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08-15-2019, 11:38 AM | #1345 |
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Coming from the dude that drives an SUV... OK. If old men didn't buy Porsches and other expensive cars, they simply would not exist. Why do you or others in your situation buy boats to drive around? Because you are not able to fit a sports car in your current situation. Thank the old dudes for keeping the market alive and keeping plenty of clean, low-mileage, babied examples on the used market.
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08-15-2019, 01:56 PM | #1347 | |
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08-15-2019, 02:59 PM | #1348 |
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It really looks like the big nostrils are there. No way around it.
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08-20-2019, 06:36 AM | #1349 |
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I was at the Nurburgring yesterday and afterwards paid the BMW Test Center a short visit - they drove past me with two G80 M3 prototypes, so they're still working on it. One had black exhaust tips, the other had silver/steel just like the CS. Unfortunately they drove one into the garage right away and the other was parked the way it shows on the photo...I bet that was on purpose
Both cars still have the regular (non M) mirrors. Also, the M specific bumper is still missing, this one seems to be a regular G20 bumper, judging from the gaps to the rear fenders. So I guess they are still testing different drivetrains for these. We'll see in a short time (September, isn't it?) |
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08-20-2019, 07:31 AM | #1350 |
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I honestly think the rear of the G20 is its best view I hope they don't make the G80 too busy back there w/ fake vents and funky creases but I think the rear with those lights, the typical M3 spaced exhaust tips (hopefully no ball sac muffler) and a wide stance will look great.
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It's just crazy how many OEMs struggle to make a vehicle where the front AND back both look great. Especially on sports cars, they tend to throw a bunch of money making one end look aggressive and the opposite end is a dud. Looks like we'll be on the coat tails of Alfa Romeo with an awesome rear end but a...."polarizing" front.
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Updated August 29, 2019
Newest sighting from Spain reveals more of the G80 M3 front end and grilles, via https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1648024
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08-29-2019, 01:15 PM | #1354 |
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I think they'll be bigger than the 7 or X7!
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08-30-2019, 12:09 PM | #1357 | |
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I loved my F80, largely because it was so practical, but was till fun to drive, took my wife and three kids on road trips all the time. Adjust sizing to reflect M’s forms past to present. 1M=E30 M2=E46 M3=E39 |
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M5 is like the M7 they never made
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08-30-2019, 10:38 PM | #1361 |
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Sorry but just NO it was not. The B7 was an uber luxury, powerful heavy car with atrocious turbo lag, slow steering and numb handling.
Absolutely nothing about it said M. It was the anti thesis of everything M in terms of driving dynamics. Never mistake an Alpina for an M they are polar opposite of type of cars which I guess is the whole point and why they can co-exist with BMW’s blessing. I literally hate how Alpinas drive while M cars is right down my alley. People who like the exclusiveness of M cars and their power and speed but think they are too hard-core for their liking are the perfect Alpina customers. They compliment each other but are not substitutes. |
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I rather think BMW understand that the 7 is just too big and cater to a market that is more than happy with the power of the 760 and aren’t looking for an M type of car and to slap an M badge on a soft car just isn’t worth the dilution of the brand. Keep this comment in mind and show it in my face when an X7M make debut |
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