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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan
I would agree. The car is selling. I think another brand would be the option if BMW's design direction isn't for you, generally speaking.
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Hmm, based on what I see at both dealerships that I visit regularly, they don't sell like "hot cakes". As per sales guys which I know, "the design is the main problem".
I also bought a 2021 M340i Performance Edition instead due to the design. Even this one is not really blowing me away but the headlights are way nicer and more aggressive but elegant and the grills are nicer; at least it has a livable face. I am working to get the simpler Alpina grills so I can get rid of the "diamond" grills.
As an M replacement, after decades, I went with a different brand.
I just can not stand the face and the ultra cheap rear door/wheel arch which screams CHEAP as they were too cheap to make special rear doors that can flow with the hips in the back and make a distinctive look. Obviously they used the same sedan doors and bulked the back an left an area like it was done by me and my buddies in the garage.
The three colour leather interior, the design of the seats with too many parts and sewing, the bulk between the legs and too much protruded non-practical sides is another thing that I can not do. Nice for a day but that's it. I am looking forward to see the wear and tear of those in a mater of a year or two. Forget about more.
Some of us would like a wolf in sheep clothes, with a beautiful simpler design instead of screaming lemon colours on the seats... Even if you don't like it and need to go with a simple black, you are still forced to accept a grey velcro material on the sides....
I get the idea but is not elegant in any way. And if you want simpler seats, you don't get that package. So, BMW can keep it.
I forced myself to like it, yet, I don't take Viagra, so no, is not growing on me.
Forced myself towards the M5 as I love that thing, just to realize that is actually too big for my needs. Long gone are the days of the E46 or a nimble body dimensions. Still do not understand the needs of going bigger and bigger. Keep the niches as they are and people will buy what fits their lifestyle.
So yeah, it is what it is I guess...
I am a hard core BMW fan and I am actually hurt by their direction.
Nice car mechanically, but which I can never look at. I -personally- just can not bring one home. Sorry.