G29 looks peculiar says chief designer
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That's the first pic I've seen of the G29 with black kidney grill surrounds and I think it changes the look for the better. The other pics I've seen have shown it with a chrome surround and it just doesn't look 'right' on the car. I agree with others that think it will look better the longer it's out in public. People absolutely hated the 'flame' design of the E85 when it was released, now they're calling it 'classic' and 'timeless'. The E89 was not well received (although I think that was more to do with the performance rather than the looks) - I think it still looks fantastic.
Time will tell, but so far the reviews seem to have been positive, with some negative comments on the looks.
Time will tell, but so far the reviews seem to have been positive, with some negative comments on the looks.
For me, the only real difference between the production model and the concept is the treatment at the front. They've taken something stunning and aggressive, and turned it into an MX-5 or something like that.
Maybe the LCI facelift will take the feedback and improve the front? Or someone will make an aftermarket bolt-on which gives us the look of the concept?
Maybe the LCI facelift will take the feedback and improve the front? Or someone will make an aftermarket bolt-on which gives us the look of the concept?
Angelus666 said:
A poll of this groups members will tell you absolutely zilch. The majority own either e85s or e86s and nothing can ever be better. :roll: A few have ventured onto the dark side and bought an e89. It normally doesn’t work out well https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=110994&hilit=Biggest+regret if these members didn’ Like the e89 there is not a snowball in hells chance they will like the G29.
A 2-door roadster will always have a limited market, especially at a time with Brexit happening.
What the bloody hell as Brexit got to do with it.
You like the car or you don't. Why don't you blame the awful weather on Brexit cos the wind is coming from the east. :thumbsdown:
What the bloody hell as Brexit got to do with it.
You like the car or you don't. Why don't you blame the awful weather on Brexit cos the wind is coming from the east. :thumbsdown:
I don't think that's the case at all....almost all of us on here are huge BMW fans, and probably most would want the car to be a stunner, giving them something to lust for to upgrade either now, or in the future.
My personal view is that BMW has entered a terrible fussy design phase (the new 3 series looks bloody horrendous)...and contrast this to Mercedes who have returned to classic lines and minimal styling. Their current range it spot on! Never thought I'd be saying that. :?
My personal view is that BMW has entered a terrible fussy design phase (the new 3 series looks bloody horrendous)...and contrast this to Mercedes who have returned to classic lines and minimal styling. Their current range it spot on! Never thought I'd be saying that. :?
Angelus666 said:
Totally agree.
Mostly interiorwise, a bit fuzzy in my eyes while Mercedes has gone pure minimalistic.
What's SLS AMG GT's BMW rival? i8? Which is a good car in its own right but..
I also really like Audi's interior concept as well.
Maybe a bit controversial statement but the last true good looking BMW for me is the jaw dropping 1M.
“I don't like the new nose”
“dunno-looks like it's on stilts or something. Needs to be lowered a couple inches. Doesn't look as proportionate as the current Z4, either. Meh, I'll pass”.
“Fussy. Too many scoops and lines”.
“until i can see one in person, i'll try to choke back the little bit of vomit that just came up.”
“Don't know about you guys, but every time BMW release an updated model my first impression about the looks is pretty lukewarm and I usually prefer the previous version.”
“From what i can see i dont mind the headlights and grill look more agressive which i think the Z4 needed on the front end but not liking the rest not so muscular looking but as said above need to see one in the flesh.”
“The old one is much more pretty if you ask me”
“not sure if i like how tall the rear fenders are, almost 612 like, but not working. Guess I'll have to see it uncovered in person to truly judge”
“Mmm - not sure myself
Looks too high at the back, to the roof in the new pics.”
“I've only just looked at these pics in detail for the first time. Is it just me or does the new Z4 look at bit.....strange?”
No not comments on the G29 but taken from from this forum on this:
“dunno-looks like it's on stilts or something. Needs to be lowered a couple inches. Doesn't look as proportionate as the current Z4, either. Meh, I'll pass”.
“Fussy. Too many scoops and lines”.
“until i can see one in person, i'll try to choke back the little bit of vomit that just came up.”
“Don't know about you guys, but every time BMW release an updated model my first impression about the looks is pretty lukewarm and I usually prefer the previous version.”
“From what i can see i dont mind the headlights and grill look more agressive which i think the Z4 needed on the front end but not liking the rest not so muscular looking but as said above need to see one in the flesh.”
“The old one is much more pretty if you ask me”
“not sure if i like how tall the rear fenders are, almost 612 like, but not working. Guess I'll have to see it uncovered in person to truly judge”
“Mmm - not sure myself
Looks too high at the back, to the roof in the new pics.”
“I've only just looked at these pics in detail for the first time. Is it just me or does the new Z4 look at bit.....strange?”
No not comments on the G29 but taken from from this forum on this:
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Not about to go trawling the forum for quotes. However my own Perception of how the e89 was and still is viewed, by most here, is that:- The front end looks better, more stylish, than the simple nose of the E85/86 and that the back lost something and is far more mainstream/plain. Just my observations from spending far too much of my time here?Tinker15 said:
The g29 appears to have reversed that once again. Alas in a Disney characture kind of way.
So far I've only spotted 2 (new) members on here that have committed to buying the G29... and good luck to them both, I hope they enjoy the new Z4 experience. The amount of bitchy comments on here is quite staggering... and if new owners decide not to post their experiences of the G29 it would be easy to understand why.
Happy New Year everyone. 8)
The amount of bitchy comments on here is quite staggering... and if new owners decide not to post their experiences of the G29 it would be easy to understand why.Happy New Year everyone. 8)
Beauty is always in the eye, so I wouldn’t be put off with posting anything....Jesus, the amount of people I’ve come across who comment negatively about the Z4MC saying it’s weird and ugly. It’s better to have a car that people dislike and find strange. My Audi TT never gets a second look good or bad... 
So if the new Z is ace and you hardly see another on the road then more power to the new owners...makes it a cooler car from the off...!
So if the new Z is ace and you hardly see another on the road then more power to the new owners...makes it a cooler car from the off...!