[MFNATIK]

Honestly, this seems like a sad chapter in BMW's storied history. I can't recall the last time people reacted so negatively to a design change in my 20+ years of BMW ownership.

[alpinewhite3]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Honestly, this seems like a sad chapter in BMW's storied history. I can't recall the last time people reacted so negatively to a design change in my 20+ years of BMW ownership.

The infamous bangle Butt 7 series ? And let’s not forget the hideous 5 series GT...

[Cortexiphan]

Originally Posted by MFNATIK

Honestly, this seems like a sad chapter in BMW's storied history. I can't recall the last time people reacted so negatively to a design change in my 20+ years of BMW ownership.

Because there wasn't this much of a toxic Internet environment in your 20+ years of BMW ownership.

[Zirenz2006]

Originally Posted by Cortexiphan

Because there wasn't this much of a toxic Internet environment in your 20+ years of BMW ownership.

This ^

[Teutonic]

Hey Jason,

can we make a voting thread on this thing?
I would love to see members perspective...

[BMWRL]

Originally Posted by Tracus

You are kidding I hope....

Mono grille design is not the same thing. Mercedes, Aston and Audi have different ways to play with their grille and they all managed to do it better, or at least they managed to avoid to be mentioned in the worst design books. Some of their models look beautiful.
Audi has a big grill, but blends well with the rest of the car and the whole design has a similar aproach with a well balanced geometry.
BMW is just a mess, the body is one thing, the tailights and headlamps another and the grill looks like was borrowed or made from mosquito screens from Rona. Put in top the horrendous horizontal hood line and that car looks literally like a terrible sketch. And btw, show me where I said something about big. I did not say anything about it. But, I wouldn't deny the fact that big does not work for BMW. Multiple models that are already on the market are the joke of the media...

BMW managed to be a top runner for "Golden Raspberry Awards" in design.

Design is subjective, go to Audi, BMW won't miss you, someone else will take your place as someone who likes this design

[TonyL128]

Originally Posted by BMWRL

Design is subjective, go to Audi, BMW won't miss you, someone else will take your place as someone who likes this design

I've owned 7 BMWs, 4 M cars, this is the most hideous front on any BMWs. If BMW thinks this won't alienate existing customers, they are wrong. My next car will not be a BMW!

[xjz]

Originally Posted by wonton1017

That looks like testicles being squished against a glass wall.

Yeah, if you're going to have your testicles squished against a glass wall, you might as well have them framed just to make sure that no one missed that spectacular event.

[antzcrashing]

Originally Posted by Fhey

I'm not sure if someone already did this, but I added a Euro plate (Belgian, specifically) to the front.

Can someone please photoshop a US plate on this as well?

[Cortexiphan]

Originally Posted by TonyL128

I've owned 7 BMWs, 4 M cars, this is the most hideous front on any BMWs. If BMW thinks this won't alienate existing customers, they are wrong. My next car will not be a BMW!

That's ok, instead it will bring more new customers: Probably a younger, more open-minded demographic.

Personally, I'll be happy to see people who lose their mind over a grill leave "team BMW."

[antzcrashing]

I'm confused, what happened to this style grill that we saw in an early M3 spyshot. Are they going with a sharp hexagonal grill for M3 but a more rounded design for M4? I personally like the M3 one more, although I hate both of them

[JTO24]

Originally Posted by antzcrashing

I'm confused, what happened to this style grill that we saw in an early M3 spyshot. Are they going with a sharp hexagonal grill for M3 but a more rounded design for M4? I personally like the M3 one more, although I hate both of them

Lol this is my favorite reply so far... it truly made me LOL... but I agree the grill on the G80 does look different than that of the 4 series from what I've seen so far.

[yousefnjr]

“That’s it, I’m keeping my e90”

“Porsche, here I come!”

lol k

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Kief

How about this front end??

Lease transfer ?

[chrisk03]

Wow. I guess that's one way to destroy the bread and butter vehicle in your lineup.

[iwant335i]

Damn their huge.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Cortexiphan

Because there wasn't this much of a toxic Internet environment in your 20+ years of BMW ownership.

Exactly!

[RedKloud]

Maybe it will look better IRL.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by arciga18

Lease transfer ?

Yeah, I've been thinking of transferring my SMB M3CS, but it would take an offer I wouldn't be able to refuse (i.e., several $$$$ to me)
$721.55 base monthly
23 months remaining (10/30k)
22,188 miles remaining

[estragos]

Horrible!!

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Loma

That would really suck if that is the new M3.

This picture makes it look like hte M3/M4 grill is unique and trimless? It would actually look good to have the body paint wrap right around the edge of the grill with no trim applied... a recessed grill appearance.. like a jet engine intake...

[paulbazoV2]

Originally Posted by Tracus

Hey Jason,

can we make a voting thread on this thing?
I would love to see members perspective...

Vote with your wallet