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      03-04-2020, 07:48 PM   #309
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Source? Its surprising to hear bc the headlights, grill, and bumper seem quite different to me
You are looking at low quality pictures of pre-production test vehicles. In fact, it cannot even be determined with certainty that they are from two different vehicle form factors. There is no full vehicle picture.

The front ends are shared per insiders. The vehicle programs are built around a shared costing structure, just as in the past.
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      03-04-2020, 08:31 PM   #310
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Going by those pictures it looks like my f80 will be going up in value
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      03-04-2020, 10:24 PM   #311
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Geezus. This one is going to take a while to get used to. Because of its massive size, it looks like BMW intentionally attempted to dissociate the new grill design from the iconic kidney grill most people know BMW for in order to achieve a more bold look, but unfortunately it currently looks more like someone’s assprint on a scanner in myopinion
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      03-05-2020, 12:35 AM   #312
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The mirrors don't look right though
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      03-05-2020, 01:22 AM   #313
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Nothing looks right that's why it's probably accurate. BMW can't design anything that looks good these days. Even the new badge is a step backwards
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      03-05-2020, 03:46 AM   #314
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      03-05-2020, 08:27 AM   #315
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Agreed, for the AWD/8 speed auto models, it's not much of an M3 to me now. The M-DCT is leagues ahead of the ZF 8 speed in terms of dynamics. Driving my F80 and an M340i back to back you feel it. The 8 speed is good, but not nearly visceral enough IMO. It's all about programming. This is what ultimately drove me away from a Quadrofoglio. Alfa managed to totally screw the downshifting logic unless you're in race mode and 100000% up to temperature. Slow, clunky, unresponsive. Losing the DCT is a huge downfall right off the bat.

Now....for the 6 speed RWD G80, different story. I agree there as well.

Looks wise, the F8X is a sexy, stunning car. I cannot get past the front end of a G80. I will be buying out my F80, and maybe get a Z4 M40i or something. I don't want to jump the BMW ship. I've been in all the competitors and they don't do it for me.
The loss of the DCT is the biggest issue for me, personally.

I'll wait for the official reviews, but it does appear the auto version is headed for more of a GT life.
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Looks like an Alfa... why though...
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Oh my. That grill is more embarrassing than people that sign their replies on bimmerpost. Ouch!
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Some of these posts make it sound like we all have supermodel wives...
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      03-05-2020, 07:51 PM   #319
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Some of these posts make it sound like we all have supermodel wives...
You don't?
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      03-05-2020, 08:00 PM   #320
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Oh my. That grill is more embarrassing than people that sign their replies on bimmerpost. Ouch!
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I REALLY hope this isn't a real thing...
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      03-05-2020, 08:01 PM   #322
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Some of these posts make it sound like we all have supermodel wives...
Does drive an F80 count?
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Some of these posts make it sound like we all have supermodel wives...
Does drive an F80 count?
With this crowd...absolutely!
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Some of these posts make it sound like we all have supermodel wives...
Does drive an F80 count?
With this crowd...absolutely!
But there is a newer, younger model coming...
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Some of these posts make it sound like we all have supermodel wives...
Does drive an F80 count?
With this crowd...absolutely!
But there is a newer, younger model coming...
And there always will be....
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Even if it is, it’ll be a better car overall than the F80.
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      03-05-2020, 10:05 PM   #327
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I like it, it's looks modern.
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      03-05-2020, 11:18 PM   #329
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Even if it is, it’ll be a better car overall than the F80.
Please tell me how it will be better. Slapping more power in a hideous car doesnt make it better. A car is about the whole package not just about it being faster. Put lipstick on a pig and its still an ugly pig.
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      03-06-2020, 12:57 AM   #330
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Personally I think it looks a bit weak...might even go out of date in 5 years
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