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kcollins · May 22nd, 2002, 10:31 PM

He's ruined everything else that he's designed.. the god-awful 7-series is a classic example. He is an embarassment to BMW and should be let go. I heard that he's speaking British English now - even though he was raised in the USofA.

29BQ · May 22nd, 2002, 10:46 PM

I can't stand a new 7-series! I can't believe that he ruined BMW's generation! Better sent him to Ford or Chev or whatever!

ugh!
Good idea to bring this topic!

29BQ

BruceK · May 22nd, 2002, 11:00 PM

Gee, what do you have against Daewoo?

I think he should be designing something without wheels -- like patio furniture.

kcollins · May 22nd, 2002, 11:17 PM

Uhmmm ok.. let's send him Hyundai! :-)

Apial · May 23rd, 2002, 07:20 AM

Don't be too harsh on Mr Bangle's design. It was done according to his design brief and ultimately approved of by BMW.

The only person that should be sent to another company was the person responsible for the front suspension that pulled left!

Mr Bangle may well speak the Kings English, but so what?
His past work with Fiat included the Coupe built at the Pininfarina factory. This was a highly praised example that allowed him more artisitic freedom in his design work.

I think it would be very interesting to see some of his ideas for a MINI design should the opportunity arise. The 7-series is not exactly the type of vehicle that you would expect to see with anything too radical design wise.

There is no shortage in Europe of satisfied Chris Bangle customers as seen below:

Grumpy Smurf · May 23rd, 2002, 09:10 AM

I like the Fiat Coupé.

View Poll Results: Do You Think Chris Bangle Should Have Any Design Influence at MINI
Chris Bangle\'s Designs Suck	7	26.92%
Chris Bangle\'s Should Never Be Allowed Inside a MINI Design House	9	34.62%
Chris Bangle Should be Sent to Daewoo	7	26.92%
I Like Chris Bangle\'s Work With BMW	3	11.54%
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May 22nd, 2002, 10:31 PM	#1
kcollins Kaptain Krutaroo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 395 Offline	Don't Let Chris Bangle Touch our MINI's He's ruined everything else that he's designed.. the god-awful 7-series is a classic example. He is an embarassment to BMW and should be let go. I heard that he's speaking British English now - even though he was raised in the USofA. Kaptain Krutaroo - Kurt Collins - Washington, DC #8 2009 MINI JCW CR/B

May 22nd, 2002, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 04:28 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Gee, what do you have against Daewoo? I think he should be designing something without wheels -- like patio furniture. + 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

May 22nd, 2002, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
kcollins Kaptain Krutaroo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 06:28 PM Posts: 395 Offline	Uhmmm ok.. let's send him Hyundai! :-) Kaptain Krutaroo - Kurt Collins - Washington, DC #8 2009 MINI JCW CR/B

May 23rd, 2002, 07:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Apial MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincolnshire Wolds Local Time: 11:28 PM Posts: 825 Offline	How un-patriotic of you. Don't be too harsh on Mr Bangle's design. It was done according to his design brief and ultimately approved of by BMW. The only person that should be sent to another company was the person responsible for the front suspension that pulled left! Mr Bangle may well speak the Kings English, but so what? His past work with Fiat included the Coupe built at the Pininfarina factory. This was a highly praised example that allowed him more artisitic freedom in his design work. I think it would be very interesting to see some of his ideas for a MINI design should the opportunity arise. The 7-series is not exactly the type of vehicle that you would expect to see with anything too radical design wise. There is no shortage in Europe of satisfied Chris Bangle customers as seen below: Balloons? http://www.loony-balloony.co.uk

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May 22nd, 2002, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
29BQ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 04:28 PM Posts: 11 Offline	I can't stand a new 7-series! I can't believe that he ruined BMW's generation! Better sent him to Ford or Chev or whatever! ugh! Good idea to bring this topic! 29BQ

May 23rd, 2002, 09:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Grumpy Smurf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London Town Local Time: 10:28 PM Posts: 45 Offline	I like the Fiat Coupé.

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