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[schuss]

I used to really hate Bangle body BMWs, but in light of grille wars, I'm starting to get nostalgic.

As they seek to counter the "glowing emblem" offensive of Mercedes for obnoxious people, BMW turned to the one thing they had - the kidney grille.

"We didn't know what we were doing, we were all coked up and it seemed like a good idea at the time" said one former designer.

[BmillsSkier]

As they seek to counter the "glowing emblem" offensive of Mercedes for obnoxious people, BMW turned to the one thing they had - the kidney grille.

"We didn't know what we were doing, we were all coked up and it seemed like a good idea at the time" said one former designer.

This checks out. BMW design is so far off the rails these days it has to be because of drugs.

The team responsible for the 5 series is clutching it in the corner with the doors locked screaming for the mob to go away and it’s all they’ve got left.

[JimmyCarter]

This checks out. BMW design is so far off the rails these days it has to be because of drugs.

The team responsible for the 5 series is clutching it in the corner with the doors locked screaming for the mob to go away and it’s all they’ve got left.

“Come on out guys, we’ve got a great idea for a cute ute tourer! 3 words: Urban! Adventure! Vehicle!”

[BmillsSkier]

“Come on out guys, we’ve got a great idea for a cute ute tourer! 3 words: Urban! Adventure! Vehicle!”

Meanwhile the 5-series design team is inside their meeting room like:

[Timberridge]

I used to be a big fan in the early 90's but BMW lost their way many years ago when they decided to put M badges on every car model. Worse, their motorcycles have exhibited the same trend.

Boring, overwrought with tech that is prone to malfunctioning and interfering, and just not nice to look at anymore.

[simple]

Why do they even put blinkers on BMW anyway? The owners never use them.

[BmillsSkier]

I used to be a big fan in the early 90's but BMW lost their way many years ago when they decided to put M badges on every car model. Worse, their motorcycles have exhibited the same trend.

Boring, overwrought with tech that is prone to malfunctioning and interfering, and just not nice to look at anymore.

I was dyed in the wool Bimmer fan through about '13 when they had to buy back our last X5. My e90 330i (with the old N/A engine) was one of my most favorite cars of all time.

Now I couldn't agree more. It's like a computer game programmer got a hold of the design team. The wheels, which used to be a BMW strong suit now look completely mismatched on virtually all of their vehicles.

M-everything.

Did we mention the grilles?

Plastic engine bits prone to failure.

Where's the iconic headlights?

As someone mentioned about their 4 series coupe recently, all the characteristic road feel has been sucked out of the cars, what used to be their defining trait.

[Timberridge]

Dead on Bmills. A friend bought one of the pseudo-M's and was raving about how he loves the exhaust sound when he's accelerating. I felt compelled to break the news to him that it was "enhanced." He gave me a disappointed look and said he didn't even know it was a thing. I feel bad now.

[riser4]

I used to be a big fan in the early 90's but BMW lost their way many years ago when they decided to put M badges on every car model. Worse, their motorcycles have exhibited the same trend.

Boring, overwrought with tech that is prone to malfunctioning and interfering, and just not nice to look at anymore.

Loved the 1990 base model K75. That and the 1980s boxers were utilitarian elegant. They lost me after that.

[Timberridge]

Loved the 1990 base model K75. That and the 1980s boxers were utilitarian elegant. They lost me after that.

Ha. I had a K75S, I forget what year though--maybe 90, in red, it was my first road bike.

[BmillsSkier]

Dead on Bmills. A friend bought one of the pseudo-M's and was raving about how he loves the exhaust sound when he's accelerating. I felt compelled to break the news to him that it was "enhanced." He gave me a disappointed look and said he didn't even know it was a thing. I feel bad now.

Everyone has to learn there isn't a Santa Claus at some point.

[riser4]

Ha. I had a K75S, I forget what year though--maybe 90, in red, it was my first road bike.

Mine was a silver base model, no fairing. Color code was 666. No pics. Loved that bike. It was smooth, like riding a flying carpet. I could have used the extra horses of the K100, but I tried several and didn't like them. The K75 was so smooth.

[gravitylover]

The last great BMW was the mid to late 80s 635CSi.

[BmillsSkier]

e46 M3 was pretty great. Hell, e90 M3 was pretty great too with the V8 crammed in there.

[JimmyCarter]

Everyone has to learn there isn't a Santa Claus at some point.

Come again???

[BmillsSkier]

Come again???

Shit.

Um, go talk to your parents.

[CantDog]

Got another carfax for ya Bobby—thanks!

5J6YH28389L000890

[BobMc]

We had a 2021 M5 Competition in the shop yesterday. I’m not a fan of the newer stuff but that thing was pretty bad ass.

[Cono Este]

Ha. I had a K75S, I forget what year though--maybe 90, in red, it was my first road bike.

Love the k-bike.

Miss my k1200 GT. Pure rocket ship.


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[Bobby Stainless]

Got another carfax for ya Bobby—thanks!

5J6YH28389L000890

2009 HONDA ELEMENT LX
VIN: 5J6YH28389L000890
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
2.4L I4 F DOHC 16V
GASOLINE
ALL WHEEL DRIVE



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	2Previous owners
	At least 1 open recall
	Regular oil changes
	Personal vehicle
	100,358Last reported odometer reading

[Bobby Stainless]

If you want me to run a VIN, please post them here and not in my DMs. The DMs restrict character numbers and I cant send the full carfax.

[huckbucket]

We had a 2021 M5 Competition in the shop yesterday. I’m not a fan of the newer stuff but that thing was pretty bad ass.

Chris Harris loves it too ...



Personally I'd take the etron which is the polar opposite of the ugly ass BMW. That Audi is absolutely gorgeous.

[BmillsSkier]

Neighbor has an etron GT and it is seriously good looking in person.

[ski-wpk]

Bobby, mind running these?

SALAG25406A371100
SALAG25436A363976

Thanks!

[Bobby Stainless]

Bobby, mind running these?

SALAG25406A371100
SALAG25436A363976

Thanks!

2006 LAND ROVER LR3 HSE
VIN: SALAG25406A371100
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.4L V8 F DOHC 32V
GASOLINE
ALL WHEEL DRIVE



This CARFAX Report Provided by:Stainless Motors


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	Accident reported: minor damage MINORMODERATESEVERE
	4Previous owners
	26Service history records
	Personal vehicle
	155,595Last reported odometer reading