[maughan67]

Originally Posted by Jmpascual

Just saw an M440i on the road today. Gotta say, pictures don't do this car justice, when you see it in motion it looks really good, grille and all. Makes me excited to see the new M3/M4

Saw and drove an M440i yesterday. I agree - it really looks amazing in real life and so much better than in photos.

Did your sighting convert you from dislike to like? Or were you a fan already?

(I admit that I am slightly concerned that so many people may think my putative new car is ugly! Probably won’t stop me going ahead anyway, cos I love it, but it’s nice to have admiration rather than pity!)

Matt

[Jmpascual]

Originally Posted by maughan67

Saw and drove an M440i yesterday. I agree - it really looks amazing in real life and so much better than in photos.

Did your sighting convert you from dislike to like? Or were you a fan already?

(I admit that I am slightly concerned that so many people may think my putative new car is ugly! Probably won’t stop me going ahead anyway, cos I love it, but it’s nice to have admiration rather than pity!)

Matt

Didn't hate the design when it first came out, but I found the overall shapes/proportions of the car to look a little awkward. Now I think it looks pretty good after seeing it irl. Definitely gets your attention in the rear view mirror

[damills]

Has anyone who voted or commented on this thread changed their mind after seeing it up close.

Your opinion, like, dislike, also if you ordered one.

I found the picture below of a potential aftermarket front bumper, anyone like or dislike the top picture, I personally like to the top picture. Although this is an m3/m4, same could be a potential for the m440i.

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by damills

I found the picture below of a potential aftermarket front bumper, anyone like or dislike the top picture, I personally like to the top picture. Although this is an m3/m4, same could be a potential for the m440i.

Isn't the top picture simply perpetuating the same old designs, which many complain about?

[VetteGuy]

Originally Posted by damills

Has anyone who voted or commented on this thread changed their mind after seeing it up close.

Your opinion, like, dislike, also if you ordered one.

I found the picture below of a potential aftermarket front bumper, anyone like or dislike the top picture, I personally like to the top picture. Although this is an m3/m4, same could be a potential for the m440i.

If people want an F car or even even an 8, they should buy one. Like the styling or not, the new G cars make the older units look dated.

Its time to stop beating this dead horse and either buy or move on.

[rcass1300]

Originally Posted by 3erMan

I'm just one opinion, and this isn't to detract from opinions of others, but I'm one who actually decided against buying a 440i and instead ordered an M340i. My previous BMW was an e92 coupe, and I would have preferred sticking with a 2 door. I occasionally, but not frequently, have a 3rd or 4th passenger. I generally prefer a coupe body style.

For me, it's not only the grille. It's the fact that the lines and dimensions have evolved into something too similar to other cars. The headlight shapes (which were my favorite styling feature of the e92) seem a little too thin and slanted. I prefer smaller cars, and I would have chosen an M240i coupe instead, although there are things about the M340i that I prefer over the 2 series.

Again, just one person's opinion. I have no doubt the new 4 series is a great car, and I'm proud and grateful that BMW continues to offer several 2 door coupe models when other manufacturers are ditching them. The world is better for it.

It's easy to poke fun at the grille design, but that doesn't mean it was a styling mistake necessarily. I'm eager to see what BMW continues to do with its styling innovation in the future. I won't like every design they come out with, but I don't like all of their designs throughout history, either. Not everything can be an e9 coupe.

I didn't like it at first but after seeing it in person and taking it for a test drive, I ordered one yesterday. I had a 2017 M240i and can say the M440i handled just as great and was faster than the M240i. Even though it is bigger It didn't feel bigger when I drove it. So now the wait for it to be built.

[rcass1300]

Originally Posted by maughan67

Saw and drove an M440i yesterday. I agree - it really looks amazing in real life and so much better than in photos.

Did your sighting convert you from dislike to like? Or were you a fan already?

(I admit that I am slightly concerned that so many people may think my putative new car is ugly! Probably won’t stop me going ahead anyway, cos I love it, but it’s nice to have admiration rather than pity!)

Matt

Test drove and ordered one yesterday!

[VetteGuy]

Originally Posted by rcass1300

Test drove and ordered one yesterday!

Congrats! What color combo did you go with?

[Smiller155]

Originally Posted by maughan67

Saw and drove an M440i yesterday. I agree - it really looks amazing in real life and so much better than in photos.

(I admit that I am slightly concerned that so many people may think my putative new car is ugly! Probably won’t stop me going ahead anyway, cos I love it, but it’s nice to have admiration rather than pity!)

Matt

After ordering my car and reading all of hyperbolic comments on BFest, I naturally assumed that 50% of the people who saw my car would hate it. Or would at least have some strong opinions on the grill. But since I received it last week, everyone I’ve showed it to in person love the design and no one thinks the grill is too big, weird, or that it ruins the car. So don’t assume that the comments here by BMW purists are representative.

Look, no car design is perfect—even BMW’s. If you scrutinize every design element, you can find flaws in every one of the BMW models, even the 3 series. Having lived with the new 4 series for a week now in my garage, I think the front end is the most attractive angles of the design while the rear end appears somewhat bloated from some angles. I love it, and if you liked the previous design, you’ll like this too. It’s damn fun to drive too.

