I hope BMW's chief designer....

[Tom F.]

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

[AidenL]

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

[BruceK]

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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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]

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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.]

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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]

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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]

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

[MINIMatthew]

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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]

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

[Spy Car]

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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]

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

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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?