Which is the best looking BMW in the lineup right now?
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klier
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I voted F30. It's close to perfection right now in my eyes.
Runner up is F01
For the M models, 1M
(and I still love the 1er coupe, but I guess that one doesn't count anymore, although it is still in production. Can't vote for it at least, the F20 isn't the only 1er on the market)
But I like the design of every BMW except the 1er F20, and to a lesser extend the X1 and 5er GT. But the GT looks very well designed given the purpose and therefore proportions. The 5er GT is an ugly car by default, but you cn just see they did their utmost to make something of it. And it works for me (not that I'd ever consider buying it. Only as a 3rd or 4th car)
Runner up is F01
For the M models, 1M
(and I still love the 1er coupe, but I guess that one doesn't count anymore, although it is still in production. Can't vote for it at least, the F20 isn't the only 1er on the market)
But I like the design of every BMW except the 1er F20, and to a lesser extend the X1 and 5er GT. But the GT looks very well designed given the purpose and therefore proportions. The 5er GT is an ugly car by default, but you cn just see they did their utmost to make something of it. And it works for me (not that I'd ever consider buying it. Only as a 3rd or 4th car)
wookieecrisp
Tarmac Traveler
5-series, IMO. Truly beautiful from every angle, yet it maintains that stately sedan look.
Hopefully nobody chooses 5 GT.
Hopefully nobody chooses 5 GT.
Gianclaudio
Aerodynamic Artisan
The X5 :O
The only SUV in the planet that I find to be sexy
Runners up the gorgeous Z4 and 5er
The only SUV in the planet that I find to be sexy
Runners up the gorgeous Z4 and 5er
Damn, F10 in the lead. GCF LOVES the F10 indeed. I guess it can be said that it's the best balanced BMW Design, in the sense that it kind of embodies all their cars (non SUV's) in one. Almost as stately as the 7, almost as sporty as the 3, 6ers sleek design language slightly incorporated, etc.
I've been to a couple of BMW Dealerships lately, and each had an F10 with M-Pack next to a 6er, and I will say, as smooth and sensual as I find the F10 to be, the 6er just out-dynamics it so heavily in all those aspects the 5er practically looks uprightly "bland" next to it. Of course, the 5er by nature is a Sedan, so has be be functional, and it does maintain a somewhat stately image, though not nearly as much as the 7.
I guess I'd pick the F10 as my #2, although a FULLY LOADED M-Pack 7-Series in White or Silver beats it to me, namely in the road presence aspect.
I've been to a couple of BMW Dealerships lately, and each had an F10 with M-Pack next to a 6er, and I will say, as smooth and sensual as I find the F10 to be, the 6er just out-dynamics it so heavily in all those aspects the 5er practically looks uprightly "bland" next to it. Of course, the 5er by nature is a Sedan, so has be be functional, and it does maintain a somewhat stately image, though not nearly as much as the 7.
I guess I'd pick the F10 as my #2, although a FULLY LOADED M-Pack 7-Series in White or Silver beats it to me, namely in the road presence aspect.
klier
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The 5er is getting way too much votes it doesn't deserve..... 
K-A, a 5er is nowhere near as sporty as a 3er. Used to be the case, but not anymore. The F10 gained 120 kg over the E60, and the F30 lost 40 kg over the E90. They are worlds apart now.
And a fully loaded 7er looks much better than a fully loaded 5er
And a base 7er is better than a base 5er Only 5er that looks better than any 7er
is the M5....
No, that trophy is for the E39 5er and there will never ever be a 5er again that will rock the segment like that car did. Never, EVER.
The F10 is nice but has some severe flaws. Most noticeable the weight of the car and the dull looks. The E39 didn't have any flaws. It was pretty much perfect for what they could do in 1995.
K-A, a 5er is nowhere near as sporty as a 3er. Used to be the case, but not anymore. The F10 gained 120 kg over the E60, and the F30 lost 40 kg over the E90. They are worlds apart now.
And a fully loaded 7er looks much better than a fully loaded 5er
And a base 7er is better than a base 5er Only 5er that looks better than any 7eris the M5....
No, that trophy is for the E39 5er and there will never ever be a 5er again that will rock the segment like that car did. Never, EVER.
The F10 is nice but has some severe flaws. Most noticeable the weight of the car and the dull looks. The E39 didn't have any flaws. It was pretty much perfect for what they could do in 1995.
The 5er is getting way too much votes it doesn't deserve.....
K-A, a 5er is nowhere near as sporty as a 3er. Used to be the case, but not anymore. The F10 gained 120 kg over the E60, and the F30 lost 40 kg over the E90. They are worlds apart now.
And a fully loaded 7er looks much better than a fully loaded 5er
is the M5....
No, that trophy is for the E39 5er and there will never ever be a 5er again that will rock the segment like that car did. Never, EVER.
The F10 is nice but has some severe flaws. Most noticeable the weight of the car and the dull looks. The E39 didn't have any flaws. It was pretty much perfect for what they could do in 1995.
I agree with you. Sometimes I feel that the F10 is rated disproportionately highly on this Board, I'm actually surprised to see it in the lead here. I really like the car, I do, in fact, I've checked some out at Dealers recently to see just how much I do (hey, if you want to see what's cooking out there, no better time than right before January, take advantage of it). What always cools me down is that it can appear a little too dull and upright at times, and lacks the character of a well equipped 7. Yes, I do think the cars look very similar, but there's no denying the 7 makes for a stronger presence. Also, the F10 has some nice curves, but in comparison with the 7, they can give the car a bulbous look, while the 7 just looks straight/stately and regal, especially the rear, which on the F01 with the M-Pack and wide tires is a masterpiece, IMO. I actually do think a base F10 looks better than a base F01, but loaded up, I give it to the F01.
About the 3, no denying the 3 has a sportier look (and drive goes without saying, especially now with the F30 going even more sporty and the 5 going more luxury). Since they share the same design language, if the 3 can use its sportier and more cunning qualities to work "against" the 5er, it can expose the 5 as perhaps too dull in comparison with it. However, the F10 certainly has a supreme elegance over the 3.... In fact, I feel that the F10 is more elegant than it is anything else, supreme elegance. I feel like the F10 is a spiritual successor to the W211's design idiom, in that both cars please me in the same way.... They almost sooth me to look at them. I guess GCF is just being consistent as this Board always seemed to support the W211's simple and pure elegance.
BTW, just saw MI4 tonight. The new futuristic "i" car looked great in movement, the new 6er looked hot, even though I don't care as much for the Convertible version, and the new 1er GOT SMASHED HEAD FIRST ONTO ITS ALREADY FLAT PUG NOSE!!!!
