Indeed, I was going to compare the new z4 to a bottom feeding carplike fish mouth!

Ugh! BMWs before bangle were classy looking timeless designs, after him they took the styling crease school of thought previously occupied only by the (UGH) Mercury small front driver (was it called the Cougar?).

(Shudder!).

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

While some of the new 7 series are nice looking, a gray, salt laden filty new 7 series with 19" whells is definately one of the uglier things I've seen on the road. Blech.

I think the likes of MB and BMW should really think about the future..I mean, we are all driving old MBs that still look good, inside and out. Sure, it might be conservative, but it lasts!

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2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k

You must not have a "palomino" interior that looks pinks now

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

http://www.speedsportlife.com/2009/02/04/avoidable-contact-24-the-man-who-saved-bmw/

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Yep, they peaked with that body style, and interior too. The electronic's are not so overwhelming as to feel like your driving an Xbox.



Here is a proper modern BMW, an M5 with a proper manual and understated appearance.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

My aunt bought one of those, there not that nice. They ride like crap, and the looks don't do anything for me. Her's rides stiffer/worse than a 911 Cab!

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V359S6Hae3U


I drove one of those in Coupe form.... Its that much more agressive than the standard Z4.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbUT1CEWq04

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

So wo designed this BMW, Bangle?
I always thought it was one of the nicest looking BMWs. Except for maybe the 1989 M6.

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BMW will do fine: this Adrian van Hooydonk van is Dutch guy
Dutch design has gained quite some recognition in recent years.
Still, for some reason, I think all this 'design' hoopla is way too much overrated.

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2011 Prius

Excellent taste. What a beautiful car !

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2011 Prius

That's Henrik Fisker's design, also responsible for the DB9 and the Vantage.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

You are right! It is a little dirty though. I can see the side of the lower seat cushions turning pink in the next few years...I'll dye / paint it before it comes to that, though!

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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k

Ahhhh, thanks for that.

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