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We will see once all of the professional reviews come in but on paper, the G8X has a lot going for it, despite the weight gain, so it seems silly to harp on the subjective grill and small rear brakes. But then again... I suppose these two excuses will be just like sound was for the F80, which didn't stop BMW from selling more of them than any M3 that came before. Like I said, haters are going to hate! |
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01-11-2021, 12:37 PM | #69 |
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I really like that color, looks very nice with the black and Carbon pieces
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01-11-2021, 01:12 PM | #71 | |
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BMW made a big mistake by releasing the big grille on G8X family, why follow Audi and Lexus design? Where is the traditional twin kidneys grille we grew up with? I bet you're going to trade in the Bierman design for G80.
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01-11-2021, 01:19 PM | #72 |
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Thanks for sharing your driving impressions. Lucky you. Looks like I have to contact the Brand Experience Center again. I attended the closed room unveiling on 18 Dec 2020 and was told that they will stop taking visitors due to the COVID restrictions. Didn't know that it was possible to test drive the car already.
I agree with you that after seeing the car in person, the huge front grille design is actually more acceptable. I really used to hate it a lot seeing photos online. Did you also get to see the Isle of Man Green G80? That color is also insane seeing it in person. |
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01-11-2021, 01:19 PM | #73 | |
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However, I would still checkout all possibilities to put it elsewhere, if somehow legally possible, but don't think it will work out... |
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Very insightful review and comments. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the new M4. Ive seen it in person and like most I dont care for it visually, but reading about the features and impressions is interesting.
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01-11-2021, 01:28 PM | #75 | |
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Contact your dealer, he can make an appointment for you for a test drive Yes, two times actually. Once was end of november like you as I went there only to see the G80 in person, and after the test drive of the M4 I asked them if they could show it to me again as my brother wanted to see the IOMG in person. And I aggree it looks insane, that's why I ordered my G80 in IOMG |
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01-11-2021, 02:26 PM | #76 |
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He said its not as good as Giulia!
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01-11-2021, 02:35 PM | #77 | |
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Probably a solution with position like Alfa Romeo? |
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01-11-2021, 03:27 PM | #78 | |
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I also never use any holders, mine are sticked directly to the body, but here I don't see any space where this may work, as there are nowhere flat surfaces that would fit the plate... I was more thinking to put it behind the windshield, but while it is not explicit forbidden here and some are driving around like that, it is not liked by the and you may get fined for it...and I think this car will get enough attention anyway |
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I think I'll wait for the temperatures to warm up a bit before booking a test drive. |
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01-11-2021, 03:34 PM | #81 | |
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When I viewed the car there was no front plate mounted. Based on these pictures, is it a German model with the bigger front plate holder base? Or will the Swiss production model not have it? I forgot to ask the Genius back then. |
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Yeah, I had a detailed look at the FPB one and a glimpse on IOMG, which is my favorite currently, but that frozen was really nice in person, I think it shows the lines and details of the car the best. |
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01-11-2021, 03:39 PM | #83 | |
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01-11-2021, 03:46 PM | #84 |
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If you look closely, you see the holder is just a bit bigger than the CH plate, so I believe this is a CH version model, the EU ones have the more wider holder that is almost reaching the PDC sensors.
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Wow less than a year with the G21 and you would now switch to a G20? Why not wait on that and test drive the G80 before making a decision? If you remember, we discussed this previously and I told you how I absolutely hated the front end of the G8x based on internet photos? Having seen it personally in December, it's not half as bad as I thought. I mean ... it's still not best design of the year or even near but for sure it's not the worst design of the century. You have to see it in person to know what I mean. The lines that run from the roof down to the bonnet flows very well with the top of the 2 grilles. My opinion is that this car does not photograph well and can only be appreciate in person. |
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Are you also taking that Kyalami Orange interior? I'm not in a hurry and will wait till spring at the earliest to test it. Would prefer to try putting down the power on summer tires actually. I'm considering to go for the M xDrive model and use the car as a daily. |
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01-11-2021, 03:55 PM | #87 | |
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Exactly what I shared in another thread, I felt exactly the same until seeing it in person. It is not the prettiest front, but has a lot presence and a special character and is not a no-go anymore for myself. |
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