Preview of BMW at the NAIAS Detroit 2013

Karazy · 01-08-2013, 03:35 PM

Thanks Jason

HoundForHire · 01-08-2013, 03:41 PM

If there's no 2 series news I have zero reason to pay attention to BMW @ Detroit... unless they plan on announcing an affordable 535d for the US.

Jason · 01-08-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HoundForHire

If there's no 2 series news I have zero reason to pay attention to BMW @ Detroit... unless they plan on announcing an affordable 535d for the US.

Patience folks, the very first 2 Series prototypes were just spotted. It'll be a while until official 2 Series communications begin.

bmrm396 · 01-08-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Nobody ever said that the production F32 will be on the road in July. It starts production in July and deliveries start in late Summer - early Fall.

well bummer, guess that puts a big damped on my Euro Delivery trip in Sept ... right?

chriscecc914 · 01-08-2013, 03:55 PM

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well bummer, guess that puts a big damped on my Euro Delivery trip in Sept ... right?

Uhh, isn't September in "late summer - early fall" ?

Antares · 01-08-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerjph

No 3GT? Again?

they got afraid at BMW what could happen to their fans by seeing that "pregnant coupe" car

the 4-series Coupe is going to customers in autumn of 2013
so: NAAS is going to see the Concept (as the spring show in Geneva)

the 2 series Coupe is going to be launched in autumn of 2013 - Frankfurt

the X4 is going to roll into the 2014, as the 1er Van.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-08-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

It's a worldwide 'facelift." So you'll see it in Canada as well. Not sure on the timing for the refresh in Canada.

Thanks Jason! I'll check with the dealership re: timing

AGAV13 · 01-08-2013, 07:34 PM

Who cares, show me the M2.

uhn2000 · 01-08-2013, 07:49 PM

Weather permitting my buddy and I are making a trip - will be a nice way to add KMs for the break-in period.

georgere · 01-08-2013, 08:05 PM

I was expecting f32 to be revealed much sooner under impression the coupe is usually revealed a year after sedan. Now f30 was revealed in 2011 and showed up on the streets in spring 2012. It's 2013 already and no coupe.... Sad.

Vector Pilot · 01-08-2013, 08:19 PM

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The new headlights on the z4 LCI are ugly. The pre-LCI looked better.

Its stunning how similar the 4-proto and the 6-grand coupe look similar. I wonder how many parts are shared.

Regarding the new Z4 headlights, please point out the difference between the current model and the LCI.

Highest Regards

ThatEgyptianKid · 01-08-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by georgere

I was expecting f32 to be revealed much sooner under impression the coupe is usually revealed a year after sedan. Now f30 was revealed in 2011 and showed up on the streets in spring 2012. It's 2013 already and no coupe.... Sad.

I was hoping the same only so I can get the second year run and not the first year cars. As the new car tends to have several problems. Hope they solved whatever problems they had with the f30

Meeni · 01-08-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vector Pilot

Regarding the new Z4 headlights, please point out the difference between the current model and the LCI.

Highest Regards

No difference. They looked different because picture angle apparently.

Ckingsley · 01-08-2013, 10:16 PM

As I work at the dealership level for BMW, we are under the impression that they are in the process of building out the current 3 series coupe and will end that run with the limited edition Fozen Red, White, and Blue M3's with production of all 3 series coupes stoping in late Feb through March depending on order status. So in actuality after retool it is possible that there could be 2013 4 series in the States by the end of July, even if production started as late as June 1.

uter · 01-08-2013, 11:05 PM

No F31 at NAIAS?
What gives?

mapezzul · 01-08-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ckingsley

As I work at the dealership level for BMW, we are under the impression that they are in the process of building out the current 3 series coupe and will end that run with the limited edition Fozen Red, White, and Blue M3's with production of all 3 series coupes stoping in late Feb through March depending on order status. So in actuality after retool it is possible that there could be 2013 4 series in the States by the end of July, even if production started as late as June 1.

You may be onto something outside the US...

Vector Pilot · 01-09-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ckingsley

As I work at the dealership level for BMW, we are under the impression that they are in the process of building out the current 3 series coupe and will end that run with the limited edition Fozen Red, White, and Blue M3's with production of all 3 series coupes stoping in late Feb through March depending on order status. So in actuality after retool it is possible that there could be 2013 4 series in the States by the end of July, even if production started as late as June 1.

If what you're saying is true you made my day!!
Highest Regards

Brenzo · 01-09-2013, 10:51 AM

The only reason the production-ready F32 may not appear in Detroit is because of how recently the concept was unveiled. Here's hoping to a world wide premiere in my hometown of Chicago.

bmrm396 · 01-09-2013, 12:34 PM

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If what you're saying is true you made my day!!

usually Mapezzul is right on these things ... im just holding out hoping i can pick one up in Sept when im on my ED

Vector Pilot · 01-09-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bmrm396

usually Mapezzul is right on these things ... im just holding out hoping i can pick one up in Sept when im on my ED

If he's correct I plan to be there too.
Highest Regards

SamS · 01-09-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Vector Pilot

Regarding the new Z4 headlights, please point out the difference between the current model and the LCI.

Highest Regards

LED corona rings on the Z4 LCI.

Vector Pilot · 01-09-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

LED corona rings on the Z4 LCI.

Thanks for pointing that out... My reference was to the style or shape of the lights not changing... but I do welcome the addition of LED corona rings.
Highest Regards

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