You are here: Forums Future Vehicles Good, Bad or Ugly - Current and Future styling trends of BMW

Good, Bad or Ugly - Current and Future styling trends of BMW

728 messages,  Last post on May 30, 2007 at 9:05 PM

You are in the Future Vehicles Forum. Your Host is kirstie_h

What is this discussion about? BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series

Messages Page 3 of 73 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 73 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#21 of 728 i like the new a4 by randomguy11111 Mar 20, 2003 (10:05 am)
I read the occasional where few people seemed to prefer the old A4 rear styling. I like the new A4 styling and the back seat is nicer as well.   For some reason the XK never worked for me, but I am too young to recall the classic jaguars with the fondness of others and so perhaps I am being unfair. It has taken a long time for the S type to grow as well, especially the front rounded grill (but others are more forgiving). Also the rounded grill on the performance car with the interwoven grill is cool.   I have a soft spot for the SC even with the bulbous rear (I am overly impressed with hardtops). As a friend said, for Toyota to design that is a big departure and give them kuddos for it.   I should also note that I don't care for the G35 rear (but like the overall package). Looking at the last old model altima, I wonder if Infiniti is obsessed with flat rears.   The rear on the 300M and the 7 Series also seemed problematic. Who knew that the trunk design could be such a touchy issue????
#22 of 728 My take, randomguy by dtran2149 Mar 20, 2003 (11:23 am)
A. Entry Luxury sports 4dr or coupe -   1. TT   1. 350Z   3. G35C (back is a little truncated looking)   4. A4 (new styling that is)   4. 3-Series (including m3)   I would rank the RX-8 #1 (very impressive in person) but I want to see how it looks to me after continuing to see it on the road for a few months   B. 2 seater Convertible -   1. Boxster   2. Z4 (styling is wearing better than I though; time will tell if it endures)   3. S2000   4. Ford Thunderbird   5. TT (too much like a bathtub effect in conv form; also, roofline "breaks" from original coupe design)   5. SLK   New 350Z Roadster is probably tied w/ Z4 Also, would put 1st gen Miata up there w/ Boxster as well   C. Mid-range luxury   1. E-class   2. 5-series   3. A6   3. GS400   4. S-type   D. Luxury -   1. S-Class   2. 7-series   3. Jaguar   4. Infiniti Q45   4. Lexus LS   E. SUV   1. Infiniti FX45   2. X5   2. Volvo XC90   4. Acura MDX   5. ML-Class   5. Lexus RX330   VW Touareg to be determined   F. Luxury convertible   1. SL (truly beautiful!)   2. Aston Martin Vanquish   3. Z-8 (a little retro)   4. 911 convertible   4. SC430   6. Cadillac XLR
#23 of 728 If looks were everything....... by cbgb1975 Mar 20, 2003 (7:20 pm)
A. Entry Luxury sports 4dr or coupe -   1. 350Z in Lemans Sunset - a vibrant orange,looks really aggressive.   B. Convertible -   1. TT   C. Mid-range luxury   1. E-class    D. Luxury -   1. S-Class    E. SUV   none - Not anti-suv,just do not care for the look.   F. Luxury convertible   1. SC430     overall, on exterior looks alone my 1 would be sc430 and 2 would be 350z.
#24 of 728 by argent Mar 21, 2003 (5:29 pm)
I'm not fond of the new 350Z. It looks like the bastard child of a Porsche 928 and an Audi TT -- which is not necessarily _bad_, but uninspiring. Seen close up, it strikes me as somewhat contrived and derivative, and it has a distinct lack of interesting detailing. The details (window reveals, tail lights, etc.) are either dull or awkward. The G35 coupe, with its longer wheelbase, is better proportioned overall, and looks good from the side, rear, or rear three-quarters, but it's got an odd, fish-mouthed nose that reminds me uncomfortably of a 2000-vintage Mercury Cougar or Chevy Cavalier.   The current 3-series BMW still, as the British say, looks the business, even though in Los Angeles there are more of them than Chevrolets. The coupes are the best of the lot, especially in terms of wheel proportion.   The 7-series is eye-poppingly ugly. Seeing it parked next to its predecessor, it really looks bad, inside and out. I certainly hope Bangle isn't allowed to take the 5-series and 3-series in that direction.
