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Guess I'm in the minority that finds this look to be pedestrian and safe vs "stunning."
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Yes, it is a big deal to me and, I'm willing to bet, a lot of other enthusiasts, especially M collectors. The brand is literally being watered down in front of us and just doesn't carry the same weight it once did. |
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I notice that despite being a msport model the windows have chrome around them rather than being black. (wonder if that is market specific?)
do we know if the steering wheel is chrome plastic or metal at this stage? I am certianly in the camp that thinks its a bit too shiney and thay the f10 lci steering wheel looks better. generally I like the g30 but will save my judgement for when I get to see one for real and obviously get to drive one. |
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Here you can choose to fit the silver surrounds instead of the black. Just like you can fit a M Sport steering wheel to any model or the black roof lining to any model Market specific options
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M Performance is a brand just below M. Most models will have a Mxxx as their top model before the M brand model, if there is a M brand model. Like M140, M240, X4 M40i, M550xi, M760Li etc The little M badges have been standard on M Sport models around the world since the F30 in 2011. The world is used to them.
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I have to agree with Rupes, the exterior design is very reminiscent of the last generation five series just with three series headlamps and the addition of side vents.
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Hard for me to get past the wheels to really comment on the exterior. They gotta go. This as good as they will ever look with all those spokes and the accumulation of brake dust that will be on them. The MSport wheels on the previous gen 5 series helped make it one of the classiest looking sedans out there.
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It's good looking though not awe inspiring. Definite improvement to the f10 - which looked bloated and bland. Better looking than the new E Class which to me is legitimately a lwb C.
To me - this is a bigger improvement over the the f10 than the G11 7er was over the F01 7er.
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