Front edge of the F30 hood removed by Photoshop

SCBimmerKid · 03-15-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oj

Considering that the 3 series is a volume seller, I would imagine that a ton of owners would cry & moan if they get into a smallish front end accident and have to replace the hood and bumper.

+1

rfx45 · 03-15-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

If it was because of that law, the new Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class would have it too. And they don't.

I thought of that and plenty others have stated it bu that seems to be the consensus when it comes to why BMW would do such a thing. Seems like this has been an issue for a few years now and maybe BMW just happens to be the first one to do something about it? To get that reputation?

I just don't think it's to save their buyers money once they get into an accident, for the most part BMW likely doesn't care about parts you have to pay that they do not cover in their warranty such as a hood being damaged in an accident.

SCBimmerKid · 03-15-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

If it was because of that law, the new Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class would have it too. And they don't.

That's because both Audi and Mercedes have more rounded front bumpers that both scored the maximum number of points for bumper pedestrian safety.

shoptb · 03-15-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bl@ster

Well, there is some historical precedence for the hood line, as seen on this BMW 2000 CS.

+1 ... I kind of like the line. Adds character, and the fact that Audi & Mercedes aren't doing it is just another plus in my book.

Robin_NL · 03-30-2012, 01:33 AM

Found this pic in another thread.

Vong · 03-30-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Found this pic in another thread.

LOL that's more like a 'gap' than a 'line'

catch · 04-01-2012, 07:10 PM

way better without it

SCBimmerKid · 04-01-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

Found this pic in another thread.

Innovators for the WIN!

bluemark81 · 10-21-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vong

LOL that's more like a 'gap' than a 'line'

They continue the tradition with the F30's!

AMJAM · 10-21-2013, 04:59 PM

I like the hood gap. As for the other panel canyons on my car that is another story. The huge gap on the trunk is terrible

Sedan_Clan · 10-21-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

I like the hood line...maybe I'm in the minority..I know it's polarizing

I like the hood line as well.

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