[advantage20]

There is a mistake concerning the MSport wheels which are 19" and 18" and not 18" and 17".

[justinnum1]

Any picture of what the manual will looks like(mainly the shift lever) Wondering if it will be long like current e90 or short like a 1 series.

Never mind, found the pic
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598632

looks really nice

[Mahzari]

Imperial Blue looks amazing... Much nicer than the E90 pre-LCI

[advantage20]

Originally Posted by Mahzari

Imperial Blue looks amazing... Much nicer than the E90 pre-LCI

+1, nicest color! Better than E90 Monaco Blue.

I don't know if this has been posted

[justinnum1]

Are those the 18" sportline rims?...i really like those

[02dl4424]

Excited about the new M Sport

[Weaselboy]

Originally Posted by justinnum1

Are those the 18" sportline rims?...i really like those

Yes. Style 397.

[marsb007]

This may seem like the stupidest thing to complain about, but did everyone see the cup holders/storage area does not have a cover? I mean, what if I don't want to have the little tray and/or a bottle of water/coffee there and I just want it covered up? There is no door...

Otherwise, from the pictures I like the exterior. I am not thrilled about the amber look of the gauges, but I am hoping the "amber/white" switching will also switch the color of the gauges.

My problem now is that for a loaded 335i (with all packages), it comes out to approximately $55-$56k, which is essentially the same price as a 2012 A6 Premium Plus with Side Assist and Sport. Never owned either a BMW or Audi, so it would be my first time venturing to the German side. But I would think if they are the same amount, I'd take the higher class (5 series competitor).

Regardless, does anyone have any info about either the cup holders and/or switchable illumination? Does it only control the ambient lights?

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by marsb007

This may seem like the stupidest thing to complain about, but did everyone see the cup holders/storage area does not have a cover? I mean, what if I don't want to have the little tray and/or a bottle of water/coffee there and I just want it covered up? There is no door...

Otherwise, from the pictures I like the exterior. I am not thrilled about the amber look of the gauges, but I am hoping the "amber/white" switching will also switch the color of the gauges.

My problem now is that for a loaded 335i (with all packages), it comes out to approximately $55-$56k, which is essentially the same price as a 2012 A6 Premium Plus with Side Assist and Sport. Never owned either a BMW or Audi, so it would be my first time venturing to the German side. But I would think if they are the same amount, I'd take the higher class (5 series competitor).

Regardless, does anyone have any info about either the cup holders and/or switchable illumination? Does it only control the ambient lights?

When you dont want the cupholders, put the included tray over them...

[bmrm396]

Originally Posted by E46M54325Ci

its messed up because 225/40 18 does not equal 225/45 18, the msport has smaller tires (in pure diameter) all around, doesn't make sense. the msport is staggered, 255/35 18 rear from what i saw

it actually does make sense. smaller diameter = firmer ride (less cushion). so luxury car drivers will want a softer ride, they get cushy tires ... thats their logic

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

it actually does make sense. smaller diameter = firmer ride (less cushion). so luxury car drivers will want a softer ride, they get cushy tires ... thats their logic

okay, the softer ride part does make sense, but having different overall diameters doesn't. doesn't that mean different speedo/computer calibration and potentially gearing implications. just doesn't seem like they'd go through all the trouble. also, doesn't make sense to have a wheel well designed to be fit by a larger and smaller overall diameter wheel/tire combo, and then have the sporty model fill up less of that wheel well than the lux model

[bmrm396]

for a change that small no, the acceptable speedo and gearing discrepancies would be fine - when u start changing diameter by the inches, then u reach those issues. but i agree with you on the wheel well size, i just dont get it. im def waiting on an m-sport but i have the hardest time looking at that gap. its so god damn atrocious (especially on an m-sport model) and i know any attempt to lower these cars will be a bitch

[pcbrew]

I see the M-Sport info has been updated sometime since I last checked.

Good to hear that both the 18" and 19" wheels will have staggered widths. I actually like the 18" style rims so will have a bit more sidewall height and slightly greater immunity to tire / rim damage and lower tire replacement costs.

I can't believe that beige leather is an option but there will be no way to get gray leather that is now much classier since most of the interior remains black. I guess beige is for those who get wood trim.

No way I can do full black interior in Texas, and I am not getting wood so will have to get my wife used to the idea of the red leather.

[bmrm396]

Ohhh where'd u see updated Msport info? For the US? Pretty sure 18" aren't staggered

[pcbrew]

Got to first post and select M-Sport tab.

Pretty sure the info came from post #392 - http://www.f30post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=392

The 18" 400M wheels are 225/45 & 255/40 front & rear
The 19" 403M wheels are 225/40 & 255/35

[Jason]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

Ohhh where'd u see updated Msport info? For the US? Pretty sure 18" aren't staggered

M-Sport info tab fully updated with info from our F30 M Sport Guide.

[bmrm396]

awesome THANKS

[Mo_power]

i don't know about the steering wheel, i like the old one better

[Jason]

Updated Technical Data tab in first post with full chart containing all technical data & specs.

[JOHNBMWM5]

I Love it it's a next car for me.

[Jason]

Just Uploaded First Post of Official Info Thread With: English Language Catalog (Full 54 Page Version)

[jbres79]

link still goes to 17 page brochure.