07-2015, 07:01 PM

Any tech and exploded views of the B58?

Desert_Fox · 05-07-2015, 07:27 PM

Is the 340i the Mediterranean Blue? That is a beautiful color. I'm actually excited to see one of these at the dealer. The F30 isn't as sharp as the E90, but from the loaner cars I've driven I've always admired how it can flip from comfy cruiser to canyon cutter at the flip of a button. Great car for a commuter such as myself!

Falafel Combo · 05-07-2015, 07:34 PM

397, 18" sport package wheels have always been my favorite.

Falafel Combo · 05-07-2015, 07:37 PM

It looks like the exterior refreshments are pretty minor. But once you scratch the surface, the internal updates and dynamic enhancements are substantial. Powertrain, HUD, rev match 6MT, tweaked suspension steering, track packages, ...

Overall, I would be ecstatic if I were in the market for a 335i (oops ... 340i) right now!

tturedraider · 05-07-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tallshortguy

So I guess there's no more base 328i and 340i? That's great that they're making the sport line standard as well as a sign of where they're focusing their efforts.

That's not correct. There is still a "no line"/"standard specification" model. The lines are not fundamentally changing. See page 11.

Blubaron79 · 05-07-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KGB_123_99

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I don't like any of these. Nothing looks nicer than the 19" 442 rims in grey.

Except the 403M

But yea, BMW has never had the best taste in their OEM wheels. It's almost like they are begging their customers to buy aftermarket wheels.

397s are pretty nice, come on.

They are my winter wheels!

Blubaron79 · 05-07-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I don't like any of these. Nothing looks nicer than the 19" 442 rims in grey.

Except the 403M

But yea, BMW has never had the best taste in their OEM wheels. It's almost like they are begging their customers to buy aftermarket wheels.

If you look the M Sport still has them. The one in red that was just posted. Yay!

F80_M · 05-07-2015, 08:13 PM

I'm def liking the refreshments on the interior. As far as the exterior meh doesn't really do it for me.

300hp · 05-07-2015, 08:27 PM

When does the G series come in. The LCI is 2016 MY, does that mean G series comes in as 2019 MY?

The non m sports look much better now and that B58 sounds really good from the videos

SamS · 05-07-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 300hp

When does the G series come in. The LCI is 2016 MY, does that mean G series comes in as 2019 MY?

Yup. G20. We'll see heavily camouflaged G20s this Fall or Winter.

300hp · 05-07-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

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Originally Posted by 300hp

When does the G series come in. The LCI is 2016 MY, does that mean G series comes in as 2019 MY?

Yup. G20. We'll see heavily camouflaged G20s this Fall or Winter.

Thanks

clemsonkev · 05-07-2015, 09:45 PM

e90fleet..... any idea of a M340i in the wings? Something to compete with the C450 AMG and it's 362HP??

tempting to change teams, but no manual offered here:

Blubaron79 · 05-07-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by clemsonkev

e90fleet..... any idea of a M340i in the wings? Something to compete with the C450 AMG and it's 362HP??

tempting to change teams, but no manual offered here:

I'd day wait till they drop a power kit for the B58. Bet it will be close that in hp and it won't drive like a mushy Mercedes.

tallshortguy · 05-07-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

That's not correct. There is still a "no line"/"standard specification" model. The lines are not fundamentally changing. See page 11.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

C&D states the sport line is standard on the 328i and 340i, which I would guess means the base line is available only on the 320i.

I did not see anything in the official BMW release that stated it either way but maybe I missed it.

pmc123 · 05-07-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ND40oz

So digging through everything, it looks like the 4 series is getting the engine change before its LCI. Just for anyone who didn't want to have to go searching.

where did you see that? I'm looking through the press kit pdf and I don't see anything about the 4.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-07-2015, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tallshortguy

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

That's not correct. There is still a "no line"/"standard specification" model. The lines are not fundamentally changing. See page 11.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news" rel="" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.caranddri...-info-news</a>

C&D states the sport line is standard on the 328i and 340i, which I would guess means the base line is available only on the 320i.

I did not see anything in the official BMW release that stated it either way but maybe I missed it.

Options and Packages enable further individualization.

The content of the previous Sport Line is now standard on 328i, 328d and 340i (including xDrive models) which features high-gloss exterior components including black kidney grills, black B-Pillars and a black high-gloss element on the rear bumper. The tailpipe trim is also in black chrome while high-gloss black finishers surrounding the air-intakes with aluminum-type decorative elements support the overall sporty look of the new BMW 3 Series.

The Sport Line also enhances the look and feel of the interior by utilizing a sport instrument cluster with specific printing and chrono-scaling, an anthracite headliner as well as Sports Seats with side-bolsters. Now, no longer limited to the Luxury Package, the new 3 Series offers Saddle Brown Dakota Leather with dark brown highlights.

scheneider · 05-07-2015, 10:48 PM

joy for the current owners, disappointment for those who wait for LCI. almost no differences at all

tturedraider · 05-07-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tallshortguy

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news

C&D states the sport line is standard on the 328i and 340i, which I would guess means the base line is available only on the 320i.

I did not see anything in the official BMW release that stated it either way but maybe I missed it.

I'm sure C&D has it right, not that 77 page document that came directly from BMWAG's website.

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