BMW's Next Gen of Cars

Prissy · 07-20-2010, 02:44 PM

Sorry guys, I just want to spit this out... I think BMW's Fu@king up their next generation of designs... The only car I like now is the new 7 series (which is next gen) and the current X5 and X6. But come on! The new 5er looks so ugly in the front.. Some how I think the previous 5er looks more aggressive. The next 6er will look pretty similar to the new 5er with that huge wide open bumper... UGLY! Why is BMW using the less aggressive eye lids, bigger grills, and that weird front bumper??

BTM · 07-20-2010, 02:46 PM

BMW historically has been pretty understated design wise, I think the new 5 series is somewhat of a return to that philosophy. Personally, I love the way the new 5 looks.

Ib4 move to General BMW

boss · 07-20-2010, 02:50 PM

the look is less aggressive because they have to let the M department put the cherry on top and complete the look.

sickem · 07-20-2010, 02:58 PM

yeah I am not a fan of the new five. I know a lot of people didn't like the E60, but I did. to me the F10 looks like a volvo. i despise the way the hood abruptly stops with a squared off edge that leads into the front bumper assembly. it is very displeasing to the eye IMHO. understated is fine, but I think they took it too far. if you compare the new E class and the new 5 series on looks alone, I think the MB wins hands down.

MusclezMarinara · 07-20-2010, 03:13 PM

i love the new 5 on the other hand

phistyle · 07-20-2010, 03:40 PM

the new 5 series look great...has a fresh look to it....

Edward · 07-20-2010, 03:44 PM

The nose is too tall but overall it's a more pleasing design than the awkwardly abrupt E60. BMW has always led the design revolutions thanks to Bangle. A lot of other companies emulate each other and take small proven steps forward to the point where it is difficult to tell which generation of a certain model line came first. BMWs are however less striking on the road nowadays compared to Audi and MB. Despite the nameplate, they seem to go a bit more under the radar now which I like.

Prissy · 07-20-2010, 04:09 PM

I am sure the new M5 will look nicer since the new 5er Msport looks nice... but the "Base" 5er is just

I know they will F* up the next 3er

gary88 · 07-20-2010, 04:12 PM

The new 5er looks awesome.

If you want ugly, look at the E65 pre-refresh.

bavarianboar · 07-20-2010, 04:15 PM

Blame it on the pedestrian safety standards, as if the cars run into pedestrians that often.

F30 is going to have that similar looking hood.

Now, I only wonder, how safe are those cars which were made in the last 10-15 years and are still on the road, for the current pedestrians. This revolution will take a very long time, at least for the road scenario to change. Oh, and you got pedestrain walking in front of the cars every now and then.

coh4777 · 07-20-2010, 04:51 PM

I actually really like the look of the new 5ers. Waaay better than the outgoing series.

Fraggy · 07-20-2010, 05:02 PM

I dont like any of the new designs in pictures, but when I see them in person, they are quite stunning, this include the new 5 and 7 which I hated on paper.

07E92TT · 07-20-2010, 05:06 PM

I think every BMW out now looks quite fantastic. The ugliest has to be the 1-series but even that isn' t bad looking.

eljay · 07-20-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07E92TT

I think every BMW out now looks quite fantastic. The ugliest has to be the 1-series but even that isn' t bad looking.

I agree. I wish they did something about 1-series design before making the 1M version.

rickwjenn · 07-25-2010, 06:49 AM

The Bangle years were definitely problematic and that hangover is finally going away with the new models.

I like the all models except the 1 series and Z4 - just not for me. I am looking at getting the new 535 for my wife - we looked at it and really like it.

Kiemyster · 07-25-2010, 07:34 PM

bring bangle back. BRING HIM BACK! FOR FUCKS SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fatjoez · 07-26-2010, 07:19 AM

old 5 series design was cool, but in my opinion..

the current 5 series design should have been the last series design, and the last series design shoulda been the new series design.
the new one is just too boring and is like a revision of the old old

X1, New X3 ugly
X5, X6, 7 Series Nice

1 Series is nice, the next generation will be ugly

MrFukengruven · 07-26-2010, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatjoez

1 Series is nice, the next generation will be ugly

I now personally have a dislike for the 1-series since I've read that the price of the upcoming 1-Series //M is probably going to be over $70k

ChrisK · 07-26-2010, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrFukengruven

I now personally have a dislike for the 1-series since I've read that the price of the upcoming 1-Series //M is probably going to be over $70k

There is so much incorrect information being thrown around on 1addicts right now. It's not going to be $70k that's ridiculous. Scott26 has been saying from the beginning that the car would be approx $10k US over the price of a 135i.

Don't believe anything you read until BMW makes the pricing and specs official.

ChrisK · 07-26-2010, 08:16 AM

Back to the OP. I agree BMW is going "wierd" with the next generation of cars. I especially don't like the raked back headlights, and the built-in eyebrows.

Bimmer5 · 07-26-2010, 06:29 PM

Well styling is a matter of taste, I owned a E60 04 530 and now have a 2011 535.
I find my 535 much more attractive and seems to be built a lot better.
As far as the front design, You might as well get used to it BMW has to meet European pedestrian crash standards.

ChrisK · 07-27-2010, 07:50 AM

I get the new bumper design for European pedestrian crash standards, but the headlights...

I guess it is what it is.

