I hope the new design will be better look than it is.
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I thought the Z4 Swoop looked great, Dan. And the Bangle Butt is a lot better looking than yours.

Posted by: P H D | February 03, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Really, Chris Bangle styled my 1996 E39? That was my fourth - and last - BMW. I thought that model was as elegant as the subsequent model was Miami Vice. I drive an XJ now, as I've quit my coke habit.

Posted by: Dimitri | February 03, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Resentment towards Chris Bangle derives mostly from the fact that he never seemed interested in oil, gas and combustion, and instead talked a lot about 'design vocabulary'. Perhaps he'll be more passionate about designing carrot peelers for Target, or post-modernist housing for very special pets.

CG Stuart

Posted by: CG Stuart | February 03, 2009 at 03:33 PM
Good riddance.

Unfortunately, neither BMW nor Daimler seem to have a clean and simple design.

Posted by: Peter M | February 03, 2009 at 05:17 PM
See ya, Chris, and don't let the door hit your Bangle Butt on the way out.

The Bangled BMWs are among the ugliest of any cars ever designed.

I am glad I drive an E46 M3: the last of the classic looking BMWs.

Posted by: Jim | February 03, 2009 at 09:09 PM