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This all could have been avoided if BMW hadn't decided to put two massive, irregular shaped holes in the front of their car. Whether a fan of the new grill, trying to get use to it, modifying it or eventually planning on using a full front end replacement, there is one inescapable fact. We are all dealing with a design no BMW fan imagined, considered or even wanted prior to its introduction. Let's all hope this isn't the long term future of an iconic brand.
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01-18-2022, 01:18 PM | #112 |
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Vorsteiner always is a little ricey for my particular tastes BUT this grille is very cool. Also, because I haven't loved any other CF lip, I may consider this one as well. I would certainly consider the grille but would need to see it in person.
Can we have pictures of the protective mesh that has been described? I can just imagine the collection of leaves I will have by the end of fall in the large holes.
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Many of us (maybe even most of us at this point - 16 months post reveal) like the way this car looks. Many of us would be very happy if this design is the (let me make sure I'm reading this correctly) "long term future of an iconic brand." I'm sorry you don't like it. The only inescapable facts here are that 1. your opinion is as subjective as mine, and 2. the car is selling.
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I'm hoping there's something that can be fabricated for the gaping holes.
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01-18-2022, 02:12 PM | #117 | |
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01-18-2022, 02:14 PM | #118 |
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Fixed it! You're welcome Vorsteiner.
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01-18-2022, 03:01 PM | #119 |
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I will be there bro! Thank you for the offer!
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The stats overall for the G80 are undeniable!!!
However... So is the extremely controversial front end. Which for me personally, is a No Go. Fortunately, Vorsteiner has stepped up to offer a redesign that still emcompases the design but improves it significantly! |
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When you first saw the G80 weren't you surprised? Just a little? Maybe a good surprised for you but still surprised. I don't know any BMW fan who anticipated that the next move for their M models would be to triple the height of the grill. If that's what you honestly thought would happen then I would love to read how you came to that conclusion. As for sales, that's irrelevant. Lots of horribly designed cars sell at a much faster clip than BMW cars. In addition, people over time tend to get use to a design and buy into it, even if it's bad. Take Lexus for example. In my opinion their vehicles are a train wreck, and not just because of their grills. Still, they sell tons of cars. Would love to hear your thoughts. |
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The front end with these huge, pointless grills is just disproportional. Too bad they invested their time and money into r&d for this grill and didn't fix the biggest issue of the grill, which is it's size. Especially if you take in the fact that the rest of the mods/parts are beautiful... |
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something weird about the way the bumper curves up though that still doesn't sit right with me. it's not just the beavertooth grille. it's how it the lower lip sort of ignores the grille and has its own bizarre lines. I am curious what the vorsteiner grille looks like with the honeycomb mesh from the lower opening throughout.
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Not really. The massive kidneys didn't start with the M3. IIRC, the enlarging began with the 7 and then the X7. It was just a matter of time before that design language seeped down into the 3 series. I get the resistance to the new design but bmw is in the business of selling cars and they want to attract new buyers in new markets and new demographics. Catering to the same 50+ yr old men who bought them for the last 3 decades isn't the answer to that. Time to move on.
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Sorry! Not the answer! The rear wing looks quite interesting!
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