Bangle on His Way Out ?
#31
The One
iTrader: (3)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by MSBoy
Yup, Bangle designed the E46 3 Series. He has a brain. He just decided to stop using it. Glad I got my E46 right before the demise!
Yup, Bangle designed the E46 3 Series. He has a brain. He just decided to stop using it. Glad I got my E46 right before the demise!
#32
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by MSBoy
Yup, Bangle designed the E46 3 Series. He has a brain. He just decided to stop using it. Glad I got my E46 right before the demise!
Yup, Bangle designed the E46 3 Series. He has a brain. He just decided to stop using it. Glad I got my E46 right before the demise!
#34
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: In front of you
Posts: 400
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by DGOT20s
Ditto man, after that its just a rim showcase (22s on the 745!! LOL)
Ditto man, after that its just a rim showcase (22s on the 745!! LOL)
Last edited by MSBoy; 01-20-04 at 08:42 AM.
#35
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: D2'sville
Posts: 13,002
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by MSBoy
Yup, Bangle designed the E46 3 Series. He has a brain. He just decided to stop using it. Glad I got my E46 right before the demise!
Yup, Bangle designed the E46 3 Series. He has a brain. He just decided to stop using it. Glad I got my E46 right before the demise!
Bangle is not stupid, he did not want to mess up the bread and butter model during his first foray!! Imagine if the 3 looked like that back in 99 or 2k
![EEK!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/eek1.gif)
![EEK!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/eek1.gif)
At any rate, I think he has messed up the cars for long enough, its time to get the previous designers locked in a room with a 740i Sport and a 540i and see what comes out!! LOL
#36
Lexus Fanatic
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Much has been written....and noted....about the miserable I-Drives and the frumpy styling on the newer Bimmers since Bangle's designs came out, but if you look......and feel.......carefully, you'll notice much more than just this. For instance, compare the body and sheet metal solidness of the Chris Bangle designs compared to the previous generation cars. On the 525i, when you shut the door on the old one, it was like a bank vault. The new one, in comparison, feels like a piece of tin. Even more so comparing the old and new 740i.
Then look at and feel the hardware inside...you'll find more cost-cutting on the newer Bangle cars, too.
I truly want to say something nice about this guy, ( I don't like to put people down ) but his own products speak for themselves. Ultimately I blame BMW management for stubbornly not admitting (in the face of proof) that they made a mistake.
Then look at and feel the hardware inside...you'll find more cost-cutting on the newer Bangle cars, too.
I truly want to say something nice about this guy, ( I don't like to put people down ) but his own products speak for themselves. Ultimately I blame BMW management for stubbornly not admitting (in the face of proof) that they made a mistake.
#38
Former Sponsor
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: D2'sville
Posts: 13,002
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by Baby ///M3
As a long time, royal BMW enthusiast, I think Chris Bangle should just go die.
He's ruined everything I love about BMWs. Jon
As a long time, royal BMW enthusiast, I think Chris Bangle should just go die.
He's ruined everything I love about BMWs. Jon
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I know alot of your fellow Bimmerphiles share your sentiment!
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I want to say bangle got his hands on the 3 later. Look at the new front bumper with the triangle cutouts ala the new 6 series. The twisted grill.
I don't understand. IMO, the E36 and E46 are beautiful. As the E39 5 series. SImply marvelous. Those angel eyes=****. I have seen quite a few new 5s recently, it HAS to have the big wheels to look decent but I can't help but not see the BMW aggresion. The German solidity. It looks like a Kia. It looks Asian.
That is why I bought a LExus. If I want a German car, I want a German looking car. Now only Audi provides that.
I don't understand. IMO, the E36 and E46 are beautiful. As the E39 5 series. SImply marvelous. Those angel eyes=****. I have seen quite a few new 5s recently, it HAS to have the big wheels to look decent but I can't help but not see the BMW aggresion. The German solidity. It looks like a Kia. It looks Asian.
That is why I bought a LExus. If I want a German car, I want a German looking car. Now only Audi provides that.
#40
Lexus Champion
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Yeap. We're only one step away from killing him. ![Mad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This guy should be burned alive in the new 5 series, and then have his body run over by the 7 series.
To have mercy on him, he can then be buried in the next 3 series.
Jon
![Mad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This guy should be burned alive in the new 5 series, and then have his body run over by the 7 series.
To have mercy on him, he can then be buried in the next 3 series.
Jon
Originally posted by DGOT20s
LOL, dont hold back, tell us how you REALLY feel!
I know alot of your fellow Bimmerphiles share your sentiment!
LOL, dont hold back, tell us how you REALLY feel!
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I know alot of your fellow Bimmerphiles share your sentiment!
#41
Lead Lap
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: In front of you
Posts: 400
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by Baby ///M3
Yeap. We're only one step away from killing him.![Mad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This guy should be burned alive in the new 5 series, and then have his body run over by the 7 series.
To have mercy on him, he can then be buried in the next 3 series.
Jon
Yeap. We're only one step away from killing him.
![Mad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
This guy should be burned alive in the new 5 series, and then have his body run over by the 7 series.
To have mercy on him, he can then be buried in the next 3 series.
