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Tom F. · Mar 21st, 2003, 09:29 PM

..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series:

AidenL · Mar 21st, 2003, 09:37 PM

Hmm, interesting look........has anyone seen scoop shots of the new 3 yet??

BruceK · Mar 21st, 2003, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom F.
..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series: ..

That is downright scarey. Is General Motors going to get royality money for BMW's direct copy of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?

MiniMayhem · Mar 21st, 2003, 09:45 PM

It's OK I suppose - it looks as if it has been inspired by current Alfa Romeo design but somehow 'flattened' in the process. That front looks quite aggressive and almost looks like a third party bodykit!

JBOO · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:11 PM

You're absolutely right! Although, this might look a little better once the front cladding over the lights is removed. IMO, Bangle hasn't done anything positive for BMW and I hope someone gets the point before it's too late.

Tone · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:17 PM

If you can persuade some kind soul in the UK to post pictures on here there are a whole fistful of the new BM Dubs in this week's Autocar.

BruceK · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tone
If you can persuade some kind soul in the UK to post pictures on here there are a whole fistful of the new BM Dubs in this week's Autocar.

Good, then I can post pictures of the various Pontiac models they resemble!

Jazzy Jase · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom F.
..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series:

I quite like it. I'd like to see what it looks like from the rear though.

Tom F. · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
Good, then I can post pictures of the various Pontiac models they resemble!

Do you have any pictures of a Pontiac that might resemble the second generation MINI? That is the one I am worried about

mwb0603 · Mar 21st, 2003, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom F.
Do you have any pictures of a Pontiac that might resemble the second generation MINI? That is the one I am worried about

I wouldnt be too worried about them messing with the MINI. But, keep your eyes out for the next Pontiac 1-series!

Johan · Mar 27th, 2003, 03:57 PM

May I remind you that Cris Bangle, designed the BMW Z8 too, do you guys think It´s ugly? =)

MINIMatthew · Mar 27th, 2003, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johan
May I remind you that Cris Bangle, designed the BMW Z8 too, do you guys think It´s ugly? =)

Yes, the Z8 is Bugly! I'd even say the Z8 is Fugly!

But then again, I drive a MINI so pretty much every other car is ugly to me!

Weeber · Mar 27th, 2003, 11:38 PM

I'm seeing a distinct "Joe Camel" look emerging in BMW's recent designs.

Spy Car · Mar 28th, 2003, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
That is downright scarey. Is General Motors going to get royality money for BMW's direct copy of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?

Very funny Bruce! All to true.

mastenzales · Mar 28th, 2003, 12:46 PM

Hey, thats not fair. THE Pontiac is truly a magnificent automobile. The Pontiac sales brochures confirms that the Grand AM is excitement on wheels.

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
That is downright scarey. Is General Motors going to get royality money for BMW's direct copy of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?

Grinder · Mar 28th, 2003, 01:12 PM

Six Series (cabrio):

Anybody notice some similarities:

The five:

Sorry if i put the cars in the wrong category. It's late. I've been up for 20 hours. I have four hours before I have to get up.... (the same cycle every day)

Grinder · Mar 28th, 2003, 01:15 PM

P.S. Someone's gonna have a tough time getting into that GTO...they forgot the handles!!

Smurfn · Mar 28th, 2003, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grinder
P.S. Someone's gonna have a tough time getting into that GTO...they forgot the handles!!

That is a common practical joke by Australian car manufacturers, probably one of the reasons we don't export many cars to the US.

tip · Mar 28th, 2003, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom F.
..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series:

Are they getting there styling ques from Saturn now?

Charles

mastenzales · Mar 28th, 2003, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tip
Are they getting there syling ques from Saturn now?

Charles

Hope to never see a BMW Aztec. sigh.

Mar 21st, 2003, 09:29 PM	#1
Tom F. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Washington DC Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 315 Offline	I hope BMW's chief designer.... ..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series: Tom F. EB/W "S" delivered Aug 30

Mar 21st, 2003, 09:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Hmm, interesting look........has anyone seen scoop shots of the new 3 yet?? *Global Moderator*

Mar 21st, 2003, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 04:13 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: I hope BMW's chief designer.... Quote: Originally posted by Tom F. ..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series: .. That is downright scarey. Is General Motors going to get royality money for BMW's direct copy of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am? Attached Thumbnails + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Mar 21st, 2003, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
JBOO MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Netherlands Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 387 Offline	You're absolutely right! Although, this might look a little better once the front cladding over the lights is removed. IMO, Bangle hasn't done anything positive for BMW and I hope someone gets the point before it's too late. Digi-Tec MCS Gone Life without a supercharger is boring

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Mar 21st, 2003, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMayhem MINIless MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: A long way from Jenn Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 883 Offline	It's OK I suppose - it looks as if it has been inspired by current Alfa Romeo design but somehow 'flattened' in the process. That front looks quite aggressive and almost looks like a third party bodykit!

