[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by The Automotive Enthusiast

You know what though? These will sell to many consumers simply because it's different and stands out. People are going to love this car simply because it's different.

Unfortunately you are correct. I know a number of people who own BMWs (including some who have the 4-series) and they are the exact type of BMW customers I don't like. They just want the badge and know nothing about steering, handling, engines, etc. I showed them this new 4-series and they liked it.

Those of us on this forum are the OG BMW fans. We remember how visceral and enjoyable they were to drive, we remember and appreciate their clean timeless styling, we go to local car events and take the long way home for fun. Unfortunately in the realm of this highly globalized and social media-influenced society we are simply viewed as old-fashioned.

[praxis218]

Originally Posted by thekidd

Honest question - what were the reactions when the forum first saw the f80?

Very positive reception:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...=923203&page=3

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=922857

[Dethsupp0rt]

Don't know what everyone's complaining about. BMWs have looked like this forever:

https://drivetribe.com/p/every-3-ser...Sj2_6Kh4R-0FUQ

[bmbweber]

Originally Posted by GodfatherNiko

I prefer this

Thanks BMW for making the F82 an instant classic. No reason it shouldn't fetch $100k on Bring A Trailer with the direction this is going...

[deemo319]

This happens with every generation.

[F85MTuNED]

I'm gonna keep hope alive and pray I like the G80 in person... I know I'll love everything performance wise but in my opinion if you pay a certain premium for a vehicle it should look good as well.

[ferrarifast]

F8x followed by E92 followed by E46 are my top 3 M3/M4s
Each M3/M4 was sexier than the one before.
F8x cars will likely be future classics. I have not met a single person that did not like the design of the car. Check the F8x launch threads, full of people drooling over them.
While the new G8x cars look aggressive, the front bumper is iffy for me. I think we are going to need an aftermarket solution, or that we'll just have to wait for the LCIs.

Long live the F8x. BMW nailed everything with the F8x models.

[Liquid2.0T]

That hood cannot be real. It looks like a Pep boys special.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by deemo319

This happens with every generation.

It does, but it's usually not on something as controversial. With the F3x and F8x, it was about the kidney grilles meeting the lights and the hood cutoff line. This....this is something entirely different.

[low135]

Honestly I didn't think it could get worse than what we saw before. this is the ugliest BMW front end ever to me. Not one single section looks well thought out.

[praxis218]

Originally Posted by Liquid2.0T

That hood cannot be real. It looks like a Pep boys special.

Yeah I'd like to listen to the design meetings in which they approved that hood...

[knifegun]

Convinced the new M4 will look amazing. I've had an adverse reaction to any new change in the BMW lineup. But I know this doesn't look great now but I think it will make complete sense once we have a chance to take it in.

[OG///M]

Originally Posted by deemo319

This happens with every generation.

Unfortunately no. This implies that this car is something we must take or have or coexist with.

In this case people that don't like it will stop at the denial stage and not buy it and will never have to see it in their garage.

No need to go through all that. We should all buy cars that doesn't force us to go through grief processes.

[to_riffic]

Originally Posted by thekidd

Honest question - what were the reactions when the forum first saw the f80?

The YMB F80? Freakin' thought BMW nailed it after the F30 looked neutered.

[antzcrashing]

Wow that looks terrible.

[JoeyBananaz18]

yyyyeah ima just go to m3post and look at all the e90s id rather have kthnxbye

[raphatexas]

We need the aftermarket specialists to come up with an answer ASAP, these vertical grills are hideous!!!

[KINY3RA]

Originally Posted by Yaaaaaron

Does nobody besides me on this forum love the way this looks. I am honestly in love with the aesthetics and I'm so pleased they're keeping manuals in the range. Sign me up

I love the way this thing looks too!

[stein_325i]

Its getting really depressing to see one of my favorite automakers constantly disappoint me.

[chris82]

Ugh, I thought I'd hate it but this looks pretty damn awesome. I say well done I think they pulled it off!

[antzcrashing]

Poll: Like or Dislike G80 M3/G82 M4 https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1700860

[2011ninja]

Originally Posted by KINY3RA

I love the way this thing looks too!

Make it 4 door wide body 6 speed sunroof

300 lbs lighter

OEM BBS RC wheels

500 hp 500 torque