Anyone upset about the facelift?

cosmos515 · 02-19-2008, 12:20 PM

This has not been discussed, but is anyone upset (those that have ordered a car) that in 2009 the coupe and sedan get minor revisions including LED lights?

I am sort of upset, but figure this can be fixed by simply buying the lights.

Mack211 · 02-19-2008, 12:24 PM

I haven't been on the forum for awhile.... where/when was this facelift announced???

nusevad · 02-19-2008, 12:30 PM

Meh, i dont care too much. As long as its not a new engine or something big. Minor updates can always be upgraded...

southlight · 02-19-2008, 12:40 PM

Nothing has been announced yet.
BMW usually facelifts a car after 3 1/2 years of its life cycle. E92 came out in fall '06, means the facelift's due in spring '10...

Best regards, south

Jimmyz · 02-19-2008, 01:57 PM

Only car getting a facelift for 09, as far as I know, is the standard E90 3er.

southlight · 02-19-2008, 02:08 PM

Just saw that OP mentioned the sedan also, which probably gets a facelift this fall. How much this affects the M3 sedan is questionable, though.

Best regards, south

the_stranger · 02-19-2008, 02:53 PM

What? The coupe is getting a face lift too. Where did you get this info from? I know 3 series sedan is, but coupe???

southlight · 02-19-2008, 03:13 PM

I'm talking about the 3 series in general. Some parts (like rear lights) may be facelifted on the M3 also. I think a facelift ala M5 E60 (e.g. LED rear lights) will come for the Coupe also. No more (IMO), no less.

Best regards, south

Epacy · 02-19-2008, 03:21 PM

Yes, but where has the OP info been confirmed? Specifics like the LED tails?

southlight · 02-19-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

Yes, but where has the OP info been confirmed? Specifics like the LED tails?

Nothing's been confirmed, just what Swamp would call an educated guess.

Best regards, south

RandyB · 02-19-2008, 03:57 PM

I seriously doubt we'll see a one year run of the current taillights, a short model run for the US at that. I hope they wait because I don't want 'em.

cosmos515 · 02-19-2008, 05:46 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81136

GregW / Oregon · 02-19-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyB

I seriously doubt we'll see a one year run of the current taillights, a short model run for the US at that. I hope they wait because I don't want 'em.

E46 went 3 years before taillight update. Whenever it happens, taillights would probably be easy to swap out if one is so inclined. Doubt they'll change the sheetmetal around them. BTW, taillight change would be called a butt lift, not face lift!

the_stranger · 02-19-2008, 08:25 PM

did anyone see anything about the coupe getting revised anywhere? Is it just a guess?

RandyB · 02-19-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

E46 went 3 years before taillight update. Whenever it happens, taillights would probably be easy to swap out if one is so inclined. Doubt they'll change the sheetmetal around them.

I can't be changing out the seat bottoms, taillights and split armrest on my brand new car now.

Davo2003 · 02-19-2008, 09:18 PM

They already have LED taillights. So can you clarify?

GregW / Oregon · 02-19-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Davo2003

They already have LED taillights. So can you clarify?

Brakes and turns are not LED, as on the '03.5 E46, but I haven't seen the rumors myself. Where did you see this Cosmos?

cosmos515 · 02-19-2008, 10:00 PM

Turn signals are NOT LED and either are the front turn signals.

rvacha · 02-19-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyB

I can't be changing out the seat bottoms, taillights and split armrest on my brand new car now.

Sure you can! They're all easy!

eclipsisNA · 02-19-2008, 10:59 PM

This thread makes no sense.

!Xoible · 02-20-2008, 12:04 AM

i could careless! i only have the M3 for 2 years... should be bored after the first 1/2 year anyway

The CSL · 02-20-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

Just saw that OP mentioned the sedan also, which probably gets a facelift this fall. How much this affects the M3 sedan is questionable, though.

Best regards, south

The E46 Coupe was facelifted during the M3's lifetime and kept the original front-end, so I don't expect standard 3er updates to affect the M3s.

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cosmos515 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 268 Posts Drives: I find what I keeps Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock and a Hard Place iTrader: (0)	Anyone upset about the facelift? This has not been discussed, but is anyone upset (those that have ordered a car) that in 2009 the coupe and sedan get minor revisions including LED lights? I am sort of upset, but figure this can be fixed by simply buying the lights.
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Mack211 Lieutenant 23 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins, CO iTrader: (0)	I haven't been on the forum for awhile.... where/when was this facelift announced???
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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1512 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Nothing has been announced yet. BMW usually facelifts a car after 3 1/2 years of its life cycle. E92 came out in fall '06, means the facelift's due in spring '10... Best regards, south
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Jimmyz Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 258 Posts Drives: E92 M3 or Audi S5 (soon!) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Only car getting a facelift for 09, as far as I know, is the standard E90 3er.
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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1512 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Just saw that OP mentioned the sedan also, which probably gets a facelift this fall. How much this affects the M3 sedan is questionable, though. Best regards, south
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the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	What? The coupe is getting a face lift too. Where did you get this info from? I know 3 series sedan is, but coupe??? __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1512 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I'm talking about the 3 series in general. Some parts (like rear lights) may be facelifted on the M3 also. I think a facelift ala M5 E60 (e.g. LED rear lights) will come for the Coupe also. No more (IMO), no less. Best regards, south
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Epacy Reincarnated 245 Rep 4,227 Posts Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Yes, but where has the OP info been confirmed? Specifics like the LED tails? __________________ Pearl Bliss
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RandyB Lieutenant Colonel 20 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I seriously doubt we'll see a one year run of the current taillights, a short model run for the US at that. I hope they wait because I don't want 'em.
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cosmos515 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 268 Posts Drives: I find what I keeps Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock and a Hard Place iTrader: (0)	Here ya go right here on this board. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81136
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the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	did anyone see anything about the coupe getting revised anywhere? Is it just a guess? __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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Davo2003 Captain 52 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Jerez and loaded Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	They already have LED taillights. So can you clarify? __________________ Crying is for babies, little girls, men who have just had their ears ripped off, and men who have toasted MDCT's due to service errors.
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cosmos515 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 268 Posts Drives: I find what I keeps Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock and a Hard Place iTrader: (0)	Turn signals are NOT LED and either are the front turn signals.
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