Does anyone else HATE the new grills that BMW is coming out with?

EuRoTUneR · 11-18-2009, 08:17 PM

as the title says. I am REALLY turned off by the new look/trend of our BMW's. Both the 7 series and now 5 series have these massive grills that look horrible (in my opinion of course). Also the 5 series GT? what is that? such a strange looking car! Hopefully they don't destroy the new 2012 3 series otherwise this may be my last bmw =[..

anyone else agree?

Gavin@MMW · 11-18-2009, 08:19 PM

i agree 100%, ive seen the teasers for the new 3, already not happy.

EuRoTUneR · 11-18-2009, 08:23 PM

judging stricly by body style and not performance and etc. i think mercedes has done a MUCH better job with redesigning their C,E,S classes...So far BMW is 0 for 2 with the 7 and 5 series =/

EuRoTUneR · 11-18-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Takashi

If you don't like it, then don't buy it. It's that simple.

The new grills are big, but it doesn't border me at all. They need the new grill to let more air into the engine.

i didn't ask if i should buy it...im only asking to see what everyone else's opinion on the forum is... To each his own anyway

Bimmer Nerd · 11-18-2009, 08:36 PM

Same here, not digging it.

fdsasdasdf · 11-18-2009, 08:48 PM

I swear BMW and Mercedes are getting louder and louder with their cars. Look at the front of new Mercedes and the C-Class. That emblem is so big. Whenever I see it, I think the car is shouting:

I'M A MERCEDES! RAWR!!!

BMW is going in that direction

Not really a bad thing, though.

I335 · 11-18-2009, 08:50 PM

They certainly are bigger, but they really don't bother me much. I LOVE the grills on the new Z4 though...

///AV_330i · 11-18-2009, 08:52 PM

i like them.

Zirenz2006 · 11-18-2009, 08:54 PM

I love them.

EuRoTUneR · 11-18-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

They certainly are bigger, but they really don't bother me much. I LOVE the grills on the new Z4 though...

that is true...the new z4 does look preeeeeeetay good haha

Slikpak · 11-18-2009, 08:56 PM

i say the bigger the better

Zero.7 · 11-18-2009, 08:57 PM

Well, the B6 and B7 Audis have huge front grills. I personally don't mind the BMW and Audi front grills. The Merc front grills do look over-the-top though. Definitely not my cup of tea.

I know this is slightly OT, but I'm not feeling other makers' redesigned cars either. The new Acura TL is a perfect example of a redesign gone awry IMO.

maswastage · 11-18-2009, 08:58 PM

I think the new 7 series looks fantastic. Best looking 7er since before the bangle era. The 5 series GT, on the other hand, is pretty hideous. But then again it's a crossover, and I have yet to see a single attractive crossover.

I'll reserve judgment on the new 3 series until I see it without all of its camouflage. Overall, though, I don't have any reason to worry for now.

JakeN5 · 11-18-2009, 09:00 PM

Let's just say that even if they put a grill shaped like a pig's snout on their cars, FEW people on this forum are gonna walk away anytime. I'm betting on it. Who are you kidding?

EuRoTUneR · 11-18-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cni2i

Well, the B6 and B7 Audis have huge front grills. I personally don't mind the BMW and Audi front grills. The Merc front grills do look over-the-top though. Definitely not my cup of tea.

I know this is slightly OT, but I'm not feeling other makers' redesigned cars either. The new Acura TL is a perfect example of a redesign gone awry IMO.

and the new Subaru Sti are complete and utter disasters in my book.

WILLIE92 · 11-18-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by EuRoTUneR

and the new Subaru Sti are complete and utter disasters in my book.

along with the entire Mazda line up!

MunnyGuy · 11-18-2009, 09:11 PM

I agree with previous posters. As a former 2002 A4 and 2004 S4 owner I HATED the new grills that Audi rolled out. Now the cars I loved look dated and the BIG grills on the newer Audis look great. Just an adjustment.

bavarian19 · 11-18-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm with you. I like the Z4's, but they are wide and not tall. I think the 7's grills are terribly large.

I was a huge fan of the styling upgrades from the E46 to the E90 (and I still think the E46 exterior was an instant classic). Im a little frightened by what I see happening with the new BMW's grill wise.

EuRoTUneR · 11-18-2009, 09:16 PM

or maybe it will all need to grow on me? i hope so haha

jlstyle · 11-18-2009, 10:16 PM

BMW used look fantastic through out every series back in '98~2002.
Now other than E92 and X6, I think they all look horrible for how much they cost.

