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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:07:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:08:21 AM EDT
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Yeah the new grille is ridiculous. Don't know WTF they're thinking.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:08:38 AM EDT
[#2]
Yeah I've seen it. It's odd to me too, and I've owned BMWs for over 25 years
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:08:54 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah the new grille is ridiculous. Don't know WTF they're thinking. Why is there tape on the front? 
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:09:27 AM EDT
[#4]
I see an angry squinty eyed pig with a huge nose.....
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:12:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:14:14 AM EDT
[#6]
I like it. The kidneys are a throw back to the older BMWs with the vertical kidney grills.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:15:26 AM EDT
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Like the butt-faced alien in the bar scene of Star Wars ANH
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:17:05 AM EDT
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Based on a comment made this week by the lead BMW designer - they know its falling flat. His statement was that they are trying to:
1. Differentiate from a crowded Euro design market 2. Bungled a partial denial that it was made to appeal to the Chinese market I think its a bold feeler for a new brand direction, but they've had more pushback than they expected. They assume that buyers don't approve of change initially owing to brand current-design loyalists, but eventually like the newer direction and see it as progressive. I think they went too far and believe they are starting to wonder. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:17:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like it. The kidneys are a throw back to the older BMWs with the vertical kidney grills. Yeah, but they should have rolled back into that shit a little more subtly. They fucked this one up. Who the fuck let the Lexus grille designer have a say in this shit?
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:18:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:20:50 AM EDT
[#11]
Did the front fell off
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:20:56 AM EDT
[#12]
For a little fun:
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:21:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:27:44 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryI'm literally trying to keep in my laughter so I don't wake my wife. That is hilarious, and probably spot on. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:36:17 AM EDT
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The trick is - that BMW has repeatedly taken what was seen as edgy and risky design changes - and succeeded. The (Chris) "Bangle Butt" trunk design that flowed to most cars. People derided it at first. The accepted it and then it was seen a normative.
Flame surfacing. I think Bangle had a hand in that two. Cheesed off a LOT of the faithful. Hated it - especially after the successful E46. People roasted BMW for it. Then people accepted it. There are more examples. BMW is not design-deaf and I'm 1,000% certain they trialed the design past focus groups in major markets. Probably a lot. If you stand still - you will lose new buyer market share. Its tough when your buyers don't want you to leave your design DNA - that other competitors are less constrained by. Porsche however does not make radical departures - other than SUVs. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:36:46 AM EDT
[#16]
Did BMW collaborate with the Chevy Silverado design team on that crap?
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:37:08 AM EDT
[#17]
I think it looks kinda badass. Just say'n.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:41:39 AM EDT
[#18]
BMW owners when new models come out: This is hideous. What happened to my favorite car.
BMW owners after they still buy it: This is the best BMW ever made. BMW owners after 3 years of ownership: Well the engine blew up after 50k miles and every single electronic in the cabin failed twice, but it was such a great car. Better go look at the new one so I can get my money's worth again. Repeat cycle. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:43:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like it. The kidneys are a throw back to the older BMWs with the vertical kidney grills. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:44:08 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: BMW owners when new models come out: This is hideous. What happened to my favorite car. BMW owners after they still buy it: This is the best BMW ever made. BMW owners after 3 years of ownership: Well the engine blew up after 50k miles and every single electronic in the cabin failed twice, but it was such a great car. Better go look at the new one so I can get my money's worth again. Repeat cycle. I don't know, but do they still use lots of plastics in the cooling system? I was blessed to have a beautiful E46 way back, and never had any issues, but I recall reading about lots of folks commenting on too many plastic parts in the cooling system. Not sure what the actual issues were, if any. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 2:44:58 AM EDT
[#21]
that cannot be real..
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Posted: 6/6/2020 3:03:34 AM EDT
[#22]
Wish I never sold my e30 manual
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Posted: 6/6/2020 3:06:36 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: BMW owners when new models come out: This is hideous. What happened to my favorite car. BMW owners after they still buy it: This is the best BMW ever made. BMW owners after 3 years of ownership: Well the engine blew up after 50k miles and every single electronic in the cabin failed twice, but it was such a great car. Better go look at the new one so I can get my money's worth again. Repeat cycle. LMFAO!!!! FTW!!! Bruh, it’s the driving experience!!!!! It’s a BMW thing, you wouldn’t understand. 
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Posted: 6/6/2020 3:07:51 AM EDT
[#24]
The Lexus "Predator" grill would actually look good compared to that.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 3:30:02 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The Lexus "Predator" grill would actually look good compared to that. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:10:09 AM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I like it. The kidneys are a throw back to the older BMWs with the vertical kidney grills. How old we talking? Like this? Because if so, then no.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:15:39 AM EDT
[#27]
I'm going to hold out my final judgement for when I see one in person, but it's not looking good. I'm sure it'll be a blast to drive, but I think the designers went overboard with trying to be bold.
