F22 VS G42

besnik · 11-18-2021, 06:44 PM

What do you guys think?

Overall I think the F22 is better but the G42 is still a sick little (slightly bigger) monster, the rear end I just cannot get behind though

Sportstick · 11-18-2021, 06:59 PM

I think your photos do a good job of demonstrating that the F22 is a more coherent design without odd distortions or exaggerations of body lines. Based on the look on its' "face", you're right...the G42 does look a bit sick...not sure of the cure. Your second to last photo seems to show you had no trouble getting behind it, though, I agree, I also wouldn't want to stay there very long.

dradernh · 11-18-2021, 07:11 PM

I don't know. What matters most to me is the behind-the-wheel experience, and what the car looks like from the outside has nothing to do with that.

Still, how the car looks matters to me. My F22 looks enough like what I'm used to and like that I continue to have a good feeling when I approach it.

If I was in the market for a new BMW, I'd probably get used to the G42 soon enough. Right now, I don't see it as an improvement.

That doesn't really matter, though, as BMW has for some time shown that it understands well all of its important markets and is very nimble in adjusting to what they demand.

Today, China is the market with the strongest demand. This will not soon change, and that market's needs will bleed into what we are offered here in the rest of the world.

besnik · 11-19-2021, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I think your photos do a good job of demonstrating that the F22 is a more coherent design without odd distortions or exaggerations of body lines. Based on the look on its' "face", you're right...the G42 does look a bit sick...not sure of the cure. Your second to last photo seems to show you had no trouble getting behind it, though, I agree, I also wouldn't want to stay there very long.

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

I think your photos do a good job of demonstrating that the F22 is a more coherent design without odd distortions or exaggerations of body lines. Based on the look on its' "face", you're right...the G42 does look a bit sick...not sure of the cure. Your second to last photo seems to show you had no trouble getting behind it, though, I agree, I also wouldn't want to stay there very long.

Hahahah love this response, had a visit at BMW NA so I knew I had to get some side by sides of the new 2er

Shovelman · 11-19-2021, 07:35 AM

Actually I like the Jag style grill but it would look better with black trim instead of chrome. The side grills are a mistake.

Frosty · 11-19-2021, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the side-by-side

....no 6MT on the G42 ( in the non true -M level )

KevinC · 11-27-2021, 11:05 PM

TAZ007 · 11-28-2021, 09:51 AM

F22/23 over similar G for me

USA-RET · 12-03-2021, 09:02 AM

I like them both. New model's flared rear end is pleasing to my eye as is the slightly longer hood (reminds me a bit of the Z4).

I like my F22 and will keep it, but if I were going to get into a new "Warrantied" 2 series car, I'd certainly configure and buy the G42.

Perhaps not having a designers "eye" all these comments about this line, not lining up with that line is something I don't see nor does it bother me. Just because one designer doesn't like it shouldn't immediately relegate the car to the trash heap.

Like the art world, you have artists that produce art that is enjoyed by some and disliked by others. I'm fairly confident artists from each camp can point out why the other's isn't up to snuff........................

Thankfully nobody is forcing anyone to buy anything.

TAZ007 · 12-03-2021, 10:53 AM

Except the government.

WolfGTI · 12-04-2021, 07:52 PM

Let's keep political views out of here.

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Except the government.

11-18-2021, 06:44 PM	#1
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dradernh Brigadier General 4393 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	I don't know. What matters most to me is the behind-the-wheel experience, and what the car looks like from the outside has nothing to do with that. Still, how the car looks matters to me. My F22 looks enough like what I'm used to and like that I continue to have a good feeling when I approach it. If I was in the market for a new BMW, I'd probably get used to the G42 soon enough. Right now, I don't see it as an improvement. That doesn't really matter, though, as BMW has for some time shown that it understands well all of its important markets and is very nimble in adjusting to what they demand. Today, China is the market with the strongest demand. This will not soon change, and that market's needs will bleed into what we are offered here in the rest of the world. __________________ 2017 M240i: 23.8K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; GTechniq Crystal Serum Ultra Ceramic; Suntek PPF
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Frosty Colonel 780 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the side-by-side ....no 6MT on the G42 ( in the non true -M level ) __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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USA-RET Captain 605 Rep 970 Posts Drives: Estoril Blue M240i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (0)	I like them both. New model's flared rear end is pleasing to my eye as is the slightly longer hood (reminds me a bit of the Z4). I like my F22 and will keep it, but if I were going to get into a new "Warrantied" 2 series car, I'd certainly configure and buy the G42. Perhaps not having a designers "eye" all these comments about this line, not lining up with that line is something I don't see nor does it bother me. Just because one designer doesn't like it shouldn't immediately relegate the car to the trash heap. Like the art world, you have artists that produce art that is enjoyed by some and disliked by others. I'm fairly confident artists from each camp can point out why the other's isn't up to snuff........................ Thankfully nobody is forcing anyone to buy anything.
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