11-25-2021, 09:20 PM | #24 |
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Just my 2 cents... I purchase the BMW M4 Comp because of the larger intake/Grill. I also wanted something different than what everyone else was driving on the Freeways. I know I'm in the minority when it's about the grill, but old style wasn't for me.
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11-25-2021, 09:23 PM | #25 |
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What in the world makes you think you are in the minority on this? I think it’s obvious now you’re not.
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11-25-2021, 10:17 PM | #27 |
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11-25-2021, 10:32 PM | #28 |
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Not every painting is going to appeal to every person. Some people wouldn’t spend $25 on something that someone else wouldn’t think twice about spending $2500 on .
Doesn’t make it right to white wash the painting… IMO. Maybe the companies idea has just been complicated to complete - Covid related production issues maybe , who knows . I’m not sure i understand the customer who would be purchasing an entire car, just to plan on how to make it look NOT like the car that it is. But surely , that customer is out there. And most definitely as the old saying goes, if you build it - they will come . |
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Seems to be very little issue with this car selling as is and most vendors that were initially appealing to some of the loud few that hated the grille have probably realized that there really isn't a market out there big enough to recoup the R&D costs associated with making a new front end for these cars. 🤷🏻
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11-26-2021, 12:30 PM | #30 |
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At first release I hated the front. But I found my self stopping almost daily at my local dealer to check them out when they were first arriving. This was back in March. I quickly sold my 3700 mile F80 and ordered a G80 to my spec and took delivery in August. I love the front. I wouldn't change it now even if a redesigned bumper/grill was released. Its what ties everything about the car together.
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This post is laughable (I realize it's old).
Are people really that resistant to change?? The new front end looks amazing! The prior F80 now looks outdated and old. I miss my F80 but I can't wait to get my new, G80! |
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I'd agree that market forces likely means a re-styled bumper isn't worth it for the aftermarket and likely isn't forthcoming. |
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12-08-2021, 01:25 PM | #33 |
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I find it really silly that people actually pay money to develop and are trying to change the front end of this generation M3.It's one of the characteristics of this car and either you like it or move on and buy something else.
People who bought one they did because they like how it looks from the factory. |
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12-09-2021, 09:25 PM | #35 | |
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12-09-2021, 09:35 PM | #36 | |
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12-09-2021, 09:42 PM | #37 | |
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I bought a G80 M3 because it's the only car with a manual transmission, has 4 doors, has a luxurious interior with modern amenities like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and sounds pretty good after a few exhaust mods. Note: I don't like V8's quite so much and prefer the howl of a 6 cylinder, hence why I didn't consider the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. I also don't like how that car looks at all inside and out. I don't mind the front end at all as it has grown on me, but I wouldn't say that I like it. I like things like the wide hips, aggressive nature, the amazing community we have here, etc. but the front grille isn't something I lust after. It is certainly a distinguishing factor on the G8X and is all the controversy, but I absolutely did not look at it and go "yes I must have that". In fact, I ordered one, cancelled it, then ordered one again because there genuinely aren't any cars out there that can satisfy all my wants/needs. At first, I wouldn't have minded the grille if the car sounded decent, but it didn't at all in stock guise. Upon hearing a G80 M3 that sounds pretty good with catless DP's and a single midpipe, I ordered one as sound was the thing that was difficult to get over based on the initial videos/reviews and what not. I value the sound of a car quite a bit. So yeah, definitely can't lump all of the G8X owners in one category with a statement like that.
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You bastard!
I don't even have my car yet
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12-10-2021, 05:04 AM | #40 |
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I respect that they don't like it. I personally find it silly and its my honest opinion. The G80 was designed like that. Changing the whole front end of the car is too drastic and completely changes its appearance/character.
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12-10-2021, 05:13 AM | #41 | |
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You might as well put the S58 to an F80 body then. On the other thread with the csl grill I said I personally like the mod and looks better than oem but that is different to completely change the whole front of the car. I just stated my personal opinion. |
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