Finally worked out why I “dislike” the G29

[Pooltee]

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.

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:

Very very true mate, and an interesting why to look at it. That character from ice age however, I do hate!

 

[Obs-Com]

The wheels always look under-sized to me. Too much bodywork above the arches and the short wheelbase does it no favours.

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 .
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

Same car and same profile Andy. Interesting but this sums up perfectly (for me) how the proportions and styling are all right. The wheels also seem to fill the arch’s pretty well?



I have to say I find the G29 stunning from all angles. It’s also generated the most interest and compliments than all my previous cars. This may have something to do with the colour though. My E89 35is were superb and a pleasure to drive but the G29 is a different class all together!

Recent trip across the Alps showed it to be a fabulous GT but it really showed it’s class when on the mountain pass roads. It remains (IMO) better to drive and more capable than my previous M2.

 

[Obs-Com]

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.

The E85 is the from the 3 the one with the biggest boot I believe.
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.

The E85 provides 240L of boot space with the roof down. The G29 provides 281L regardless of roof position. I was able get my golf clubs and electric trolly in the boot of my E89 and in the G29. Couldn’t in the E85 as the boot wasn’t wide enough.

 

[mr wilks]

The wheels always look under-sized to me. Too much bodywork above the arches and the short wheelbase does it no favours.

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 .
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

Same car and same profile Andy. Interesting but this sums up perfectly (for me) how the proportions and styling are all right. The wheels also seem to fill the arch’s pretty well?

65A1819A-69E1-417D-A193-98651F51AD10.jpeg

I have to say I find the G29 stunning from all angles. It’s also generated the most interest and compliments than all my previous cars. This may have something to do with the colour though. My E89 35is were superb and a pleasure to drive but the G29 is a different class all together!

Recent trip across the Alps showed it to be a fabulous GT but it really showed it’s class when on the mountain pass roads. It remains (IMO) better to drive and more capable than my previous M2.

Does look better i can't deny but i still think the rear wheel is too far forward & that the wheel arches are too large , in the days of E46 E60 Bmw were great getting the wheel to arch ration bang on , the last few years that ethos seems to have gone haywire along with the grill situation Its good you like it & that you have a previous M2 to gauge off , i still feel the G29 pricepoint is one of its biggest negatives by some 15%-20% , then once the value hurdle is over its the looks are "questionable " & clearly dividing opinion ow as for the positive .
Now as for the positive comments i'm not being arsey or sarcastic here but ive had a lot of cars pass through my hands & in January bought my first Skoda a silver Yeti to be my workhorse & 6 months in i'm staggered at the number of folks who chat to me about it on petrol forecourts , builders merchants + on site & not in a negative way , ive never had so many positive comments on any car ive owned & it aint a great looker :roll:

 

[Smartbear]

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 .
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

Same car and same profile Andy. Interesting but this sums up perfectly (for me) how the proportions and styling are all right. The wheels also seem to fill the arch’s pretty well?

65A1819A-69E1-417D-A193-98651F51AD10.jpeg

I have to say I find the G29 stunning from all angles. It’s also generated the most interest and compliments than all my previous cars. This may have something to do with the colour though. My E89 35is were superb and a pleasure to drive but the G29 is a different class all together!

Recent trip across the Alps showed it to be a fabulous GT but it really showed it’s class when on the mountain pass roads. It remains (IMO) better to drive and more capable than my previous M2.

Does look better i can't deny but i still think the rear wheel is too far forward & that the wheel arches are too large , in the days of E46 E60 Bmw were great getting the wheel to arch ration bang on , the last few years that ethos seems to have gone haywire along with the grill situation Its good you like it & that you have a previous M2 to gauge off , i still feel the G29 pricepoint is one of its biggest negatives by some 15%-20% , then once the value hurdle is over its the looks are "questionable " & clearly dividing opinion ow as for the positive .
Now as for the positive comments i'm not being arsey or sarcastic here but ive had a lot of cars pass through my hands & in January bought my first Skoda a silver Yeti to be my workhorse & 6 months in i'm staggered at the number of folks who chat to me about it on petrol forecourts , builders merchants + on site & not in a negative way , ive never had so many positive comments on any car ive owned & it aint a great looker :roll:

Agree, we’ve had ours just over a year and a half & it’s been totally fault free & a pleasure to drive - it’s a shame they’re no longer produced. The rear seats are easily removable with no tools - it’s so versatile, super comfortable as well

Rob

 

[GuidoK]

The E85 provides 240L of boot space with the roof down. The G29 provides 281L regardless of roof position. I was able get my golf clubs and electric trolly in the boot of my E89 and in the G29. Couldn’t in the E85 as the boot wasn’t wide enough.

Yet the boot of the e89 is ridiculously small with the roof down.

Dont really see the point of buying a roadster for golfing.
But for driving alpine passes with the top down....

 

[john-e89]

280litres split into 150 front and 130 rear in a Boxster....just for interest....or not....sake....

 

[scootr]

280litres split into 150 front and 130 rear in a Boxster....just for interest....or not....sake....

Google says the clubs fit fine in a Boxa. Might have to get me a set

 

[enuff_zed]

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.

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:

Very very true mate, and an interesting why to look at it. That character from ice age however, I do hate!

Only just noticed you changed the title. I can sleep better now.

 

[buzyg]

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.

The E85 is the from the 3 the one with the biggest boot I believe.
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.

The E85 provides 240L of boot space with the roof down. The G29 provides 281L regardless of roof position. I was able get my golf clubs and electric trolly in the boot of my E89 and in the G29. Couldn’t in the E85 as the boot wasn’t wide enough.

You had to mention Golf clubs. :lol:

I could never get my surf board in the boot. Used to go in the passenger seat.