HermesRider · 11-18-2009, 10:29 PM

Not partial to the big grills, but what I hate most is the bumper material between the grill and the hood now. Looks out of place. Plus the gap between the hood and bumper is larger on the edges than in the middle. Looks very unfinished. IMO the hood should come right to the edge of the grill like the e92 and LCI e90.

Tee212 · 11-18-2009, 10:44 PM

I agree, those large ass grilles really turns me off.

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EuRoTUneR Eurotuner 26 Rep 402 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Does anyone else HATE the new grills that BMW is coming out with? as the title says. I am REALLY turned off by the new look/trend of our BMW's. Both the 7 series and now 5 series have these massive grills that look horrible (in my opinion of course). Also the 5 series GT? what is that? such a strange looking car! Hopefully they don't destroy the new 2012 3 series otherwise this may be my last bmw =[.. anyone else agree?
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Gavin@MMW Brigadier General 431 Rep 3,879 Posts Drives: MMW Supercharged E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 818/805 iTrader: (18)	i agree 100%, ive seen the teasers for the new 3, already not happy.
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EuRoTUneR Eurotuner 26 Rep 402 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	judging stricly by body style and not performance and etc. i think mercedes has done a MUCH better job with redesigning their C,E,S classes...So far BMW is 0 for 2 with the 7 and 5 series =/
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Bimmer Nerd Major General 527 Rep 7,783 Posts Drives: 6MT F80 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (12)	Same here, not digging it.
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fdsasdasdf Captain 131 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 330Ci ZHP 6sp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I swear BMW and Mercedes are getting louder and louder with their cars. Look at the front of new Mercedes and the C-Class. That emblem is so big. Whenever I see it, I think the car is shouting: I'M A MERCEDES! RAWR!!! BMW is going in that direction Not really a bad thing, though.
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I335 Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	They certainly are bigger, but they really don't bother me much. I LOVE the grills on the new Z4 though...
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///AV_330i Lieutenant 49 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	i like them.
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Slikpak Learning Member 18 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 12' E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Irvine, Ca iTrader: (0)	i say the bigger the better
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Zero.7 Colonel 104 Rep 2,415 Posts Drives: F30 340i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (6)	Well, the B6 and B7 Audis have huge front grills. I personally don't mind the BMW and Audi front grills. The Merc front grills do look over-the-top though. Definitely not my cup of tea. I know this is slightly OT, but I'm not feeling other makers' redesigned cars either. The new Acura TL is a perfect example of a redesign gone awry IMO. __________________ '16 f30 AW 340i M-sport 8-speed Auto BMW ///M Performance Power and Sound Kit with Carbon Tips / Gloss Black Performance grilles
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maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I think the new 7 series looks fantastic. Best looking 7er since before the bangle era. The 5 series GT, on the other hand, is pretty hideous. But then again it's a crossover, and I have yet to see a single attractive crossover. I'll reserve judgment on the new 3 series until I see it without all of its camouflage. Overall, though, I don't have any reason to worry for now.
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JakeN5 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 257 Posts Drives: e90 328i LCI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Let's just say that even if they put a grill shaped like a pig's snout on their cars, FEW people on this forum are gonna walk away anytime. I'm betting on it. Who are you kidding?
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MunnyGuy Bimmer Fan 42 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2013 Porsche Carrer ... [0.00]	I agree with previous posters. As a former 2002 A4 and 2004 S4 owner I HATED the new grills that Audi rolled out. Now the cars I loved look dated and the BIG grills on the newer Audis look great. Just an adjustment.
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bavarian19 General 553 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I'm with you. I like the Z4's, but they are wide and not tall. I think the 7's grills are terribly large. I was a huge fan of the styling upgrades from the E46 to the E90 (and I still think the E46 exterior was an instant classic). Im a little frightened by what I see happening with the new BMW's grill wise.
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EuRoTUneR Eurotuner 26 Rep 402 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	or maybe it will all need to grow on me? i hope so haha
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jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 364 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	BMW used look fantastic through out every series back in '98~2002. Now other than E92 and X6, I think they all look horrible for how much they cost.
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Not partial to the big grills, but what I hate most is the bumper material between the grill and the hood now. Looks out of place. Plus the gap between the hood and bumper is larger on the edges than in the middle. Looks very unfinished. IMO the hood should come right to the edge of the grill like the e92 and LCI e90.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	I agree, those large ass grilles really turns me off.
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