New 3 Series

[Simon]

'Leaked' apparently.

No surprises in the pics. Looks ok from most angles but that front bumper is a mess of lines.

[Foz]

No surprises there really, the M3/4 going to still be 3.0 Turbo?

The new X5 is absolutely gopping!

[jamcg]

'Leaked' apparently.

No surprises in the pics. Looks ok from most angles but that front bumper is a mess of lines.

Looks like it’s lifted off a new Peugeot suv thingy

[mik]

[Jobbo]

That looks utterly predictable. At least the removal of the manual handbrake is something worth noticing.

Amazingly they've stuck to circular tailpipes

[Mito Man]

The fact that the tailpipes are actually still connected to the exhaust is more surprising.

[scotta]

No mention of Doom Blue - Im owt.

[Foz]

Whats with the oversized "nostrils" on every BMW these days!?

[ShockDiamonds]

Combo of Audi A4, Lexus and some massive ruddy grills. Not convinced.

[Simon]

It's a shame. I think the runout 'Midnight Edition' 3 series tourers are cracking looking cars. The more I look at the front of the new one the more goping I think it is.

[Mark_bt52]

Whats with the oversized "nostrils" on every BMW these days!?

Audi grills are too big also

[integrale_evo]

It looks fine and will be everywhere soon enough and look completely normal.

The three is always the most conservative new model as it's what they sell the most of and don't want to scare too many people off. Wonder if they'll be a touch more adventurous with the 4 series as they keep trying to distance it from the 3.

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Can't configure the F30 on the BMW site anymore, but this one is on. No Estoril blue available. The 'F' touring is still on there though.

[integrale_evo]

They always introduce the saloon first with two door, convertible and touring following later ( we'll have done since the e30 anyway )

[DaveE]

The new 330i is 2.0l turbot.

That's so wrong...

[Simon]

So was the old 330 in the F30/31 etc. And so was the 328 earlier in that cars life cycle.

It hasn't been a straight six since E9x days.

They were complaining about the same on boatshoes. I sometimes wonder if anyone really are car guys

[Foz]

Some good deals on the run-out models of the current one if anyone's keen, significant discocunts and 0% APR


BMW 320d M Sport Saloon Sports Auto.
Alpine white with Black leather (LCSW)
Sun Protection Glass.
No other options (Navigation and BT are standard of course)
List Price £37,080 OTR
Less dealer contribution £4830
Less BMW contribution £4750
Customer Balance £27,500

Customer Deposit £2450 then 47 x £299.46 plus GFV £10,975
based on 0% APR and 8000 miles pa.

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BMW 320d xDrive M Sport Saloon Sports Auto
Black Sapphire Metallic
Black Leather seats (LCSW)
Brushed Aluminium trim
Sun Protection Glass
Electric Folding Mirrors
Heated Front Seats
List Price £40,205 OTR (inc road tax so the car is under £40K for tax purposes)
Less Dealer contribution £5205
Less BMW contribution £4750
Customer Balance £30,250

Customer deposit £3000 then 47 x £347 plus GFV £10,921
based on 0% APR and 8000 miles pa.

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BMW 330d M Sport Saloon Sports Auto
Mineral Grey
Oyster Leather (LCOM)
Black Gloss Trim
Sun Protection Glass
Folding Electric Mirrors
Heated Front Seats
Professional Media Package
List Price £42,800 OTR
Less Dealer contribution £5630
Less BMW contribution £5750
Customer Balance £32,000

Customer deposit £2000 then 47 x £349.43 plus GFV £13,076.91
based on 0% APR and 8000 miles pa.

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BMW 340i M Sport Shadow Edition Saloon Sports Auto
Alpine White
Black Leather/blue stitch (LCNL)
High Gloss Black Trim
Adaptive M Suspension
Variable Sport Steering
Reverse Assist Camera
Folding Electric Mirrors
ICON LED adaptive lights
Digital Cockpit
Interior Comfort Package (heated seats etc)
Professional Media Package Plus (inc Head Up Display)

List Price £49,150 OTR
Less Dealer contribution £6650
Less BMW contribution £5500
Customer balance £37,000

Customer deposit £500 then 47 x £450.41 plus GFV £15,330.73
APR 0% and 8000 miles pa

OR

Customer deposit £3000 then 47 x £397 plus GFV £15,330.73
APR 0% and 8000 miles pa.

[Nathan]

Not a 3 series, but m140i Manual Shadow (or whatever they're called) are available for £27.5k

[Mark_bt52]

Some good deals on the run-out models of the current one if anyone's keen, significant discocunts and 0% APR


BMW 320d M Sport Saloon Sports Auto.
Alpine white with Black leather (LCSW)
Sun Protection Glass.
(Navigation and BT are standard of course)

Nav wasn't standard, as we discovered when about to drive off in the black 320Msport company car that was already paid for and went to try to programme in the address for home....

[Jobbo]

Foz, that 330d deal is worse than the lease I signed up for in 2013 when they had not long been launched. Which was quickly superseded by way better 335d lease deals. I hope nobody here is tempted.