The Official G8x Grille Talk Thread

Sedan_Clan · 03-18-2021, 10:53 PM

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however
its a bummer when the M3 faithful do not find new car inspiration from the newest generation

You don't speak for the faithful, you speak for yourself. I have been an M3 die hard since the E36 came out when I was in high school and I can't wait for my G80. I don't speak for the faithful, I speak for myself as well to be clear.

Exactly! Some people presumed they spoke for the "M3 faithful" when they were upset about the E46.......claiming BMW was dead to them for building that porker.

The E46 was seen as a porker ? LOL
Of any of the past cars, the E46 was the most svelte
Good luck with new car, sincerely!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Svelte now! In 2001/2002 it was seen as a porker compared to the outgoing E36.

spacecowboy85 · 03-21-2021, 07:05 AM

It’s definitely a car that doesn’t take well to photographs, I’ve been driving it around for a week now and everyone that sees it comments how good it looks in person,

snareman · 03-21-2021, 07:57 PM

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The grille is hideous. I like what BMW has done with the rest of the car, but the grille kills it for me. I see folks driving the new 3 series around my town and I can't help but chuckle every time I see that buck-toothed grille.

Maybe you mean 4 series? The new 4's actually look kind of nice to me now. Not the grille design I'd have come up with, but it is growing on me. The Lexus grille on the other hand never has and will always be hideous to me.

BzsBimmer · 03-21-2021, 11:19 PM

I’m out of the tub of despair over the new front. I’ve seen several M4’s in person now and yeah sure, it’s out there, but I got over my X7’s grill, I’m over this one now.

Just saw a Brooklyn M4 today at the dealer and it is quite a looker. I got a sense of a GTR in some respects looking at the rear quarter and front quarter. Could just be me.

G80indy · 03-25-2021, 02:39 PM

New Car and Driver - ouch

antzcrashing · 03-25-2021, 06:03 PM

My brother saw the G82 first time today, his reaction: "the grill is not an issue"

KevinGS · 03-26-2021, 12:31 AM

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My brother saw the G82 first time today, his reaction: "the grill is not an issue"

Oh, so that settles it then.

This made me laugh out loud, Ant, so thanks for sharing your brother's opinion on the matter.

Sedan_Clan · 03-26-2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spacecowboy85

It’s definitely a car that doesn’t take well to photographs, I’ve been driving it around for a week now and everyone that sees it comments how good it looks in person,

Nice!!!

Sedan_Clan · 03-26-2021, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

I’m out of the tub of despair over the new front. I’ve seen several M4’s in person now and yeah sure, it’s out there, but I got over my X7’s grill, I’m over this one now.

Just saw a Brooklyn M4 today at the dealer and it is quite a looker. I got a sense of a GTR in some respects looking at the rear quarter and front quarter. Could just be me.

It is definitely GTR-esque in my eyes as well, which isn't a bad thing. I quite like the GTR.

snareman · 03-26-2021, 12:53 AM

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Oh, so that settles it then.

This made me laugh out loud, Ant, so thanks for sharing your brother's opinion on the matter.

Isn't part of the point of the forum to share opinions? If he had shared his own opinion would have been any different really?

m630 · 03-26-2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

My brother saw the G82 first time today, his reaction: "the grill is not an issue"

My sister saw it today and texted me “ WTF! there is no way U (i) can get the new M3, what the hell happened!!!”

Oh well what should i do????

heavyD^2 · 03-26-2021, 10:41 AM

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New Car and Driver - ouch

Were you referring to the circled comment? I was too busy reading the text to the right;

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That's because there's an all-time-great inline-6 snuggled against the firewall.

If the S58 is the end of the line for BMW inline 6 engines it's nice to see they went out with a bang.

antzcrashing · 03-26-2021, 11:24 AM

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My brother saw the G82 first time today, his reaction: "the grill is not an issue"

My sister saw it today and texted me “ WTF! there is no way U (i) can get the new M3, what the hell happened!!!”

Oh well what should i do????

Family opinions are important. I will admit that my dad doesnt like the new grill, he said "but that nose!". Mom said "idk about this one" - but that was specific to G22 not G8X

jpdchicago · 03-26-2021, 01:09 PM

I was interested in the new M4 convertible for summer driving. I am an M car fanatic and currently drive an X3M and an M4 gts. I have had 6 BMW M cars in the past 10 years. The grille killed it for me. I saw it in person at the dealership on 2 M4s of different colors. Horrible on both. Will look elsewhere...
You blew it on this one BMW. Lost me as a customer for sure...
I hope their new designer is reading this thread...and whoever hired him.

G80indy · 03-26-2021, 01:54 PM

Bangle is doubled over laughing

cpippolo · 03-26-2021, 02:09 PM

When I first saw the grill I hated it. After seeing it more and more in pics and videos, I moved to mild distaste bordering on indifference. After seeing it at the dealership, next to my M2C that now looks boring by comparison, I decided I like it. It's suitably aggressive for an M-car. I appreciate I may be in the minority, but that works for me. I'm the only one who has to like it, and I suspect it would have been much harder to get a discount if everyone was raving about the design and snapping these up. As it was, I had to wait a week for their next allocation.

I am truly amazed how many pages this thread has grown to. The grill definitely elicits some strong views!

OSee · 03-26-2021, 02:16 PM

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Bangle is doubled over laughing

His right hand man and successor is currently running the show at BMW. He's probably proud of him for once again ruffling enthusiast gatekeeper feathers.

Unlike Bangle, van Hooydonk is probably going to be able to withstand the pressure and criticism.

OSee · 03-26-2021, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cpippolo

When I first saw the grill I hated it. After seeing it more and more in pics and videos, I moved to mild distaste bordering on indifference. After seeing it at the dealership, next to my M2C that now looks boring by comparison, I decided I like it. It's suitably aggressive for an M-car. I appreciate I may be in the minority, but that works for me. I'm the only one who has to like it, and I suspect it would have been much harder to get a discount if everyone was raving about the design and snapping these up. As it was, I had to wait a week for their next allocation.

I am truly amazed how many pages this thread has grown to. The grill definitely elicits some strong views!

Once the grill has been around for a few months and people have gotten a chance to see it in person - getting a AWD model for less than MSRP is probably going to be a challenge.

m630 · 03-26-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by antzcrashing

Family opinions are important. I will admit that my dad doesnt like the new grill, he said "but that nose!". Mom said "idk about this one" - but that was specific to G22 not G8X

Trust me I hear ya, my cuz whos one of my closest friends absolutely luvs it, so all we do is argue over it but no hate for anyone.

When i get it we’ll trade back and forth with the m5comp and m3comp during the week while weekends are for the real toys

Machtavian · 03-26-2021, 02:54 PM

I just saw the M4 in person. The Grill looks much better in person.

G4BR13L · 04-20-2021, 07:42 PM

I like the grill, the problem is the design of the headlights. There is something off with the headlights, can’t really put my finger on it but I’m sure it’s the headlights that need to be changed.

OSee · 04-20-2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by G4BR13L

I like the grill, the problem is the design of the headlights. There is something off with the headlights, can’t really put my finger on it but I’m sure it’s the headlights that need to be changed.

I don't necessarily have a problem with the headlights but I do see a lot of room for improvement (cleaning up, intensity, etc) on the LCI.

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