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First Official Photos: BMW Gets Re-Freshed 2009 M3 Out Of The Gate Fast!

Agent001 submitted on 7/29/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:03:07 PM

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It seemed like just a few days ago that we had the first official photos of the re-freshed 2009 BMW 3-Series.

Now the updated M3 photos hit the net and here is your first look.

As you can see the new iDrive is in and the taillights are now changed.

BMW is moving super fast these days in comparison to the past where it could take over a year for the re-freshed models all made their introductions.

Love the new tailights on the sedan...mean and NASTY!

First Official Photos: BMW Gets Re-Freshed 2009 M3 Out Of The Gate Fast!

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Wow what a car and look at that interior!
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 8:40:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9

I bet you are blind to those plastic part on center counsel that looks even cheaper than a KIA.

Leather looks good though.
— qweasdzxc (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 12:48:00 AM | | Votes: -12

Errr... that would be console, right? I didn't know plastic came on cheap lawyers.
— gooch (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 5:41:49 AM | | Votes: 7

[taillights] avail on the non-m's?
— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 10:27:44 AM | | Votes: 1

so bland and predictable and boring. What a great car but what a bore. Nothing new or exciting or cool at all.
— Fan1234 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 9:09:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

Anyone else wish there was an M3 Touring?
— djrickp (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 9:38:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8

sign me up.
— mscottc1 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 10:09:12 PM | | Votes: 6

I want the M5 touring ;> but this'll do too ;>
— BmwVoyager (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 12:33:08 AM | | Votes: 1

BMW's interior does nothing for me, IMO.
It is so bland compared to the car itself.
Interior doesn't look the part.
— miracle113 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 9:56:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3

maybe you should get a mazda.

Simple is in. Freaky and convoluted is out.
— randy33 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 10:04:41 PM | | Votes: 7

The point of BMW interiors is to not distract the driver from the act of driving. While they may not have enough gee whiz gadgetry for you, there are people who don't like screens, multi-colored displays and garish design.
Me, for instance.
— gooch (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 5:43:30 AM | | Votes: 12

Youre not alone gooch!
— Jaybrn (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 1:13:48 PM | | Votes: 5

@ gooch,

If any driver is easily distracted by the interior, they shouldn't be driving at all!
Yes, it's a BMW. And it's an awesome car. And I would have the biggest grin on my face driving one. But I HATE their interiors.
— Bored (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 6:15:05 PM | | Votes: -3

Right on gooch! The BMW interior is elegantly logical and brilliantly straight forward. I don't like the trendy wal-mart boom box look that is so popular with the asian rebadges these days.
— AdHominem (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 9:05:36 PM | | Votes: 4

I agree, BMW interiors need to come up at least two notches. Where's the carbon fiber or something?
— elevatus (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2008 6:24:49 PM | | Votes: 1

Is it just me, or do the new iDrive control wheel and buttons look like Audi's MMI?
— Audiphile (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 10:13:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Yeah I noticed that too, I guess they realized their current setup is not that great (I have the current iDrive and though it is not as bad as people say, I think the quick buttons would be really handy)
— atomicbri (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 11:28:26 PM | | Votes: 3

The exterior is FIERCE, the interior....eh
— delan (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 10:34:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

This car in every aspect can not hold a candle to the C63 AMG.
Looks, driveability, performance and value for money. C63 Wins hands down.

Not that I am biased at all!
— C63AMG (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 11:00:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -18

Until the new CTS-V hits the dealerships, you might have something.

Me either! : )
— 09CTSVforMe (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 11:25:58 PM | | Votes: -14

I'm really into BMW. However, I'd take the C63 over this one. The C63 is one bad a$$ car.

Cannot say the same about the E92 M3 though, that is a different story. I'd take it any day!
— iBimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 9:02:02 AM | | Votes: 2

Are you kidding me? The M3 is much better than the C63 AMG. BMW is way better. The new iDrive looks a little like the Audi's MMI. BMW is doing everything right lately.
— bmwfan1513 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/29/2008 11:05:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8

You mean besides not having a clue about style or taste?
— MadibaP (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 7:34:47 AM | | Votes: -4

BMW attacts clients who are top-level artists, architects, engineers, musicians, and many others throughout the world. I'd say you, Madwhatever, are likely the one not having a clue about style or taste.
— AdHominem (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 9:10:30 PM | | Votes: 1

Love it, I like the clean and sleek look of the interior. Love the new tail lights also, LEDs baby!!!
— devitocoke (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 12:13:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Looks nice, finally a post-e46 BMW I can say that to without qualifications.
— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 12:36:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Yes, classy in rap videos.
— HSCenterconsole (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 3:21:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Love BMW. The new tail lights give it the rear a more balanced look. The interior is my only concern. BMW's interior gears towards a minimalist look with clean lines. Which I can appreciate because I love the interior look of my E46. Having said that I think the M3 can use a bit of a contemporary update w/out sacrificing tradition. The position of the iDrive doesn't have a smooth flow to the shift knob and the overall face is too flat. Maybe I'm just being tedious but that's just me. I love the elegance of the interior of the CTS, it's not convoluted w/buttons, yet has an aggressive classy layout.
— corelink (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 11:04:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

"point of BMW interiors is to not distract the driver from the act of driving"

Marketing speak for "we don't have the skills and the foresight to design and implement a user friendly and aesthetically pleasing interior"

last time I checked, BMW can't even implement a decent cup holder. I'll pass on the 80s interior thanks :)
— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/30/2008 2:09:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

i like the dash, it just the center console looks boring to me.
and of course, the car itself is badass
— miracle113 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2008 4:55:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Let's see, some think the car looks cheap, to much plastic, so buy a caddy, which is all plastic. Others like myself appreciate what a classy, very cool car this is. Iv'e driven this car and the only car I would consider other than the M3 is the 2009 911.
— jochet (View Profile)

Posted on 7/31/2008 9:28:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

Very nice update. That car looks SO good!!
— 07G35J (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2008 11:32:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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