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I agree--I was going to write the same thing. These are definitely a step backwards. This car has the same problem that the 7 has, and it's not even the trunklid or the headlights. The thing that bothers me the most is, looking at the full side view, the thing just looks so darned CHUNKY! It just LOOKS enormous, even if the panels are lightweight.TD said:Okay, we saw some *okay* pics of the next 5er recently. These pics seem much more likely to be the actual car and also look much worse. IMO, that is 8/10th as ugly as the E65 and totally fits the "sausage cut to different lengths" description Bangle said he's seeking to avoid. Ugh!
And, worse IMO, is that it lacks an identifiable look. It's just a bland, fat-looking "executive-class" sedan. Nothing special. Just damn bland.atyclb said:
I agree--I was going to write the same thing. These are definitely a step backwards. This car has the same problem that the 7 has, and it's not even the trunklid or the headlights. The thing that bothers me the most is, looking at the full side view, the thing just looks so darned CHUNKY! It just LOOKS enormous, even if the panels are lightweight.
I did hear the introduction of the real car was delayed to allow for some de-Banglification. Apparently the board is seeing the "non-spun" sales numbers for the E65.Alex Baumann said:The pictures are computer generated by some guys at the magazine who published the photos. So it's not the final product, it's only based on some descriptions which are gathered from various sources.
The board is very serious for the final decision this time, according to the insider sources. Apparently, they don't want to see further discussions, petitions like the E65.TD said:I did hear the introduction of the real car was delayed to allow for some de-Banglification. Apparently the board is seeing the "non-spun" sales numbers for the E65.
Isn't it the guy who was on a photo with Bin Laden ?atyclb said:
Hold the phone--- ALL manuals are 6-speeds, including the small 6's?? Is this going to extend to 3-series also??Alex Baumann said:forgot to add, all manual transmission are 6-Speed
the only manual transmission which was mentioned in the text was 6-Speed, so I'm guessing they'll all be 6-Speed.JPinTO said:Hold the phone--- ALL manuals are 6-speeds, including the small 6's?? Is this going to extend to 3-series also??