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Replying to: texases (Nov 24, 2008 8:28 am)

That's very awkward
 
It's a German 1978 Olds aeroback

... that's bound to be controversial is the new BMW Z4 (E89) in BMW speak. Based on what I've read elsewhere this is one of those love/hate designs. I think (pending a sighting inthe metal) I love it, look at how the light plays off the surfaces
 

 
Thanks to the folding hardtop, the E89 looks great even w the top up.
 

 
BTW, I should mention that I hate the current Z4 w it's lumpy trunk, blob tailights and plain interior.
 
Love it? Hate it?

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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 16, 2008 3:00 pm)

I don't think it's too bad...some of the creases and curves don't seem too logical, but Bangle isn't German...but it doesn't offend me anyway.
 
I can give any car surfaces for light to play off, just give me a sledgehammer

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Replying to: andys120 (Dec 17, 2008 7:01 am)

But remember, car designers are by definition lemmings and plagiarists, there's almost no original thought these days. I don't see any new BMWs that don't show the influence of Bangle, and his vision has spread like a cancer to many other makes as well.
 
Look at that 507, no creases for the sake of creases

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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Dec 17, 2008 9:15 am)

The crease shows more prominently on this photo>
 

 
Prominent side creases have been elements of BMW design since the 1950s.

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