2021 BMW M3 G80 Looking Aggressive in Closeup Look

JustChris · 07-20-2020, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy L Garage

Omg what an exciting car! Can't wait to put down a deposit on it when it comes out. Defiantly a major progress from the existing model.

- said no one ever....

No one said it defiantly for sure

JustChris · 07-20-2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

It’s growing on me etc etc. I think it’s time they did a camo drop. Seeing the car at the same stage after getting excited about new pics is becoming tedious

Have faith Colin mate. I've no doubt you and your dad will have a G80/82 skittles combo sometime in the future

Bumpinjeep · 07-20-2020, 11:44 AM

It's funny how a Ford product can really resonate with people and get them excited (Bronco) but the next generation of the freaking M3 doesn't. How the mighty have fallen.
Again, I'm holding out judgment until I see the car in real life, sans camo.

Ghostriderf80 · 07-20-2020, 11:48 AM

Shame how this car is turning out. I am almost used to it, but its not screaming I am pleasing your eyes.

Colinv6 · 07-20-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Have faith Colin mate. I've no doubt you and your dad will have a G80/82 skittles combo sometime in the future

Still loving the 4CS at the moment Chris! I just worry about how it’s going to sound, the last of the M4’s with the OPF filters were very muted.

If I do it’ll be RWD manual with CCB’s though.

JTO24 · 07-20-2020, 11:59 AM

Can't wait to see it in IOM Green... so far I still like it.

Sedan_Clan · 07-20-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

It's funny how a Ford product can really resonate with people and get them excited (Bronco) but the next generation of the freaking M3 doesn't. How the mighty have fallen.
Again, I'm holding out judgment until I see the car in real life, sans camo.

Maybe the Ford camp isn't full of whiney babies?!? That new Bronco looks like crap. It looks like a revised version of a 2004 Jeep Liberty with Toyota FJ design aspects.

Drew10 · 07-20-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Automotive Enthusiast

Nope. Still gagging just the same.

I see the "Acceptance vs Like" debate on the forum; I am in the Acceptance camp.

Unofficially, it's the last of the five stages of the G8X Reveal Process for those not in the Like camp:
1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining
4) Depression
5) Acceptance
I suspect most of these people will end up at stage 5.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-20-2020, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew10

I see the "Acceptance vs Like" debate on the forum; I am in the Acceptance camp.

Unofficially, it's the last of the five stages of the G8X Reveal Process for those not in the Like camp:
1) Denial
2) Anger
3) Bargaining
4) Depression
5) Acceptance
I suspect most of these people will end up at stage 5.

Nobody has a choice but to accept it because this is what BMW is shoving down our throats. The displeasure of the new design has been voiced for a good while now.

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Maybe the Ford camp isn't full of whiney babies?!? That new Bronco looks like crap. It looks like a revised version of a 2004 Jeep Liberty with Toyota FJ design aspects.

Pretty sure that's exactly what they wanted. Mission accomplished.

Sedan_Clan · 07-20-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Automotive Enthusiast

Nobody has a choice but to accept it because this is what BMW is shoving down our throats.

Ehhh! They aren't shoving anything. They have a restaurant with particular menu. For those that don't like what's on the menu, there are plenty of other restaurants. I don't think the seafood restaurant down the street is shoving anything down my throat simply because I don't like seafood.

Sedan_Clan · 07-20-2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Automotive Enthusiast

Pretty sure that's exactly what they wanted. Mission accomplished.

That is possible. It'll appeal to their target market (...which I definitely am not) much like the new crop of BMW's (...which I definitely am; I've evolved with the brand over two decades). I still think it looks like crap.

blau.violett.rot · 07-20-2020, 12:12 PM

I do see an interrupted kidney bar in close proximity of the license plate on the latest pics. Is it just me or can someone confirm? Thanks.

Drew10 · 07-20-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Automotive Enthusiast

Nobody has a choice but to accept it because this is what BMW is shoving down our throats. The displeasure of the new design has been voiced for a good while now.

Some will turn to other manufacturers for the rest, stage 5 awaits.

KINY3RA · 07-20-2020, 12:18 PM

That rear fender and the potential to fill up that gap with wide rubber gives one the chills! Lowered and planted, this thing would look MEAN!!!!

frankiebones · 07-20-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by n0ringZ

I do see an interrupted kidney bar in close proximity of the license plate on the latest pics. Is it just me or can someone confirm? Thanks.

I made the same point and someone said that wasn't the ACC...

Sedan_Clan · 07-20-2020, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by n0ringZ

I do see an interrupted kidney bar in close proximity of the license plate on the latest pics. Is it just me or can someone confirm? Thanks.

Huh?

blau.violett.rot · 07-20-2020, 12:23 PM

I was pointing to the gap in the area of the front plate as can be seen on the reposted pic above.

frankiebones · 07-20-2020, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Huh?

This thing isn't present in the new pics.

PrinceBarin · 07-20-2020, 12:26 PM

So far I think the M3 is wearing this grille much better than the 4...

...and at least the 4-door gets to keep its hofmeister kink.

Sedan_Clan · 07-20-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

This thing isn't present in the new pics.

The vehicles without that present don't have ACC.

Sedan_Clan · 07-20-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by n0ringZ

I was pointing to the gap in the area of the front plate as can be seen on the reposted pic above.

There are no gaps.

frankiebones · 07-20-2020, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The vehicles without that present don't have ACC.

That was my point. I would option a 6MT without ACC to avoid the asymmetry.

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