When will our 5-Series Body Change?
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='655606' date='Aug 27 2008, 12:00 PM
No, he said "Riceracing" as in Asian cars. That was the joke.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='655606' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:00 PM
No, he said "Riceracing" as in Asian cars. That was the joke.
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='655610' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:05 PM
If you have to explain the joke well then.....oh nevermind!
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='655604' date='Aug 27 2008, 01:57 PM
My name is not Ricracing, it's only a nick
Have raced with cars and bikes since I was 9 - in the late 60's
Have raced with cars and bikes since I was 9 - in the late 60's
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='655709' date='Aug 27 2008, 11:38 PM
Nice pic. Was it taken during an earthquake, or what? I haven't seen anything that blurry since the last bachelor party I attended.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='655713' date='Aug 27 2008, 03:47 PM
Hey, that was a MacFerrari race formula cart with a almost 10 hp Ford engine.
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Thought I would add my 2 penneth
IF the F10 looks like the F01 (indications are that it will) then the E60 will still get my vote as better looking...the F01 looks too "sensible", and no matter what we might think about Mr Bangle, he did make all BMW's stand out (for better or worse).
Having had mine for a short time, I reckon those cars with the M Sport kit look awesome (esepcially with the Mixed wheels), very aggressive, ride and handle well (especially the LCI) and with the new Gear stick look very modern inside.
I'm sure that the F10 will be a technical marvel, but it might also be too sensible to look at...hope note!!
In the mean time....Long live the E60...
IF the F10 looks like the F01 (indications are that it will) then the E60 will still get my vote as better looking...the F01 looks too "sensible", and no matter what we might think about Mr Bangle, he did make all BMW's stand out (for better or worse).
Having had mine for a short time, I reckon those cars with the M Sport kit look awesome (esepcially with the Mixed wheels), very aggressive, ride and handle well (especially the LCI) and with the new Gear stick look very modern inside.
I'm sure that the F10 will be a technical marvel, but it might also be too sensible to look at...hope note!!
In the mean time....Long live the E60...
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='655566' date='Aug 27 2008, 02:18 PM
But eventually, we won't be able to fool people since apparently there is going to be a dramatic body style change
Umm.... not trying to be rude, but this does tend to happen. Cars are redesigned and the older styles look, well..... older.
That being said, I think BMW does a better job than almost all others of making cars that stand the test of time from a styling point of view. I still like the look of the e36 3 series especially the M3. You cannot say that about older M-B, Lexus, etc.
Enjoy your BMW. It is a great car and when the time is right.... get the new one.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='655604' date='Aug 27 2008, 02:57 PM
My name is not Ricracing, it's only a nick
Have raced with cars and bikes since I was 9 - in the late 60's
Have raced with cars and bikes since I was 9 - in the late 60's
That's a really cool photo man! I am sure it brings back a lot of great memories.
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='655604' date='Aug 27 2008, 01:57 PM
My name is not Ricracing, it's only a nick
Have raced with cars and bikes since I was 9 - in the late 60's
Have raced with cars and bikes since I was 9 - in the late 60's
Oh my god... I'm sorry Rick !! hahahah . I read your name fast and saw "Rice". Anyways, based on your childhood photo I am willing to wager you are between the age of 62-70? Not that its a bad thing...
