The BMW i3 going look so ugly?

cruvon · 07-07-2011, 08:41 PM

Not sure what the designers back at BMW were thinking designing a car looking as bad as this
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...708-1h5il.html

Rivenscyr · 07-07-2011, 08:51 PM

expect to see you in an i8 in the future eric?
or you still going to go for the gallardo..

cruvon · 07-07-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Rossi

it doesnt look that bad for what its designed for. Its not a fkn sports car dude, its meant to be a shit tree hugging vehicle to commute people from home to work in cities and back..that is all...maybe drop the kids off at soccer too

This is the more interesting comment in the article though
"BMW Australia sales and marketing chief Tom Noble told Drive last week that the i8 would cost around $300,000 when it goes on sale in Australia."

Thats pretty cheap for the i8!

Doesn't look like the i3 will be cheap either from quote below. I reckon it wouldn't have cost them extra to make a nicer looking car, currently looks like a cross between a Suzuki Swift and a Kia something to me

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Quote:

Robertson, who was actually in Australia recently to meet with local dealers, wouldn't confirm Noble's pricing estimate for the i8 or what the i3 could cost. But clearly, both will be expensive

Rivenscyr · 07-07-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Rossi

call me to discuss....

thought you'd give a reply like that lol

TaylorA · 07-07-2011, 09:13 PM

Screw the 325i i'm trading my 330i for one of these - i'd get used to it.

cruvon · 07-07-2011, 09:15 PM

A sure cross between these two

Rivenscyr · 07-07-2011, 09:21 PM

The shape of the i3 makes alot of sense, I guess they were going for maximum usuable space inside the vehicle. Hatchbacks are mostly more convenient than sedans, less wasted space.
I can see that they were going for a purely transport car, but it still looks gay as fuck

All of us desire more power out of our cars however sydney roads dont allow us to use that sort of power, so i guess it makes sense for them to make something like this.

cruvon · 07-07-2011, 09:31 PM

True, but they surely could have made it look much better esp since they have huge competition in store on the looks front plus not everyone buys going by power or lack of it alone, a smart looking case in point

Tee212 · 07-07-2011, 09:44 PM

It looks pretty fookin cool to me for what its made for vs its contemporaries.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 07-07-2011, 10:03 PM

It looks like a Nissan Cube without all the cool retro styling.

i8 sounds like the same price as an Audi R8?

cruvon · 07-07-2011, 10:09 PM

True, here's the Cube too

johnnydad · 07-08-2011, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3Rossi

Which is gayer, tough choice.....VOTE NOW

VS

This...

At least nobody will need to upgrade the wheels on the i3 - they are awesome. You'd want good locknuts.

pcockley · 07-08-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnydad

This...

At least nobody will need to upgrade the wheels on the i3 - they are awesome. You'd want good locknuts.

You'd want good locknuts
You'd want good locknuts
You'd want good locknuts

LMAO that is the funniest thing I've heard since the wife said she didn't care what i did!

07-07-2011, 08:41 PM	#1
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Rivenscyr Captain 25 Rep 958 Posts Drives: muzza-tastic cruiser Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: george st iTrader: (0)	expect to see you in an i8 in the future eric? or you still going to go for the gallardo..
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Rivenscyr Captain 25 Rep 958 Posts Drives: muzza-tastic cruiser Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: george st iTrader: (0)	The shape of the i3 makes alot of sense, I guess they were going for maximum usuable space inside the vehicle. Hatchbacks are mostly more convenient than sedans, less wasted space. I can see that they were going for a purely transport car, but it still looks gay as fuck All of us desire more power out of our cars however sydney roads dont allow us to use that sort of power, so i guess it makes sense for them to make something like this.
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	True, but they surely could have made it look much better esp since they have huge competition in store on the looks front plus not everyone buys going by power or lack of it alone, a smart looking case in point Attached Images __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \| Last edited by cruvon; 07-07-2011 at 10:15 PM..
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