The pic in the OP brightened.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:20:12 AM EDT
[#28]
Dont think it looks horrible,
but the question I have, is are they still making engines that over heat, burn oil, kill gaskets and turbo? I always like seeing 100k vehicles coming of lease being sold for around 20 grand, almost as must as financed 100k vehicles coming to market for sub 10k. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:23:53 AM EDT
[#29]
I have never owned a BMW, but I can appreciate the engine, suspension and design of the car..the X series SUV look really cool and all the M series cars are pretty badass.
But that front end, if not Photochopped, looks fucking stupid. Eclipsing the last horrible design idea from BMW Motorrad, the S1000rr headlights. 
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:27:35 AM EDT
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I'll be in the market again later this year, was intending to go for the '21 M3. But then the rumint on the new M3/4 and 4 series grilles started. I was hoping it wouldn't be so bad once revealed, but it's fucking horrible.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:29:58 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll be in the market again later this year, was intending to go for the '21 M3. But then the rumint on the new M3/4 and 4 series grilles started. I was hoping it wouldn't be so bad once revealed, but it's fucking horrible. The M3 grille might be different, we'll have to wait and see. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:30:48 AM EDT
[#32]
I think it looks bad ass, like rocket ship thrusters.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:32:05 AM EDT
[#33]
The kids who grew up playing angry birds are now old enough to design cars.
 Feel old yet? |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:32:39 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have never owned a BMW, but I can appreciate the engine, suspension and design of the car..the X series SUV look really cool and all the M series cars are pretty badass. But that front end, if not Photochopped, looks fucking stupid. Eclipsing the last horrible design idea from BMW Motorrad, the S1000rr headlights. http://images2.revzilla.com/product_images/0100/6850/hotbodies_racing_headlight_cover_bmws1000_rr20102014_smoke.jpg I also think that looks awesome. I have bad taste maybe. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:40:56 AM EDT
[#35]
I would not own a car without a dip stick to confirm oil level and see how dark the oil is, unless it was a pure electric vehicle.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 6:58:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I would not own a car without a dip stick to confirm oil level and see how dark the oil is, unless it was a pure electric vehicle. Maybe you should.go.electric if you think the oil color has anything to do with its ability to clean and lubricate. The sensors are fine.. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:03:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How old we talking? Like this? Because if so, then no. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/473532/B4EAC52E-F838-4303-B889-DF133E440763_jpe-1449091.JPG Older:  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:42:08 AM EDT
[#38]
I dont hate it. Let her breath!!
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:50:30 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The M3 grille might be different, we'll have to wait and see. I hope, but not holding my breath. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:52:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm going to hold out my final judgement for when I see one in person, but it's not looking good. I'm sure it'll be a blast to drive, but I think the designers went overboard with trying to be bold. The pic in the OP brightened. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/334296/G80_M3_G82_M4_Full_Leak_1_jpg-1449093.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/334296/G82_M4_bumper_png-1449094.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/334296/BMW_G80_M3_G82_M4_hood_jpg-1449095.JPG Did they buy up all the old Dodge Charger hoods? That car is hideous, whomever approved that design should be fired, as well as all the people below him for taking a joke that far. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:52:24 AM EDT
[#41]
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:55:24 AM EDT
[#42]
It looks like a bmw and a mustang had a baby that was subsequently kidnapped by a pair of Lexus’s and brainwashed into having grill reassignment surgery
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Posted: 6/6/2020 7:59:18 AM EDT
[#43]
Super ugly. For a time all the car manufacturers were trying to have the grills "smile". I hated that, and this is worse.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 8:16:11 AM EDT
[#44]
*laughs in Audi RS3*
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Posted: 6/6/2020 8:22:22 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe you should.go.electric if you think the oil color has anything to do with its ability to clean and lubricate. The sensors are fine.. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I would not own a car without a dip stick to confirm oil level and see how dark the oil is, unless it was a pure electric vehicle. Maybe you should.go.electric if you think the oil color has anything to do with its ability to clean and lubricate. The sensors are fine.. |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 8:31:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Lexus "Predator" grill would actually look good compared to that.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 8:43:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/6/2020 8:51:42 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have never owned a BMW, but I can appreciate the engine, suspension and design of the car..the X series SUV look really cool and all the M series cars are pretty badass. But that front end, if not Photochopped, looks fucking stupid. Eclipsing the last horrible design idea from BMW Motorrad, the S1000rr headlights. http://images2.revzilla.com/product_images/0100/6850/hotbodies_racing_headlight_cover_bmws1000_rr20102014_smoke.jpg I understand what they were trying to do as an idea but the execution just didn’t work. They were trying to mimic the shapes of an endurance racer single headlight and offset number plate.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/6/2020 8:55:12 AM EDT
[#49]
You know it looks ok to me but it looks odd for a BMW
Honestly it reminds me of 60s and 70s Pontiacs 
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Posted: 6/6/2020 9:05:41 AM EDT
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