G80 M3 / G82 M4 LCI expected in March 2024

robopp · 01-12-2023, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

If the M division were Apple, they would still be selling the E30.

Or Porsche

Forzanerazzurri · 01-12-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robopp

Or Porsche

02M3ForMe · 01-12-2023, 09:54 PM

To me, the G82 is one of the very best looking non-exotics on the market. Keep the grilles, please (updated insert is OK).

BMW M and the big-grille-only 4-Series crushed it in sales in 2022, so it appears that lots of actual buyers agree.

G87_mtwo · 01-12-2023, 10:33 PM

I think they will revise front grille like they did with og m2 to m2 comp. it changed the look of front end so well.

'Cane · 01-12-2023, 11:00 PM

So BMW is going to debut the CS at the end of the month then redesign the front end after showing it off? lol Also, if there were a new grill design, and we’re only a couple months away from the launch, there would certainly have been leaked pics.

Fugly M3 · 01-12-2023, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

So BMW is going to debut the CS at the end of the month then redesign the front end after showing it off? lol Also, if there were a new grill design, and we’re only a couple months away from the launch, there would certainly have been leaked pics.

March 2024, not 2023.

'Cane · 01-12-2023, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fugly M3

March 2024, not 2023.

Was on my phone and thought it said MY 24. Still, don't see a huge change to the grill.

aaaaah · 01-12-2023, 11:34 PM

The design direction as shown by the most recent CES concept and the previous suppository EV shows that they are looking at transitioning the grill to a large horizontal style that incorporates the headlights. I wouldn't be surprised if they start hinting at this with the LCI for the M3/M4 as they always start to foreshadow new models with the LCI and concepts.

Fugly M3 · 01-12-2023, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aaaaah

The design direction as shown by the most recent CES concept and the previous suppository EV shows that they are looking at transitioning the grill to a large horizontal style that incorporates the headlights. I wouldn't be surprised if they start hinting at this with the LCI for the M3/M4 as they always start to foreshadow new models with the LCI and concepts.

Ah yes, the BMW Jetta they debuted in Las Vegas!

dezzracer · 01-13-2023, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by yuvalt

They got so much hate for these grills, and since they are nearing their end of ICE era, I think they will take the extra mile and go for the CSL design. It's not that smaller, BTW.

But looks way better IMO.

02M3ForMe · 01-13-2023, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by G87_mtwo

I think they will revise front grille like they did with og m2 to m2 comp. it changed the look of front end so well.

They changed the engine on that one, not gonna happen this time.

DB_Cooper · 01-13-2023, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by G87_mtwo

I think they will revise front grille like they did with og m2 to m2 comp. it changed the look of front end so well.

As a m2c owner, I think the OG front end looked better.

ChrisM4 · 01-13-2023, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DB_Cooper

As a m2c owner, I think the OG front end looked better.

Agree especially with the black kidney surrounds.

WWM3 · 01-13-2023, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 330indy

When has an M3 ever had a mid cycle redesign?
Not

When has an M3 ever had a lifecycle anywhere close to this long?

Blindside_137 · 01-13-2023, 08:37 AM

Man you guys are nuts. I would not be the slightest bit surprised to see some type of change to the front end. Every M car lately has had some subtle changes to the bumper or grilles which until recently was not common.

I wouldn’t be surprised if the grille shape changes dramatically, marginally, or not at all. BMW will do as they see fit.

The fact remains it is the last manual ICE M3 and will continue to sell.

amrh · 01-13-2023, 08:48 AM

There has never been a substantial change in design, for LCI, on any previous M3. Why would they do it, now? Because some people don't like the grill?? I don't have any knowledge about how a car is taken from concept to production, but I imagine the costs are beyond my best guess. They're not going to redesign a grill simply because some don't like it.

Look at the e65 - I've always hated the design of that car, as I'm sure others have, as well. They never made changes to that one either. Yeah, different designer, but it still wasn't eye-candy.

I love the g80 - the design, performance, interior updates (from f80) and tech. I've only had it for about 6 weeks and get many compliments/looks/stares/people pointing. Even non-enthusiasts comment that it looks like a "race car". It is an aggressive looking car, and the design is appropriate. I had a M340i - I don't want my M3 to look like an M340i.

Gfit · 01-13-2023, 09:51 AM

I’m glad some/many/most don’t like the grill. It’s hard enough to get one as it is.

WWM3 · 01-13-2023, 10:08 AM

Whether the grille has been a success or not has nothing to do with the fact that this LCI is coming with some changes. BMW is milking this G8X for longer than any previous M3 generation. People may love or hate the design, but it’s going to look old and dated in just a year or so. As a result, I believe this LCI will result in more changes than in previous generations. The CS is coming soon, but insiders are saying another special model will come later. That should be a hint IMO.

WWM3 · 01-13-2023, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

So BMW is going to debut the CS at the end of the month then redesign the front end after showing it off? lol Also, if there were a new grill design, and we’re only a couple months away from the launch, there would certainly have been leaked pics.

The CS will be pre-lci. Then another special CS-like LCI model will come later. The G8X will be produced so long that BMW will have time to make essentially two CS models.

Camarejh · 01-13-2023, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Agreed. ADRO came out with their grille program and TBH, it looks a lot worse than the stock grilles - the grille and the bumper redesign looks terrible.

The adro grille is straight trash. The new vorsteiner one is even worse.

tomjonesBT33 · 01-13-2023, 12:12 PM

G82 looks like a Ford Mustang.

FISH22 · 01-13-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tomjonesBT33

G82 looks like a Ford Mustang.

Lol, this nonsense again.

And a Ferrari looks like a C8.

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aaaaah Lieutenant 354 Rep 407 Posts Drives: Nuggets Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: AU iTrader: (0)	The design direction as shown by the most recent CES concept and the previous suppository EV shows that they are looking at transitioning the grill to a large horizontal style that incorporates the headlights. I wouldn't be surprised if they start hinting at this with the LCI for the M3/M4 as they always start to foreshadow new models with the LCI and concepts.
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amrh Lieutenant 297 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2023 M3Cx Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Frederick, MD iTrader: (2)	There has never been a substantial change in design, for LCI, on any previous M3. Why would they do it, now? Because some people don't like the grill?? I don't have any knowledge about how a car is taken from concept to production, but I imagine the costs are beyond my best guess. They're not going to redesign a grill simply because some don't like it. Look at the e65 - I've always hated the design of that car, as I'm sure others have, as well. They never made changes to that one either. Yeah, different designer, but it still wasn't eye-candy. I love the g80 - the design, performance, interior updates (from f80) and tech. I've only had it for about 6 weeks and get many compliments/looks/stares/people pointing. Even non-enthusiasts comment that it looks like a "race car". It is an aggressive looking car, and the design is appropriate. I had a M340i - I don't want my M3 to look like an M340i.
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