BMW 4 Series (F32)

RobUK · 06-14-2013, 01:37 PM

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853135

Ignoring the tech specs and just looking at the exterior design, BMW have basically done away with the concept and have built a 2-door F30. Ok, they've paid lip-service to the concept with the front apron (on all but the M Sport), but the rest of it is something of a let down compared to what it could have been

browellm · 06-14-2013, 01:38 PM

Ha, they did too. I was drooling when I saw the concept - gutted in fact that family commitments forced me into an estate.

Now I'm not bothered

DickieGibbo · 06-14-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=853135

Ignoring the tech specs and just looking at the exterior design, BMW have basically done away with the concept and have built a 2-door F30. Ok, they've paid lip-service to the concept with the front apron (on all but the M Sport), but the rest of it is something of a let down compared to what it could have been

Yes, I agree. Very disappointing. I am glad I didn't hold out for this car now.

F30AM · 06-14-2013, 02:40 PM

I'd like to wipe that stupid grin from the double kidney grille.
It looks ok-ish, that's it. Nothing like the lovely concept. Does not wow me from the pictures. Might be different in reality.

The M Sport saloon in EBII is the pick of the breed. It is practical, and practically perfect IMO.

Blue Bus · 06-14-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

The M Sport estate in EBII is the pick of the breed. It is practical, and practically perfect IMO.

I couldn't agree more.

kitster · 06-14-2013, 04:44 PM

IHMO the 4 Series looks quite plain, many sites are saying that BMW have designed the 4 Series to ensure it looks different from the F30...looks the same to me (minus the rear doors)....drum roll for the 3 Grand Coupe.

On another note, had a good look around a 320i GT M Sport in Mineral Gray during my lunch break at the Motor Expo, rear space is impressive compared to my F31 and the boot looks huge, but even with M Sport it looks a bit too flabby.

Torque of the Devil · 06-14-2013, 05:44 PM

It looks way better than the saloon from the rear, lower stance, wider. I really like it

RobUK · 06-15-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanguard

It looks way better than the saloon from the rear, lower stance, wider. I really like it

Yep the rear might look a little neater compared to the F30 but compared to the concept it's very ordinary.

Noticed also that those cheapskates at BMW have given it indicator bulbs at the back rather than LEDs (and I assume it's the same for the brake lights). Presumably that's so they can keep the LEDs in reserve for the LCI model.

F30AM · 06-15-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

The M Sport saloon in EBII is the pick of the breed. It is practical, and practically perfect IMO.

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Originally Posted by Blue Bus

I couldn't agree more.

I knew you would see it my way.

NISFAN · 06-15-2013, 04:03 PM

435D xDrive only........Pfffffft!!!!

ZigmundUK · 06-15-2013, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

I knew you would see it my way.

hehe.

F31 ftw!

Blue Bus · 06-15-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

I knew you would see it my way.

Stop putting words in my mouth!

I too am disappointed with the final 4 series. It doesn't look different enough from the 3, which has been a criticism of the previous 3 coupes, but it now carries the weight of a new badge.

KT_F31_EBII · 06-15-2013, 05:04 PM

the only thing new is the new LED headlights, Audi A5 still has the exterior look as modern car design standard

F30AM · 06-15-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bus

(1) Stop putting words in my mouth!

I too am disappointed with the final 4 series. It doesn't look different enough from the 3, which has been a criticism of the previous 3 coupes, but it now (2) carries the weight of a new badge.

(1) Be glad it's not something else!

(2) I'll stick with the odd numbers, thank you very much.

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