My new iS at the dealers today

Ryan@IND · 03-31-2010, 11:36 AM

Congrats!

msimon18 · 03-31-2010, 01:01 PM

I agree the silver really kills it !!

s2000jan · 03-31-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by msimon18

I agree the silver really kills it !!

no it does not ! my opinion ....

Roadstergal · 03-31-2010, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

you'll never sell me on the silver sideview mirrors or the front and rear fascia

Ditto. The car looks good minus the silver mirrors and the rear bumper. I could live with the front bumper, but that rear bumper has to go. In this case sometimes less is more. BMW got it right the first time around. I like the wheels.

alan64 · 03-31-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadstergal

Ditto. The car looks good minus the silver mirrors and the rear bumper. I could live with the front bumper, but that rear bumper has to go. In this case sometimes less is more. BMW got it right the first time around. I like the wheels.

they did get it right the first time around. THe design the way it was, was classic. They did however have the silver mirrors on the z8, and I think they were going for the look of copying it. I never found that mirrors were stylish enough that it added to the look to accentuate them. But I think its like critisizing they way megan fox did her hair with a new hair style. Its still megan fox.

teagueAMX · 03-31-2010, 03:48 PM

Looks great!

bill123 · 03-31-2010, 04:05 PM

Many thanks for all the comments

Roadstergal · 03-31-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by alan64

they did get it right the first time around. THe design the way it was, was classic. They did however have the silver mirrors on the z8, and I think they were going for the look of copying it. I never found that mirrors were stylish enough that it added to the look to accentuate them. But I think its like critisizing they way megan fox did her hair with a new hair style. Its still megan fox.

I agree with you. I still love the car and if this version came out first, I wouldn't know any better and would most likely buy it. Having said that, I am really glad I got the 2010 35i because, although I could live with the silver mirrors or have them painted, I really think the rear bumper ruins the look of the car. It really looks like a fast put together after thought. I think BMW could have done better with the design of the rear bumper.

Normally I would want the latest and greatest, but not in this case.

Wraith. · 03-31-2010, 04:25 PM

.. Well I think we are all motivated to prefer whatever we've already invested in. Saying that they got it right the first time, coupled with the fact you happen to own said model, certainly lends credence to your stance.

However, those of us who have invested in this new model may feel, as I do, that I look forward to those small styling cues that set it apart from the 23i, 30i and 35i. Personally I believe that across the range this generation of Z4 is going to become immensely popular in the coming years... i mean just look at it... I wanted something that was a little different that some like, some don't, but nobody mistakes what it is.

That being said, I went for Black Sapphire which will serve to play up the mirrors while downplaying the rear fascia. The mirrors will key in on the Wheels, Grill, Roll bars and the black/silver interior...

Roadstergal · 03-31-2010, 04:35 PM

[QUOTE=Wraith.;7034796].. Well I think we are all motivated to prefer whatever we've already invested in. Saying that they got it right the first time, coupled with the fact you happen to own said model, certainly lends credence to your stance.

I think the silver mirrors with the black car will be stunning. However you are wrong when you state that my feelings are due to the fact that I like what I already have. I clearly stated that normally I always want the latest. In this case, I truly don't. I have sold or traded cars that were only 15 months old for this very reason. I know what I like.

I will reiterate that BMW got it right the first time around in this case.
Good luck with your car. I can't wait to see the silver mirrors with the black. That I do believe will look awesome.

mikeinaustin · 03-31-2010, 04:50 PM

for me....i like the front is bumper better than non-is front bumper. i hate the rear is bumper. silver side mirror covers will look good or bad depending on the color of the car. in general, i like them now.

Wraith. · 03-31-2010, 04:58 PM

..and I respect your right reiterate your opinion that they got it right the first time.

Personally, I would be annoyed that they held back on the original model. Clearly it was their intent to rope suckers like myself into buying a sharpened version of what should have been the standard from the get go.

