[georgere]

Originally Posted by yxjackxh

must get the m sport package.. Just like the f30, if you dont get the m sport package, the cars going to look 100x not as good.

which costs some $$$. while Audi and MB look fine without the M-comparable parts. Also, both Audi and MB are coming out with their next generation models later (Audi next year, MB the following). So they will beat BMW easily. looks like no huge sale #s for BMW this time around.

p.s. I am still hoping M4/M3 will look good enough and (most importantly) I have the money for them so that would be my choice... but then again RS and AMG do offer good cars.. hmmm it is so hard to spend the money these days thanks to BMW safety design strategy (read=boring)

[funkahdafi]

I don't like it. Looks too close to the F30. There was way more distinction and character between E90 and E92.

[Never Convicted]

And so, to summarize:

The E92 guys don't like it because it's not a leap forward, like THEIR car was. And definitely not because it will make their cars look dated and so older model ago. So they're going to all spend an extra $10k on an S5, which is a much better car anyway.

The F30 guys don't like it because it looks like the F30. Not because it looks nothing like their cars and they're eating their spleens wishing they had waited. Plus it has that side vent, which obviously doesn't look nearly as good as the little indicator on their fenders.

The E46 guys, well, they don't like it because BMW has never made another decent car after it. Not because they're in a vortex and long for the old days and window cranks and no cupholders.

And the VW, Volvo, Alfa, Rice Burner, Lada, Yugo people don't like it for various reasons including the use of a Porsche camera crew. And NOT because...well...you know.

For some reason, I still think they'll sell a few.

[liang]

Looks too similar to the F30. I had expected greater differentiation (like the 5 vs 6 series) given the new name designation and price increase.

I like side vents, but these ones are poorly executed.

Car looks MASSIVE.

I'm seriously considering next-gen Audi S5.

[Michael Schott]

Originally Posted by M3takesNYC

Would hate to be the F30 guys getting stuck with the sedan that looks absolutely borseville compared to this. Will look hot in the form of the M4

Some folks (a lot of folks actually) have no use for a coupe when we have families and young children. And also don't want to spend $50K on a 3 or 4 series.

[OverDriven]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

And so, to summarize:

The E92 guys don't like it because it's not a leap forward, like THEIR car was. And definitely not because it will make their cars look dated and so older model ago. So they're going to all spend an extra $10k on an S5, which is a much better car anyway.

The F30 guys don't like it because it looks like the F30. Not because it looks nothing like their cars and they're eating their spleens wishing they had waited. Plus it has that side vent, which obviously doesn't look nearly as good as the little indicator on their fenders.

The E46 guys, well, they don't like it because BMW has never made another decent car after it. Not because they're in a vortex and long for the old days and window cranks and no cupholders.

And the VW, Volvo, Alfa, Rice Burner, Lada, Yugo people don't like it for various reasons including the use of a Porsche camera crew. And NOT because...well...you know.

For some reason, I still think they'll sell a few.

THIS. I couldn't have put it better. The most hilarious comments are those saying it looks like an F30 though. I guess an apple looks like an orange too in the grand scheme of things.

The car looks nice. It looks far nicer than the E92. More masculine and sophisticated. That shoulder line is the best feature. Very pronounced. It's certainly not an incredibly aggressive looking car, but that's for the M-Sport and M4 to cover. I'm not a fan of the plain looking front an rear bumper on this car, but like I said - M-Sport and M4 will certainly change that. Well done BMW.

[z51vette]

Fast too, had to get a Cayenne turbo camera car just to keep up.

[bmwaddict]

SHE'S A WINNER!

[SIN_CITY_TROLL]

Originally Posted by TomBMW

meh.. looks alright, not stunning by any means. renders were 1000% better.

+ 1

[btv764]

Any ideas where this filming is taking place?

Signs are in English, the police look american and the double yellow means it's likely not anywhere in Europe.

[WilliCO]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

And so, to summarize:

The E92 guys don't like it because it's not a leap forward, like THEIR car was. And definitely not because it will make their cars look dated and so older model ago. So they're going to all spend an extra $10k on an S5, which is a much better car anyway.

The F30 guys don't like it because it looks like the F30. Not because it looks nothing like their cars and they're eating their spleens wishing they had waited. Plus it has that side vent, which obviously doesn't look nearly as good as the little indicator on their fenders.

The E46 guys, well, they don't like it because BMW has never made another decent car after it. Not because they're in a vortex and long for the old days and window cranks and no cupholders.

And the VW, Volvo, Alfa, Rice Burner, Lada, Yugo people don't like it for various reasons including the use of a Porsche camera crew. And NOT because...well...you know.

For some reason, I still think they'll sell a few.

Best post ever.

