Finally worked out why I “dislike” the G29
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I felt the same with the E85. Hated these and when I got the idea of a roadster in my head, I instantly dismissed them. Didn’t like the look at all and it took a good while and lots of viewing before I came round to even being interested in one.
Same with the G29. Looked awful when they first came out. Odd proportions, strange angles and seemed wide but flat.
Fast forward and with most BMW’s, the shape grows on you the more you see them. They’re very different in the flesh than in pictures. There are certain angles that suit it better than most. I like the 3/4 view from the rear. The front still isn’t great but its all part of it. It’s not a pretty car, I agree, but it’s muscular and purposeful.
Same with the G29. Looked awful when they first came out. Odd proportions, strange angles and seemed wide but flat.
Fast forward and with most BMW’s, the shape grows on you the more you see them. They’re very different in the flesh than in pictures. There are certain angles that suit it better than most. I like the 3/4 view from the rear. The front still isn’t great but its all part of it. It’s not a pretty car, I agree, but it’s muscular and purposeful.
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Exactly my thoughts from the first sighting & nothing has changed , its a lardy looking sports car , can't ever see me wanting or owning one when i consider what similar cash would get me in the Porsche world .z4pilot said:
Sorry to single this pic out but it sums up perfectly how the proportions & styling are all wrong & that's without showing the front end which as already pointed out is the cars worse feature
the bootlid is the exterior highlight for me , the interior is nice but wouldn't be enough to sway me into one 
Yeah, I know. Good to see your son doing well to be able to have such a car. My eldest is not interested in driving. The younger two have had one test each and didn't pass. I told them nothing wrong with that coz all the best pass second time.Huzee4 said:I’m chuffed for him to honest, my saving Grace is it doesn’t sound anything like my 35iS :lol:Stevo1987 said:That's gotta hurt. Son having a 'better' or newer car than his old man.Huzee4 said:oke:
Yep, 35is does sound good. Well, it does to my pound shop ears. 
buzyg said:Stevo1987 said:I told them nothing wrong with that coz all the best pass second time.
Now that's either a thread highjacked or a new thread that needs posting. :lol:
Oh and wrong of course. :wink:
I don’t understand, why would anyone take the test a second time? Surely one licence is sufficient
Agree. Whenever I look at the car somehow it looks 'square', as in it's like as if it's as wide as it is long. Dunno. Certainly the most disproportionate Z4 ever made IMO. The front and rear overhangs have ruined the appearance. Note the wheel sizes as well. 17s on the E85, 19s on the E89 and G29. I'm not sure who has driven these changes, but the E85 and E86 were designed to cocoon the occupants and carry minimal luggage, perhaps an overnight bag for each is all you'd need. I know some carried more, but was it necessary?z4pilot said:
As a previous owner of 3 E89's and a Boxster GTS I find the G29 a stunning car, probably the best I've ever owned. But that's for my preferences and requirements, it's sporty enough for me while being superbly comfortable and has all the bells and whistles that I could possibly desire.
I really don't understand aggressive threads like this. Each to their own I guess.
I really don't understand aggressive threads like this. Each to their own I guess.
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dr_john said:
Beauty / form and even function is in the eye of the beholder..
I guess the best we can say that it’s a divisive design..and maybe time will mellow some people’s objections to it...
I do love the E85..brings a smile to my face, I find the E89 can look good in certain colours (I know I’m a hypocrite)..
I’m trying to like the G29 and as some people say the ‘language’ of the design is becoming more accepted..
I find it weird, but shows my point, that some E89 guys are fitting faux G29 front grills :headbang:
I can’t help feeling a very modest LCI set of revisions could be transformational in its acceptance..but I don’t think it’s going to happen..
I think the use of the word 'hate' in the title is a little extreme tbh.
As the progression of this thread shows, it's in the eye of the beholder/driver, and no two people will see it exactly the same way.
So, it may not appeal to you, it may not float your boat, it may leave you cold or it may not catch your eye on the road.
But hate? Really? Surely there are far worse things to direct such vehemence towards?
As the progression of this thread shows, it's in the eye of the beholder/driver, and no two people will see it exactly the same way.
So, it may not appeal to you, it may not float your boat, it may leave you cold or it may not catch your eye on the road.
But hate? Really? Surely there are far worse things to direct such vehemence towards?
The E85 is the from the 3 the one with the biggest boot I believe.Z4C_er said:
And if you only carry an overnight bag, you're using your roadster wrong.
Nothing better than driving a week through the Alps on the glorious mountain passes with the top down. Really, try it sometimes
When going in a group, you see the e89 owners (and z3 owners) struggeling with the available luggage space whereas the e85 has enough for 2 persons for 2 weeks. Pretty good for the smallest car with the least overhang.
So yes, luggage space is important in a roadster imho.
Apologies if I have offended with the hate word. That was not my intentions. I personally “hate” the g29 because from every angle it looks beautiful until you look one dead in the eye, then it’s one of the most horrible weak looking cars I have seen to date.
The thread was purely intended as a bit of humour, as my youngest daughter (5 years old) said the G29 looked like Sid out of Ice Age.
Never mind, made me chuckle if it didn’t anybody else.
The thread was purely intended as a bit of humour, as my youngest daughter (5 years old) said the G29 looked like Sid out of Ice Age.
Never mind, made me chuckle if it didn’t anybody else.
Pooltee said:
Didn't offend me.
I'm a bit of a pedant with the English language and think strong words, overused, become weaker over time. That's all.
If you've already used 'hate' to describe the look of a car, what words would you upgrade to if you really, really did hate something. :wink:
