[Click_ID]

Originally Posted by swagon

IT'S NOT AN LCI

Bimmerpost mods just being idiotic with their headlines.

Simple model year update that we've had many of since the dawn of time

Agreed, incremental adjustments to a product are not LCI's. LCI's are 1/2 way through the life cycle ( Bumpers, lights, small interior hardware changes)
The G82/80 LCI may have spooked the short bus folk into thinking this new steering wheel and seat trim merits the term "LCI" when AG isn't stating anything about an LCI.

[BroDoze]

Again. B M W is calling it an LCI. I don't know what else to tell ya. Speaking of short bus, I think yours just pulled up.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

Again. B M W is calling it an LCI. I don't know what else to tell ya. Speaking of short bus, I think yours just pulled up.

Send me links to BMW press releases where the words "facelift" or "LCI" are mentioned.

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...the-new-bmw-m2

[BroDoze]

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1718298760

[DailyDownshift]

Maybe it's because I'm so used to the M2 design, but I think his redesign made it look a lot more awkward. I feel like he got rid of a lot of the bold and square design language which are some of the elements which contributed to people liking the car so much.

[stone_1]

SketchMonkey really has a knack for design! It’s interesting to think about how his touch could have influenced the M3 & M4. BMW should definitely consider bringing in this guy! Designing the ultimate driving machine should be in the hands of those who truly understand what makes a car special.
It’s frustrating when they label minor updates as a whole new LCI.

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by Tag

Modern M car front bumpers (G8x aside) have had the following shape on the lower front bumper...

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G8x actually does have that shape on the lower front too. Grill just comes down in the space between.

[buckybadger]

He ruined the car.

[Digitalprty]

I actually like the car the way it is now. When I first saw it, I hated it. I’ve come to terms with it and enjoy it as-is now. I think I figured out why.

The F87 has a very feminine, curvy shape. The G87 has a boxy, masculine shape. I don’t know about about the rest of everyone on here, but I prefer to look at the feminine figure (on people) rather than masculine. Once I made that realization, I knew why the F87 spoke to me more. And since it’s a car, and not a woman, I got over it.

Does that make sense? Lol

[ronin13013]

As an E92 M3 and G87 M2 owner in my distinct experience the F87 M2 just looks "cute" to me not sexy like a Ferrari. I would never have said this if F87 M2 owners didn't come here trying to insult people. I had no problem keeping that to myself. Each to his own.

Originally Posted by Digitalprty

I actually like the car the way it is now. When I first saw it, I hated it. I’ve come to terms with it and enjoy it as-is now. I think I figured out why.

The F87 has a very feminine, curvy shape. The G87 has a boxy, masculine shape. I don’t know about about the rest of everyone on here, but I prefer to look at the feminine figure (on people) rather than masculine. Once I made that realization, I knew why the F87 spoke to me more. And since it’s a car, and not a woman, I got over it.

Does that make sense? Lol

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by MonkeyDLuffy

the adro m3/4 bumper is super ugly, they definitely sold a lot of them though. Their g87 bumper looks heavily inspired by the m8 and not a catfish which is a definite improvement, but since the g87 design is a lot less polarizing I don’t think they’ll sell as many

Define “a lot”!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ronin13013

As an E92 M3 and G87 M2 owner in my distinct experience the F87 M2 just looks "cute" to me not sexy like a Ferrari. I would never have said this if F87 M2 owners didn't come here trying to insult people. I had no problem keeping that to myself. Each to his own.

The E9X is the most feminine looking M car produced in modern years. In stock form it has the cutest, softest, least aggressive visage; that was part of the reason I didn’t care for it as much despite owning 3 of them (…in between 2 E46 ///M3’s and 2 F82 ///M3’s).

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by jackaleyess

BMW should fire the current woke design team and hire this gentlemen here. An ultimate driving machine or true driving machine should be designed by true men.

What the fuck is a woke design team…

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Or “true men” for that matter. Incredible take.

I am guessing I do not fit into this posters definition of a “true man.” I was so caught up by the woke design comment that I missed the equally asinine “true man.” 😂

[ronin13013]

I don't think so. Boring yes. The uninitiated couldn't tell the difference between the 335i and M3. Feminine no.
Keep reaching.

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

The E9X is the most feminine looking M car produced in modern years. In stock form it has the cutest, softest, least aggressive visage; that was part of the reason I didn’t care for it as much despite owning 3 of them (…in between 2 E46 ///M3’s and 2 F82 ///M3’s).

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ronin13013

I don't think so. Boring yes. The uninitiated couldn't tell the difference between the 335i and M3. Feminine no.
Keep reaching.

It’s my opinion; one I have echoed for years. YMMV! It’s the weakest front end IMHO.

[alabesky]

Originally Posted by M3AWD

So they can sell 7 of them like they did with the M3/M4 catfish design that screams "I'm aftermarket"

This gen m2 screams "I'm aftermarket" from the factory

[B///MWGuy]

Originally Posted by Baller

Who are you?

This guy teaches automotive design and consults. Probably some of his students are working at BMW.

But honestly, automotive design isnt always artistically driven.. BMW design is heavily influenced by marketing and business purposes to promote sales for higher tier products or future iteration. (Physics too, of course)

With all due respect for the guy though, its a bit unfair to be evaluated from purely artistic approach on a finalized production car.

[FreshlySnipes]

Originally Posted by samsamdar

Bruh they literally didn’t change anything lol idk why they’re calling this an LCI

Especially considering the car was literally just launched. I saw one for the first time in person like 6-months ago.

[mike_ket]

I don’t find any appeal to this car without aftermarket parts… not even M performance parts can save this one..

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by mike_ket

I don’t find any appeal to this car without aftermarket parts… not even M performance parts can save this one..

No one is forcing you to buy one friend.

[jorgeM2]

They have to improve the back bumper it the only thing that needs the most.