RE: BMW M850i xDrive: Driven

[greghm]

jzakariya said:

Hate these on any car, but especially bad looking on this one.

I agree and I do not understand as the rear of the 5 series (Touring or Saloon), or 3er, 4er are especially beautiful.
NOTE: the funny thing Is that I went to have a look into google images of the rear... and in fact the bumpers/exhausts part is in fact weird ... I am not sure i like the direction it is taking ...



The thing is that I thought they lost their heads when they issued the E63/E64 ... and years after (including now) I think they were way in advance in terms of design.

[Triumph Man]

Ares said:

kuiper said:

Ah, the glorious 8 series.

As BMW further and further dilutes it's model niches, it is presumably soon to be seen in 4 door guise. And as a convertible. And a 'gran' hatchback.

That front grill is as hideous as all the other recent ones they've done.


I really want to like it, but no.

Did you feel that same way when the 6 Gran Coupe was launched? Did that dilute its model niches? That's one of BMW highlights in the last 10 yrs IMO.

I agree with you, definitely a recent high point!

[jjr1]

I saw my first new 840D this morning on the M42 and it did look very good. Far better than the pics would suggest.

[Chestrockwell]

One drove past me this morning, in black, looks a lot smaller than in pictures. I think it’s a stunner!

[Ares]

Standard with BMWs IME, and a lot of cars to a lesser extent.

Usually look better in the flesh.

Of course, still doesn't detract from the automatic New BMW/'Gopping' Rhetoric