BREAKING NEWS: First Official 2012 F30 3-Series Sedan Pics Leaked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seven7 · 10-14-2011, 12:11 PM

UGLY, UGLY UGLY. I think the E92 M3 will be my last BMW for a while until something good comes up in the future.

Poofyo101 · 10-14-2011, 12:11 PM

Looks pretty good!

YOYO1111 · 10-14-2011, 12:58 PM

Nothing special. Looks almost the same as E90. I'm sure it will grow on me. They always do. But that's my first impression.

M3tallicar · 10-14-2011, 12:59 PM

First impression is I am not liking the low placed 'melted' down front end as someone put it. Seems like the new pedestrian standards are messing with the front end lines on BMWs and making them have more of a schnoze like the 5 series or doing the extended droop thing as seen here. Also less of the chunky look I like, longer trunk deck lid. To me overall feel is less short overhang/blunt looking, moving away from the blocky aggressive appearance that I've liked on the 3 series. Glad to have E90 m3 on order

Compare to side view of current-

GOLFFRR · 10-14-2011, 01:00 PM

the interior is awesome

GreasyGinzo · 10-14-2011, 01:34 PM

Interior looks cheap

tma1c · 10-14-2011, 01:38 PM

Don't like but I'm sure it will look better in person.

Eau Rouge · 10-14-2011, 01:40 PM

The interior looks significantly improved. The dash is "cleaner" to my eyes. Space for driver's right leg/foot continues to be at a premium with the flared console crowding that location. Seats look better too.

Exterior is underwhelming to say the least. The headlamp-kidney grill marriage

should be in divorce court ASAP.

How much fun is it going to be doing a complete film wrap of that hood? Flame surfacing of the hood reminds one of a Camry.

M Division designers have their work cut out to create a decent looking next generation M3. Here's wishing them a ton of good luck.

askharjoon · 10-14-2011, 01:42 PM

Front end looks too much like a Z4. I'm not liking the sperm whale nose end treatment. Otherwise looks good. Sadly it detracts from the 5 series which now will no longer have distinctive tail lights.

Z K · 10-14-2011, 02:00 PM

I like the side and rear... the front is too big and has a mix of Z4 (hate) and 5 series (like) in it. Looks rather ugly.

BMW M Power Mexico · 10-14-2011, 02:01 PM

Has no one here noticed the single most important stat regarding the new 3 that is relevant to us M3 owners.....

The new 3 is LIGHTER than the E90 by 88 pounds.

That bodes very well for the next M3.

ES_TRADER · 10-14-2011, 02:18 PM

yea agree about the front..it looks too long and protruded to me...kinda like they ripped the front of the Z4 and put on a 5 series back...the back is good..smaller version of the 5...the change isnt as drastic though like from E46 to E9x...i think the generation after that will be killer

ssabripo · 10-14-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW M Power Mexico

Has no one here noticed the single most important stat regarding the new 3 that is relevant to us M3 owners.....

The new 3 is LIGHTER than the E90 by 88 pounds.

That bodes very well for the next M3.

WOW, you are right...it's AWESOME!!!

Lets put up with a horrendous looking front Facade, a disproportional front end and hood, that dumbfounding marriage of headlights and grills, and an overall "meh" in the looks department, because we saved a whoppin' 80lbs?

luis_m3 · 10-14-2011, 02:41 PM

What were they thinking when designing the front??? It is terrible IMO.

FStop7 · 10-14-2011, 02:51 PM

LCI Part 2

Which I generally think is a good thing

Vbcarguy · 10-14-2011, 03:09 PM

Dont like the front end one bit.

SROC3 · 10-14-2011, 03:17 PM

front facia looks kinda "WTF??" and the side view looks funny cause the front nose dips significantly. The rear is the best part if anything. Then you have the interior.......ok. Kinda expected WAY more than that.

- heads up display is cool
- steering wheel looks kinda whack
- i drive controls are in a much better place
- seats have to be seen in person, nice stitching options it seems
- HATE that shifter knob. yuck - all the more reason to get an M car.

All in all, glad I got my 2012 M3

skim · 10-14-2011, 03:27 PM

i don't like it over all, but i REALLY hope the f80 will NOT get this steering wheel.
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...#photo-4527290

looks hideous!

GMW · 10-14-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet335i

I like the interior - hard to get excited about the exterior though....the front end looks squashed.....like an elephant sat on it.

I couldn't agree more. You took the words from my mouth as I sat here.
The interior looks more refined IMO. Not gonna lie.... I'm anxiously waiting to see the new M3......wait I mean the M4

SH#T that sounds terrible. It's going to take a lot of convincing to help me understand the name change and turbo'ed engines around the corner.

aajami · 10-14-2011, 03:57 PM

Your definition of "leaked" is interesting

signes · 10-14-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Your definition of "leaked" is interesting

I actually like it. Euro ped safety regs are making designers do some weird things but overally they did okay. The pinched area hear the lights won't age well but will likely be smoothed out after the first facelift. They are clearing copying Audi on the interior and going to different "trim" levels. All of those pics look good, a lot of customizing available. Can't wait to see what the M3/4 interior looks like.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 10-14-2011, 05:46 PM

That front end is a win. The car is an improvement overall.