Jon
![Sai](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/SaiyanSmilie_anim.gif)
One good thing I can say about Bangle is that he is a risk taker. I can appreciate that in anyone. Without risk takers, there would be no such thing as Lexus. Only Toyota. And no such thing as Acura. Only Honda. In fact, there are so many things in life that we know and love dearly that came about as a result of a risk-takers. There are also, however, many risk-takers who failed miserably. Anyone care to name some they know of? The top 3 on my list is:
1. Chris Bangle
2. Sadam Hussein (sp?)
3. Mariah Carey
LOL! So risk-takers can be good and bad. Just wish someone at the headquarters in Munich would have just said NO to Chris Bangle.
![Mad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
Last edited by MSBoy; 01-20-04 at 07:36 PM.
#42
Lexus Champion
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
I want to say bangle got his hands on the 3 later. Look at the new front bumper with the triangle cutouts ala the new 6 series. The twisted grill.
I don't understand. IMO, the E36 and E46 are beautiful. As the E39 5 series. SImply marvelous. Those angel eyes=****. I have seen quite a few new 5s recently, it HAS to have the big wheels to look decent but I can't help but not see the BMW aggresion. The German solidity. It looks like a Kia. It looks Asian.
That is why I bought a LExus. If I want a German car, I want a German looking car. Now only Audi provides that.
I want to say bangle got his hands on the 3 later. Look at the new front bumper with the triangle cutouts ala the new 6 series. The twisted grill.
I don't understand. IMO, the E36 and E46 are beautiful. As the E39 5 series. SImply marvelous. Those angel eyes=****. I have seen quite a few new 5s recently, it HAS to have the big wheels to look decent but I can't help but not see the BMW aggresion. The German solidity. It looks like a Kia. It looks Asian.
That is why I bought a LExus. If I want a German car, I want a German looking car. Now only Audi provides that.
wooo go audi
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#43
Lexus Champion
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
That, I have to give him credit for.
However, considering the fact that he's already screwed up the 7 and 5 series, that's a pretty big risk/loss to take.
He should've designed the 7 series like the 1996-2000 Merc. E class. Simply put, test the water first and if it doesn't fly or turn out the way he anticipated, he can always do a follow up design that's distinguishable from the previous one.
Jon
However, considering the fact that he's already screwed up the 7 and 5 series, that's a pretty big risk/loss to take.
He should've designed the 7 series like the 1996-2000 Merc. E class. Simply put, test the water first and if it doesn't fly or turn out the way he anticipated, he can always do a follow up design that's distinguishable from the previous one.
Jon
Originally posted by MSBoy
Spit fire, gangsta!!!
One good thing I can say about Bangle is that he is a risk taker. I can appreciate that in anyone. Without risk takers, there would be no such thing as Lexus. Only Toyota. And no such thing as Acura. Only Honda. In fact, there are so many things in life that we know and love dearly that came about as a result of a risk-takers. There are also, however, many risk-takers who failed miserably. Anyone care to name some they know of? The top 3 on my list is:
1. Chris Bangle
2. Sadam Hussein (sp?)
3. Mariah Carey
LOL! So risk-takers can be good and bad. Just wish someone at the headquarters in Munich would have just said NO to Chris Bangle.
Spit fire, gangsta!!!
![Sai](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/SaiyanSmilie_anim.gif)
One good thing I can say about Bangle is that he is a risk taker. I can appreciate that in anyone. Without risk takers, there would be no such thing as Lexus. Only Toyota. And no such thing as Acura. Only Honda. In fact, there are so many things in life that we know and love dearly that came about as a result of a risk-takers. There are also, however, many risk-takers who failed miserably. Anyone care to name some they know of? The top 3 on my list is:
1. Chris Bangle
2. Sadam Hussein (sp?)
3. Mariah Carey
LOL! So risk-takers can be good and bad. Just wish someone at the headquarters in Munich would have just said NO to Chris Bangle.
![Mad](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
#44
Keeper of the light
![](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/ranks/rank-mod2.gif)
iTrader: (17)
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
If he wants to take risks he can wake up, eat a flaming taco, and take a 4 hour car ride. quit screwing with the bimmers design.
Last edited by O. L. T.; 01-20-04 at 09:36 PM.
#45
Lexus Champion
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by Baby ///M3
That, I have to give him credit for.
However, considering the fact that he's already screwed up the 7 and 5 series, that's a pretty big risk/loss to take.
He should've designed the 7 series like the 1996-2000 Merc. E class. Simply put, test the water first and if it doesn't fly or turn out the way he anticipated, he can always do a follow up design that's distinguishable from the previous one.
Jon
That, I have to give him credit for.
However, considering the fact that he's already screwed up the 7 and 5 series, that's a pretty big risk/loss to take.
He should've designed the 7 series like the 1996-2000 Merc. E class. Simply put, test the water first and if it doesn't fly or turn out the way he anticipated, he can always do a follow up design that's distinguishable from the previous one.
Jon
for a car company to give up on a design, that is just something an american car maker would do... im sure there are many faithful bmw drivers who still buy their cars, despite the critics... i see more new 7s on the road than i do old 7s.....