F30 is just a mini F10?

SaMaster14 · 06-01-2013, 03:54 PM

When the new F10 5er came out I found myself really enjoying the styling and look of the car, and I still do. I think the M5 is a monster and one of my favorite sedans out there. And the 5 series is a true E-Class/A6 competitor. It's a great car.

But I saw a F30 328 parked right by a F10 528 and from the back, at quick glance, the cars looked almost identical. The new 3 series looks like a mini-me 5 series, not the differentiated sporty sedan the E90 is. Yes, I'm sure the M3 will be a beast, and I know that I've seen some beautiful MSport 335s modded tastefully, but what I've heard from driving reviews, the car really is just a mini luxury sedan, for people who can't afford a 5 series... Not a differentiated model.

I know I'm probably starting a flame war, but as a BMW enthusiast, I had to share my opinion on a BMW forum.

Posted from my iPhone, so I may not have gotten all of my thoughts typed out...

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MLSavage · 06-01-2013, 05:55 PM

Good eye, certainly more similarities than differences.

pseto · 06-02-2013, 12:11 AM

Same sausage, different lengths

AppStoreMoney · 06-02-2013, 01:23 AM

When I was test driving F30 328's and 335's, my sales guy accidentally walked to a 5 series, opened the door, sat inside... and he realized it was a 5 series only once he set in the driver's seat

The two cars look very much alike. I do wish I took the time to test drive the 5-series. At the time, I was convinced the 3-series was the right sized vehicle for me, but the differences are really not that much in size and weight (and even price).

AppStoreMoney · 06-02-2013, 01:28 AM

If the cars were de-badged, most people wouldn't be able to tell a 528 and a 328 apart.

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AppStoreMoney Private First Class 9 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	When I was test driving F30 328's and 335's, my sales guy accidentally walked to a 5 series, opened the door, sat inside... and he realized it was a 5 series only once he set in the driver's seat The two cars look very much alike. I do wish I took the time to test drive the 5-series. At the time, I was convinced the 3-series was the right sized vehicle for me, but the differences are really not that much in size and weight (and even price).
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AppStoreMoney Private First Class 9 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	If the cars were de-badged, most people wouldn't be able to tell a 528 and a 328 apart.
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