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2011 M on 22's (edit not a real BMW M)

Old 08-22-10 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sleeper408
Doesn't look too bad, but it is a bit too large for my taste. I would have went with 21's.
It's not even available with optional factory 21's, the FX50 21 would look good on it
Old 08-22-10 | 05:28 PM
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This M actually looks good, unlike any other new M I've seen
Old 08-22-10 | 06:36 PM
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I've seen the way it comes from the factory. The car is huge and sits like a 4x4. I remember thinking to myself: Is this a sportcross/SUV? I didn't like it so much. Now that I see this...I changed my mind. So, I am sure the 22's fit this vehicle.

20s would look like 18s on this thing.
Old 08-22-10 | 06:41 PM
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WALD always does a fine job with their cars. Different style of shoes and this car is a easy WIN:

Old 08-22-10 | 06:59 PM
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Not bad looking. I don't care for the big wheels, regardless of which car they're on. But otherwise the car is a lot more interesting to look at than a lot of what's out there.
Old 08-22-10 | 07:06 PM
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Looks as though the entire roof is black/panoramic? That would really make it stand out from the crowd... in a good way.
Old 08-22-10 | 07:10 PM
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There is no panamaric roof option.

That white one looks worse than the black one. The car looks sea sick with all those waves and too thin and long. The aggresive front end looks out of place on such a swoopy car. It could be slapped on the QX56.

Its odd the pics at first looked good but seeing it in person was a big let down. If you get the 18s which is how most will be fitted it looks like a G37 and Maxima had a baby.




I had high hopes for this vehicle and its just a huge meh.


Can't believe I prefer the previous model in the looks department.
Old 08-22-10 | 07:13 PM
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1SICKLEX, the car looks just awful in the last pic of your post. Amazing the difference that a proper set of wheels makes.
Old 08-22-10 | 09:26 PM
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I really do like the front end of the car, and I hate the rear. For some reason, the rear does not look classy, sporty to me. In fact, it does not look like anything that should belong in this class. Not sure what they were trying to accomplish there. I still love the front and the interior.
Old 08-22-10 | 09:32 PM
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looks nice, i likes.
Old 08-23-10 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
There is no panamaric roof option.

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I had high hopes for this vehicle and its just a huge meh.


Can't believe I prefer the previous model in the looks department.
Originally Posted by 1SlCKLEX
1SICKLEX, the car looks just awful in the last pic of your post. Amazing the difference that a proper set of wheels makes.

Ok, am I the only one noticing the weirdness???
Old 08-23-10 | 11:17 AM
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As of today, I'm still surprised how slowly the new M is selling.
Old 08-23-10 | 11:29 AM
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Looks nice here

Not here
Old 08-23-10 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
As of today, I'm still surprised how slowly the new M is selling.
All the cars in this class can't sell at the same pace, the economy only has so many individuals who can actual afford to lease or finance a 50k (using 50 as an average price) sedan, these are upper class cars, all these cars, the 5, E, A6, GS, and M are cutting into each others sales, some more then others, just cause the M is out and new does not mean another couple thousand vehicles will sell each month
Old 08-23-10 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by <VENOM>
All the cars in this class can't sell at the same pace, the economy only has so many individuals who can actual afford to lease or finance a 50k (using 50 as an average price) sedan, these are upper class cars, all these cars, the 5, E, A6, GS, and M are cutting into each others sales, some more then others, just cause the M is out and new does not mean another couple thousand vehicles will sell each month
No kidding. That's a good excuse if nothing else, for a weak launch.

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