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Just a few weeks ago BMW unveiled a i4 and iX with the same design language and front end. And they made a pretty big deal about it. That doesn’t read like a company who cares that some people don’t like the front end treatment. |
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04-01-2021, 02:15 AM | #24 |
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I heard rumours from BMW that they will be offering a fix for the grill for the new G80/G82 models in the 4WD configuration.
They are working closely with them to offer a cheap option, it will be available on the BMW configuration website later today. Finally someone listened. |
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Who's calendar are we talking about... ?
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04-01-2021, 03:33 AM | #28 | |
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That new M3 isn't especially cheap either, of course you need to prfioritize what's important too. If that was at the cost of the amazing chassis then ok ... but i think it's rather stuck with the designer's will to make things abrasive / agressive and remove all possible clues of elegance in the design. |
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04-01-2021, 04:31 AM | #29 | |
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That's the point. They did a lot to improve the driving of this car, just check the videos of the technical section. And again: aestethics are completely subjective. I understand that a lot of people don't like the design, I initially also wasn't friend with it. But regarding tech etc. it offers the most in this price class, imo at least. |
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There's another thread on this and it does seem pretty split, but my last few cars have not had sunroofs and I honestly don't miss it. I absolutely love the LOOK of the CF roof on my F82 especially when I've just cleaned it and the sun is shining on the weave. So it is more of a looks thing I suppose than function, at least on the road which is where I do all my driving.
When I had my 328Ci coupe that did have a sunroof, which combined with the opening rear quarter windows of the E46 Coupe (a feature that would be nice to have on the F/G82) and the frameless front windows, almost made it feel like a convertible when it was all opened up. Having said that I very rarely (like maybe twice the whole time I owned it) actually drove the 328Ci like that and can barely remember driving with the roof open, also 99.9% of the time I drove with the roof blind shut too as I didn't like the glare. So each to their own I guess, but personally I couldn't forgive myself if I ordered/bought one of the current M cars that have CF roof as standard and then got a metal roof to get something I'll barely use P.S. I never use roof rails/bars either, so that's another thing thats not bothered me about the CF roof, which seems to come up on this forum. |
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04-01-2021, 09:43 AM | #34 |
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Bmw releases car with CF roof:
“Poser stuff, nobody can feel a difference, give me a sunroof” Bmw releases car with sunroof: “They cheaped out, M is for marketing, Porsche here I come” Bmw offers choice of roofs: “Why is this car so expensive?!” Honestly there is no satisfying Joe Forumgoer
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Wouldn't be so sure on the Tuner bit and gobs of power. EPA, in the US, is starting to crack down on tuners and modified tunes. Also, didn't I hear that the ECU is locked down?? |
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You just can't buff out any minor marks is the only difference. It's easier to maintain regards to washing on the flip side though.
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It's ok, nothing wrong with choosing a competitor lol, enough people like it as is, those who don't have many viable options. Can't please everyone; if I had the same option it would be the G80 without hesitation. However, I understand looks is subjective so can't fault someone for liking what they like. There are people who feels the RS5 is ugly in the front too and then there are those who finds it very appealing.
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that's what Im worried about. CF roofs does look really nice.
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Same here.. no issues with Sunroofs in all my Bmw's but CF is very tempting
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It would be interesting to see what people choose 3 years from now given a choice of this grill versus a more traditional grille
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