The new X3: A sign that BMW designs are getting worse

[harley]

like most bmw's, it will be a hit with the yuppies whether you guys like it or not.

[00soul]

bangle wasnt at bmw in 91 was he? i thought henrik fisker was chef designer up until the late 90's

[///AlpinePower]

Originally posted by 00soul
bangle wasnt at bmw in 91 was he? i thought henrik fisker was chef designer up until the late 90's

bangle has been chief designer since 1992.
he'll be out in 14 years when he turns 60.
he's an american
it really pissed everybody off that bmw chose an unknown american as chief designer.
He's responsible for everything after the e36 release.

[Prfctyon]

Anyway, the Z4 is perfect (especially Z4 Hartge 5.0 with the V8 from E39 M5), I have to admit that.

[01BMW3Coupe]

you guys gotta understand...bmw does these things just so that they can stay alive in the market. porsche did the same when they came out with the cayenne and an automatic 911. its a very competitive market out there, especially with new cars such as the G35, IS300, and the new Z. also, BMW and porsche are the only single owned companies in europe and perhaps the world. so there's an even bigger reason for expanding and appealing to a more widespread market. I'd rather see BMW resort to making smaller lower scale cars for the general public than see them bought by some company such as GM or Chrysler...if that happens, god help us all.

[Alex Mc]

I think the X3 is one of the best designs to leave Munich in a while.. mucho better than the E65.

[zcghost]

Bangle designed the current E46 M3. Any complaints?
Bangel designed the current E39 M5. Still more?

If you dont like the styling at first, shut up. If, after seeing a design in person and you still dont like it, then you can bitch and moan about it all you want.

I think we (everyone on DTM Power) should give the X3 a chance, see what the obligatory Sport package looks like, and see how it drives. Keep in mind that even with Bangle as head design, BMW still leads the pack.

peace