More Looks at M Performance Parts on G42 M240i

chris719 · 09-02-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TJZ67201

I must be BMW's target audience then because I love this design. I wish the BG color was actually as dark as the pics make it look… I really wish they offered the Dravit Gray color.

I think it might be Skyscraper, no way is it BG.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=308

Jimjamz · 09-02-2021, 04:09 PM

Got the grills right but somehow genetically pre-disposed to ugly - what's with the front vents?

This is the second BMW that benefits from all black to mask its design. Come on!

No wonder M will be changing the fascia.

TractionControlDelete · 09-02-2021, 04:19 PM

The new 2 series has grown on me. I like it actually and it looks nice in this color with the accents. They can lose the black trim on the doors (although I can appreciate the throwback to the E36 black door trim).

I think this one will really catch on unlike the G8X which still looks horrible in every trim except the non-existent shooting brake.

Eddien123 · 09-02-2021, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ghaffari46

I'm not sure that is the design evolution from this:

It's not. Everything bmw has put out besides the G30 has been awful. Everything is a departure from every other bmw that came before it. I understand moving forward but these things look like kias and mustangs now. It's a damn shame to see my favorite brand die off like this

lixiang7349 · 09-02-2021, 04:46 PM

Hmm yeahhhhhh
Sure….

BMWF87Melb · 09-02-2021, 04:51 PM

Clearer quarter shot

Peertwelve · 09-02-2021, 04:54 PM

Love the steering wheel! The exterior is a other story

Chihuahua · 09-02-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fronttwelv

No on the wheels too buddy. Those are going to be hell to clean. I like the gray color though!

I clean twenty spoke Alpinas on my E30. These would be a walk in the park.

BMWF87Melb · 09-02-2021, 05:01 PM

Video available here:

https://www.bmw.com.sg/en/topics/off...021.html#the-2

Have included some screenshots. I don't mind that black accent on the bonnet as seen in the top down view. Car looks pretty nice from the side view too.

swampfox94 · 09-02-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

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Originally Posted by TJZ67201

I must be BMW's target audience then because I love this design. I wish the BG color was actually as dark as the pics make it look… I really wish they offered the Dravit Gray color.

I think it might be Skyscraper, no way is it BG.

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...;postcount=308

According to the configuration option only BG is available on this so I'd assume it is bg

Game · 09-02-2021, 05:18 PM

I think it looks GREAT. And I love the gray "sticker" on the doors.

A drop and this car is sitting pretty.

Frosty · 09-02-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWF87Melb

Clearer quarter shot

...completely confusing to me that this would be a BMW side add on.. perplexed by these pieces as with the G82

Game · 09-02-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeru

Frank Stephenson described the 2-series design language very aptly.

Who cares what he thinks? He's stuck in the past and his opinion is irrelevant.

I'm sure he had very friendly words about the G80 you purchased...

JD135Bimmer · 09-02-2021, 05:29 PM

Any news on a 240 Convertible?

swagon · 09-02-2021, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Who cares what he thinks? He's stuck in the past and his opinion is irrelevant.

I'm sure he had very friendly words about the G80 you purchased...

Calling Stephenson an irrelevant dude who's stuck in the past, damn, you really couldn't have said a dumber sentence.

Game · 09-02-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Calling Stephenson an irrelevant dude who's stuck in the past, damn, you really couldn't have said a dumber sentence.

Seeing your signature I wouldn't expect you to agree.

My point is he can sit there and tear about the design and it means nothing to me. It's an irrelevant subjective opinion coming from a man in his 60s(?) who this car couldn't be less geared towards.

oz555 · 09-02-2021, 05:45 PM

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

bquatt · 09-02-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by oz555

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

BMWs all wheel drive system manages understeer very well when driven correctly and will even oversteer fairly easily. It's nowhere near Quattro in terms of understeer IMO.

Yeru · 09-02-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

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Originally Posted by Yeru

Frank Stephenson described the 2-series design language very aptly.

Who cares what he thinks? He's stuck in the past and his opinion is irrelevant.

I'm sure he had very friendly words about the G80 you purchased...

The G8X design language too is way over the top, but unfortunately, I don't see better price/performance in its segment. (for now)

"Stuck in the past" is the cop out of the lazy mind that has no rebuttal. BMW's pedigree is built on their past, not on the aesthetics of the Chinese market.

Game · 09-02-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeru

The G8X design language is way over the top, but unfortunately, I don't see better price/performance in its segment. (for now)

"Stuck in the past" is the cop out of the lazy mind. BMW's pedigree is built on their past, not on the aesthetics of the Chinese market.

I think this car will correlate with that too. This thing can be built cheaper than a Supra.

J-RO · 09-02-2021, 06:42 PM

There is a reason why its called a spoiler!

Jaguar · 09-02-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jv004

The black accents are hideous but I understand they have to show it for those people with weird taste. The female model looks as they are catering to the Instagram addicts

You show your age impeccably

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