Mar 21st, 2003, 10:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 04:13 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Tone If you can persuade some kind soul in the UK to post pictures on here there are a whole fistful of the new BM Dubs in this week's Autocar. Good, then I can post pictures of the various Pontiac models they resemble! + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Mar 21st, 2003, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jazzy Jase Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 10:13 PM Posts: 432 Offline	Re: I hope BMW's chief designer.... Quote: Originally posted by Tom F. ..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series: I quite like it. I'd like to see what it looks like from the rear though.

Mar 21st, 2003, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tom F. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Near Washington DC Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 315 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Good, then I can post pictures of the various Pontiac models they resemble! Do you have any pictures of a Pontiac that might resemble the second generation MINI? That is the one I am worried about Tom F. EB/W "S" delivered Aug 30

Mar 21st, 2003, 10:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
mwb0603 (Flippy) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Brookfield, CT Local Time: 06:13 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Tom F. Do you have any pictures of a Pontiac that might resemble the second generation MINI? That is the one I am worried about I wouldnt be too worried about them messing with the MINI. But, keep your eyes out for the next Pontiac 1-series! 02 Cooper Silk Green/white roof.

Mar 27th, 2003, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Johan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stockholm Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 62 Offline	May I remind you that Cris Bangle, designed the BMW Z8 too, do you guys think It´s ugly? =) www.coopersweden.se

Mar 27th, 2003, 11:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
MINIMatthew Prince of Eternia Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 154 Offline	Actually... Quote: Originally posted by Johan May I remind you that Cris Bangle, designed the BMW Z8 too, do you guys think It´s ugly? =) Yes, the Z8 is Bugly! I'd even say the Z8 is Fugly! But then again, I drive a MINI so pretty much every other car is ugly to me! MINI Cooper Canadian Launch Edition (#338 of 500) Pure Silver/Black, Heated Sport Seats, 16" Five Spokes, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Inserts and More! Ottawa MINI Club

Mar 27th, 2003, 11:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Weeber MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nanaimo BC Canada Local Time: 03:13 PM Posts: 31 Offline	I'm seeing a distinct "Joe Camel" look emerging in BMW's recent designs. MCS DrkSlvr/Blk lapis

Mar 28th, 2003, 12:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 03:13 PM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Re: Re: I hope BMW's chief designer.... Quote: Originally posted by BruceK That is downright scarey. Is General Motors going to get royality money for BMW's direct copy of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am? Very funny Bruce! All to true.

Mar 28th, 2003, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
mastenzales MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle WA Local Time: 02:13 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Re: Re: I hope BMW's chief designer.... Hey, thats not fair. THE Pontiac is truly a magnificent automobile. The Pontiac sales brochures confirms that the Grand AM is excitement on wheels. Quote: Originally posted by BruceK That is downright scarey. Is General Motors going to get royality money for BMW's direct copy of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am?

Mar 28th, 2003, 01:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	Six Series (cabrio): Anybody notice some similarities: The five: Sorry if i put the cars in the wrong category. It's late. I've been up for 20 hours. I have four hours before I have to get up.... (the same cycle every day) Whatever.

Mar 28th, 2003, 01:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	P.S. Someone's gonna have a tough time getting into that GTO...they forgot the handles!! Whatever.

Mar 28th, 2003, 08:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 08:13 AM Posts: 42,622 Online	Quote: Originally posted by Grinder P.S. Someone's gonna have a tough time getting into that GTO...they forgot the handles!! That is a common practical joke by Australian car manufacturers, probably one of the reasons we don't export many cars to the US. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Mar 28th, 2003, 08:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 836 Offline	Re: I hope BMW's chief designer.... Quote: Originally posted by Tom F. ..never gets a hold of the Mini! This is the the new 5 series: Are they getting there styling ques from Saturn now? Charles BRG/W MCS Last edited by tip : Mar 28th, 2003 at 11:47 PM.

Mar 28th, 2003, 11:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
mastenzales MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle WA Local Time: 02:13 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Re: Re: I hope BMW's chief designer.... Quote: Originally posted by tip Are they getting there syling ques from Saturn now? Charles Hope to never see a BMW Aztec. sigh.

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