LexFather

Does anyone even know how Chris Bangle got his way to destroy BMWs beautiful cars?

The head designer for BMW (whom gave us ALL the classics of the 80s and 90s), well he didn't like his son too much. To make a long story short, he murdered his son and well, went to prison.

This opened the door for Bangle to just fudge up the current BMW line.

I am going to look for the article to scan for everyone.

I will say, that is these cars WERE NOT BADGED BMWS, they would sit and rust on car lots. This badge is so powerful, people will buy them pretty much no matter what they look like.

The thing I am finding is, all the previous BMW owners don't like the new cars looks inside and out. BMW has attracted many NEW owners with their new style, as they like the new BMWs and thought all BMWs with the 1 style, 3 size look, was bland.

Overall, Bangle gets credit for taking BMW stylistically off the chart! Outside teh M-1, BMW has never looked so different. He broke their mold and basically safe styling. And BMWs still look like BMWs, double kidney grill, the hoffmeister kink, and now the backpack trunks.

Its not like they are not selling these cars, they still sell like hotcakes

spwolf

while 7 series sold more than old, it is not saying much. It sold less than LS or S class, which is important measurments. Do you see 5 series or 3 series selling less than GS, IS, C class or E class in the USA? Nope.

mmarshall

Are you serious? I was not aware of that...or maybe just forgot. I know there is sometimes corruption in the auto industry, but this would be an extreme case.

spwolf

we are all blinded, errr influenced by what we like. I might be blinded by Toyota and I admit it, at the same time, you are blinded by BMW.

sha4000

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i like how you put it 1sick, i always had my eye on a 7 series when i got my first car.I loved the reclining backseats and my first choice was a 755 i think(is that even a model) but that fell through so i ended up getting a 91 ls and i haven t looked back since, but i was blown away by the complete redesign of the 7 and I love it, bangle butt and all, plus i see them all over the place in NYC

toy4two

I can't stand the way BMW's have looked in recent years. I used to lust after them now they are an eye sore to me. I even shun cars that incorporate similar design features, like the Acura TL, that body crease the runs from the front of the car to the back .

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/acur...2F024655-T.jpg

LexFather

this is still on my 2 do list. I am going to post the scan. Its very sad

sha4000

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so i guess the ls460 is on your list also

CK6Speed

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I can agree. When the 7 first came out I was dismayed. I too jumped on the hate Bangle badwagon because I loved the way BMWs looked before. When the 5 came out I thought it looked ugly since I thought the E39 was one of the nicest BMWs out there period. Now, I still think the 5 is a little odd, but not ugly and I personally would drive one. It has grown on my a bit especially when modified. The upgraded 7 over all looks very nice. The trunk area is still a bit bothersome for me, but over all the new 5 and 7 cars are great that I can overlook the trunk area when viewing the entire car. The 6 is simply awsome. I also really like the E90 3 series much more than even the E46 now.

DrDrilZ

lol. your favorite quote about other cars used to be "blah blah blah, its not a lexus" haha. and now that u own one of those bangled up abominations you tell others to open their minds? haha. like 1sick said, if that roundel wasnt there theyd be rusting in dealer lots. pontiac might as well wholesale their azteks to bmw and have them rebadged. you could add that to your stable.

mmarshall

Come on, guys....we may all not agree with genearch's views on the new BMW's and I-Drive ( I certainly don't ) ....but even if we disagree with him, let's at least show him some respect as a moderator. I expect some courtesy from people even if they disagree with me....which they sometimes do......and I try to return it to others as well.

DrDrilZ

my first search of this gene guy came up with this
this is what i was referring toa about his attitude.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ighlight=lexus
moderator or whatever i think its funny how now he bashes on lexus and thinks bmw is god. lol.
so why cant we say we think the bmw's are ugly just cause this moderator has one. haha.
ok gene, your 6 is pretty man. and the i drive is the smartest thing ever invented
btw im not usually into bashing but im just giving some of his usual attitude right back. holla!

legendary

Not taking sides, but if you read further, he was bashing MB as well (poor dealership experience, etc). Gene was probably looking at the chart and noticed that BMw is above the mark of MB for reliability and the standard as well.

to go with this thread...I would say I prefer the e39 5 series....the new 5, 6, and 7 have all grown on me, and I would definitely consider one of each for the stable (after I get my next sports car)

sha4000

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does the 650 cost over 100k?

DrDrilZ

guess you wouldnt understand but its ok. i assume youre a bit older.
anyway, its all good man. i just found it amusing how your whole "lexus is god" attitude has changed over to bmw. thats all.
and like i said that was the first search i found. maybe you guys can do a search on gene and "well it not a lexus" or now "well its no bmw"
peace