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10-14-2011, 12:58 PM	#25
YOYO1111 Private 36 Rep 82 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MONROVIA, CA. iTrader: (0)	Nothing special. Looks almost the same as E90. I'm sure it will grow on me. They always do. But that's my first impression.
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M3tallicar Lieutenant 119 Rep 457 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunnystate iTrader: (0)	First impression is I am not liking the low placed 'melted' down front end as someone put it. Seems like the new pedestrian standards are messing with the front end lines on BMWs and making them have more of a schnoze like the 5 series or doing the extended droop thing as seen here. Also less of the chunky look I like, longer trunk deck lid. To me overall feel is less short overhang/blunt looking, moving away from the blocky aggressive appearance that I've liked on the 3 series. Glad to have E90 m3 on order Compare to side view of current-
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10-14-2011, 01:34 PM	#28
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10-14-2011, 01:38 PM	#29
tma1c Lieutenant 31 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 08 E93 6MT M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: philly iTrader: (12)	Don't like but I'm sure it will look better in person.
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10-14-2011, 01:40 PM	#30
Eau Rouge Major 121 Rep 1,228 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida's Emerald Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 [4.50]	The interior looks significantly improved. The dash is "cleaner" to my eyes. Space for driver's right leg/foot continues to be at a premium with the flared console crowding that location. Seats look better too. Exterior is underwhelming to say the least. The headlamp-kidney grill marriage should be in divorce court ASAP. How much fun is it going to be doing a complete film wrap of that hood? Flame surfacing of the hood reminds one of a Camry. M Division designers have their work cut out to create a decent looking next generation M3. Here's wishing them a ton of good luck. __________________ M3 Performance Center Delivery: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=693856
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10-14-2011, 01:42 PM	#31
askharjoon Private 3 Rep 94 Posts Drives: Maserati Ghibli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The big oven iTrader: (0)	Front end looks too much like a Z4. I'm not liking the sperm whale nose end treatment. Otherwise looks good. Sadly it detracts from the 5 series which now will no longer have distinctive tail lights.
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10-14-2011, 02:00 PM	#32
Z K Brigadier General 927 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: E90 M3, B8.5 A4 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I like the side and rear... the front is too big and has a mix of Z4 (hate) and 5 series (like) in it. Looks rather ugly.
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10-14-2011, 02:01 PM	#33
BMW M Power Mexico Second Lieutenant 166 Rep 280 Posts Drives: '05 E46 M3, '08 E60 M5, '11 1M Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Has no one here noticed the single most important stat regarding the new 3 that is relevant to us M3 owners..... The new 3 is LIGHTER than the E90 by 88 pounds. That bodes very well for the next M3. __________________ BMW Car Club de México ¡Estás Invitado! http://bmwclub.org.mx
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ES_TRADER Colonel 195 Rep 2,899 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [4.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	yea agree about the front..it looks too long and protruded to me...kinda like they ripped the front of the Z4 and put on a 5 series back...the back is good..smaller version of the 5...the change isnt as drastic though like from E46 to E9x...i think the generation after that will be killer
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 23 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	What were they thinking when designing the front??? It is terrible IMO.
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Vbcarguy Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 294 Posts Drives: BMW m3 e92 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia beach iTrader: (5)	Dont like the front end one bit. __________________ 1953 cj3b willys jeep 1988 e30 M3 s50 1995 Avus e36 m3 2009 Dinan S3-R M3
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SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 943 Rep 2,701 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (0)	front facia looks kinda "WTF??" and the side view looks funny cause the front nose dips significantly. The rear is the best part if anything. Then you have the interior.......ok. Kinda expected WAY more than that. - heads up display is cool - steering wheel looks kinda whack - i drive controls are in a much better place - seats have to be seen in person, nice stitching options it seems - HATE that shifter knob. yuck - all the more reason to get an M car. All in all, glad I got my 2012 M3 __________________ 2016 M4 \| SS \| SO \| 6MT - Exec Pkg \| Adap M \| LED \| M Perf Steering Wheel II KW V3 \| AWE non-res Exhaust \| BPM Stage 1 \| UCP Pedal
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skim Lieutenant 35 Rep 559 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	i don't like it over all, but i REALLY hope the f80 will NOT get this steering wheel. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...#photo-4527290 looks hideous! __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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aajami Brigadier General 317 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	Your definition of "leaked" is interesting __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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-=Hot\|Ice=- Been There, Done That. 232 Rep 4,727 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	That front end is a win. The car is an improvement overall.
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