Any BMW's that you DON'T like?

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 04:43 PM

I went off and on w/ the 6 for a time, but now I've drawn my final conclusion. I HATE IT. Has to be one of thee most aestheically challenged cars out right now, and probably in history once this generation is consigned to automotive history books. From the awkward trunk and the way it meshes together w/ the rest of the body to the awkward and chunky headlamps that were thrown on to a bulldog face. Disgusting, and I really hope they get it right on the next generation car. Speaking of the "next generation" I've read several articles where it's been said that Chris Bangle and his team are set to "tone down" the next generation of Bimmers starting w/ the new 7 series(09').

KL2DC · 02-12-2006, 04:51 PM

I had the same sentiments on the Z4 when it first came out. I went on and on about the Bangled-design but suprisingly nowadays I find the car very attractive. I guess its just how they work...it takes time to digest. I would say the same about the e60 and the e65/66 with their rather awkward design details (for e.g. yuck! eyebrows on a car) but now I find them very classy looking and aspire to them.

Imho, the 6 series looks decent but for some people you need to see it in the right color and light, stance and wheels.

shimshimhada · 02-12-2006, 04:52 PM

The E90.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 04:53 PM

Funny enough, I do find the facelifted 7er to be attractive, but I like the pre facelift model better, strange enough.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 04:53 PM

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The E90.

Seriously? What troubles you w/ the E90's design?

BMW F22 · 02-12-2006, 05:02 PM

I like every BMW out there.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 05:05 PM

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I like every BMW out there.

Freak.

shimshimhada · 02-12-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Seriously? What troubles you w/ the E90's design?

It was a joke. lol

But, I'd say that the tail lights and cut grill in the front bother me the most. I really don't care much now though, compared to when it first debuted.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 05:17 PM

originally the tailamps were suppose to be upside down, until the facelifted A4 came out... scew the A4, that would have looked tight.

ward · 02-12-2006, 05:20 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the SAV's, and really I don't think I'd ever buy a 5 or 6

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 05:22 PM

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I'm not a huge fan of the SAV's, and really I don't think I'd ever buy a 5 or 6

Yeh, I love the M5 but they could honestly keep the rest of the 5 series range, and I'd die before I ever bought a 6er. Yuk. The only BMW's I'd ever buy are as follows: 1,3,Z,X5, & 7(when I'm gray).

Kamando · 02-12-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

It was a joke. lol

But, I'd say that the tail lights and cut grill in the front bother me the most. I really don't care much now though, compared to when it first debuted.

I agree with the tail lights.. thats why I love my blacklines

Makes the back end more aggressive IMO

Nikki · 02-12-2006, 05:36 PM

I don't really like the styling of the 5 series but I don't hate it.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 05:46 PM

The 5 almost looks like a Subie, IMO.

ward · 02-12-2006, 05:48 PM

before the 3 was on the road in decent numbers every new 5 I saw made me think it was the new E90 (for a second)

The 5 and 3 are closely related (but the 5 is way more $$$)

shimshimhada · 02-12-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

The 5 almost looks like a Subie, IMO.

LOL! WTF?!

Kamando · 02-12-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

before the 3 was on the road in decent numbers every new 5 I saw made me think it was the new E90 (for a second)

The 5 and 3 are closely related (but the 5 is way more $$$)

More $$$ but the 3 looks better

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

LOL! WTF?!

Take a look at the rear and tell me it doesn't resemble that of the Impreza? Even the front looked Japenese to me for a bit til I finally digested it all.

Ethirtynine · 02-12-2006, 06:03 PM

I dislike the X3 and all 3-series compacts, especially the E36 compact.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 06:15 PM

While I do like the E60 M5, the overall design(along w/ all other five variants) looks very forced....

shimshimhada · 02-12-2006, 06:17 PM

The E60 looks like it skipped a generation.

E90-4life · 02-12-2006, 06:19 PM

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The E60 looks like it skipped a generation.

Looks that way, the design will age terribly.

02-12-2006, 04:43 PM	#1
E90-4life auto pilot 285 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Any BMW's that you DON'T like? I went off and on w/ the 6 for a time, but now I've drawn my final conclusion. I HATE IT. Has to be one of thee most aestheically challenged cars out right now, and probably in history once this generation is consigned to automotive history books. From the awkward trunk and the way it meshes together w/ the rest of the body to the awkward and chunky headlamps that were thrown on to a bulldog face. Disgusting, and I really hope they get it right on the next generation car. Speaking of the "next generation" I've read several articles where it's been said that Chris Bangle and his team are set to "tone down" the next generation of Bimmers starting w/ the new 7 series(09').
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E90-4life auto pilot 285 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Funny enough, I do find the facelifted 7er to be attractive, but I like the pre facelift model better, strange enough.
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E90-4life auto pilot 285 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	originally the tailamps were suppose to be upside down, until the facelifted A4 came out... scew the A4, that would have looked tight.
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I'm not a huge fan of the SAV's, and really I don't think I'd ever buy a 5 or 6
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E90-4life auto pilot 285 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The 5 almost looks like a Subie, IMO.
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ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	before the 3 was on the road in decent numbers every new 5 I saw made me think it was the new E90 (for a second) The 5 and 3 are closely related (but the 5 is way more $$$)
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E90-4life auto pilot 285 Rep 822 Posts Drives: E60 M5 chilln on slicks Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	While I do like the E60 M5, the overall design(along w/ all other five variants) looks very forced....
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 500 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	The E60 looks like it skipped a generation.
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