Worth a nosey

R0B · 03-06-2019, 06:09 PM

Pics here:

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1590449

BMWILUVU · 03-06-2019, 06:35 PM

Does anyone else think it is way over-the-top?

DaveH28 · 03-06-2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWILUVU

Does anyone else think it is way over-the-top?

I know what you're saying, I think I'd have to see it in the flesh, maybe all the m performance parts are a bit ott

330XDave · 03-07-2019, 12:50 AM

Red interior is horrendous.

MashinBenzin · 03-07-2019, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWILUVU

Does anyone else think it is way over-the-top?

Yes, I think that's a complete and utter mess. The definition of trying far too hard. It looks cheap aftermarket, not OEM.

I'd rather drive a current civic type R than that thing.

RobUK · 03-07-2019, 01:46 AM

May be a different prospect in the flesh but all those cuts and lines everywhere just leave me cold. There's no "I want one!" like you feel when looking at a San Marino Blue M4 with the carbon bits.

Shame as this is supposed to be a good driver's car. Bit like a woman who's great in bed but has a face like a chewed toffee.

SkyJawa · 03-07-2019, 02:06 AM

Those grills, my eyes!

richatha · 03-07-2019, 02:19 AM

Not the nicest looking car is it! Hopefully by the time the estate comes / I can buy one they have tweaked it to look better / non OEM parts which look better are available. I think the current splitter / diffuser on the F31 looks miles better

nascot · 03-07-2019, 05:17 AM

It looks like it's had a trip to Halfords first. And that grill, good grief.

gr4z · 03-07-2019, 05:19 AM

Don't like the wheels. Red interior is hideous. Pick and choose what you want though and it could look OK.

Oceanic · 03-07-2019, 06:13 AM

The grill looks like they are ripping the Mercedes design off, the whole car looks like a dogs dinner with that performance kit.

DaveA · 03-07-2019, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

Yes, I think that's a complete and utter mess. The definition of trying far too hard. It looks cheap aftermarket, not OEM.

Crikey... Can you imagine how much that would cost with all those bits (assuming there is also some stuff under the hood, so to speak)... I mean, no joking, that would have to be up at M3 money... Then it begs the question...

Stylistically, I don't like much of it, personally. An M340 to me would be a more stealthy proposition. Perhaps in something like Silverstone Silver. But I am guessing they will start at the high 40's price wise, easily being mid/upper 50's with options, so one is highly unlikely to be heading my way...

The steering wheel and carbon trims are nice, though...

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

I'd rather drive a current civic type R than that thing.

Wow, that's saying something...

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Oceanic · 03-07-2019, 06:55 AM

That wouldn't be M3 money just because of that hideous body kit

Blacktemplar · 03-07-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nascot

It looks like it's had a trip to Halfords first. And that grill, good grief.

WTAF is the script with the filled-in grille? The review of the 320d in What Car had the same thing, albeit without the tacky 'new money' leaded window effect, though in shiny black it was only marginally less naff.

I'm sure there's some engineering/eco reason but it's utterly hideous. That alone would put me off a G20.

Wonder if there will be after market grilles more like the current ones....?

TodmordenLad · 03-07-2019, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Oceanic

The grill looks like they are ripping the Mercedes design off, the whole car looks like a dogs dinner with that performance kit.

Yep, derived from MB... but a lot less subtle unfortunately

DaveA · 03-07-2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacktemplar

WTAF is the script with the filled-in grille? The review of the 320d in What Car had the same thing, albeit without the tacky 'new money' leaded window effect, though in shiny black it was only marginally less naff.

I'm sure there's some engineering/eco reason but it's utterly hideous. That alone would put me off a G20.

Wonder if there will be after market grilles more like the current ones....?

As I understand it, the slats behind the trim open up, variably, when needed... so closed to help speedier warm-up, then open as required...

DaveA · 03-07-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Oceanic

That wouldn't be M3 money just because of that hideous body kit

I think if you took an M340, added a spec, then added every single M Perf option, like this, then you might be surprised...

Blacktemplar · 03-07-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveA

As I understand it, the slats behind the trim open up, variably, when needed... so closed to help speedier warm-up, then open as required...

Makes sense. Sort of. Still hideous though.....

RENT-A-GOAT · 03-07-2019, 07:48 AM

Looks like a weird BMW F30 & Honda Civic love child, Just hideous.

hilift · 03-07-2019, 08:14 AM

Not classy looking at all .!!
Hideous grille , and red seats only look cool in alfas .
Its not top of my want list !!
And I'm not a fan of carbon fibre either genuine or otherwise . can't see the point .
Its like the bike fraternity mad on carbon for "weight saving " !!!!!
Cheaper and more weight saving to have a bowel emptying session before a ride out .!!
Would raw glass fibre hold as much kudos ??
Thought not .

Alscoob · 03-07-2019, 08:14 AM

Horrendous....

and what's the point of the huge exhaust trim, like a funnel & the actual pipe just poking into it, just as the new 8 series yuk!

Abzynthe · 03-07-2019, 08:17 AM

I quite like it.

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