"Bangle Butt Bevy"
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
Last week's edition of the Automotive News has a pictorial piece on p. 48 showing the new models that seem to be copying the Bangle Butt look of the 02 7Series. These include the New S Class MB, the Hyundai Azera (who brags about it), and the Acura RL.
But the most obvious is the new Lexus LF-Sh that, well, debuted (sorry, couldn't resist) at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. It is "very BMWish" as noted by a design professor. I'll agree, right down to the rear bumper reflector slits.
They also reference the new Saturn Sky and note its flame-licked flanks.
It's interesting to note that Lexus has now set its copy-cat styling sites on BMW, forsaking the Benz lineup, which to me, has lost its design way to Honda over the past few years.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Here's is the LF-Sh butt:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/200...sh/pages/07.htm
But the most obvious is the new Lexus LF-Sh that, well, debuted (sorry, couldn't resist) at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. It is "very BMWish" as noted by a design professor. I'll agree, right down to the rear bumper reflector slits.
They also reference the new Saturn Sky and note its flame-licked flanks.
It's interesting to note that Lexus has now set its copy-cat styling sites on BMW, forsaking the Benz lineup, which to me, has lost its design way to Honda over the past few years.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Here's is the LF-Sh butt:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/200...sh/pages/07.htm
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I agree, it looks a bit like the 5-serie from the view of the pics.
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='202145' date='Nov 22 2005, 02:38 PM
Last week's edition of the Automotive News has a pictorial piece on p. 48 showing the new models that seem to be copying the Bangle Butt look of the 02 7Series. These include the New S Class MB, the Hyundai Azera (who brags about it), and the Acura RL.
But the most obvious is the new Lexus LF-Sh that, well, debuted (sorry, couldn't resist) at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. It is "very BMWish" as noted by a design professor. I'll agree, right down to the rear bumper reflector slits.
They also reference the new Saturn Sky and note its flame-licked flanks.
It's interesting to note that Lexus has now set its copy-cat styling sites on BMW, forsaking the Benz lineup, which to me, has lost its design way to Honda over the past few years.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Here's is the LF-Sh butt:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/200...sh/pages/07.htm
But the most obvious is the new Lexus LF-Sh that, well, debuted (sorry, couldn't resist) at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. It is "very BMWish" as noted by a design professor. I'll agree, right down to the rear bumper reflector slits.
They also reference the new Saturn Sky and note its flame-licked flanks.
It's interesting to note that Lexus has now set its copy-cat styling sites on BMW, forsaking the Benz lineup, which to me, has lost its design way to Honda over the past few years.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Here's is the LF-Sh butt:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/200...sh/pages/07.htm
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='202145' date='Nov 22 2005, 03:38 PM
Last week's edition of the Automotive News has a pictorial piece on p. 48 showing the new models that seem to be copying the Bangle Butt look of the 02 7Series. These include the New S Class MB, the Hyundai Azera (who brags about it), and the Acura RL.
But the most obvious is the new Lexus LF-Sh that, well, debuted (sorry, couldn't resist) at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. It is "very BMWish" as noted by a design professor. I'll agree, right down to the rear bumper reflector slits.
They also reference the new Saturn Sky and note its flame-licked flanks.
It's interesting to note that Lexus has now set its copy-cat styling sites on BMW, forsaking the Benz lineup, which to me, has lost its design way to Honda over the past few years.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Here's is the LF-Sh butt:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/200...sh/pages/07.htm
But the most obvious is the new Lexus LF-Sh that, well, debuted (sorry, couldn't resist) at the Tokyo Motor Show last month. It is "very BMWish" as noted by a design professor. I'll agree, right down to the rear bumper reflector slits.
They also reference the new Saturn Sky and note its flame-licked flanks.
It's interesting to note that Lexus has now set its copy-cat styling sites on BMW, forsaking the Benz lineup, which to me, has lost its design way to Honda over the past few years.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Here's is the LF-Sh butt:
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/200...sh/pages/07.htm
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Thanks all for the encouragment. I'm actually o.k...just dealing with it. Meanwhile, I'm not doing to bad in my rental SRX Caddy station wagon...the kids have fun in the third row. Heezy, if I'm in town I'll try to make it to the Toys for Tots...did you go to the MEET about a couple of weeks ago?
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Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' post='202318' date='Nov 22 2005, 11:22 PM
Thanks all for the encouragment. I'm actually o.k...just dealing with it. Meanwhile, I'm not doing to bad in my rental SRX Caddy station wagon...the kids have fun in the third row. Heezy, if I'm in town I'll try to make it to the Toys for Tots...did you go to the MEET about a couple of weeks ago?
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Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' post='202318' date='Nov 22 2005, 11:22 PM
Thanks all for the encouragment. I'm actually o.k...just dealing with it. Meanwhile, I'm not doing to bad in my rental SRX Caddy station wagon...the kids have fun in the third row. Heezy, if I'm in town I'll try to make it to the Toys for Tots...did you go to the MEET about a couple of weeks ago?
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