BMW XM is fire in black *pics inside*

orkinos · 03-10-2023, 08:54 AM

The only color that hides the odd design lines. Gold is a no no though.

guy_incognito1420 · 03-10-2023, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hoyasaxa

6,063 pounds. No thanks.

Also, BMWs model/market segmentation continues apace. Want the top-of-the line XM? Well now you need the LABEL RED

Also way too much gold in the OP. But then, this car isn’t made for the Western market

BMW expects the US to be the car’s biggest market followed by China and the Middle East.

It’s not entirely surprising. I wouldn’t want a car like that but if they’re going after folks who like G Wagons and cars like the Urus, I guess it makes sense.

I’d imagine most who buy this car, probably typically wouldn’t drive BMW’s more traditional cars.

P1 · 03-10-2023, 09:08 AM

I thought this thread was something about an XM being on fire.

Very confusing.

MackSea70 · 03-10-2023, 09:42 AM

Fire as in dumpster fire?

Then yes. It’s fire in black.

Now set it on fire and turn it into a lump of black charcoal.

jmg · 03-10-2023, 10:13 AM

“Fire” always sounded like someone in their 40’s like me trying to sound young. Can it die soon?

M2 Ziggy · 03-10-2023, 10:42 AM

Every time I see one of these I think of the Audi R8 rival they should have made instead of this minging pig

Germanauto · 03-10-2023, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M2 Ziggy

Every time I see one of these I think of the Audi R8 rival they should have made instead of this minging pig

Yeah seriously. Mercedes has produced multiple halo supercars from the SLR to SLS to AMG GT. Audi with the R8. Even Lexus with the LFA. And of course Porsche will do Porsche things

Meanwhile BMW delivered the angry birds special

mikerx5 · 03-10-2023, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Msparta

Can anyone Id these sweet black rims? Would love to swap mine for these if they can be identified…

Looks to be a mock up but certainly Vossen would offer similar

Luminor513 · 03-10-2023, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

My first mod would be removing these so it doesn’t look like a loaner vehicle

I know we are nitpicking here, but hey, that’s what we do on forums full on enthusiasts. But for nearly 200k vehicle, you would think they could do a better job of integrating the wiper and not making it appear like such an afterthought.

Bimmerfun82 · 03-10-2023, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Luminor513

I know we are nitpicking here, but hey, that’s what we do on forums full on enthusiasts. But for nearly 200k vehicle, you would think they could do a better job of integrating the wiper and not making it appear like such an afterthought.

The whole car is an afterthought - all the details. It’s like they played pin the tail on a donkey with badges and wipers and exhaust pipes and grill and moldings and accents. This is peak bmw design insanity. Someone needs to draw up a business school or maybe art school case on what’s happened with bmw since the glory days.

JMD · 03-10-2023, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shortdog

That M badge looks very crooked for it being a brand new car

The image was captured at a left -degree angle from 180 degrees! Same angle as the top of the XM. The person with the camera has a heavy Left hand/arm! LOL!

EnWhyCeeBMW · 03-10-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by i128

From another angle…

Walter, is that you?

Wanderer73 · 03-10-2023, 03:51 PM

Way too much going on with this design. I keep staring and staring at different color versions, but I can’t convince myself to like it. I’m sure it’s fun to drive.

hotrod182 · 03-10-2023, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by i128

From another angle…

They used to say that the i3 looked like the Aztec, lol.

hotrod182 · 03-10-2023, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

Yeah seriously. Mercedes has produced multiple halo supercars from the SLR to SLS to AMG GT. Audi with the R8. Even Lexus with the LFA. And of course Porsche will do Porsche things

Meanwhile BMW delivered the angry birds special

But they will probably sell more of these than an R8, or M8.

hoyasaxa · 03-10-2023, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M2 Ziggy

Every time I see one of these I think of the Audi R8 rival they should have made instead of this minging pig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Yeah seriously. Mercedes has produced multiple halo supercars from the SLR to SLS to AMG GT. Audi with the R8. Even Lexus with the LFA. And of course Porsche will do Porsche things

Meanwhile BMW delivered the angry birds special

I didn’t leave BMW; BMW left me.

Adris · 03-10-2023, 05:52 PM

what a beautiful car, I can bet MB and Audi still nervous smoking under the tree...

JMD · 03-10-2023, 06:21 PM

Here's a crude make-over of the X///M's rear-end! Sometimes BMW take things a little to far (IMO).

Note: Edits made with OP's (Buddenfan's) advance approval...

i128 · 03-10-2023, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EnWhyCeeBMW

Walter, is that you?

No it’s Gus reincarnated…😂

alep85 · 03-10-2023, 06:37 PM

Germanauto · 03-10-2023, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod182

But they will probably sell more of these than an R8, or M8.

Absolutely. But I don't view that as the purpose of a halo/flagship car akin to the M1 at its time. Demonstrating engineering/design prowess > profit and practicality for such projects.

Alas not like I was going to be in the market anyway

Quadruple VANOS · 03-11-2023, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Luminor513

…for nearly 200k vehicle, you would think they could do a better job of integrating the wiper and not making it appear like such an afterthought.

I find it amusing how they designed the body without built in tail lamps. They kind of tacked them on. Perhaps the wiper syncs right up! 😂

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