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      09-20-2016, 03:18 AM   #67
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obvious signs point to the 6er/8er, but could it possibly be the 7 coupe?
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      09-20-2016, 04:17 AM   #68
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obvious signs point to the 6er/8er, but could it possibly be the 7 coupe?
i.e 8 series, just like 4 series vs 3 series.
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      09-20-2016, 07:16 AM   #69
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The BMW insider Scott26 says it's the next 6 series, so why do people still think it could be an 8 series or even a 7 series coupe?
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      09-20-2016, 08:57 AM   #70
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The BMW insider Scott26 says it's the next 6 series, so why do people still think it could be an 8 series or even a 7 series coupe?
Auto motor and Sport said new 8 series and no more new 6 series, except a new 6GT in stead of the 5GT.
I guess only time will show.
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It seems Scott26 has made a HUGE mistake by calling it 6-series. All known resources (motor1, autocar, autobild,autoexpress) call it 8 series, no one use 6 series name. is Scott26 reliable resource?
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Well, if it is the new 6er, at least it looks a hell of a lot better than the current mess. Still going to be a giant boat though.
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It seems Scott26 has made a HUGE mistake by calling it 6-series. All known resources (motor1, autocar, autobild,autoexpress) call it 8 series, no one use 6 series name. is Scott26 reliable resource?
You, sir, are plainly a noob. Or a troll.

SCOTT26. You'll see what i mean.
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Well, if it is the new 6er, at least it looks a hell of a lot better than the current mess. Still going to be a giant boat though.
Calling the F13 a 'mess' is rich, especially coming from a 1 series owner. Thank goodness for the 2 series for sorting out that mess.
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You, sir, are plainly a noob. Or a troll.

SCOTT26. You'll see what i mean.
I know well who is SCOTT26 here, some time ago read some of his posts . But I tell you no one auto news site called these spy photos as a prototype of future 6 series. All as one for 8 series. I think it might be of importance.
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Well, if it is the new 6er, at least it looks a hell of a lot better than the current mess. Still going to be a giant boat though.
Calling the F13 a 'mess' is rich, especially coming from a 1 series owner. Thank goodness for the 2 series for sorting out that mess.
Why is that? Am I too much of a peasant to have an opinion?

I actually ordered the 1er when I saw what the 2 was going to look like. Preferred the look of the 1.
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Why is that? Am I too much of a peasant to have an opinion?

I actually ordered the 1er when I saw what the 2 was going to look like. Preferred the look of the 1.
Most people would agree the current 6 series is the one of the best looking of the bunch, and conversely the 1 series is generally the ugly duckling hand down.
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Why is that? Am I too much of a peasant to have an opinion?

I actually ordered the 1er when I saw what the 2 was going to look like. Preferred the look of the 1.
Most people would agree the current 6 series is the one of the best looking of the bunch, and conversely the 1 series is generally the ugly duckling hand down.
Well, I could afford either, still bought a 1er.
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whatever it is, it looks extremely sleek, i can see some i8 supercar influence in this. The roofline is somewhat Aston Martin-esque, which i like a lot. Looking forward to seeing this revealed. this is definitely how BMW should design their rooflines IMHO.
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I forget, which one was planned as the 911 competitor, the new 6, or the 8? Either way, I agree. This thing looks heavy af, but who knows with the CFRP bones.
The whole talk of 911 competitor is purely speculation coming from forum members. Not once did BMW mention they wanted to compete against the 911. But most forum members will only hear what they want to hear.
It was speculation for sure, but from auto journalists, not forum members. I'm sure we've stoked the flames a lot though.

I wish they did make a car that would compete with the 911's
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Auto motor and Sport said new 8 series and no more new 6 series, except a new 6GT in stead of the 5GT.
I guess only time will show.
Scott26 works for BMW and I trust his statements far more than magazines that have been proven wrong many times. If you search his profile you can see that he has previewed many of the new releases from the brand...

He and other BMW insiders have provided information hat have helped me make my render of the next G30 5 series (http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1251326) to be as close as possible to the real car, which is to be revealed very soon. You'll be able how close I was and how Scott26's information is accurate.

Cheers.
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If anything, the future 8 series will be closer to the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe concept from 2013. If you look closely you'll see quite a few design elements that have appeared in the most recent BMW releases (hood line, air breather, lower valance)...
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I know well who is SCOTT26 here, some time ago read some of his posts . But I tell you no one auto news site called these spy photos as a prototype of future 6 series. All as one for 8 series. I think it might be of importance.
SCOTT26 said there will be a 6 series (continuation of the current 6 series) and 8 series (Coupe version of the 7 series). That's what I think is important... See my previous post...
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So the 6er will go against the MB SL...
No. The upcoming C238 E-Class coupe and A238 E-Class convertible.
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If anything, the future 8 series will be closer to the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe concept from 2013. If you look closely you'll see quite a few design elements that have appeared in the most recent BMW releases (hood line, air breather, lower valance)...
Never cared much for this concept. Looks like a whale and the interior was bland (like that of the F01). BMW better come out swinging b/c that new S coupe looks like a million bucks inside and out, especially the convertible.
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One more news regarding 8 series and these spy photos
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/957...clusive-images
It should be 8 series, not likely it's 6 series
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Why is that? Am I too much of a peasant to have an opinion?

I actually ordered the 1er when I saw what the 2 was going to look like. Preferred the look of the 1.
Most people would agree the current 6 series is the one of the best looking of the bunch, and conversely the 1 series is generally the ugly duckling hand down.
Well, I could afford either, still bought a 1er.
It's a good job they make both
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Well, I could afford either, still bought a 1er.
Congrats. Don't know why you mentioned that because no one mentioned money. But hey, once again congrats. Fact remains 1er still isn't easy on the eyes.
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