Hey Rick, (archive)

BMW has had some of it's best years with much of its success attributed to the Z, 3, 5, and the previous 7 series. If the new 7 series is any indication on where BMW is heading, there may be some dark roads ahead for BMW.
The E65 7 series is a contradiction to BMW's philosophy of being a "drivers" car. The idrive will be a fad just like the talking Chrysler K cars were (BEEP: Your lights are on"). No matter what angle I look at the rear, it's still ugly. I've seen it in person and it looks even worse.
The latest iteration of the E39 5 series is absolutely a masterpiece especially the M5 - one of the greatest sedans ever built. A few years ago, I thought to myself that there was no way that they could improve such a beauty. But, the latest models have the demon eyes and the led headlights. Based on the latest spy photos of the new 5'er, I feel the 2002 E39 model will be a collectible.
BMW may be hard headed and may think consumers will buy Bangle's ugly designs, but the customer has the ultimate power - their wallets.
My $.02
Flame On

When that v10 shows up on the next m5, I plan to lay down mucho votes. Time to move into this millenium. bmw styling has at best been considered "classic" i.e. boring. Don't fret, maybe they'll bring back the volvo "box" look.

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