#25 of 728 If styling were number 1 in buying a car: by carguy58 Mar 22, 2003 (12:17 am)
4 door sedan: 1.) Mazda 6 2.) Volswagon Passat 3.) Nissan Altima   Entry Level dr or Sports Coupe: 1.) 98-99 3 Series(don't care for the refresh) 2.) 02+ Audi A4(looks better than 96-01 A4) 3.) Nissan 350Z(It looks sweet) 4.) Acura 3.2TL   The RX-8 could be on my list. I haven't seen one in person yet. The front looks very nice though.   2 Seater Convertible: 1.) 99+ Mazda Miata(like the old one too but this one looks better.) 2.) 01-02 Chrysler Sebring Convertible(Don't care for the refresh treatment of the 03.)   Ill put the last generation Eclipse Spyder up there too.   Luxury: 1.) Infinti Q45(My Dream Car) 2.) Cadilac STS(I'll take alot flack for that one) 3.) Acura RL   SUV: 1.) Acura MDX 2.) Lexus RX 300 3.) Toyota Land Cruiser 4.) BMW X5
#26 of 728 courageous choices... all of you by randomguy11111 Mar 23, 2003 (5:21 pm)
However,   1. I am perplexed how one you rates the TT convertible first and the other last. Had no idea that it was so divisive.   2. Carguy58 - Acura TL coupe as a 4th placed car? You are brave. Good for you on going out on a limb on the STS. I think it is not half bad, but part of it is shear size. Cadillac 16 on the other hand looked beautiful.   3. Argent. 2 questions. 1. Has the 7-series grown on you at all? It has on me. 2. Do you like the Z4 though?   4. CBGG1975. You don't like the styling of any SUV... How about the Murano?   5. DTRAN and others. None of you seems to like the X-type. I realize it has had poor reviews, but I was curious on the styling. Is it just too truncated or was their something in particular?
#27 of 728 randomguy11111: by carguy58 Mar 23, 2003 (9:23 pm)
I like the TL in the color blue. I liked the way Honda refreshed it for the 2002 model: bigger grille and bigger headlights. I should have included the Chrysler 300M on my list too.   Also the STS I like the STS and I have liked it since it came out.
#29 of 728 Jaguar comments by dtran2149 Mar 24, 2003 (11:04 am)
I think Jaguars should elicit a completely passionate response from potential buyers. I just don't feel that with any of the Jaguar models except to a small degree with the XK coupe (especially modified versions of it I have seen in magazines). I think the Jaguar F-Type roadster (if they make it) is the type of car Jaguar should be about.   You also asked someone else about the Murano. I would rank the Murano tied with the X-5/XC90.   Carguy59 made an interesting point about color. It's definitely true that some color combinations really make certain cars stand out significantly. I'll come up with my personal list and post for comments shortly.
#30 of 728 Best colors for cars by dtran2149 Mar 24, 2003 (11:24 am)
Here are what I think are some of the best exterior color combinations for select car models:   Make/Model (Best Colors) Audi TT (Lake Silver or Moro Blue) BMW M3 (Imola Red) BMW Z4 (Titanium Silver) Honda S2000 (Spa Yellow or Suzuka Blue) Infiniti G35 (Diamond Graphite) Infiniti FX45 (Liquid Copper) Lexus SC430 (Black Onyx) Mercedes C240/320 (Orion Blue Metallic) Mini Cooper (Silk Green Metallic) Nissan 350 Z (Redline) Porsche 911/Boxster (Cobalt Blue Metallic)   I'm going to go ahead and say that Winning Blue and Titanium Gray are the best colors for the Mazda RX-8.   I also love the Estoril Blue that BMW used to have on its late 90's M-Series. The Laguna Seca replacement is too bubble gum-esque for me.

Messages Page 3 of 73 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 73 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Future Vehicles Good, Bad or Ugly - Current and Future styling trends of BMW