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    New 8 just landed

    Just got this nice shot of the new 8 for the Fairfax BMW showroom being unloaded off the truck....

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    I'll have to take your word for it. I'm not seeing any picture.

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    Sorry. Here she is. 850xi2019 M850xi Cpe.jpeg

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    Hmmm . . . it's rather underwhelming to be honest with you. It looks too much like the other models in BMW's lineup. When the e31 was first introduced, there was nothing even close to it in the looks department.

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    I think the front end could have done so much more, especially when you see an i8 about and it is just unmistakable for anything else. This is missing that unique quality IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniff38 View Post
    Hmmm . . . it's rather underwhelming to be honest with you. It looks too much like the other models in BMW's lineup. When the e31 was first introduced, there was nothing even close to it in the looks department.
    The original 8 still stands out from the bunch today. People are always surprised when they see its a BMW. The new one just looks like a really big Z4 to me, which is a real shame.

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    Ya, very unimpressive. I would have been happy if it was more like the prototype.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CarterH View Post
    The original 8 still stands out from the bunch today. People are always surprised when they see its a BMW. The new one just looks like a really big Z4 to me, which is a real shame.
    I think it oooks way more like the brand new 2 door 6-series.
    In fact I saw a new 6 last week and chased it because I thought it was an 8, but alas, it was not


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    Damn, I thought dealers weren't going to start getting cars until December 17th! I'm hosting a BMWCCA backyard Concours this Saturday, showcasing the E31... A dealer representative will be attending, and I've been teasing him to bring a new 8 series to put on display. He brought an i8 to cars and coffee last weekend. I wonder if there's a chance in hell he'll have an allocation delivered by Saturday and the manager will let it go play with the elders on the lawn!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniff38 View Post
    Hmmm . . . it's rather underwhelming to be honest with you. It looks too much like the other models in BMW's lineup. When the e31 was first introduced, there was nothing even close to it in the looks department.

    What he said!
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    I am somehow not happy with BMW. I was considering the new X5 but will be going with the Range Rover Sport

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    Yes. Not sure that I would give it a second look. Too bad.
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    Based on driving a 6-series I'm sure this new 8er is a great driving car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by llcarlos View Post
    Based on driving a 6-series I'm sure this new 8er is a great driving car.
    For that kind of money I dont think thats enough

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fatandre View Post
    I am somehow not happy with BMW....
    Yes, and we all saw this coming. Because corporations operate in a bubble.
    China could have easily reproduced what we see here. Take last year's whatever, add a few inches. Done.
    Lesson learned: Hang on to your E31, it's priceless.

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    That front grill still reminds me of rhino nostrils ... and it does look more like a 6 series than what I'd consider an 8.

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    Looks like a bigger 4 series

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sniff38 View Post
    Hmmm . . . it's rather underwhelming to be honest with you. It looks too much like the other models in BMW's lineup. When the e31 was first introduced, there was nothing even close to it in the looks department.
    Totally agree!!!
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