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First Sport model in the UK... UPDATED: with video

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Post by Z4 Beemer » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:03 pm

Edit: still a pre-production model.
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Post by mr wilks » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:05 pm

oh dear :cry: cabin looks nice but exterior wise its not exactly a looker is it
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Post by Marlon » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:05 pm

Interesting seeing the two face on - I have to say I prefer the E89 nose. Any more comparative shots from different angles?
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Post by MrPT » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:09 pm

mr wilks wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:05 pm oh dear :cry: not exactly a looker is it
That depends on whether you're into an albino man/fish genetic hybrid freak with big nostrils and an expansive forehead.
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Post by skelters » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:18 pm

Makes the E89 look like a supermodel. :rofl:

What an ugly looking car!
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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:24 pm

They so need to sort out that front grill. :cry: I think the basics are there, but someone has tried way to hard on the Bling effect and mucked it up a treat. :thumbsdown:
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Post by buzyg » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:33 pm

I have just shown that picture to Mrs G. First sight she has seen of the new Zed. Her totally unbiast unprompted reply.

"Is that the new Fiat, I don't like it.".

Nuff said, very quick face lift required BMW.
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Post by SeanConnor » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:42 pm

MrPT wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:09 pm
mr wilks wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:05 pm oh dear :cry: not exactly a looker is it
That depends on whether you're into an albino man/fish genetic hybrid freak with big nostrils and an expansive forehead.
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Post by Z4 Beemer » Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:45 pm

It’s the cabin I have the problem with... the centre vents, a/c controls, gear lever and surround are nearly identical to the 8 series and new X5, and the new 3 series. The previous Z4’s had a unique interior, this one doesn’t. :?
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Post by greg81 » Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:01 pm

looks like a fiat

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Post by john-e89 » Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:01 pm

That’s not the same front as in the production model though.
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:06 pm

Perhaps it will grow on us? :cry:
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:08 pm

john-e89 wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:01 pm That’s not the same front as in the production model though.
I think the m sport cars still have that front, the white one in the pics is just the sport model (m sport light?) lol
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Post by JimsZ » Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:12 pm

I saw one on the M3 this week, we both came off J5 and Id say reserve judgement until you see one in the flesh. I liked it :thumbsup:
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Post by Chris_D » Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:13 pm

Front end way too busy in terms of intersecting and bi-secting projection lines on the lower front grill as well as too many confused character lines on the bonnet.
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