[solstice]

Originally Posted by mat9

M-town will now be called Beaver Town...

That will come with expectations on dress code

[RyanBMW]

Originally Posted by mat9

M-town will now be called Beaver Town...

Hahahhaa

[cheveux]

BMW should have taken the design of the 8 series as its "new" design, not this aberration.

[solstice]

Originally Posted by cheveux

BMW should have taken the design of the 8 series as its "new" design, not this aberration.

Interior, yes.
Exterior, no. Uninteresting and stale front end.

[NorCalAthlete]

I say we just start petitions in our respective states to remove front license plate requirements. That would solve at least half the problem I think. And really, who are they there for? Red light cameras that are manipulated to be revenue generating machines?

Think about it - there are 0 states that require front license plates for motorcycles. So obviously they (the states) are capable of making do without someone having one.

[J-RO]

How soon after June 2nd can you configure one of these things?

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by cheveux

BMW should have taken the design of the 8 series as its "new" design, not this aberration.

That was BMWs for the last decade and people still complained it was getting boring. Not saying the 4er design is good or bad, but regardless of which direction BMW goes, there's always going to be those that say BMW should've followed this or that.

[stefan]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

That was BMWs for the last decade and people still complained it was getting boring.

You know... it still doesn't look boring to me. The more it ages the more I see its brilliance. The proportions, the subtlety, the unified and purposeful design language.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by stefan

You know... it still doesn't look boring to me. The more it ages the more I see its brilliance. The proportions, the subtlety, the unified and purposeful design language.

And while the E46 is arguably considered the pinnacle of BMW design, if BMW continued that path, we would definitely have the same people who say how boring Audi's look for using pretty much the same design over and over. Regardless of how BMW designs a car, there will always be naysayers.

[cfm56d7b]

It's difficult to tell where tow hook mount for the front license plate could be installed. Waiting for the official picture of the front and grill.

[NorCalAthlete]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

It's difficult to tell where tow hook mount for the front license plate could be installed. Waiting for the official picture of the front and grill.

Same...

[am3r1ka]

Really wondering how these aftermarket grills are going to be. Or would this even be removable?

[famarm]

Originally Posted by cheveux

BMW should have taken the design of the 8 series as its "new" design.

They went from developing the horizontal to the vertical grid. This front highlights the width of the car while the other highlights the height. Which do you prefer between the two in a coupe?

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by stefan

You know... it still doesn't look boring to me. The more it ages the more I see its brilliance. The proportions, the subtlety, the unified and purposeful design language.

We see the beauty as enthusiasts, but to the general populous they just see it as an "old BMW".

[DeeKay]

Originally Posted by cheveux

BMW should have taken the design of the 8 series as its "new" design, not this aberration

Still think this is the best looking car they have made

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Really wondering how these aftermarket grills are going to be. Or would this even be removable.

If it was assembled it can be disassembled.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by solstice

Interior, yes.
Exterior, no. Uninteresting and stale front end.

Agreed! One might as well just keep their F8X's if the next gen M3/4 was going to look like the 8. Uninteresting indeed.

[mat9]

Originally Posted by DeeKay

Still think this is the best looking car they have made

Lately yes, it's evolution vs the massive grill being revolution. More inline with luxury car manufacturers behavior, vertical behemoth should've stayed with concept vehicles and the i-series cars for now...

[PAC]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

That was BMWs for the last decade and people still complained it was getting boring. Not saying the 4er design is good or bad, but regardless of which direction BMW goes, there's always going to be those that say BMW should've followed this or that.

I don't think anyone but car journalists who wanted to be edgy said that.

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by Wyndi335I

Believe me, it won't be the end for them. They will sell a lot of them and you and everyone else thats knocking them will move on to another brand and BMW will take on a new generation of enthusiasts.

Hard to imagine them selling a lot of them. I rarely even see a G20. Since it's release I may have seen 3 or 4 only.

[R N M]

Originally Posted by stefan

You know... it still doesn't look boring to me. The more it ages the more I see its brilliance. The proportions, the subtlety, the unified and purposeful design language.

This is still the best design of any modern day BMW. Sporty, Aggressive with perfect proportions and without any fake vents/scoops etc. The F80 M3 is a close 2nd.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by greekcs

Attachment 2322633

Damn it!

Ha ha!! i did the same thing... they blacked it from lightening.. maybe it's Vanta... ~