G22 4 Series Arctic Race Blue

M2PDX · 10-10-2020, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

The more I see these cars the worse they look. Every morning I have a fresh set of eyes and reality hits.

At first it was just the front end to me. But now the lack of a defined side character line and Hofmeister are very bothersome. This just doesn't look like a BMW.

Exactly. couldn't agree more!

So sad, to be honest.

The aftermaket needs to come up with a cosmetic fix.

M2PDX · 10-10-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Roch M4

Nice color and great pictures...but 420i for a car of this category...it's a shame...but still not liking the grills

420 is a # that probably describes what the designers were smoking when they penned the grill.

FinalV8 · 10-10-2020, 08:56 PM

Great car and solid color combo.

G80 ready to order if I can obtain more confidence in what can be done to the front nose.

I've owned all model M3's, M5 comp, X5M's etc...blah blah blah

I want to buy a G80 but very reluctant based on the "buck teeth" I can't ignore.

IND or other...can you please help us by suggesting your current thinking on how you might address this structural challenge and/or work-arounds (I.e. color match?)....please!!!!

antzcrashing · 10-10-2020, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by steker

Really nice photos! The rain droplets always give a great effect. I too really think this is the best colour for the 4. And about the grill.... this is the best way to go in my opinion.

The grill in body colour... that should be an option!

The aftermarket may go this route. Makes the grill appear smaller

440xiGCMSport2 · 10-10-2020, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FinalV8

Great car and solid color combo.

G80 ready to order if I can obtain more confidence in what can be done to the front nose.

I've owned all model M3's, M5 comp, X5M's etc...blah blah blah

I want to buy a G80 but very reluctant based on the "buck teeth" I can't ignore.

IND or other...can you please help us by suggesting your current thinking on how you might address this structural challenge and/or work-arounds (I.e. color match?)....please!!!!

my question is why would you buy a car $70-$80k cad(not sure us price) to address something. In this price point you want to buy a vehicle that doesn't need any addressing at all.
You may be able to address the grille but what about the weight?

thekronoschef · 10-10-2020, 10:47 PM

Why would a 420i get M badges on the front fenders??

SabineBimmer · 10-10-2020, 11:51 PM

Nice color!

fmc000 · 10-11-2020, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 440xiGCMSport2

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinalV8

Great car and solid color combo.

G80 ready to order if I can obtain more confidence in what can be done to the front nose.

I've owned all model M3's, M5 comp, X5M's etc...blah blah blah

I want to buy a G80 but very reluctant based on the "buck teeth" I can't ignore.

IND or other...can you please help us by suggesting your current thinking on how you might address this structural challenge and/or work-arounds (I.e. color match?)....please!!!!

my question is why would you buy a car $70-$80k cad(not sure us price) to address something. In this price point you want to buy a vehicle that doesn't need any addressing at all.
You may be able to address the grille but what about the weight?

I see lots of people on this forum buying a car just to mod it straight away so I don't see why it should be different for the new 4er.

Sedan_Clan · 10-11-2020, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 440xiGCMSport2

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinalV8

Great car and solid color combo.

G80 ready to order if I can obtain more confidence in what can be done to the front nose.

I've owned all model M3's, M5 comp, X5M's etc...blah blah blah

I want to buy a G80 but very reluctant based on the "buck teeth" I can't ignore.

IND or other...can you please help us by suggesting your current thinking on how you might address this structural challenge and/or work-arounds (I.e. color match?)....please!!!!

my question is why would you buy a car $70-$80k cad(not sure us price) to address something. In this price point you want to buy a vehicle that doesn't need any addressing at all.
You may be able to address the grille but what about the weight?

Agreed. If people don't like the front end of the car and think the F8X grilles look better, they should buy the lighter F8X and mod away. The new car is heavier, has large grilles, ditched the analog gauges, changed the rear brake setup and multiple other changes the complainers have mentioned. Why buy a car with so many elements you don't like only to change it up and likely make it look worse?!?

Fhey · 10-11-2020, 05:35 AM

Man, I just love this car.
Can't wait to see it in real life!

MD707 · 10-11-2020, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Why would a 420i get M badges on the front fenders??

It’s an M Sport, which means it gets the M styling bumpers, wheels and interior details but the small engine. You can get pretty much every engine with M Sport here. In the UK, I think something like 65% of all BMWs sold are M Sports.

Interestingly the new 4 Series convertible will be only offered in M Sport trim here apparently?

8MW · 10-11-2020, 07:30 AM

I’ll just save my money and move up to the 8. Not gonna drive a Bimmer that wants to be a Lexus.

farns2345 · 10-11-2020, 07:57 AM

That's a nice color. It's unfortunate that aside from engine and transmission reviews haven't been positive on its driving dynamics.

floridaorange · 10-11-2020, 08:25 AM

It certainly makes a statement - which is what they were after I'm sure. I think a bit more attention to the front end though would have helped greatly.

Fuller · 10-11-2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

Fast forward to 2024 and all these crybabies will be driving CPO 430i's.

Make that a CPO 440i for me.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 10-11-2020, 12:14 PM

I'm not criticizing BMW for this color, it's okay. Personally this color does nothing for me at all. When I see this color I envision the owner wearing pleated khakis and sensible shoes. It's like the opposite of edgy or sexy.
Just one guy's opinion.

PARTS@STBMW · 10-11-2020, 01:35 PM

Great photos, thanks for sharing!

Sedan_Clan · 10-11-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

I'm not criticizing BMW for this color, it's okay. Personally this color does nothing for me at all. When I see this color I envision the owner wearing pleated khakis and sensible shoes. It's like the opposite of edgy or sexy.
Just one guy's opinion.

This made me LOL! Funny stuff, but your typical male BMW buyer is wearing khakis or khaki shorts and sensible shoes. That's part of what made your statement so funny.

low135 · 10-11-2020, 05:14 PM

So far, the G series M cars have all looked worse than the top of the line standard 3/4/8 to me. M340i, M440i, M850i all look better than the M cars. What a strange time.

Sedan_Clan · 10-11-2020, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by low135

So far, the G series M cars have all looked worse than the top of the line standard 3/4/8 to me. M340i, M440i, M850i all look better than the M cars. What a strange time.

Well that's a matter of opinion.

You'd really take a 440i over an M4?!?

The English Guy · 10-11-2020, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by thekronoschef

Why would a 420i get M badges on the front fenders??

Explained earlier on in the thread.......

Crimson92 · 10-12-2020, 01:47 AM

Cool color. Still looks like garbage

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