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Spy Photos... 3-series Facelift
« on: May 14, 2008, 09:08:45 PM »

Previously, we've brought you photos of BMW's facelifted 3-Series wagon, but today our spies delivered some up close and personal images of the 3-Series sedan. Judging by these photos, it looks like the sedan might see a pretty major revision to its taillight design.

On close inspection, it appears the taillights will get a "notched" appearance that effectively deletes one quarter of the previous design. As is easily seen, the front fascia will be slightly re-designed with a new bumper, modified fog lights, a new and sculpted hood, and new grille. The unpopular chrome "eyebrows" above the grille are now gone.

The update will also bring the launch of the twin-turbocharged 335i Wagon. Although the wagon is the only body style BMW doesn't offer the M3 package on, it appears as though those craving cargo room and performance won't have to wait much longer.
















Now for personal commentary... I don't see too much changed in this "face-lifted" vehicle.  I'm hoping its got the eurostyle "blackline" tail lights, cause the current sedan tail-lights are SO ugly.  I think the side view mirror turn signals are new as well.  Subtle changes to the front are there, but hard to discern... front air dams and headlights appear different.   The 18-inch rims displayed.... blah

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Re: Spy Photos... 3-series Facelift
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2008, 05:10:38 PM »

I don't know that I like the new tailights any better than the first round. Dare I say I like the first round better?  Lips Sealed
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Re: Spy Photos... 3-series Facelift
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2008, 07:28:15 PM »

everyone has their taste... I'll wait till I get to see them without the electrical tape before I make my final decision
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« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2008, 09:49:09 PM »

Quote from: 07G35S on May 29, 2008, 07:28:15 PM
everyone has their taste... I'll wait till I get to see them without the electrical tape before I make my final decision

LOL, I should have added on to my previous post...I do believe all of the rest of the changes are tasty.  Smiley
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Re: Spy Photos... 3-series Facelift
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2008, 11:11:28 PM »

The last one look ugly.  The tailights is so tiny, make it look like a Nissan Sentra, the previous generation I guess.

I'm definitely not a fan of the Bangle era, but they got more subtle with time.  Not the case here, I guess.  I'll be waiting to see without the tape, but I'm not expecting much.
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Re: Spy Photos... 3-series Facelift
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2008, 01:21:42 PM »

335i wagon?  Hmmm... too bad the wagons don't get the same lease rates as the sedans.
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2008, 03:27:50 PM »

M5 wagon is the one they ought to bring... that thing is SWEET!
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