New G22 430i looks better in person

e90fan94 · 10-16-2020, 09:38 AM

Here is the new 2021 430i exterior shots in the flesh that just arrived! Grill looks less imposing in person, at least on this 51k sport line model.

VipinLJ · 10-16-2020, 09:46 AM

Definitely not a photogenic car. The G22 needs the M sport bumpers, at least in pics. I haven't seen one in person yet.

A6bullet · 10-16-2020, 09:48 AM

Yeah thats going to be a no for me. It just doesnt look right. The proportions look off.

TTG · 10-16-2020, 10:14 AM

Even uglier without Msport, sorry.

az-bimmer · 10-16-2020, 01:24 PM

M Sport and shadowline is a must have IMO. The

chrome needs to go. Oh and definitely the staggered wheel setup or even little wider on the rear than the standard 19x8.5 255/40/ R19

. BTW, I don't like the exhaust pipes on the M440i, it looks like copied from the Jetta R-Line model

eforty6_m3 · 10-16-2020, 01:32 PM

Nope...big thumbs down for me. I'm VERY glad I ordered a 2021 M340i.

IND-Distribution · 10-16-2020, 02:22 PM

Growing on us, just needs to have some painted reflectors and to make it cleaner.

oz555 · 10-16-2020, 02:43 PM

Thanks for sharing pal. On this photos in Alpine white looks like bathtube IMO.

SteveinArizona · 10-16-2020, 04:25 PM

Could it look worse? Its a no for me.

TTG · 10-16-2020, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Growing on us, just needs to have some painted reflectors and make it cleaner.

You guys need to come up with a complete pre-painted front end replacement kit to make it look more like the M340 front end.

I am sure it will sell like cupcakes.

Step 1: Order a M440 or M4
Step 2: Order a new front-end kit from IND
Step 3:

Germanauto · 10-17-2020, 03:17 PM

It actually looks like trash. The grille aside, its body lines and proportions are a total mess. The M4 may be able to pull it off but not this.

Vmaxx · 10-17-2020, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eforty6_m3

Nope...big thumbs down for me. I'm VERY glad I ordered a 2021 M340i.

Agreed. I almost ordered a G22, but switched to a M340i at the last minute. This 430i looks even worse! This is BMW’s Pontiac Aztec lol. Just a mistake you wish you could undo.

toddwalton · 10-18-2020, 12:57 AM

I. Just. Can’t.

DenHaag3er · 10-18-2020, 08:31 AM

Looks generic and shite.

10-16-2020, 09:38 AM	#1
e90fan94 New Member 5 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2017 Location: SFBAY area iTrader: (0)	New G22 430i looks better in person Here is the new 2021 430i exterior shots in the flesh that just arrived! Grill looks less imposing in person, at least on this 51k sport line model. Attached Images
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10-16-2020, 09:46 AM	#2
VipinLJ Petrolhead 1942 Rep 3,521 Posts Drives: ‘20 330i,‘16 X3,‘18 SQ5,‘17 A7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	Definitely not a photogenic car. The G22 needs the M sport bumpers, at least in pics. I haven't seen one in person yet. __________________ Current: 2020 BMW 330i xDrive 2018 Audi SQ5 Prestige 2017 Audi A7 Prestige
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10-16-2020, 09:48 AM	#3
A6bullet Lieutenant 337 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Msport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rheinland-Pfalz iTrader: (0)	Yeah thats going to be a no for me. It just doesnt look right. The proportions look off. __________________ E36 318ti E46 320i E82 135i F87 M2 G20 330i
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TTG ... 935 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Even uglier without Msport, sorry. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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az-bimmer Former Autobahn Raser 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E39 540i Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Scottsdale, AZ and Munich, Germany iTrader: (0)	M Sport and shadowline is a must have IMO. Thechrome needs to go. Oh and definitely the staggered wheel setup or even little wider on the rear than the standard 19x8.5 255/40/ R19 . BTW, I don't like the exhaust pipes on the M440i, it looks like copied from the Jetta R-Line model __________________ Das Leben ist zu kurz, was anderes zu fahren. Autos werden hinten angetrieben, alles andere sind Kutschen. BMW = Bayrisches Meister Werk Last edited by az-bimmer; 10-16-2020 at 01:25 PM.. Reason: typo, again :)
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eforty6_m3 Colonel 698 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: '05 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Swansea,MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2005 BMW M3 [0.00]	Nope...big thumbs down for me. I'm VERY glad I ordered a 2021 M340i. __________________ '05 BMW M3 6MT (Weekend car) Need to stock up on some detailing products or spiff up your garage, then use my Obsessed Garage link!
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IND-Distribution BMW obsessed 9572 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Growing on us, just needs to have some painted reflectors and to make it cleaner. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR Last edited by IND-Distribution; 10-16-2020 at 04:56 PM..
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oz555 Captain 671 Rep 734 Posts Drives: M340i x-drive Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Europe iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M340iX [9.00]	Thanks for sharing pal. On this photos in Alpine white looks like bathtube IMO.
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10-16-2020, 04:25 PM	#9
SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Could it look worse? Its a no for me.
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Germanauto Major General 9698 Rep 6,081 Posts Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	It actually looks like trash. The grille aside, its body lines and proportions are a total mess. The M4 may be able to pull it off but not this. __________________ Former -2008 E90 328 black/brown -2012 Lexus IS250 black/black
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10-18-2020, 12:57 AM	#13
toddwalton Lieutenant Colonel 1291 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2019 X7 - 2024 G26 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I. Just. Can’t.
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10-18-2020, 08:31 AM	#14
DenHaag3er Private First Class 194 Rep 190 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Den Haag iTrader: (0)	Looks generic and shite.
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