07-20-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,269 iTrader: (2)	BMW's Next Gen of Cars Sorry guys, I just want to spit this out... I think BMW's Fu@king up their next generation of designs... The only car I like now is the new 7 series (which is next gen) and the current X5 and X6. But come on! The new 5er looks so ugly in the front.. Some how I think the previous 5er looks more aggressive. The next 6er will look pretty similar to the new 5er with that huge wide open bumper... UGLY! Why is BMW using the less aggressive eye lids, bigger grills, and that weird front bumper??
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07-20-2010, 02:58 PM	#4
sickem Freude am fahren Drives: in the fast lane Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey Posts: 1,671 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [3.10]	yeah I am not a fan of the new five. I know a lot of people didn't like the E60, but I did. to me the F10 looks like a volvo. i despise the way the hood abruptly stops with a squared off edge that leads into the front bumper assembly. it is very displeasing to the eye IMHO. understated is fine, but I think they took it too far. if you compare the new E class and the new 5 series on looks alone, I think the MB wins hands down. __________________ Cobb AP/RR catless DPs/aFe DCI/ETS 5" FMIC/Alpina B3 TCU flash/BMW Performance Wheels

07-20-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
gary88 Ikea enthusiast Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,725 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [3.83]	The new 5er looks awesome. If you want ugly, look at the E65 pre-refresh. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr

07-20-2010, 04:51 PM	#11
coh4777 Lieutenant Drives: 07 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 518 iTrader: (0)	I actually really like the look of the new 5ers. Waaay better than the outgoing series. __________________ COH4777 2007 335i Coupe - Jet Black / Coral Red / Aluminum Trim / 6MT / Sport / Premium / CA / Navi / iPod + USB

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Fraggy Brigadier General Drives: 2007 e90 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,236 iTrader: (11)	I dont like any of the new designs in pictures, but when I see them in person, they are quite stunning, this include the new 5 and 7 which I hated on paper. __________________ Step--Premium--Sport--Nav--20% Tint--Blacklines--18" Beyern Mesh--Michelin Super Sports--Bastuck Exhaust--M3 Steering Wheel--BMW Performance Springs--Koni--M3 Front/Rear Sways--

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BTM Banned Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! Posts: 10,316 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [3.56]	BMW historically has been pretty understated design wise, I think the new 5 series is somewhat of a return to that philosophy. Personally, I love the way the new 5 looks. Ib4 move to General BMW

07-20-2010, 02:50 PM	#3
boss Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 e90 328i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: L.A. Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	the look is less aggressive because they have to let the M department put the cherry on top and complete the look.

07-20-2010, 03:13 PM	#5
MusclezMarinara Banned Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 5,026 iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [5.00] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [4.67]	i love the new 5 on the other hand

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phistyle Lieutenant Drives: 2007 BMW e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 563 iTrader: (1)	the new 5 series look great...has a fresh look to it....

07-20-2010, 03:44 PM	#7
Edward Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 335is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,709 iTrader: (0)	The nose is too tall but overall it's a more pleasing design than the awkwardly abrupt E60. BMW has always led the design revolutions thanks to Bangle. A lot of other companies emulate each other and take small proven steps forward to the point where it is difficult to tell which generation of a certain model line came first. BMWs are however less striking on the road nowadays compared to Audi and MB. Despite the nameplate, they seem to go a bit more under the radar now which I like.

07-20-2010, 04:09 PM	#8
Prissy Brigadier General Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 3,269 iTrader: (2)	I am sure the new M5 will look nicer since the new 5er Msport looks nice... but the "Base" 5er is just I know they will F* up the next 3er

07-20-2010, 04:15 PM	#10
bavarianboar Captain Drives: on the freeway Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 825 iTrader: (0)	Blame it on the pedestrian safety standards, as if the cars run into pedestrians that often. F30 is going to have that similar looking hood. Now, I only wonder, how safe are those cars which were made in the last 10-15 years and are still on the road, for the current pedestrians. This revolution will take a very long time, at least for the road scenario to change. Oh, and you got pedestrain walking in front of the cars every now and then.

07-20-2010, 05:06 PM	#13
07E92TT Major Drives: 08 C63 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 1,338 iTrader: (1)	I think every BMW out now looks quite fantastic. The ugliest has to be the 1-series but even that isn' t bad looking. __________________ Car: 2008 E90 SG/Black/Dark Burl (sold) 2008 MB C63 P.Silver/Black

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07-26-2010, 07:19 AM	#17
fatjoez baller Drives: lambo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: the crib Posts: 675 iTrader: (0)	old 5 series design was cool, but in my opinion.. the current 5 series design should have been the last series design, and the last series design shoulda been the new series design. the new one is just too boring and is like a revision of the old old X1, New X3 ugly X5, X6, 7 Series Nice 1 Series is nice, the next generation will be ugly __________________ fs: oem lip spoiler - from e82 135i , pm me

07-26-2010, 08:16 AM	#20
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,633 iTrader: (4)	Back to the OP. I agree BMW is going "wierd" with the next generation of cars. I especially don't like the raked back headlights, and the built-in eyebrows. __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

07-26-2010, 06:29 PM	#21
Bimmer5 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2010 Location: York,PA Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Well styling is a matter of taste, I owned a E60 04 530 and now have a 2011 535. I find my 535 much more attractive and seems to be built a lot better. As far as the front design, You might as well get used to it BMW has to meet European pedestrian crash standards.

07-27-2010, 07:50 AM	#22
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,633 iTrader: (4)	I get the new bumper design for European pedestrian crash standards, but the headlights... I guess it is what it is. __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

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