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      06-15-2018, 06:54 PM   #23
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      06-15-2018, 06:58 PM   #24
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The 8er is obviously sleeker than the 6er but you'd expect that from a new model. I'm still not a fan of changing the name to 8 series, the 6 series has been the best looking car in BMWs lineup (aside from the Z) for 2 generations now. I don't believe the 6er deserved the hunchback of notre dam (6GT) model they gave it. Such a shame, this 8er is gorgeous but should have stayed named a 6er. It's obvious where it's lineage comes from. I think there is/was room for a proper halo car that should have been given the 8er badge
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      06-15-2018, 07:14 PM   #25
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Interesting comparison, liked both. Loved 8 series more for the fact it's 1.5" shorter than 6 series with great proportion. Would be interesting to see M8/Gran Coupe length.

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      06-15-2018, 07:15 PM   #26
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why are all of the typical BMW features missing on newer bmws.

no body line running through the door handles. no L shaped tall lights
looks like a damn Camaro from the rear
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Never understood why BMW axed the 6 series, and why this new car 8 series is has moved up the number chain (?) .

To me, it looks like a 6 series that BMW decided to slap a 8xx badge on the rear....
CORRECT. you answered your own query

The 3er coupe moved up the chain to 4er a few years back and now the 6er has moved up to 8er.

I'm not a fan of either move.. but the 4 series coupe has survived and I am sure the 8 will as well.

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why are all of the typical BMW features missing on newer bmws.

no body line running through the door handles. no L shaped tall lights
looks like a damn Camaro from the rear
you forgot the headlight changes...

and the answer.... CHANGE.
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Never understood why BMW axed the 6 series, and why this new car 8 series is has moved up the number chain. To me, it looks like a 6 series that BMW decided to slap a 8xx badge on the rear....

To ‘justify’ pricing it higher than the 7 Series.
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The difference.... It’s all about the hood line...



About the new 8 series....it seems the rear head room will be nearly non-existent.
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Never understood why BMW axed the 6 series, and why this new car 8 series is has moved up the number chain. To me, it looks like a 6 series that BMW decided to slap a 8xx badge on the rear....
One word mate, MONEY. They can justify the price of the new car if it's 8 series.
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I thought that 6 was going to be hard to make it look dated, the GC is just perfect.
Now the new 8 just bashed that though pretty hard, good job BMW the new car is beautiful in every way you look at it.
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The difference.... It’s all about the hood line...



About the new 8 series....it seems the rear head room will be nearly non-existent.
hence gran coupe'...
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      06-15-2018, 08:31 PM   #34
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Exceptional redesign.
Lmao that rear end is hideous.
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Lmao that rear end is hideous.
I was thinking the same thing - not a fan of the 8er rear at all.

And those ridiculous tailpipe chasms....
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8 exterior Looks better no doubt back bumper could b better , but interior is a disappointment , nothing like concept !!! 6 def vins interior
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      06-15-2018, 10:05 PM   #39
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What is the length difference to the current M4? I know from previous BMW M School the 6 series was a boat on the track compared to the nimble E92 M.
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What is the length difference to the current M4? I know from previous BMW M School the 6 series was a boat on the track compared to the nimble E92 M.
About 7.08" longer than F82 M4. G16 8 Series is also 1.85" shorter than F12 M6. Would expect the length of new M4 to be the same as F82 M4 if not shorter. Hopefully that means BMW is moving toward nimble again.
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What is the length difference to the current M4? I know from previous BMW M School the 6 series was a boat on the track compared to the nimble E92 M.
About 7.08" longer than F82 M4. G16 8 Series is also 1.85" shorter than F12 M6. Would expect the length of new M4 to be the same as F82 M4 if not shorter. Hopefully that means BMW is moving toward nimble again.
Hasn't it been mentioned that the G20 is increasing in size compared to the F30? If so, doubt new M3/M4 decreases in length. Only time will tell.
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Always loved the 6 series but the 8 looks better in every way IMO.
Except for the back seats where I think the 6 was better.
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So basically they could have name the new 8 series a 6 series and nothing will change...it's all about marketing...same shape, same size...
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      06-15-2018, 11:27 PM   #44
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Shorter, lower, & wider. Sounds good to me. Could we have this in standard RWD form
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