Will you buy a new/used G Series?

Randy Johnson · 10-12-2021, 10:46 AM

I'm not really liking the new G-series design. Not all got horrendous new grill but to me the F-series with M-sport just looks sportier. The only G-series I'd consider buying used in a few years would be the M340i. Maybe the new look will grow on me. I'm not currently in the market for a car and probably wont be for several years. Just wondering what the consensus on the forum is. Who knows maybe I'd switch to EV.

chowser51 · 10-12-2021, 07:34 PM

I keep looking at the M340i but I think I'm going to break down and gets get the Z4 M40i. The grill isn't too outrageous and I need another drop top.
My X2 can do family duty.

Chihuahua · 10-14-2021, 02:09 PM

No plans to, the GXX doesn't make a compelling case for me to get rid of my F30. The i4 interests me, but that's about it as far as BMWs current lineup is concerned. I've bled blue and white since the mid-90s but the direction BMW is going in currently is very confusing and not exciting to me at all.

schnellwagen · 10-17-2021, 01:11 PM

I really like the G20, but it feels too mature for me. The F30 fits my age profile better

tturedraider · 10-18-2021, 10:35 PM

I would definitely buy a pre-LCI G20 M340i when the time comes. Won’t buy an LCI G20, because they’re ruining the dashboard.

Randy Johnson · 10-20-2021, 09:14 AM

Agree with everything said. I am just not feeling the new trend BMW is going with.

The M340i is the exception.

I would love to get a 2018 M3 but the prices are insane.

Maybe next year....

schnellwagen · 10-21-2021, 11:56 PM

I would...if I could afford it

enom · 11-02-2021, 10:21 PM

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BMWILUVU · 11-03-2021, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Johnson

I'm not really liking the new G-series design. Not all got horrendous new grill but to me the F-series with M-sport just looks sportier. The only G-series I'd consider buying used in a few years would be the M340i. Maybe the new look will grow on me. I'm not currently in the market for a car and probably wont be for several years. Just wondering what the consensus on the forum is. Who knows maybe I'd switch to EV.

Sadly, I have not seen a G-series styling that I like yet. Passed a G42 today and I thought it was a japanese car from the rear until I saw the BMW roundel. It is a pity since what is under the hood for the G is an upgrade but I can't muster the will to want to downgrade on looks.

Onizukachan · 11-06-2021, 09:20 PM

No wagon in US.. Will have to look at Mercedes next time bc Audis feel fwd biased in driving dynamics, unlike BMW.

cfm56d7b · 11-06-2021, 10:46 PM

As a current owner of F36, the only G20 I would consider would be M340. Then again, my F36 is a terrific vehicle. Carefully observing i4 M50 news. Will consider it only after the second year.

MajkaHosniak · 11-30-2021, 01:49 PM

I think 530d g30 is a daily good car

Randy Johnson · 12-02-2021, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chihuahua

No plans to, the GXX doesn't make a compelling case for me to get rid of my F30. The i4 interests me, but that's about it as far as BMWs current lineup is concerned. I've bled blue and white since the mid-90s but the direction BMW is going in currently is very confusing and not exciting to me at all.

This is what happened to Acura/Honda with me after 2010. They have since gotten better but I wanted rwd. Infiniti may get a 2nd look in the future.

snipagang · 01-08-2022, 03:12 PM

Im really turned off by the screen for dashboard. I want analog dash.

eff32fl · 01-22-2022, 06:54 PM

I'd consider a 2020 M340i (still has the good sounding B58 that isn't watered down) and maybe a later year model but 2020 was the sweet spot. I'll never get a G 4 series they're hideous looking. Such a shame with the G 4 series I was excited that a new version was coming out.

If prices weren't crazy I'd love to upgrade to an LCI F82.

The G42 isn't terrible and the engine is wonderful but it's tough because the head lights and tail lights aren't very appealing especially the tail lights. If I can ever get past the tail lights I'd consider upgrading to one of these as they seem like a really fun car. Maybe the next M2 will look better in that regard.

BMW really is fcking up the look of their cars.

corbinwilliams · 02-05-2022, 11:37 PM

Wish I did my research in 2019 when I bought my 440i Gran Coupe off the showroom floor. It's fully loaded but after 25,000 miles when I drive my gf's 2019 330i everything is so updated and refreshing. It might not be as fast as my 440 but it definitely checks all the other boxes. Had I done my research in 2019, I forsure would have went with the new M340i at the time.

Im a big sucker for the usability of my Gran Coupes hatch back and have filled it numerous times to the gills. I also have the i4 M50 on order which allowed me to extend my 440i's lease by 6 months for anyone else who doesn't want their lease to end yet. $1500 fully refundable deposit on the i4 will get you a nice 6 month lease extension if you ask and provide the i4 order number.

corbinwilliams · 02-05-2022, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tturedraider

I would definitely buy a pre-LCI G20 M340i when the time comes. Won’t buy an LCI G20, because they’re ruining the dashboard.

I agree - I hate the Mercedes/Tesla wanna be screen. The current G20 dashboard looks much more premium than the tablet style screens that look out of place in the i4.

