The F30's hidden value

[GillesBigCowboy]

3 has become 5, and 1 is the new 3.

[ravenlord89]

Good move to make a more affordable BMW.. Considering its the exact same engine parts though, just detuned, I don't see why it costs less.
I'll probably test drive one in April.

Costs less because of the markup on the other models. BMW doesn't cost money because shit is expensive, they cost money because they can.

I would own an F30, but only on a lease, and only for the next few years. It isn't a life car like the E30.

[evandael]

I like the sports package f30. very aggressive.

with a tune, downpipe, and front mount, I wouldn't be suprised it the N20 knocked on the door of 300hp. now we're talking.

[nick123]

f30s look like any other piece of crap. Good thing I only like old cars.

[slammin.e28]

I do wish the 3s were smaller, that said, I think the F30s look damn good. Same for the F10s, om nommy.

If they would have stopped growing at the e46 level, they'd be perfect. But no, now we're on the verge of being e38 size.

[gtdragon980]

IDK but @ 3295lbs making 180hp and 200lb-ft, it's just as much a pig as an e46 325i @3100lbs making 189hp and 181lb-ft. That being said, it has much more potential for power to eliminate the sluggish feeling from being overweight. I would rather have the f30, although I'll hold that thought till I see the reliability of these cars.

[herbivor]

Good move to make a more affordable BMW.. Considering its the exact same engine parts though, just detuned, I don't see why it costs less.
I'll probably test drive one in April.

[chadthestampede]

The f30 is 4 inches shorter, 2 inches wider, and roughly a half inch taller than an e34. The 328i weighs 11 lbs more than an e34. Basically what you are talking about here is a modern 520i, which by all accounts are relative to icebergs in their mobility.

[Roysneon]

they look badass...starting to see em everywhere lol

C-C-C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!!!!!!!!

I agree with everyone itt. They do look great, but are too big and heavy, even without all the options. A car that size with the power of an m20 would feel absolutely anemic.

I also agree that I don't feel that there will be as high a percentage of F's still on the road as there are E30's after 20-25 years. Cars now are made to be awesome for 5-7 years then be replaced. Older cars were made to be good and stay just good for as long as possible. It's just a different mentality when building or buying new cars.

[obes]

they look badass...starting to see em everywhere lol

[JinormusJ]

F30s are ugly...

Real ugly

[CHIF8008]

still prefer a e30

[e30edward]

I doubt the F30 will still be running 25 years later.

[e30Villain]

f30s look ugly without the sports package

[emerson.]

The new F30s are fat pigs. E30s are not fat pigs