E90 - Starting to like them

[d6dph]

I wasn't overly keen on the E90 when it was first released, but the more I see them, the more I like.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46951

[Jhonno]

That is stunning!! I love the e90/91/92's

[DanThe]

E92 Coupe yes (335 version is )

E90 Sedan noooooooooooooooooooo

[d6dph]

Come on Dan, The sedan looks nice too.

Agree on the 335 coupe being worthy

[kam325itouring]

that e90 is amazin, i want those wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jhonno]

E92's are fantastic! Very fast, quicker than an e46 m3 once moving, interiors are stunning and so comfy, noise is great. Yup i love em!

[miniblob]

That looks sweet!!!!!

Prefer the two door though - is that the E91??

[d6dph]

I think the sedan/saloon is the E90, Tourer is E91, Coupe is E92.

I Loved the coupe from the second I saw it, but the sedan took a little while, seeing that car in the link above has really warmed me to them.

[Jhonno]

Yup your right re model codes Dave

[NIX]

Those are particularly good/flattering photos, but I've never been a fan of the rear lights myself.

[d6dph]

This crazy f*cker stripped the interior a day after collection

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44433

[miniblob]

Woah, i like that!!!!!

[snoops]

the 335is

[stuartgallafant]

if you like the look of them, you should drive one.... the best drive of your life!!

i done an AUC on a 2000 mile 330d auto M-Sport saloon in the summer last year. this thing was fully loaded, it had voice activation, sat-nav, bluetooth phone prep, full M-Sport pack (kit, suspension, wheels, etc), fully auto-air con, i-drive, you name it, it had it... think it was about 35'000 large, but they were doing a deal with some naggy customer for 28'000 it was silver grey metallic too with black leather...

anyway, i done all the usual checks, filled out the paperwork and went on a 1.5 hour road test... oh me, oh my!!!

that thing was rapid... quite literally silly fast for what it is, and the way they handle is unbelievable, you just chuck 'em around and they love it, plant it and it goes, they're so responsive and the feedback is fantastic

i didnt like them at all when they first came out, but after getting used to seeing them and driving them, it makes them all worth while!!!

[billgatese30]

if you like the look of them, you should drive one.... the best drive of your life!!

i done an AUC on a 2000 mile 330d auto M-Sport saloon in the summer last year. this thing was fully loaded, it had voice activation, sat-nav, bluetooth phone prep, full M-Sport pack (kit, suspension, wheels, etc), fully auto-air con, i-drive, you name it, it had it... think it was about 35'000 large, but they were doing a deal with some naggy customer for 28'000 it was silver grey metallic too with black leather...

anyway, i done all the usual checks, filled out the paperwork and went on a 1.5 hour road test... oh me, oh my!!!

that thing was rapid... quite literally silly fast for what it is, and the way they handle is unbelievable, you just chuck 'em around and they love it, plant it and it goes, they're so responsive and the feedback is fantastic

i didnt like them at all when they first came out, but after getting used to seeing them and driving them, it makes them all worth while!!!

my dad has one (without all the toys, just the msport, aircon and leather) and what you say is spot on, i just wish he would let me have a go

they are a brutal in the wet though with all that torque, but in the dry they are awesome

[stuartgallafant]

yeah, but that DSC plus is the nuts!!!

[billgatese30]

still not enough at times though

it is good to be fair, very good infact, its so smooth the way it deals with it its almost like it isn't there and the tyres are still gripping

but when its greasy and theres loads of grit down etc it can still be quite easily over powered accidentally even with smooth and fairly sedate driving, i suppose it provides some entertainment at least

[stuartgallafant]

thing is though, as good as these systems are evr going to be, they'll never be able to defy the laws of physics...

[billgatese30]

very true, there is only so far you can go before the power is simply too much for the traction control to handle

still, it is the hieght of amusment, and its still an awesome car

if you buy one though make sure the sump is screwed in tight

[e36boy]

How could anyone not like that e90 saloon, its stunning. I think the coupe is horrible though, It reminds me of the new focus cabriolet......Well the back end does anyway.

[sam325is]

so nice, that black one particularly. and the interior

[CHRISP]

E90 Sedan D3 Alpina i want one £28,000

[E30BeemerLad]

sorry but the saloon just looks plastic to me, especially the rear end and the clusters, reek of toyota bland saloon

coupe more appealing but my money would still go elsewhere, but the grunt of that engine in a 3 series must be quite humbling

[CHRISP]

sorry but the saloon just looks plastic to me, especially the rear end and the clusters, reek of toyota bland saloon

coupe more appealing but my money would still go elsewhere, but the grunt of that engine in a 3 series must be quite humbling

Yes would agree but no D3 coupe yet

[Jhonno]

IMO there is nothing else that is as good as the new coupe in its class.. Esp the 335i. Even the mags are saying it. Sport kit for the Coupe comes out next month also

[jonb]

Lovely cars. The coupe looks great imo.

I expected the normal zone answer "well its shit because it doesnt have the character or the kudos of the e30"

[d6dph]

Some of us can look out of the box Jon, I'd ditch the E30 in a second, but I'm a pennyless looser.

[e36boy]

Some of us can look out of the box Jon, I'd ditch the E30 in a second, but I'm a pennyless looser.

Ha Ha, Me to mate......Oh how the other half live eh !

Still think the coupe and cabriolet is a dog, The back end looks like a friggin barge imo. Perhaps i will change my mind when the sport kit comes out.......And if i dont then, I definatley will when the M3 comes out.

[Gortour]

Definately not my taste, but then I'm not even a fan of the E36. E46, 1 series and Z4 I like, the rest of Bangle's creations you guys are welcome to.
Would love to have a drive of one, but wouldn't love to have to keep looking at it.
A mate of mine borrowed a 320d for a weekend, he adored driving it, but he wasn't convinced about the styling either.

[stuartgallafant]

im sorry, but anyone who thinks the new coupe is a bad looking car needs there eyes sorting

that car is by far, one if the nicest, seekest, sexiest, most humble looking cars on the road, especially in the 335i form. those wheels are absolutely outstanding (the 5 spoke blade style) and the front bumper looks absolutely evil

nothing in its class can contend with it, not merc, lexus, audi, no-one... even the critics love it. bangle is a genius

[Gortour]

I never said it was a bad looking car, it's just not my taste.
It must be a lovely car to drive, but wouldn't want to own one yet. Maybe in time it will grow on me more.

[stuartgallafant]

thats the thing with these new cars, they do need time to grow. BMW change the series design every seven years. 3 years first design, then 4 years after the facelift... we become so used to looking at them, that when the new ones come out, we're horrified!!! but you do get used to them

[Gortour]

Agreed. I HATED the E36 when it first came out. Made me want to puke.
Now, I do quite like it, but I do still prefer the E21 / E30 styling.
Then again, I think the E46 is a beautiful beast, even the front end of the Compact...

[stuartgallafant]

the whole E46 compact is f*cking disastrous!!!!!

[Gortour]

Again, the E46 Compact had to grow on me, I prefer the later E46 front, but the Compact is acceptable now.
Would have a late E46 Coupe rather than the compact, and would prefer it if the Compact had the 'normal' front end, but that's only MY opinion... And as it says above my avatar, I AM a nutter...