[NYG]

Originally Posted by DZ F30

If you had to choose, what would you take? This M3 with the oversized grill or a 4 cylinder C63 AMG?

Neither.

If you're willing to be unbiased in your hunt for a new vehicle, outside of Porsche, Chevrolet and Ford are taking a giant shit on German "sports" cars right now.

[TV235]

Just ran it by the lady. She says i can get one. so the design must not be that bad! see you guys in 2021

[seepete753]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Have you been living under a rock since 2007?! As has been stated multiple times, that has been the formulaic approach ever since the E9X M3. The ///M's bear the front end of the coupe.

Yes but this has been a very odd decision since the 3 series was established as the 4 door and the 4 series as the 2 door with the F3x series. Back in the E9x days, sure this made sense but now its odd. No other series share front fascia.

Logically, this would have been the appropriate time for the separation between M3/M4 front ends but maybe I'm the crazy one here

[cda]

I absolutely agree with the negative responses. I have a co-worker who currently drives a 4 series coupe and he loves the design. Needless to say this design is polarizing and the real test will be sales. How is the redesigned 7 selling?

[spiike32]

Community response reminds of when Acura change the TL to a birds beak front grill or when corvette went away with the circle tail lights.

Give it a year and everyone will fall back in line and accept the new look and it will be the new normal. With a few mods it'll look pretty mean coming up in the rear view mirror.

[zipstic]

I was hoping it would look more like the 4 concept. Perhaps it will when I can see the final production.

The aftermarket parts could make a big difference in the overall appearance.

I was thinking of a M440, but I might stick with the N54 e92 for awhile and see what the new 2 series looks likes in a year and a half. I'll be approaching 100k miles at that point and turn the e92 into my "winter beater."

[alex2364]

This completely rules out a new M3/M4 for me. My options are to keep my M4 ZCP after my lease ends, M340i, or another brand completely.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by P1et

What in the F is going on at BMW. Did they forget to turn the grills by 90 degrees? Terrible. Absolutely terrible.

Please don't give them ideas

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by Rschin2

It looks bad, and they should feel bad

This they are the ones that designed it and approved they are not feeling bad. They think they are geniuses.

[bimmerfile]

I'm guessing it's the 430i without the M-Sport package since the air intakes are pretty puny relative to what we saw on the 4er concept.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by J-RO

This they are the ones that designed it and approved they are not feeling bad. They think they are geniuses.

...and if this car sells well despite online enthusiasts crying foul, they will be.

[seepete753]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

WE online enthusiasts are not the barometer.

WE enthusiasts are DEFINITELY a barometer when it comes to performance cars since most non enthusiasts wouldn't even know what this car was driving down the block. The average driver doesn't care about how much HP or TQ your super cool car has but you can bet your house that they care when you drive an ugly car past them and this is a conversation about a cars design solely.

Most enthusiasts will appreciate body mods that the normal humans wouldn't (diffusers, front lips, carbon bits) but this is the opposite where the OEM parts look awful.

Sources: my non-enthusiast friends I show these leaks to have ALL thought it looked terrible. I have yet to encounter one that liked it

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by seepete753

WE enthusiasts are DEFINITELY a barometer when it comes to performance cars since most non enthusiasts wouldn't even know what this car was driving down the block. The average driver doesn't care about how much HP or TQ your super cool car has but you can bet your house that they care when you drive an ugly car past them and this is a conversation about a cars design solely.

Most enthusiasts will appreciate body mods that the normal humans wouldn't (diffusers, front lips, carbon bits) but this is the opposite where the OEM parts look awful.

Sources: my non-enthusiast friends I show these leaks to have ALL thought it looked terrible. I have yet to encounter one that liked it

You keep believing that. Most people aren't on forums. Even from an anecdotal perspective, my point stands true. No ///M driver that I've ever pulled over is on Bimmerpost. I know this because I've asked every single one of them after complementing their car and sending them on their way. In fact, I ask every ///M driver that I come across. Just last week I came across a ZCP and CS while going to a local fast food joint. Both cars were lightly modified. I made contact with the owners as they were walking out; both were with their children. Neither were on Bimmerpost. As usual, I welcomed them to join the forum because it is a great resource.

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by Jockey

Losing our shit is an overstatement.

I'm just sad to see a lineup as popular as this take a huge decline.

I have no doubt in most categories this car will be an improvement of the F8X. But sorry, I just can't get beyond such a polarizing design.

It’s not an overstatement, it’s an understatement. Not for you personally, based on your comments I’ve seen, but based on many others. One guy wants to sell his E92 to disassociate himself with the brand haha. All this based on a car no one has seen in its entirety and one that promises incredible performance AND a manual transmission.

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by seepete753

WE enthusiasts are DEFINITELY a barometer when it comes to performance cars since most non enthusiasts wouldn't even know what this car was driving down the block. The average driver doesn't care about how much HP or TQ your super cool car has but you can bet your house that they care when you drive an ugly car past them and this is a conversation about a cars design solely.

Most enthusiasts will appreciate body mods that the normal humans wouldn't (diffusers, front lips, carbon bits) but this is the opposite where the OEM parts look awful.

Sources: my non-enthusiast friends I show these leaks to have ALL thought it looked terrible. I have yet to encounter one that liked it

We are not the sales barometer. You think 85% of F8x owners know the engine code is S55?

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

WE online enthusiasts are not the barometer.

I think being an enthusiast has little bearing on ones opinion of wether or not a car looks good (I didn't say no bearing). Enthusiast care more about performance, feel, transmission, steering, etc. than the rest of the population no doubt. I will wait to see the car in the flesh before passing judgment, however I'm not optimistic from what I've seen so far.

[Ibiza]

95% of ya all saying you hate it or moving on, are full of it. Who was has contacted their respective CA to be removed from the G80 waiting list? I hear crickets.

Living in a rear only license plate state, don't have to worry about the front bracket ruining the grill.

Jason can you start a stickie for all the G80/82/83 haters to sign and then we can compare in 12+ months when the hypocrites are asking for advice on G8x deals/posting builds/photos?

[BwoodBMW]

the fact somebody moved my post with a comparison pic of the beautiful new Alpina B3 out of this thread is all you need to know.

[seepete753]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

You keep believing that. Most people aren't on forums.

Reading comprehension check: See my sources from my last post for the reception your beloved revolutionary design is receiving from those non forum members...

0 out of 18-20 liking it is on par with the forum results

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by solstice

I do. When you start test driving other cars you'll be reminded that the reason you DRIVE a BMW is not the way it looks

I wouldn't say that, everyone is catching up or surpassing BMW when it comes to driving dynamics. BMW isn't at the advantage they had years ago.

[mdemon]

Hey guys,

TAKING ORDERS FOR WIDEBODY BUMPERS FOR G80. THE GRILL IS FIXED IN MY VERSION..


$999 and you can join the GROUP buy deposit list.LOL

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by seepete753

Reading comprehension check: See my sources from my last post for the reception your beloved revolutionary design is receiving from those non forum members...

0 out of 18-20 liking it is on par with the forum results

No need for a check. My point stands.