Up Close With a White G80 M3 Competition

White340 · 08-27-2020, 11:44 AM

Rear thighs don't look as meaty as the f80 or it could just be the camo. That's one of the sexiest things about the f80.

CanAutM3 · 08-27-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rilla

It's more of a box fender look which makes me think of Audi more than, say, e30 m3

I think it simply was the look of the mid-80's era:

SabineBimmer · 08-27-2020, 12:02 PM

Well, it's better looking than the 4-er

frankiebones · 08-27-2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

This is going to look positively ridiculous with a front U.S. plate. I still don't understand why the design language would incorporate it. Digging the wheels though

Maybe they'll pull an Alfa Romeo and use the tow hitch to mount front plates?

MFNATIK · 08-27-2020, 12:09 PM

I do like the overall style of the wheel, but like the current car, it seems like they couldn't help themselves and overstyled the wheel too. That extra little flap looking spoke on the outer most part of the rim was not necessary and just gives it a busier look than necessary. Oh well, the era of simple and clean design is over.

frankiebones · 08-27-2020, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Grille aside, whatever happened to clean, classy and simpler wheels? I'm not a fan of the 666 and this seems to be 666^2. In your face, blingy and busy.

Maybe they will look OK with the highlighter color in the spirit of making a statement. Not sure if they will go well with more discreet colors.

These are not "clean, classy and simple" times for the automotive industry. BMW was typically very conservative with wheels. I frankly am glad they finally stepped it up and are making wheels as aggressive as the cars.

Savage_M3 · 08-27-2020, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

Maybe they'll pull an Alfa Romeo and use the tow hitch to mount front plates?

Any renders with a tow hitch mount?

frankiebones · 08-27-2020, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_M3

Any renders with a tow hitch mount?

Not that I've seen. Alfa did it exclusively using the tow hitch in the US (from the hundreds of vehicles I've seen on the road).

Henry0959 · 08-27-2020, 12:35 PM

May have to keep the Euro plate because of the center grill section and add the tow hook plate like the pic. I sold the 1M but still have the plate.

lonestar22 · 08-27-2020, 01:00 PM

I'm glad to see the wheels are low offset like the older m cars

stefan · 08-27-2020, 01:04 PM

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Not even close

I'd get your eyes checked stat

Agreed. It's Lexus.

icegrill · 08-27-2020, 01:05 PM

Not a timeless look like the f80, but I like the wheels.

PARTS@STBMW · 08-27-2020, 01:10 PM

JasonX4MComp · 08-27-2020, 01:38 PM

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What's this DMV area event you speak of??

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Huh! Where? When?

There's a driving event at FedEx field now through Sunday.

https://ude.bmwusa.com/

CRtoE92 · 08-27-2020, 01:56 PM

Wish they would have kept the outline of 3series front end in M3

Sodhi16 · 08-27-2020, 02:15 PM

That big a grille and we still have the ugly off centre radar!

RoyalFlushness · 08-27-2020, 02:39 PM

Hmph.. maybe they didn't f*ck up after all...

jadis · 08-27-2020, 02:43 PM

Oh boy, I am not sure which is worse.....the wheels or the front end. Perhaps the front end wouldnt be as bad if it didnt have a license plate across it or the radar bubble on lower left side. Geese. Maybe its me, but I am gonna wait on this thing to see if it really takes off or not.

I can see 10 years from now the value of these things being worthless as it will be known as the model no one wants after they come to their senses and change the front end 3 years from now.

LOW4LYF · 08-27-2020, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jadis

Oh boy, I am not sure which is worse.....the wheels or the front end. Perhaps the front end wouldnt be as bad if it didnt have a license plate across it or the radar bubble on lower left side. Geese. Maybe its me, but I am gonna wait on this thing to see if it really takes off or not.

I can see 10 years from now the value of these things being worthless as it will be known as the model no one wants after they come to their senses and change the front end 3 years from now.

It's you...

KZEVO · 08-27-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KZEVO

Thanks for the pics. Really liking the wheels. Cant wait to see it this weekend at DMV area driving event.

What's this DMV area event you speak of??

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Originally Posted by Imperial328i

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Originally Posted by KZEVO

Thanks for the pics. Really liking the wheels. Cant wait to see it this weekend at DMV area driving event.

What's this DMV area event you speak of??

Heard from my dealer bmw will preview the g80 at the event at the fedex field. Its all on waitlist but still going to check it out. Just register if u can make it.

https://ude.bmwusa.com/?token=lyem1dc

ChrisM4 · 08-27-2020, 03:25 PM

Anyone have a picture of the front without that asymmetrical tumour on the lower right side?

CachacoF80 · 08-27-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jadis

Oh boy, I am not sure which is worse.....the wheels or the front end. Perhaps the front end wouldnt be as bad if it didnt have a license plate across it or the radar bubble on lower left side. Geese. Maybe its me, but I am gonna wait on this thing to see if it really takes off or not.

I can see 10 years from now the value of these things being worthless as it will be known as the model no one wants after they come to their senses and change the front end 3 years from now.

I agree. Will it be deemed like a 996 in some respects?

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