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      06-05-2020, 08:49 AM   #375
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Personally, love what I'm seeing of the G8X so far...

Anyhow, any theories on why we seem to be seeing two different front bumpers?

The bumper pictured by itself in this thread and the picture of the front on the line have the slanted line in the two lower intakes.

The new leak in this thread and the black and white leak from a while ago seem to have plastic mesh covering that area.

Any thoughts on this? Pure vs. Comp?

The newest leak is definitely not a stripper with those laser headlights, for what it's worth.

Sorry if this was asked and discussed in this thread already, if it was I missed it while navigating the river of tears...
So I think this is a factor of the image playing tricks on us AND the bumper leak missing components...

I suspect on the uninstalled bumper shot there are either inserts missing on the sides of the aero slats or the part directly behind the bumper has that pattern. Bmw wouldn't leave such a massive opening without some kind of protection for the intercooler. My guess is the grainy photo and angle is causing it all to blend in .
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      06-05-2020, 08:53 AM   #376
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BMW is getting softer with their lines. Just looked at the M440i for example and the distinctive pronounced side lines has dissappeared. Getting closer to the horrible mundane Lexus look. BORING AS HELL! Also, the wide flare stance, especially in the rear has almost disappeared which hurts the M brand dramatically. Unfortunately BMW has now marketed to the masses and has somewhat lost their unique identity over the past several years. Yes, I love BMW's more than my third child but.... Forget the grill for a second and look beyond to entire presence of these new models. There just isn't the WOW factor, MUST have factor now. SOFT is where they are going. Guess we dont like change huh?
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      06-05-2020, 08:55 AM   #377
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M440i somehow looks better, well better isn't the correct word...

Anyways, this will sell better than the F80 simply because it will be offered with AWD. Way more of a GT car.
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      06-05-2020, 08:59 AM   #378
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If I had $1 for every time a BMW owner said I'm going to Porsche, I'd be driving a Porsche.

If A) you had the money or B) wanted one bad enough, you'd already have one.
this x1000

bet > than half the people saying this can't afford one or don't want one enough or they would have made the jump by now
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      06-05-2020, 09:00 AM   #379
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Just don't like the new styling. Hopefully seeing it in person changes my mind, but for now I may just hold into my M4CS for a bit
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      06-05-2020, 09:03 AM   #380
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I'm not sure if they're acting. Maybe there's a group of us who religiously follow the forums while others come and go. I guess those really shocked area those who aren't very up to date with the news.
In a facebook group I'm in people are still posting renders with the 3 series grilles "M-iffied" and arguing with them is my fav past time.
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Would be interested to know if anyone on the site is in the know and has the actual information. But what is the typical demographic of the M3/ M4 buyer?

Previously, I’ve read BMW referring to M Performance, and M2’s as financially more attractive to bring people (younger) to the brand since M cars are expensive. So where is the M3/ M4 pitched?
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      06-05-2020, 09:11 AM   #383
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So where is the M3/ M4 pitched?
Apparently to the vision impaired.
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Apparently to the vision impaired.
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this x1000

bet > than half the people saying this can't afford one or don't want one enough or they would have made the jump by now
YES!!!

In Canada anyways the Porsche argument is stupid. You are talking 40-50% more for a comparable car...at a minimum. Just look at the M2C. 75k in Canada and a GT4 is 130k as I would spec it. After taxes, thats 63k more for me... so it's not like most people are just cross shpping M2s vs GT4 (well not for long...)
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It's a shame that it does not look anything like the CSL / CSL-R Hommage



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      06-05-2020, 09:22 AM   #387
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Wondering who's going to be the first to come out with a revised bumper cover to fix this fugly mistake?
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      06-05-2020, 09:23 AM   #388
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YES!!!

In Canada anyways the Porsche argument is stupid. You are talking 40-50% more for a comparable car...at a minimum. Just look at the M2C. 75k in Canada and a GT4 is 130k as I would spec it. After taxes, thats 63k more for me... so it's not like most people are just cross shpping M2s vs GT4 (well not for long...)
Pcars are entirely on another level and not really comparable. You wouldn't think so but I guess I you'd really have to own one. The grass always seems greener on the other side. Kind of like being envious over someone who's dating a supermodel. Then, when you actually get her, you regret it because she is so high maintenance and comes with so much baggage that it's not even worth the headache or great sex haha. Stick with the tried & true BMW girl next door!
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Wow, it's a good thing we now have THREE different titles posted on the front page that all lead to the same thread.

Just in case you couldn't find where all the drama was on Bimmerpost.
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I don't hate it. I'll give it a look/drive once it's out. I don't like the weird hood scoops though.

I do like the new 4 series lights, much better than the LCI 5 series.
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Fixed.

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Kia has the “tiger nose” grill.

The new M4 will incorporate BMW’s “Hydronephrosis nose” grill design.
How expensive would it be at this point for BMW to retool to change the front clip shown in the OP's post?
How much would an after market front clip (CSL Homage style?) likely cost?
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Apparently to the vision impaired.
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LMAO this comment wins
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      06-05-2020, 09:57 AM   #393
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It reminds me of this: https://www.mecum.com/lots/DN0618-34...e-convertible/
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      06-05-2020, 09:58 AM   #394
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hmmm...not sure how I feel about it. I don't mind the refresh on the non-M, but I'd have to see this in person.
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Pcars are entirely on another level and not really comparable. You wouldn't think so but I guess I you'd really have to own one. The grass always seems greener on the other side. Kind of like being envious over someone who's dating a supermodel. Then, when you actually get her, you regret it because she is so high maintenance and comes with so much baggage that it's not even worth the headache or great sex haha. Stick with the tried & true BMW girl next door!
I guess it depends on what you're looking for. If you absolutely need four seats then you're likely comparing to MB or Audi versus say a new/used 911 but I compared against all three when I leased my M2. My next car won't need four seats (I rarely have any of my three kids in the back and the oldest is getting her license soon) so I'd be comparing the M3/M4 against a Cayman/Boxster GTS 4.0 manual, C8 etc. I'm 90% sure it'll be the Cayman/Boxster GTS 4.0 for my next car.
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