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Originally Posted by seis-speed
I think Chris Harris was right in the idea that in a year's time it might grow on everyone and people will warm up to it. It is such a drastic change that it will take a little time, most of us have not even seen it in the flesh let alone rolling down the street.
If it is true what some are saying that Asian markets like larger grilles.
It might be as simple as China prefers larger grilles, the vocal US enthusiast appreciates a manual transmission, so let's appease our 2 largest markets.
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You make good points.
And my original one was that if you don't like the grill you can still get BMWs without large versions (M5, M2). You can also order a car without a manual.
The Grill gets BMWs 'face' out there with the next gen of buyers looking for a name. I just sold my F80 and was amazed how many potential buyers were new to the brand and were aspiring to it. All of them in their 30s mainly.