[M2withACC]

I like the new E90 facelifts. When will E92/93 get them? Are there any pictures?

[pogiboi]

I'm waiting for pictures too..... hopefully soon. Here is some fairly recent info.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/01/28/ne...-bmw-vehicles/

[remmib]

From 09/2009, as MY2010, I believe.

[BK]

Originally Posted by remmib

From 09/2009, as MY2010, I believe.

We should see the facelift in about 7 months.

[wakeboarder109]

Couldn't come soon enough. I can't wait to see what they're going to do with it.

[Deda]

i cant wait to see!

[Z22Z]

the e92s and e93s already look perfect. i hope they don't mess it up with a face lifts.

[methodtim]

Originally Posted by Z22Z

the e92s and e93s already look perfect. i hope they don't mess it up with a face lifts.

There's no such thing as perfection.

[Z22Z]

Originally Posted by methodtim

There's no such thing as perfection.

what would you prefer they changed? if there is no such thing as perfection these cars come pretty close.

[reggiecmah]

the stock bumper, hood, skirts. TOOO BORING

[Z22Z]

Originally Posted by Reggie@MWDesign

the stock bumper, hood, skirts. TOOO BORING

the rear and the skirt could use some work but there is something in its simplicity that makes it great.

[methodtim]

Originally Posted by Z22Z

what would you prefer they changed? if there is no such thing as perfection these cars come pretty close.

I'm not a designer so I wouldn't know how to put it in words. The reason I say that there's no such thing as perfection is because to admit something is perfect is to give up on it. If something is perfect, then why do any more work? If this was the case, then there is a large contingent of people (myself included) who would say that the E46 coupe is the perfect design. Obviously, the E92 showed that that isn't true.

I'm not saying that it's a forgone conclusion that the designers won't mess something up with the facelift, I'm just saying that designs are never perfect and can always be improved upon.

[Joonsup]

i agree that the front bumper is not agressive enough stock. I would like the standard sport wheels be a little more agressive as well.

[TropicalSGC]

Originally Posted by Z22Z

the e92s and e93s already look perfect. i hope they don't mess it up with a face lifts.

I agree. Just look at the new Acura TL. They took a great looking car and made it fugly. A downturn in sales will prove it. The E92 and E93 need little change if any.

[Raja Ventureshield]

yeah, probably just very minor changes but should be good. The new 335i(s) and 328i(s) look great IMHO.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

probably just going to give it LED lights.

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by TropicalSGC

I agree. Just look at the new Acura TL. They took a great looking car and made it fugly. A downturn is sales will prove it. The E92 and E93 need little change if any.

best example ever. Everytime I see the new TL, I need a barf bag

[Aurora Bearialis]

Originally Posted by Z22Z

the e92s and e93s already look perfect. i hope they don't mess it up with a face lifts.

[MRQturbo]

re-designs are made to engineer new sales.....pre-existing models look outdated compared to the newest model available....its all smart brand marketing......

[Z22Z]

Originally Posted by JunkStory

best example ever. Everytime I see the new TL, I need a barf bag

you mean people actually went out and bought that car? city buses look more attractive.

[weingarm]

Traditionally, the 3 series mid-life facelifts are very minor. In fact, non-car people would be hard pressed to notice the differences between pre- and post- facelifted 3 series of the past.

One thing is certain- the 3 series sedan facelift is usually an indicator of the coming 3 series coupe facelift, if history holds true.

Example:
The E46 sedan facelift incorporated:
-slightly changed headlights
-slightly changed front spoiler
-slight change in the hood creases
-very slightly changed rear taillights (movement of one color - I think a yellow bar - down a few inches in the same taillight "socket")

That's pretty much all it was.

The E46 coupe facelift followed the sedan's lead one year later:
-slightly changed headlights
-slightly changed front spoiler
-slight change in the hood creases
-more significantly changed rear taillights (went to the horrible red "clown-nose of death" bullseye of LEDS)


So by comparison, note the changes in the E90 facelift:
-slightly changed headlights
-slightly changed front spoiler
-slight change in the hood creases
-new sideview mirror-housings
-very slightly changed rear taillights (with new LED bars "upturned" at the side)

SOUND FAMILIAR???

So now you can infer the subtle changes to come on the E92 this fall:
-slightly changed headlights - probably in the same "socket" shape but with some incorporation of yellow LED turn signals like the E90
-slightly changed front spoiler - everyone seems to be anticipating this
-slight change in the hood creases - not such a bad thing
-new sideview mirror-housings - could look ugly on the previously sleek E92
-very slightly changed rear taillights - guessing the LED bars will make a corresponding "upturn" at the side to fall in-line with BMW's new design direction - again may not be so bad depending how it's executed


Since I have an '08 335xi coupe, it'll be interesting to see how they change it.

[DrGP]

I would think that that just like the E90, the next facelift will make the 335i front and rear ends look more like an M3. Not the same but probably something in between the current 335i and the current M3