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Re: ??> [andre1969]
by lemko
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Jul 03, 2008 (6:32 am)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jul 03, 2008 6:29 am)
The bumper is the giveaway. In 1973, the 5-mph bumper was used only on the front. In 1974, it was extented to the back as well.
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Re: New> [andys120]
by qbrozen
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Jul 03, 2008 (6:33 am)
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Replying to: andys120 (Jul 03, 2008 6:12 am)
now that's a good mystery pic. They all look too damned similar now. I know it ain't the Genesis. Could be Lexus/Bimmer/Toyota. Or maybe Kia is trying their luck with a luxo barge. ;P
I'll say new bimmer 7-series (although the taillights look more like Infiniti style).
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Re: New> [qbrozen]
by jlbl
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Jul 03, 2008 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 03, 2008 6:33 am)
New bimmer 7-Series.
 I've no merit; I've just seen some pictures of the new bimmer in the Luxury Lounge here at Edmunds, as posted by other poster fellow! (But the shark-shaped antenna should be unmistakable.)
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Revealed: 2009 BMW 7-series by louiswei
Regards,
Jose
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Re: Slick> [hudsonthedog]
by fintail
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Jul 03, 2008 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: hudsonthedog (Jul 02, 2008 8:08 pm)
It's funny, a couple of those XMs hit ebay from time to time. Those independent CX imports hit ebay frequently...they all have to be a labor of love.
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Re: New> [jlbl]
by qbrozen
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Jul 03, 2008 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: jlbl (Jul 03, 2008 7:18 am)
I think other companies are using that sharkfin, though, ain't they?
For me, it is the roofline that is definite bimmer. But the Genesis stole the c-pillar slope, so nothing is really "definitive" anymore.
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Re: ??> [lemko]
by ssoperator
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Jul 03, 2008 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Jul 03, 2008 6:32 am)
Sharp looking Chevelle (Malibu?), The 73's were the last ones with the round tailights. They are the best looking year of the new for the 73 model year body style. My uncle bought a new one in 73, turned into a 'wish I had not let that one go story', with the exception of being in a flood and standing in water over the roof. I think that the simple uncluttered two round tailights worked on the '68 Chargers (the best looking cars of the first mucle car era), which this body reminds me of. 
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Re: New> [jlbl]
by andys120
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Jul 03, 2008 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: jlbl (Jul 03, 2008 7:18 am)
That's correct Jose, it's the '09 version, a refresh of the 7er. Unfortunately for BMW everyone has adopted their signature "Hoffmeister Kink" on the C-Pillar so it does indeed look like a Hyundai or a Lexus.
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Odd Couple>
by andys120
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Jul 03, 2008 (8:46 am)
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Re: New> [qbrozen]
by ateixeira
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Jul 03, 2008 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jul 03, 2008 6:33 am)
I guess Hyundai succeeded when several of us are thinking a new BMW resembles a Hyundai.
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Highway Patrol!
by lemko
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Jul 03, 2008 (10:12 am)
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