[lixiang7349]

At least the color is good

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

Whoever decided it was a good idea to paint the lower portion of the G-series cars in black needs a lesson in design.
It looks rubbish on the 3 & 4 series & now on the 2 series also.

I am guessing they wanted to create an optical illusion to make the body appear slimmer since the car overall looks stubby unlike e36. The rear end section , rear qtr panel and bumper cover, in the side view image shows how high and akward the body design is especially behind the rear wheel. Also, check out rear wheel front and rear wheel to body gap diff. The larger gap behind rear wheel is awkward.

[M3ANSPEC]

I honestly love the positive feedback that folks are giving this car in this day and age of BMW's design not being up to par with our expectations.

[EDWYER]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

Whoever decided it was a good idea to paint the lower portion of the G-series cars in black needs a lesson in design.
It looks rubbish on the 3 & 4 series & now on the 2 series also.

Agreed.

[MrFoxy]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Funny, I actually like the contrast.

I like it to, something different for a change

[10"]

the darkened side skirts are terrible, reminds me of an 80s Chevy Z24 but the rest looks great.

[motex]

Originally Posted by M2COMP

Beautiful color, acceptable front end, horrible rear end. Kia Rio looks better from the back.

That back end looks like a bad execution of a knockoff from a chinesse "manufacturer"

[thurston]

Originally Posted by TargaM2

Whoever decided it was a good idea to paint the lower portion of the G-series cars in black needs a lesson in design.
It looks rubbish on the 3 & 4 series & now on the 2 series also.

Exactly. Just a horrendous design decision that makes them look taller and less sporty because of the illusion of a higher CoG. Ugh.

[CP911]

Beautiful color on this generation just as it was on the F22.

I agree something about the gloss black rocker panel looks off. I much preferred the matte black M Performance decal w/ the subtle "M Performance" logo on the F22. It especially looked good with the body color-matching M Performance side skirts/aero blades underneath. This combination gave the effect of having a more trim side profile, while also not giving it the "floating on a black cloud" look like this new iteration has.

Can anyone tell me if the gloss black section is a decal that is applied to the lower part of the door itself or are these just the rocker panel parts underneath? It's hard to tell from the pictures.

[AdnanH35]

Originally when this car came out I thought l it was hideous. I was by my local bmw dealership today and saw one on the lot. Decided to stop by just to take a peek. Now I'm debating on cashing in on my f80 and picking one of these up. Pictures don't do it any justice. Really nice looking car in person

[10"]

Originally Posted by AdnanH35

Originally when this car came out I thought l it was hideous. I was by my local bmw dealership today and saw one on the lot. Decided to stop by just to take a peek. Now I'm debating on cashing in on my f80 and picking one of these up. Pictures don't do it any justice. Really nice looking car in person

If you have an F80 don't get an M-sport model—-wait for the real deal M2.

Photos look nice, except for the dark trim.

[AdnanH35]

Originally Posted by 10"

If you have an F80 don't get an M-sport model—-wait for the real deal M2.

Photos look nice, except for the dark trim.

Performance wise the m240i xdrive is probably faster than the F80 m3, but I don't think I can get myself to get rid of the F80.

[TruthOne]

If they did a mini version of G20 tails it would have been so much nicer. The rear is hideous

[jmase248]

I'll admit that I'm not a huge fan of the rear of mine, but the rest of the car makes up for it (to me).

I was rear ended last week and I'll see if I can get the carbon fiber diffuser to make it look somewhat better.

[dr_frankfurter]

Saw Thundernight, Black Sapphire, and Brooklyn Grey 230i's at the dealer. Grey takes the cake but black is a very close second. Much less goofy and more muscular in person.

[bunker]

Originally Posted by AdnanH35

Originally when this car came out I thought l it was hideous. I was by my local bmw dealership today and saw one on the lot. Decided to stop by just to take a peek. Now I'm debating on cashing in on my f80 and picking one of these up. Pictures don't do it any justice. Really nice looking car in person

See, this is what I was on about with the color. If MR looked like the first picture in real life, I'd be all over it. But it looks more like the second picture. In the first, it makes me think of Imola. I think I just love Imola so much that any other red is inferior to me. Imola really is the perfect red.

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Really looks nice. Seems like it would be impossible to pick Bucky the Beaver 4er over this.

Bucky the Beaver. LOL LOL LOL

[Lightngsvt]

Originally Posted by jmase248

I'll admit that I'm not a huge fan of the rear of mine, but the rest of the car makes up for it (to me).

I was rear ended last week and I'll see if I can get the carbon fiber diffuser to make it look somewhat better.

You got rear-ended already? Sorry to hear that! My car got "minor grille damage" in port, at least you got to drive yours first before it was damaged. Do have an M240? Have you considered having some of the black trim on the rear bumper painted body color? I think that would improve things, maybe clean it up a bit more like the 230.

[jmase248]

Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

You got rear-ended already? Sorry to hear that! My car got "minor grille damage" in port, at least you got to drive yours first before it was damaged. Do have an M240? Have you considered having some of the black trim on the rear bumper painted body color? I think that would improve things, maybe clean it up a bit more like the 230.

Yep, literally 2 days after delivery, but it's all good because no one was hurt and the damage isn't really noticeable.

I have the M240i and I haven't considered that, but it may be something worth looking into. My fear is that what envision may be way off from what the final product looks like. I may just hold off and see what others do before I take a leap.

[Lightngsvt]

Originally Posted by jmase248

Yep, literally 2 days after delivery, but it's all good because no one was hurt and the damage isn't really noticeable.

I have the M240i and I haven't considered that, but it may be something worth looking into. My fear is that what envision may be way off from what the final product looks like. I may just hold off and see what others do before I take a leap.

I hear you on that. I have thoughts of painting the rockers and the "sides" of the rear bumper in body color, Brooklyn Gray, when I get the car. But not sure if I'll feel as brave once it actually arrives.