[damills]

Originally Posted by Smiller155

After ordering my car and reading all of hyperbolic comments on BFest, I naturally assumed that 50% of the people who saw my car would hate it. Or would at least have some strong opinions on the grill. But since I received it last week, everyone I’ve showed it to in person love the design and no one thinks the grill is too big, weird, or that it ruins the car. So don’t assume that the comments here by BMW purists are representative.

Look, no car design is perfect—even BMW’s. If you scrutinize every design element, you can find flaws in every one of the BMW models, even the 3 series. Having lived with the new 4 series for a week now in my garage, I think the front end is the most attractive angles of the design while the rear end appears somewhat bloated from some angles. I love it, and if you liked the previous design, you’ll like this too. It’s damn fun to drive too.

Got any pictures you can post post?

[Smiller155]

Originally Posted by damills

Got any pictures you can post post?

See my post in the pictures section here:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1769374

[M3nford]

Originally Posted by Smiller155

After ordering my car and reading all of hyperbolic comments on BFest, I naturally assumed that 50% of the people who saw my car would hate it. Or would at least have some strong opinions on the grill. But since I received it last week, everyone I’ve showed it to in person love the design and no one thinks the grill is too big, weird, or that it ruins the car. So don’t assume that the comments here by BMW purists are representative.

Look, no car design is perfect—even BMW’s. If you scrutinize every design element, you can find flaws in every one of the BMW models, even the 3 series. Having lived with the new 4 series for a week now in my garage, I think the front end is the most attractive angles of the design while the rear end appears somewhat bloated from some angles. I love it, and if you liked the previous design, you’ll like this too. It’s damn fun to drive too.

First, Glad you like your new car.

But I can say of the 10+ none car people that I've showed this car to, only 1 was indifferent about it.
The others was either visually disgusted or had that WTF face when they saw it. Most didn't think it was a BMW or even German.

This is not just a small flaw like you can pick out of a lot of wins, this is the entire front end and unfortunately not many can stomach it.

[Smiller155]

Originally Posted by M3nford

First, Glad you like your new car.

But I can say of the 10+ none car people that I've showed this car to, only 1 was indifferent about it.
The others was either visually disgusted or had that WTF face when they saw it. Most didn't think it was a BMW or even German.

This is not just a small flaw like you can pick out of a lot of wins, this is the entire front end and unfortunately not many can stomach it.

So you sent pictures of a car you dislike, don't own and have no intention of buying to 10+ "non-car" people? Okayyyyy...LOL. Have these "non-car people" ever seen the gigantic front grill on an Audi lately? Oh wait, they're "non-car people" so they don't know what an Audi, or BMW for that matter looks like. Sorry, but this is almost as absurd as the post where someone proclaimed they were going to de-badge their previous 4 series so it wouldn't be associated with the 2021 model--probably one of the dumbest things I've read on BPost.

To you, the front grill and design might seem like a tragedy of epic proportions, but I like it and that's all that's all that is important. And to others trying to decide, I am happy to share my impressions and photos of the G22 as I actually own and drive one.

[VetteGuy]

And I can only imaging the distorted pics you sent to these “non-car people.” Totally bizarre survey. LOL

[stevej2001]

I saw one today while at the dealer for an oil change. I actually didn't think it looked so bad "in the flesh."

Originally Posted by damills

Has anyone who voted or commented on this thread changed their mind after seeing it up close. I'm not in the market for a new car, but if I was the grille wouldn't stop me.

Your opinion, like, dislike, also if you ordered one.

I found the picture below of a potential aftermarket front bumper, anyone like or dislike the top picture, I personally like to the top picture. Although this is an m3/m4, same could be a potential for the m440i.

[Egrunt]

My wife of 34 years wanted to stop by the BMW dealership to look at some SUV's. So being a great husband and believing in the saying, "happy wife happy life" we stopped by dealership this past Sunday. They had several M440i's on the lot. I personally do not like the new drill but it does blend better with the darker color cars. They had a Artic Racing Blue in stock and I think it looked the best with the new grill.

[damills]

See next gen 7-series rendering, has nothing to do with the 4-series but its design is a big departure like the 4-series, look at bmwblog link below. Looks like all bmw designs will have their own character

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/10/27/b...es-g70-render/

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by damills

That reminds me of the new Genesis cars.

[rcass1300]

Originally Posted by VetteGuy

Congrats! What color combo did you go with?

Portimao Blue Metallic, Oyster Leather, Shadowline Pkg, Executive Pkg, Driving Assistance Professional Pkg, Cooling and High Performance Tire Pkg (Jet Black 791M) wheels, Harman Kardon, Adaptive M Suspension, Aluminum Trim with Mesh Effect and Remote engine start.

Entered Paint status today so I'm hoping it will be here by the end of the year.

[Baby_Yoda]

I've had mine for about 3 weeks now. Ready for some damn parts to come out already. Need to get this thing to 500whp

[rcass1300]

Originally Posted by Baby_Yoda

I've had mine for about 3 weeks now. Ready for some damn parts to come out already. Need to get this thing to 500whp

It looks great! How are you liking it so far? I can't wait until I get mine.

[Baby_Yoda]

Its pretty quick, zero tire spin. The electric motor negates the turbo lag as well. I think with bolt ons, a tune, and water meth in, it will be a contender.