05-24-2023, 09:39 AM
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#4721
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Presenting the new FWD compact from BMW...errr, I mean the new 5 series.
Being disappointed in the new BMW is sort of tradition now, so it's not even that surprising. I was going to say it looks like a Chinese knockoff of a BMW, but honestly even the Chinese are designing better looking cars these days.
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05-24-2023, 09:42 AM
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#4722
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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The new styling and design language really sucks. Awkward angles slathered with gloss black plastic you can swap for carbon fiber at the cost of a kidney.
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05-24-2023, 09:45 AM
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#4723
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...5-series-sedan
Big fan of the Hofmeister kink counter-swing with embossed number 5. Would have been disappointing if they left that out.
The grill is still ugly(and now unnecessary).
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05-24-2023, 10:04 AM
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#4724
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary - Centre West
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Oh my god, that looks horrible.
I wish I had never sold my E39 M5 now.
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05-24-2023, 10:05 AM
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#4725
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evil of fart
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Every new car that comes out makes me like my 2012 CLS all the more.
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05-24-2023, 10:19 AM
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#4726
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Franchise Player
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Will the actual 5 series look like this too? I'm not talking about the I5.
The current gen 5 series is the best looking sedan available for purchase right now.
Ignoring the tacky headlights/grille/body lines, I also don't understand why BMW is adding this black silhouette along the bottom portion of almost all of their vehicles. It makes it look like the car is sitting high and raised, when the look they should be going for is low and wide.
Last edited by Ashasx; 05-24-2023 at 10:27 AM.
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05-24-2023, 10:34 AM
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#4727
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Yuck.
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05-24-2023, 11:46 AM
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#4728
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ashasx
Ignoring the tacky headlights/grille/body lines, I also don't understand why BMW is adding this black silhouette along the bottom portion of almost all of their vehicles. It makes it look like the car is sitting high and raised, when the look they should be going for is low and wide.
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Now that you mention it, that black bottom portion makes it look like a Subaru.
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05-24-2023, 11:56 AM
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#4729
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#1 Goaltender
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That view from the rear makes it look like a Subaru.
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05-24-2023, 11:57 AM
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#4730
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Not a fan of the black plastic BMW has been incorporating into their new designs. It's kind of weird that BMW sales have never been better at a time where everyone seems down on their styling while some of their classic designs that people look fondly back on weren't exactly great sellers. I do think you can go bland and unnoticed when selling commuter transportation but people spending $$$ on a luxury people want to be noticed for better or worse.
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05-24-2023, 12:02 PM
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#4731
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Powerplay Quarterback
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The rear gives me 90s Alfa Romeo vibes...
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05-24-2023, 12:10 PM
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#4732
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Want to get an estimate in replacing the factory radio with something that has apple carplay for my wife's Civic. I've found a replacement dashboard piece that will accept a 2 DIN stereo. Would also like to have a backup camera installed at the same time.
Anyone recommend someone that could do that work?
After going car shopping maybe we'll just get more usage out of the Civic by adding some of the features she wants.
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05-24-2023, 12:30 PM
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#4733
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First Line Centre
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I like Crutchfield for sourcing all the possibilities for replacing factory units, it will tell you what adapter trim panels you need, wiring adapters for steering wheel controls etc.
I don't know installers as I try to do everything myself. i just put a whole system in my '12 F150 and retained the steering wheel controls. The head unit I bought didnt support SYNC but I could have done that with another unit.
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05-24-2023, 12:31 PM
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#4734
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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You could do it, sort out which radio you want, go to crutchfield, buy the connector kit. Everything is plug and play now so it's super easy. There is probably a tutorial on youtube.
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05-24-2023, 12:57 PM
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#4735
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flacker
The rear gives me 90s Alfa Romeo vibes...
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Nah, Jaguar XE-S
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05-24-2023, 01:03 PM
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#4736
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woob
That view from the rear makes it look like a Subaru.
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Originally Posted by Flacker
The rear gives me 90s Alfa Romeo vibes...
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Looking from the rear view, I see a lot of similarities to other cars in that car...Subaru, Acura, Jag, Alfa, Accord, Lexus IS. The one I'm not getting a ton of, is actual BMW dna. Take the badge off and I'm not sure the average person could tell you the brand from anywhere but maybe the front view.
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
It's kind of weird that BMW sales have never been better at a time where everyone seems down on their styling while some of their classic designs that people look fondly back on weren't exactly great sellers. I do think you can go bland and unnoticed when selling commuter transportation but people spending $$$ on a luxury people want to be noticed for better or worse.
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Gotta remember that these days, China is what influences design...and for better or worse the Chinese market seems to like busy and over-designed cars. BMW is also the ultimate new money car...and new money likes to shout.
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05-24-2023, 02:18 PM
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#4737
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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I don't dislike it
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05-24-2023, 02:46 PM
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#4738
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evil of fart
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Quote:
Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
I don't dislike it
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At this point I think BMW would kill for that headline.
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05-24-2023, 05:12 PM
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#4739
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My face is a bum!
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Originally Posted by Table 5
No wonder you were impressed, the Camry has a long sporty history of giving us the stuff we like...like the rims, and the sleekness to the body.
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TIL "SE" on Toyotas is "Sports Edition". I always assumed "Special Edition" because there was never anything remotely sporty about them.
The one that was OBVIOUSLY "sport" was the Corolla S. More power? Stiffer handling? Ha! Double sided 3M-tape and some plastic bits!
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05-24-2023, 05:58 PM
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#4740
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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That red 'S' though....
Spectacular!
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