3 Series (F30) [Official] BMW F30 3-Series LCI [2015-2019]

[Beemer B773ER]

I'm really thinking about picking up a certified pre owned M340i with M performance power and sound kit..very tempting.

Why not a Mercedes?

 

[Tarek]

Why not a Mercedes?

Their local new factory isn't ready yet.

 

[martinbo]

Now that its twilight has well and truly set in...

65000 kms of solid business use (that's about what @Mick Briesgau does in a month ) and still as fresh as a daisy. A complete and satisfying ownership experience.

Soon it'll be time to say goodbye to the F30 but it's nice to see how its design has stood up well over time.

 

[JLBM]

Now that its twilight has well and truly set in...

65000 kms of solid business use (that's about what @Mick Briesgau does in a month ) and still as fresh as a daisy. A complete and satisfying ownership experience.

Soon it'll be time to say goodbye to the F30 but it's nice to see how its design has stood up well over time.

What’s in mind for replacement? New 3er will only arrive next year..

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Now that its twilight has well and truly set in...

65000 kms of solid business use (that's about what @Mick Briesgau does in a month ) and still as fresh as a daisy. A complete and satisfying ownership experience.

Soon it'll be time to say goodbye to the F30 but it's nice to see how its design has stood up well over time.

Reading this gives me a feeling of quiet satisfaction, as I'll be picking up my new 318i F30 in about six weeks. Alpine White too. I expect to do a similar amount of kms in it too.

What are you replacing it with?

 

[martinbo]

Sorry for the confusion @JLBM and @Betty Swollocks - my post was ambiguous - I'm not replacing my F30 yet, rather I was saying that soon it'll be time to say goodbye to the F30 model itself.

I will be keeping the F30 for the next year at the least and will then evaluate a new G20 vs used G30.

 

[Frankie G]

Now that its twilight has well and truly set in...

65000 kms of solid business use (that's about what @Mick Briesgau does in a month ) and still as fresh as a daisy. A complete and satisfying ownership experience.

Soon it'll be time to say goodbye to the F30 but it's nice to see how its design has stood up well over time.

Fantastic! IMO, this STILL looks refreshingly brilliant. Which should come as no surprise seeing as the LCI is so well proportioned. Those rims are killer brah

 

[martinbo]

Those rims are killer brah

Thanks. There's a small story to those rims... the dealer sourced this vehicle ex-factory pretty much matching every specification I wanted - particularly Sport line with sport-auto Steptronic - except that the rims fitted as standard were the 19 inchers you see here. I had reservations about the ride quality and arranged that when the vehicle was PDI'd that they'd change them to 18" wheels. When I saw the car prior to taking delivery, I just couldn't say no to those darn wheels.

My misgivings around the ride quality weren't entirely unfounded - there's no question that high-frequency bumps and scars are felt more acutely than they'd be on the 18" rims. Thankfully, the suspension is standard and not M-Sport so the overall ride is pliant enough over Joburg's worst tarmac.

 

[Robbie]

For me, the F30 is the best looking 4-door BMW. I personally find the G30 (5er) to be such a boring design, inside and out, not their best effort, too similar to the F10. Somehow the F30 looks as nice as when it was released. Certainly the interior has dated but outside you wouldn't say it is about to be replaced. Your car looks great Martin.

 

[phorge]

Would not trade my F30 330i M Sport for the new G20 330i M Sport at all. Something about the F30 M Sport's design is so beguiling and timeless.

 

[Centurion]

Would not trade my F30 330i M Sport for the new G20 330i M Sport at all. Something about the F30 M Sport's design is so beguiling and timeless.

I've looked at the G20 finance deals and the numbers of horrible. Very expensive as BMW UK are forecasting steep depreciation which results in high monthly figures.

 

[phorge]

I've looked at the G20 finance deals and the numbers of horrible. Very expensive as BMW UK are forecasting steep depreciation which results in high monthly figures.

That too.

I was, however, hinting at the design of the F30 M Sport. Beautifully crafted. Nice angles. Timeless design.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

That too.

I was, however, hinting at the design of the F30 M Sport. Beautifully crafted. Nice angles. Timeless design.

After its lifecycle was done, the F30 is still a handsome car. The only weakness to my eyes is the rear...too generic BMW.

 

[phorge]

After its lifecycle was done, the F30 is still a handsome car. The only weakness to my eyes is the rear...too generic BMW.

Regarding the rear, I actually like the solid look on the F30. Felt the G20's rear to be a bit tall due to the curvature found at the top of the boot.

Waiting for the H10 (if that's what they call the next iteration).

 

[martinbo]

Regarding the rear, I actually like the solid look on the F30. Felt the G20's rear to be a bit tall due to the curvature found at the top of the boot.

Waiting for the H10 (if that's what they call the next iteration).

It's quite interesting that while I enjoy seeing the G20 on the roads and go "nice car" I don't feel any pangs of envy or FOMO. It'll happen when it happens but right now I'm quite happy with what I have and how it drives - at testament to how complete the F30 LCI is. I still love it.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I'm quite happy with what I have and how it drives - at testament to how complete the F30 LCI is. I still love it.

Ditto. Even after my wife scratched the front nearside rim two days ago. It was literally the first mile she's driven it on her own.

 

[martinbo]

Ditto. Even after my wife scratched the front nearside rim two days ago. It was literally the first mile she's driven it on her own.

I never did get round to something... PM on its way.