Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

Sedan_Clan · 06-08-2021, 05:32 PM

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That applies to you too @Sedan_Clan! Lol, I'm not there yet... but will join the P car revolution when it's time for the next fun car.

Oh I'm still fighting the good fight for BMW even though my P-Car brethren keep pouring sour milk in my Fruity Pebbles when I'm not looking.

02M3ForMe · 06-08-2021, 05:36 PM

992TT/TTS are exceptionally beautiful - congratulations! Excellent spec.

minn19 · 06-08-2021, 05:44 PM

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I don't think this went according to plan...

Is the top one/environment question for real? If so, seriously what the hell are they doing/trying to accomplish? There must of been some major turnover in their marketing department. They used to be to the point via humor and very clever ads IMO. Now one directionless misstep after another.

stein_325i · 06-08-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by minn19

Is the top one/environment question for real? If so, seriously what the hell are they doing/trying to accomplish? There must of been some major turnover in their marketing department. They used to be to the point via humor and very clever ads IMO. Now one directionless misstep after another.

It was one of three polls for World Environmental Day (too many made up holidays to keep track of) and seems to be the only one which got traction based on the large difference in number of votes (80k vs 3k)

GrussGott · 06-08-2021, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

It arrived

Taking delivery Friday

Good GAWD!

That is one fucking attractive vehicle.

FormulaMMM · 06-08-2021, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by minn19

Is the top one/environment question for real? If so, seriously what the hell are they doing/trying to accomplish? There must of been some major turnover in their marketing department. They used to be to the point via humor and very clever ads IMO. Now one directionless misstep after another.

It's pretty great that 93% of the people who bothered to respond aren't even interested in cars.

No worries, they're putting in terrific work building BMW's audience at the scooter shops and bus stops.

FormulaMMM · 06-08-2021, 05:57 PM

Undeniably fast beaver.

CT_M3 · 06-08-2021, 06:05 PM

We don’t really know what’s going on in Munich, but they do seem to be scrambling and appear very confused in their messaging. What do their cars stand for? Lifestyle? Driving Dynamics? Or the environment? Or all 3?

I do hope BMW figures it out soon, because the brand seems to be drowning in a sea of car brands and doesn’t stand out like they did before.

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Originally Posted by minn19

Is the top one/environment question for real? If so, seriously what the hell are they doing/trying to accomplish? There must of been some major turnover in their marketing department. They used to be to the point via humor and very clever ads IMO. Now one directionless misstep after another.

Sedan_Clan · 06-08-2021, 06:23 PM

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Undeniably fast beaver.

Great review! Two really great cars.

GrussGott · 06-08-2021, 07:37 PM

Check out this beauty I saw today:

I also saw a beautiful royal blue Nova SS - had to be 70s vintage, but beautifully restored, though couldn't get a pic

Still haven't seen a single beaverface.

secretanchitman · 06-08-2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Check out this beauty I saw today:

I also saw a beautiful royal blue Nova SS - had to be 70s vintage, but beautifully restored, though couldn't get a pic

Still haven't seen a single beaverface.

Just saw my second G23 430i convertible with no M-sport package in the suburbs and yep, still looks ugly.

FlyingLow78 · 06-08-2021, 08:53 PM

I saw a G8X in the flesh for the first time yesterday. It was an M4 in that obnoxious yellow color (that I used to think was ok) being driven by a total dude bro. I’m sure I’ll see it again, sadly. 🤮

GrussGott · 06-08-2021, 09:01 PM

So these came out today ... fairly ugly IMO - the smile is no bueno - BUT no BeaverFace!

Interesting BMW is NOT putting the BF on their cashcow ...

stein_325i · 06-08-2021, 09:40 PM

SPY, a color which is normally ugly, looks just wrong on a big SUV. I am convinced there is no car (of any brand) that can pull this color off.

minn19 · 06-08-2021, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

SPY, a color which is normally ugly, looks just wrong on a big SUV. I am convinced there is no car (of any brand) that can pull this color off.

Maybe a Lamborghini, maybe.

deeldoo · 06-08-2021, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

SPY, a color which is normally ugly, looks just wrong on a big SUV. I am convinced there is no car (of any brand) that can pull this color off.

Maybe a Lamborghini, maybe.

Looks good on certain types of crayons, some construction vests as well.

Definitely not on cars

alex2364 · 06-08-2021, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

So these came out today ... fairly ugly IMO - the smile is no bueno - BUT no BeaverFace!

Interesting BMW is NOT putting the BF on their cashcow ...

Even without the beaver face, the X3 LCI and X3 M LCI are some of the worst LCI refreshes I’ve seen.

GrussGott · 06-08-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

SPY, a color which is normally ugly, looks just wrong on a big SUV. I am convinced there is no car (of any brand) that can pull this color off.

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Even without the beaver face, the X3 LCI and X3 M LCI are some of the worst LCI refreshes I’ve seen.

That's true.

Pretty clearly management told the designers no beaverface on the SUVs, but gawd-damn X3M ...

pbar · 06-08-2021, 11:44 PM

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Even without the beaver face, the X3 LCI and X3 M LCI are some of the worst LCI refreshes I’ve seen.

Sweet Jesus... they made it even worse!

I can scarcely understand why anybody would buy an X3/4M in the first place but that yellow monstrosity has zero redeeming features.

And "aerodynamically optimized mirrors" will totally help something with the profile of an M1 Abrams main battle tank.

Sedan_Clan · 06-08-2021, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2364

Even without the beaver face, the X3 LCI and X3 M LCI are some of the worst LCI refreshes I've seen.

Sweet Jesus... they made it even worse!

I can scarcely understand why anybody would buy an X3/4M in the first place but that yellow monstrosity has zero redeeming features.

And "aerodynamically optimized mirrors" will totally help something with the profile of an M1 Abrams main battle tank.

That's damn funny! I cackled like a child reading that.

Tecnniqe · 06-08-2021, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

So these came out today ... fairly ugly IMO - the smile is no bueno - BUT no BeaverFace!

Interesting BMW is NOT putting the BF on their cashcow ...

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What the hell is going on.

I like the previous X3's design but this just seems weird and that spy color is a disaster on everything.

Everything BMW is getting a prolapse this year.

Sedan_Clan · 06-09-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

So these came out today ... fairly ugly IMO - the smile is no bueno - BUT no BeaverFace!

Interesting BMW is NOT putting the BF on their cashcow ...

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What the hell is going on.

I like the previous X3's design but this just seems weird and that spy color is a disaster on everything.

Everything BMW is getting a prolapse this year.

My least favorite part of their modern design language for sure.

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stein_325i Ring Leader of G8X Haters 25083 Rep 8,762 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: All-Around iTrader: (0)	SPY, a color which is normally ugly, looks just wrong on a big SUV. I am convinced there is no car (of any brand) that can pull this color off. __________________ Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300
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