So my baby will have a little junk in her trunk.. I can live with it because all the other points of her makeover are very intriguing.

Memphis1 · 03-31-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alan64

they did get it right the first time around. But I think its like critisizing megan fox thumb. Its still megan fox.

fixed...

Wraith. · 03-31-2010, 05:17 PM

YES..., Call me crazy but I will also take Ms. Fox with her ugly thumbs as well.

Roadstergal · 03-31-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraith.

..and I respect your right reiterate your opinion that they got it right the first time.

Personally, I would be annoyed that they held back on the original model. Clearly it was their intent to rope suckers like myself into buying a sharpened version of what should have been the standard from the get go.

So my baby will have a little junk in her trunk.. I can live with it because all the other points of her makeover are very intriguing.

I do not believe that they held back on the original model?? The only differences are the extra horsepower and the newly tuned exhaust note, both of which I wouldn't mind having, but the design itself, no thanks.

Z4Andy · 03-31-2010, 05:34 PM

Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you get a large discount??????? I really want to trade up and will be talking to a dealer next week about this but we tend to pay a bit more here in Northern Ireland.

bill123 · 04-07-2010, 12:23 PM

Memphis1 · 04-07-2010, 12:47 PM

fixed... sry i just like tweaking pics

mikeinaustin · 04-07-2010, 01:05 PM

those 326 wheels are HOT!

Vintage · 04-07-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraith.

YES..., Call me crazy but I will also take Ms. Fox with her ugly thumbs as well.

call me crazy but even her thumbs look good to me

Micky Dee · 04-07-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

fixed... sry i just like tweaking pics

Memphis can you fix this awful iPhone picture for me?

Memphis1 · 04-07-2010, 03:05 PM

i tried...

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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	.. Well I think we are all motivated to prefer whatever we've already invested in. Saying that they got it right the first time, coupled with the fact you happen to own said model, certainly lends credence to your stance. However, those of us who have invested in this new model may feel, as I do, that I look forward to those small styling cues that set it apart from the 23i, 30i and 35i. Personally I believe that across the range this generation of Z4 is going to become immensely popular in the coming years... i mean just look at it... I wanted something that was a little different that some like, some don't, but nobody mistakes what it is. That being said, I went for Black Sapphire which will serve to play up the mirrors while downplaying the rear fascia. The mirrors will key in on the Wheels, Grill, Roll bars and the black/silver interior...
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03-31-2010, 04:35 PM	#32
Roadstergal First Lieutenant 27 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA - East Coast iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Wraith.;7034796].. Well I think we are all motivated to prefer whatever we've already invested in. Saying that they got it right the first time, coupled with the fact you happen to own said model, certainly lends credence to your stance. I think the silver mirrors with the black car will be stunning. However you are wrong when you state that my feelings are due to the fact that I like what I already have. I clearly stated that normally I always want the latest. In this case, I truly don't. I have sold or traded cars that were only 15 months old for this very reason. I know what I like. I will reiterate that BMW got it right the first time around in this case. Good luck with your car. I can't wait to see the silver mirrors with the black. That I do believe will look awesome. __________________ E89 - 2010 Z4 35i (Orion Silver, Ivory White extended, anthracite trim) E85 - 2006 Z4 3.0i (Monaco Blue, beige leather, Dark Poplar wood trim) E85 - 2003 Z4 2.5 (Sterling Gray, black leather, Sycamore wood trim) E36 - 1998 Z3 2.8 (Red, black leather, wood trim)
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03-31-2010, 04:58 PM	#34
Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	..and I respect your right reiterate your opinion that they got it right the first time. Personally, I would be annoyed that they held back on the original model. Clearly it was their intent to rope suckers like myself into buying a sharpened version of what should have been the standard from the get go. So my baby will have a little junk in her trunk.. I can live with it because all the other points of her makeover are very intriguing.
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Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	YES..., Call me crazy but I will also take Ms. Fox with her ugly thumbs as well.
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