05-27-2020, 02:18 PM | #89 |
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Exactly, they already look garbage on the LCI 7er, almost like an underbite/buck tooth.
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The 4 headlights are somewhat similar to the 2 coupe headlight, which also makes sense to me. |
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Just generic crap that can be mistaken for VW, Lexus, Audi etc especially at night. Its like Nike altering their swoosh and making it a straight line lol |
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05-27-2020, 03:03 PM | #93 |
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There are companies now that make low profile color coded plugs to fill the holes left from plate holders. Not as good as OEM stock but better than 4 holes in your bumper. Funny thing is dealers think they are doing you a favor when they drill your bumper. Regarding the new G series grills I have to think there will be some type of clamp on removable plate holder. Or you can zip tie it...
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05-27-2020, 03:05 PM | #94 |
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Also the 5er and 4er are not on the same timetables... I think it goes 7er first, then 5er etc... The 7er LCI already had the "cubical" angel eyes before the 5er LCI. I'm sure you'll see the new 5er "cubical" angel eye design on the 4er LCI.
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Not a fan of the trend towards cerium accents on some BMWs.
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Can't wait for the reveal so some people can take their leave.
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05-27-2020, 06:43 PM | #100 |
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they wont..they will stay here bitching about the grill every chance they can
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It's a brilliant design, grill and all. The problem is that people are rarely prepared to appreciate true genius when it's presented.
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The grille looks more sculpted and "expensive" (for lack of a better word) than I was expecting so that's good. Still worried the headlights are gonna be massive though. I'm curious how they're going to do the profile. I imagine it will be very similar to the concept, but it just didn't look very BMW...
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Even the camera man has to cast a shadow to hide the lower end of those fucking ugly grills. I'm usually very open to new designs, but for the love of God I can't accept this. This is the end of BMW. They can't make good looking cars on the same level as Audi or Benz.
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Ohhhhhhh boy get your steaks ready for that grill
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It doesn't work. The rest of the car is an evolution and I think the proportions aren't bad--even the taillights work when you look at the headlights and overall flow. I still think the lack of Hoffmeister kink is unacceptable but still..
The issue is the grille just doesn't work with the other design elements. It breaks the otherwise pretty reasonable flow with a forced element. I'm glad someone posted the E53 which by comparison looks a lot more German. Understated and reserved but still aggressive. Exactly. If Kia released this we would be making fun of them for being tryhards. But this is BMW fanboy forum after all. In the end BMW can do what they want with coupes. The sale of (actual 2 door) coupes probably doesn't move their revenue needle. As long as the SUVs keep flying off the shelves, shareholders won't care how bad they butcher the 3 series heritage.
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M-town will now be called Beaver Town...
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