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Refreshed BMW 3-Series Coupe: Can YOU See The Difference And Point Out The Changes?

Agent00R submitted on 10/9/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:43:19 PM

19 user comments | Category: Spy News | Source: | SOURCE: www.bimmerpost.com

You know what time it is.

  With the E92 starting to hit puberty it is time for an update.  BMW has traditionally done mid-lifecycle updates in the form of restyled headlamps and taillights as well as different front/rear clips.  Relatively minor stuff, but in some instances it can change the whole character of a vehicle.

For instance, on E46 coupes when the headlights were given a more streamlined look, it took away the angry glare that was presented when the model first debuted. 

A featured item at Bimmerpost shows slightly modified headlights that evoke a 7-Series like look.  In addition,  a chrome strip, reminiscent of a 3-Series sedan front valence, is mimicked.  These minor modifications present the 3 coupe in a more elegant fashion.

Is this a better design direction for the E92 or should BMW draw up some meaner and more aggressive?  Let us know!

Sometimes it's the little details that count. 

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Refreshed BMW 3-Series Coupe: Can YOU See The Difference And Point Out The Changes?

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Agent00R

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dannyjeffers

terrible. Much less aggressive.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 1:09:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

B7FAN

Well the hood and the lights have been changed. the lower front facsia has been re-done. I like it I liked the previous one and the one before that and so on. still looks stunning in my opinion.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 1:53:18 PM | | Votes: -3   

Hantra

If you'll remember, they did the exact same thing to the E46 coupe on its refresh in 2004. They took it from snarling, mean, M3 looking beast, to a super girly front-end.

— Hantra (View Profile)

Posted on 10/9/2009 3:48:39 PM | | Votes: 1   

NannerPus

This is a speculative rendering, not a press release. Why get excited?

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Posted on 10/9/2009 3:55:34 PM | | Votes: 2   

PerformanceGuy

Looks the same as the old one. Still don't like it.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 1:11:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

NISSANINFINITI

AMEN... what are they talking about it looks exactly the same!.... and as you said its nothing special...AT ALL... I swear i dont see what all the HYPE is about.... never have and i was raised in Germany until I was 14 years old.... i just dont get it....sorry if i offended anyone but....

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Posted on 10/9/2009 4:36:30 PM | | Votes: 1   

henbmw

Weird, most people with any sort of visual sense agree that it is one of the most gorgeous cars under 50k. Crazily enough, I agree.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 8:35:11 PM | | Votes: -3   

HSCenterconsole

I like the more aggressive front fascia on my '07.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 1:17:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

LexSucks

Refresh? Glad to see that Autospies finally is able to tell the difference between a refresh and a new model. Usually a post like this on autospies would be titled "New 3-series Coupe".

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Posted on 10/9/2009 1:29:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Audiphile

Not much difference from the old one. The old one looked fine, however, so no harm done.

— Audiphile (View Profile)

Posted on 10/9/2009 2:21:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

KZ258

im surprised its not the CS concept

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Posted on 10/9/2009 3:01:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

FitzLA

When it actually gets unveiled, I'll let you know what the differences are. But since this is still just a RENDERING, there is no way to tell.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 3:27:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

VISO

Actually, the front end looks quite good. Nicely stretched with the lights being more pronounced in going back more. I like it. Good jump beenie.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 4:45:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

synx

Headlights look crap and cheap. Current ones look WAY better

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Posted on 10/9/2009 5:42:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

mscottc1

00R- We're all about sick and tired of your posts TRYING to be like the other 00's posts, which are (for the most part) accurate, timely, and engaging- your posts are none of these things. You're trying to pass off this post as a revelation & that we should spot the tiny differences to the original e92. Guess what? There nearly are none because this is a VERY mildly photoshopped original e92 NOT an LCI e92! Get it in gear and get these things right instead of making yourself (and thus the site) look amateurish.

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Posted on 10/9/2009 6:45:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Agent00R


Considering it was passed from another 00....

Who crapped in your oatmeal today?

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Posted on 10/10/2009 12:43:48 AM | | Votes: 1   

KZ258

i love it when someones flips out on one of the agents lol

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Posted on 10/10/2009 7:27:37 AM | | Votes: 3   

mscottc1

wording, man- wording. that's all I'm saying... carefully crafted & creative wording makes all the difference.

Hmmmm... are you saying that another 00 is giving you things to post? That's interesting.

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Posted on 10/10/2009 9:36:00 AM | | Votes: 1   

204E60

Is it time to wake up yet?

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Posted on 10/9/2009 9:45:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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