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

[Sedan_Clan]

In other news….

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by swagon

The F25?!

Of all the ugly BMWs you could've chosen, you think those three - and especially the F25 - are ugly?

Agree, the F25 is my favorite looking X3. The new one (at least the pre-LCI that is) is not in the least bit ugly and very nice looking compared to the other G-Chassis vehicles, but the E83 and F25 had more character in my opinion. Also, along with the other F-cars of its time, it has the characteristic hard bodylines which really make the car look slim and tailored. The G-cars just look more bloated due to the softer and less crisp lines.

Originally Posted by swagon

Also not ugly. Not the best but not offensive. C'mon.

I agree, not the prettiest X3, especially due to the plastic bumpers of the x-Line look, but also not very offensive either. We've had ours since my son's 323i had been totaled and it was difficult to find another BMW in good condition from this era. Found it shockingly on Cargurus from a little old lady who was the original owner and even put all her repairs on a flash drive and excel sheet and dealership maintenance since 2005! It was too rare of a find to pass up on. Our first BMW X-Vehicle in the family and 3 years and 30k miles later its been a great addition and my son loves it.



I also think its the best driving X3 of all. Might not have the best grip or fastest engine, but its based on the E46 and practically a raised E46 Touring which means beautiful hydraulic steering, the lovely and incredibly smooth and balanced, M54 naturally aspirated 3.0L Inline-6, and even the 5-Speed auto is shockingly good by 2005 standards. Driving it is surprisingly delightful and fun. Also its much smaller than the new X3, pretty much the size of a modern X1.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Agree, the F25 is my favorite looking X3. The new one (at least the pre-LCI that is) is not in the least bit ugly and very nice looking compared to the other G-Chassis vehicles, but the E83 and F25 had more character in my opinion. Also, along with the other F-cars of its time, it has the characteristic hard bodylines which really make the car look slim and tailored. The G-cars just look more bloated due to the softer and less crisp lines.

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I agree, not the prettiest X3, especially due to the plastic bumpers of the x-Line look, but also not very offensive either. We've had ours since my son's 323i had been totaled and it was difficult to find another BMW in good condition from this era. Found it shockingly on Cargurus from a little old lady who was the original owner and even put all her repairs on a flash drive and excel sheet and dealership maintenance since 2005! It was too rare of a find to pass up on. Our first BMW X-Vehicle in the family and 3 years and 30k miles later its been a great addition and my son loves it.

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I also think its the best driving X3 of all. Might not have the best grip or fastest engine, but its based on the E46 and practically a raised E46 Touring which means beautiful hydraulic steering, the lovely and incredibly smooth and balanced, M54 naturally aspirated 3.0L Inline-6, and even the 5-Speed auto is shockingly good by 2005 standards. Driving it is surprisingly delightful and fun. Also its much smaller than the new X3, pretty much the size of a modern X1.

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The new X3 looks so good.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The new X3 looks so good.

I agree, one of the very few G-chassis cars that thankfully have not been touched by Dukec and also drive nicely, although the LCI taillights suck, but the rest is very nice. The wife and I were very close to getting an X3 30i some time back but the seats were sadly not very comfortable so she ended up with the GLC.

[02M3ForMe]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

Do you have any actual data showing people who wanted a BMW in Q4 but couldn't get one?

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1880210

My car was Week 40, pushed to 47 and built, and has been sitting in QC for over 1.5 months. The wait has been 5 months total since I got my production number, with no end in sight. The car should've been delivered 1-2 months ago. That thread and parent subforum are filled with similar stories. The spigot got shut off for certain models in Q4.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by 02M3ForMe

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1880210

My car was Week 40, pushed to 47 and built, and has been sitting in QC for over 1.5 months. The wait has been 5 months total since I got my production number, with no end in sight. The car should've been delivered 1-2 months ago. That thread and parent subforum are filled with similar stories. The spigot got shut off for certain models in Q4.

is that a G8x? I'm not allowed to go there.

