2012/13 BMW 3 series

[blackmsport]

Looks great

I like it







http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572138

[masterserg]

Looks great. I had bimmers for as long as I can remember. I currently drive a 2010 335i. That said, I DESPISE my wife's brand new 2011 newly redesigned X3 ... overall quality, fit and finish are just not there. It is seriously making me think of switching brands (unthinkable!!) when my lease is up a year and a half from now.

Can't wait to see how the new 3 plays out.

[johnbeth]

Having an another BMW dilemma again there blackmsport??

[rolexsweep]

hmm doesn't do it for me, i was on the bmw side for a while but now i am straight back to mercs

[NYC6]

Hard to really get a good look at it from these shots. The 3 has gotten to big over the years. Lost its way and taking its place the 1 series. Thats why I bought a 135i.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by NYC6

Hard to really get a good look at it from these shots. The 3 has gotten to big over the years. Lost its way and taking its place the 1 series. Thats why I bought a 135i.

I had the pleasure of driving the 135i with the M sports kit and a short throw shifter and all I can say is "SWEEEEEEET".

[drtooth73]

Originally Posted by NYC6

Hard to really get a good look at it from these shots. The 3 has gotten to big over the years. Lost its way and taking its place the 1 series. Thats why I bought a 135i.

That 135 is pretty fast, isnt it.

I like the look of the new 3 series, way improved compared to the current model.

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by masterserg

I had the pleasure of driving the 135i with the M sports kit and a short throw shifter and all I can say is "SWEEEEEEET".

Originally Posted by drtooth73

That 135 is pretty fast, isnt it.

I like the look of the new 3 series, way improved compared to the current model.

135i tested by magazines doing 4.7 0-60 and 13.2 1/4 miles and tops out at 155mph(governed). The twin turbo N54 engine is a sweet powerplant that even won the "International Engine of the Year" award 5 years in a row.
The current 3 is a real good looking car but I was looking for something a little smaller, lighter, sportier and has the same drivetrain.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by masterserg

I had the pleasure of driving the 135i with the M sports kit and a short throw shifter and all I can say is "SWEEEEEEET".

Sweet but still looks like a badewanne!

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by Passionata

Sweet but still looks like a badewanne!

I had no idea what that is so I looked it up.
Looks are subjective, I happen to like the squat, muscular look of the car.

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by Passionata

Sweet but still looks like a badewanne!

Once you get behind the wheel it does not really matter ... I have a 335 and the N54 engine is a monster ... imagine that on the 135!

[masterserg]

Still, if overall quality is anything like my wife's new X3 ... I am staying well away from it ... maybe time to look at a Merc.

[texex91]

Agree--looks boxy and similar to 1 series in many respects.

[blackmsport]

talking about 1 series

Just received a colour brochure for the new 1 series last night

Man ... it's F..UGLY

[Stonedcl]

My brother in law just got a x3 with the turbo 6 and has had it for 2 month but has been driving a stripped down 328 for 6 of the 8 weeks he owned it.. The door locking mechanism is broke and the window will not roll up or down and the part is on back order so they do not know when he will get his car back.. BMW at first gave him a Kia loaner and he complained that he was not paying 700 a month to lease a kea so they gave him a stripped down 328..

[blackmsport]

I had a 2004 X3.... in 2004.... within 6 months I had three electric window replacements

Most reliable BM possibly 1 and 3 series

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by Stonedcl

My brother in law just got a x3 with the turbo 6 and has had it for 2 month but has been driving a stripped down 328 for 6 of the 8 weeks he owned it.. The door locking mechanism is broke and the window will not roll up or down and the part is on back order so they do not know when he will get his car back.. BMW at first gave him a Kia loaner and he complained that he was not paying 700 a month to lease a kea so they gave him a stripped down 328..

Like I said above, I think I am done with BMW (after 12 years or so).

[blackmsport]

there is a 2010 325i at dealer <10,000km damaged by flood and has been repaired

dealer tries to sell it cheaply

Is it a good idea to buy a flooded BM ?????

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Looks great. I had bimmers for as long as I can remember. I currently drive a 2010 335i. That said, I DESPISE my wife's brand new 2011 newly redesigned X3 ... overall quality, fit and finish are just not there. It is seriously making me think of switching brands (unthinkable!!) when my lease is up a year and a half from now.

Can't wait to see how the new 3 plays out.

That's odd....everything I've read about the new X3 is pretty positive. The fit, finish and refinement is supposed to be well beyond the old model.

[Rogue884]

The roundel only looks right on 2 wheels

[masterserg]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

That's odd....everything I've read about the new X3 is pretty positive. The fit, finish and refinement is supposed to be well beyond the old model.

Not my experience. I have gaps in the dashboard, broken alu-plastic trim from day 1, cheap plastic, doors and door handles that feel flimsy and a massively under-powered engine (didn't go with the turbo).... not to mention 17mpg ... It would have been fine for a Mazda but not for a 50k+ car... dunno, maybe if you wait for the second production year and absolutely get the 35i ...

I can't compare with the old model, but comparing with my 335 ... it feels like a different brand.

[TswaneNguni]

E46 was the best 3 series

[Frogman4me]

TRI-Turbo FTW!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570925

[NYC6]

I sure am interested to see who the plumbing for three turbos are seried together. As the owner of a BMW with the TT N54 engine this is very intiguing to me.

[kcmo]

I got rid of my '07 X3 back in January after driving it for 4 years.

My glove compartment was FULL of service paperwork and I was tired of frequent visits to the dealer for a variety of issues. Just became a big headache and I wasn't willing to deal with the maintenance anymore... My first bemer ended up being big disappointment. Oh well.

[NYC6]

Originally Posted by Rogue884

The roundel only looks right on 2 wheels

This is the logo that looks best on 2 wheels.

Roundels and Rolexes on 4, like PB&J.

[Palakiko]

Was looking to trade for something a bit cheaper since joining the military. Maybe I can hold off until this new 3 series is out to trade out of my 6 series...hm

[Palakiko]

Originally Posted by masterserg

Not my experience. I have gaps in the dashboard, broken alu-plastic trim from day 1, cheap plastic, doors and door handles that feel flimsy and a massively under-powered engine (didn't go with the turbo).... not to mention 17mpg ... It would have been fine for a Mazda but not for a 50k+ car... dunno, maybe if you wait for the second production year and absolutely get the 35i ...

I can't compare with the old model, but comparing with my 335 ... it feels like a different brand.

My oh my the new x3 really?! I am as shocked as the other guy. Like he said I thought bmw put a lot of time into their newest x3.

[drgleeds37]

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

TRI-Turbo FTW!

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=570925

EPIC!!! That car is gonna be sooooo bad!

-Daniel

[Lanfor]

Just had the new BMW brochure come through the other day. The new 1 series hatchback is disgusting. We have a 118 d that looks far better 57 plate. We also have a merc c 220 blue efficiency which is nice too. If you stop like the 3 series then the c class is always a good bet.