(10-23-2019, 12:09 PM)Apoc Wrote: I don't mind the big grill, but I don't like the way it appears to go above the hood line. Aside from those two arches, it's not that different than Audi. Do you really believe it'll impact price??
I think Audi's execution works because it doesn't end up looking like giant pig's nostrils. I think this looks worse than Lexus's spindle grill, which has materially affected their sales.
As far as it impacting price, the M3/M4 is already a bit too expensive for the performance it delivers vis a vis the competition. With an in-your-face ugly grill, I imagine it's going to stop a number of would be buyers in their tracks, and they're gonna have to get to discounting. I think they may try to stop the bleeding with an aggressive lease offer, but I'm willing to bet you'll be able to get a new M3/M4 at a discount when they hit the dealerships and sit for awhile.
No exaggeration, this is the worst looking M3 ever.
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