[Peertwelve]

Originally Posted by 02M3ForMe

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1880210

My car was Week 40, pushed to 47 and built, and has been sitting in QC for over 1.5 months. The wait has been 5 months total since I got my production number, with no end in sight. The car should've been delivered 1-2 months ago. That thread and parent subforum are filled with similar stories. The spigot got shut off for certain models in Q4.

Is your car stuck because of one of the required stop sale issues? Something about rod bearings (again??). Hope you get your car soon, that must a a terrible wait

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

is that a G8x? I'm not allowed to go there.

Yeah it is!

[Multimodal]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

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The F25 got enormously more attractive with the LCI.

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by TimmyM56

[IMG]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S013c15fb...&hash=2000[/IMG]

Just saw this, I hope all you G8x people are happy!

Bro wtf is that gap?? Is the hood not closed or what

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

New M2 pics - looks like the leaked bumper is legit. If I was ever to foray into a G-Chassis M car, it would be the M2. I'm okay with the design I guess, it's in no way a good looking car, but it's not vomit-on-your-shirt ugly.

I don't know man, I'd never be able to pay for a car I don't like the look of…

Why would I drive something I won't turn around and look at when I'm parked at those price points :

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The new X3 looks so good.

G01 was the first BMW I bought new, and my wife and I absolutely love it. Sapphire over Tartufo is such an awesome combo too.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

In Yeah-But News, that slushy sales transmission appears to have slipped into reverse in Q4:



I wonder if that indicates the beginning or ending of a trend?

Germany looks particularly brutal ...

like your home country bro!

I wonder if BMW did not push “inferior/incomplete” products on the market to take advantage of the strong demand and to make sales numbers. The gentleman that bought my 640M winter kit was a SA for a local BMW dealer and he was telling me how 2021 cars were delivered with many omitted features/options with with no intention to retrofit. And customers being told to take it with a small discount or leave it. On the other hand, when we took delivery of our RS6, our SA (who is also the sales manager) told us Audi does not play that game and delivers complete cars (save for the 2nd key).

[02M3ForMe]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

is that a G8x? I'm not allowed to go there.

Yep - it’s a 13-page thread of people with delayed G8x orders. Many, like myself, placed orders as far back as the summer and had our build weeks pushed back multiple times. The issue now is that cars are “built”, but not released due to lack of parts. Figuratively, the progress bar is more or less at 99.9% complete. Cars are stuck in “Quality Check” status or at VPC for several weeks waiting for those final components.

Originally Posted by Peertwelve

Is your car stuck because of one of the required stop sale issues? Something about rod bearings (again??). Hope you get your car soon, that must a a terrible wait

Thanks. Yes, stuck because of missing electronics for infotainment and audio. There have been no recalls for anything related to the powertrain, nor have I heard of any actual failures of cars delivered to customers that would warrant coverage by BMW.

I went with another G82 in part because of the much faster turnarounds compared to other options. There haven’t been many good driving days here in the PNW in recent weeks, so I’m now OK with the car essentially being stored for the winter by BMW as a worst case. Had I known back in August, I probably would’ve kept my G82 6MT for a couple more months. Oh well.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Mr. Maboomba

The F25 got enormously more attractive with the LCI.

Pre-LCI M-Sport's were also lookers in my opinion.

[Arcades]

Yet another great one from Mark and Jack.

[swagon]

Missed our crazy kids from the ads and decided to put them in some bimmers of the past. Fit right in.

[NSX2M4]

^^^^ROTFL

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by swagon

Missed our crazy kids from the ads and decided to put them in some bimmers of the past. Fit right in.

This is absolutely amazing

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by Arcades

Yet another great one from Mark and Jack.

love the design of that car!! clean purpose built machine

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Mavus

love the design of that car!! clean purpose built machine

I do too, although I love the rear of the 992 more.

[GrussGott]

Originally Posted by swagon

Missed our crazy kids from the ads and decided to put them in some bimmers of the past. Fit right in.

[NickyC]

Originally Posted by Mavus

love the design of that car!! clean purpose built machine

It's perfection, I think it's absolute perfection. Yes of course the newer models are amazing, but the 991 GT3 I wouldn't change a single thing about it. Miami Blue, the dream car/color.