[PUG-N-BEEM GUY]

It's the perfect color! I'm thinking that's going to be my next car

[Judah]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

And so, to summarize:

The E92 guys don't like it because it's not a leap forward, like THEIR car was. And definitely not because it will make their cars look dated and so older model ago. So they're going to all spend an extra $10k on an S5, which is a much better car anyway.

The F30 guys don't like it because it looks like the F30. Not because it looks nothing like their cars and they're eating their spleens wishing they had waited. Plus it has that side vent, which obviously doesn't look nearly as good as the little indicator on their fenders.

The E46 guys, well, they don't like it because BMW has never made another decent car after it. Not because they're in a vortex and long for the old days and window cranks and no cupholders.

And the VW, Volvo, Alfa, Rice Burner, Lada, Yugo people don't like it for various reasons including the use of a Porsche camera crew. And NOT because...well...you know.

For some reason, I still think they'll sell a few.

You Nailed It....
It happens with the introduction of every new BMW body style.

[bimmerjph]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

The E46 guys, well, they don't like it because BMW has never made another decent car after it. Not because they're in a vortex and long for the old days and window cranks and no cupholders.

Yeah.....pretty much. Although, I do long for the days of failing window regulators and retarded cup holsters.

That being said I do wish BMW would go Bangle again. The designs under his leadership were fascinating and daring.

[s1k0ne]

When i first saw the F30 M performance, knew that was going to be my next car. The coupe however does look like the current F30 sedans. Think it was just way too predictable and no wow factor.

I think this was the BASE design everybody was thinking of and was expecting a 'wow, that's not what i thought it was going to look like!' but BMW kind of failed in that dept.

anyways, looks nice but happy my F30 doesn't look outdated already compared to a newer model.


+1 on that trunk though

[antzcrashing]

better than I expected, but the options are going to make this car cost a fortune

[ejholt]

Looks great!!

[yxjackxh]

Originally Posted by georgere

which costs some $$$. while Audi and MB look fine without the M-comparable parts. Also, both Audi and MB are coming out with their next generation models later (Audi next year, MB the following). So they will beat BMW easily. looks like no huge sale #s for BMW this time around.

p.s. I am still hoping M4/M3 will look good enough and (most importantly) I have the money for them so that would be my choice... but then again RS and AMG do offer good cars.. hmmm it is so hard to spend the money these days thanks to BMW safety design strategy (read=boring)

Yeah i hate how bmw offer the m sport package as an additional 3000-5000 when it should be m sport thats the stock then we wouldnt have to worry about paying that extra for the m sport package.. My mom insisted on me getting a MB c350 coupe but i really dont like their design and the limited amount of exterior modding, plus I have had an e92 and ive been waiting for the f32.

Im sure the f32 will sell, they arent raising the price of this car much higher than the e92, but i doubt it will sell as well as the e92, thats the only difference.

Honestly though in my opinion its the bmw 4 series>audi a5>mb c class coupe

[DiavelM3]

Originally Posted by Never Convicted

And so, to summarize:

The E92 guys don't like it because it's not a leap forward, like THEIR car was. And definitely not because it will make their cars look dated and so older model ago. So they're going to all spend an extra $10k on an S5, which is a much better car anyway.

The F30 guys don't like it because it looks like the F30. Not because it looks nothing like their cars and they're eating their spleens wishing they had waited. Plus it has that side vent, which obviously doesn't look nearly as good as the little indicator on their fenders.

The E46 guys, well, they don't like it because BMW has never made another decent car after it. Not because they're in a vortex and long for the old days and window cranks and no cupholders.

And the VW, Volvo, Alfa, Rice Burner, Lada, Yugo people don't like it for various reasons including the use of a Porsche camera crew. And NOT because...well...you know.

For some reason, I still think they'll sell a few.

Haha! Well said!

[swanson]

Originally Posted by bimmerjph

Yeah.....pretty much. Although, I do long for the days of failing window regulators and retarded cup holsters.

That being said I do wish BMW would go Bangle again. The designs under his leadership were fascinating and daring.

I said it before and I'll say it again; Bangle made BMW interesting and different from the safe, generic designs of other manufactures. Now, BMW makes boring looking cars.

[Ti335]

Originally Posted by PaulUK

Why do they insist on making new cars bigger and bigger year on year? Are parking spaces and garages becoming bigger? Are we all getting fatter? Is fuel becoming cheaper?

On average, yes. Taller, too.

[georgere]

Originally Posted by btv764

Any ideas where this filming is taking place?

Signs are in English, the police look american and the double yellow means it's likely not anywhere in Europe.

they look like NYC cops to me. also, there is Auto Show coming up in NYC, so maybe they will reveal it there.....?