AllaVodka · 02-06-2022, 10:22 AM

Zero interest in the G's. If anything would consider the new s/rs3

LukasPZDS · 02-06-2022, 01:26 PM

In my opinion new BMW series G is a good

10-12-2021, 10:46 AM	#1
Randy Johnson BM3 206 Rep 631 Posts Drives: BMW 435i GC M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW [0.00]	Will you buy a new/used G Series? I'm not really liking the new G-series design. Not all got horrendous new grill but to me the F-series with M-sport just looks sportier. The only G-series I'd consider buying used in a few years would be the M340i. Maybe the new look will grow on me. I'm not currently in the market for a car and probably wont be for several years. Just wondering what the consensus on the forum is. Who knows maybe I'd switch to EV.
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chowser51 Colonel 1491 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	I keep looking at the M340i but I think I'm going to break down and gets get the Z4 M40i. The grill isn't too outrageous and I need another drop top. My X2 can do family duty.
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10-14-2021, 02:09 PM	#3
Chihuahua Colonel 2849 Rep 2,649 Posts Drives: E30 329iS, Alpina B7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	No plans to, the GXX doesn't make a compelling case for me to get rid of my F30. The i4 interests me, but that's about it as far as BMWs current lineup is concerned. I've bled blue and white since the mid-90s but the direction BMW is going in currently is very confusing and not exciting to me at all.
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10-17-2021, 01:11 PM	#4
schnellwagen Private First Class 90 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 330i SULEV Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: San Francisco, USA/Tehran, Iran iTrader: (0)	I really like the G20, but it feels too mature for me. The F30 fits my age profile better
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10-18-2021, 10:35 PM	#5
tturedraider Brigadier General 1575 Rep 3,706 Posts Drives: 18 Glacier Silver 340i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, Edgewater (via Texas & Tennessee) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 340i M Sport [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i Sport [0.00] 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	I would definitely buy a pre-LCI G20 M340i when the time comes. Won’t buy an LCI G20, because they’re ruining the dashboard. __________________ www.bmwcca.org member #388003 - Use me as a referral & you could win a one day ///M Driving School!! ___________________________________________
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10-20-2021, 09:14 AM	#6
Randy Johnson BM3 206 Rep 631 Posts Drives: BMW 435i GC M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW [0.00]	Agree with everything said. I am just not feeling the new trend BMW is going with. The M340i is the exception. I would love to get a 2018 M3 but the prices are insane. Maybe next year....
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10-21-2021, 11:56 PM	#7
schnellwagen Private First Class 90 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 330i SULEV Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: San Francisco, USA/Tehran, Iran iTrader: (0)	I would...if I could afford it
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Onizukachan Great Teacher 528 Rep 993 Posts Drives: F31d Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: El Paso iTrader: (0)	No wagon in US.. Will have to look at Mercedes next time bc Audis feel fwd biased in driving dynamics, unlike BMW. __________________ ‘15 F31d M-Sport with the usual OEM+ mods: LCI AC controls & radio trim, F80 paddles + sliding merino armrest + knee bolster, EU headlight switch, 340/330 brake upgrade, KW Street Comfort coilovers -1.5”F and -1”R , Match UP7BMW + Earthquake 8xi, Alzor 758 19x8.5 et33 DWS06+ 235/40/19, Ikon DP lip and mPerf diffuser rep.
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cfm56d7b Major General 3972 Rep 8,352 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	As a current owner of F36, the only G20 I would consider would be M340. Then again, my F36 is a terrific vehicle. Carefully observing i4 M50 news. Will consider it only after the second year.
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MajkaHosniak New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW X Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I think 530d g30 is a daily good car
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snipagang Private First Class 39 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2017 320i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 320i Xdrive [0.00]	Im really turned off by the screen for dashboard. I want analog dash.
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01-22-2022, 06:54 PM	#15
eff32fl Lieutenant 181 Rep 405 Posts Drives: 2018 430i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I'd consider a 2020 M340i (still has the good sounding B58 that isn't watered down) and maybe a later year model but 2020 was the sweet spot. I'll never get a G 4 series they're hideous looking. Such a shame with the G 4 series I was excited that a new version was coming out. If prices weren't crazy I'd love to upgrade to an LCI F82. The G42 isn't terrible and the engine is wonderful but it's tough because the head lights and tail lights aren't very appealing especially the tail lights. If I can ever get past the tail lights I'd consider upgrading to one of these as they seem like a really fun car. Maybe the next M2 will look better in that regard. BMW really is fcking up the look of their cars.
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02-05-2022, 11:37 PM	#16
corbinwilliams Private 39 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 440i GC, 650i GC, 750i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Calabasas, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 650i GC [0.00] 2019 BMW 440i GC [0.00]	Wish I did my research in 2019 when I bought my 440i Gran Coupe off the showroom floor. It's fully loaded but after 25,000 miles when I drive my gf's 2019 330i everything is so updated and refreshing. It might not be as fast as my 440 but it definitely checks all the other boxes. Had I done my research in 2019, I forsure would have went with the new M340i at the time. Im a big sucker for the usability of my Gran Coupes hatch back and have filled it numerous times to the gills. I also have the i4 M50 on order which allowed me to extend my 440i's lease by 6 months for anyone else who doesn't want their lease to end yet. $1500 fully refundable deposit on the i4 will get you a nice 6 month lease extension if you ask and provide the i4 order number.
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02-06-2022, 10:22 AM	#18
AllaVodka Captain 523 Rep 604 Posts Drives: BMW B58 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY/TX iTrader: (0)	Zero interest in the G's. If anything would consider the new s/rs3
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LukasPZDS Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW f10 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Slovakia iTrader: (0)	In my opinion new BMW series G is a good
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