BMW: 5-Series News
Wow...I didn't think they could make it any worse, but once again, they proved me wrong...
@ the shift lever
08-02-2006, 09:34 AM
#968
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Manumatic taken to the Nth degree. 
08-02-2006, 10:37 AM
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Hate as you wish but Bangles/BMW design are being copied left and right including Lexus/Toyota.
Look at the new Camry and LS or in fact, all of Toyota's upcoming sedans, everything from the rear passenger doors to the bumper has Bangle/BMW design written all over it.
BMW is a pioneer in design and innovation - you can't hate them for that.
Look at the new Camry and LS or in fact, all of Toyota's upcoming sedans, everything from the rear passenger doors to the bumper has Bangle/BMW design written all over it.
BMW is a pioneer in design and innovation - you can't hate them for that.
08-02-2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mark_12345
Hate as you wish but Bangles/BMW design are being copied left and right including Lexus/Toyota.
Look at the new Camry and LS or in fact, all of Toyota's upcoming sedans, everything from the rear passenger doors to the bumper has Bangle/BMW design written all over it.
BMW is a pioneer in design and innovation - you can't hate them for that.
Look at the new Camry and LS or in fact, all of Toyota's upcoming sedans, everything from the rear passenger doors to the bumper has Bangle/BMW design written all over it.
BMW is a pioneer in design and innovation - you can't hate them for that.
Just because it's being copied doesn't make it any less ugly. 
08-02-2006, 08:28 PM
#972
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Just because it's being copied doesn't make it any less ugly. 
08-04-2006, 12:33 PM
#973
I just can't get over that shifter...
08-16-2006, 12:45 PM
#978
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Originally Posted by Minch00
Meh, three series headlights 
After having come to terms with the E60's Bangle-styling (and now loving the E60 after having driven the 545i and 530i), I say just leave it be until the next generation.
08-16-2006, 01:39 PM
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TT 4.4L DI V8....Sounds like a winner. Must be running some low boost levels to only make 404 hp. The new turbocharged BMW's are going to be a tuners dream.
08-16-2006, 03:37 PM
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those pictures were posted online some while ago, wasnt it found to be a photoshop? i doubt the tail lights will be like that picture because all the new bmw's now have that LED strip going across the lights
08-17-2006, 11:50 AM
#985
Some dude
The tail lights remind me of the Lexus GS tail lights.
08-17-2006, 11:53 AM
#986
^ Me too. The current 5-Series is one of the better Bangle designs, I don't find it as ugly as everyone says. But I don't think it's a beauty queen either. But at least it was distinctive. This looks like it's going reverse into that same sausage/different length philosophy with the 3-Series looking front.
08-17-2006, 12:21 PM
#987
The sizzle in the Steak
Rear looks Japanese.
08-17-2006, 06:50 PM
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meh....
08-17-2006, 07:27 PM
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550Hp M5? with twin clutch automatic? giving up on SMG?
08-18-2006, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by savage
550Hp M5? with twin clutch automatic? giving up on SMG?
08-18-2006, 01:56 PM
#996
hail to the victors
i'll take this sonata's rear over that. seriously what are they thinkin? current rear looks great IMO. maybe i'm the only one who likes the current rear?
08-18-2006, 06:41 PM
#998
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
This appears to be the case, the SMG is perfect for the track, not so perfect for street. Plus DSGesque gearboxes seem to be a better mousetrap.
08-18-2006, 07:52 PM
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But, hey...it's got a BMW badge........
08-19-2006, 01:21 AM
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Looks less ugly than the current 5-series IMO, front AND back. I hated those long appendages on the headlights, I'm glad they're gone.
Notice how they had to tame down the weird Bangle designs? First 7-series, the 3-series coupe's lights are more conservative than the sedan, now the 5-series...
Notice how they had to tame down the weird Bangle designs? First 7-series, the 3-series coupe's lights are more conservative than the sedan, now the 5-series...