BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

This could go in our thread on brown cars, but I think it's cool enough to merit its own discussion. Bring back the mighty station wagon!

AutoBlog's story on the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

I've always been a fan of wagons (hence the V70).

Looks like a smooshed X6.

As the owner of a BMW Touring (their former parlance for "wagon"), I can honestly say I would never buy this thing. Wow...that's almost as ugly as the X6.

Not sure I like how the used the space inside, but I think the exterior styling is killer.

Poor Scott! I told you all that touching yourself was eventually going to make you go blind!

Sorry, put me in the "horribly butt ugly" camp.

Now the new Z4 on the other hand........

captainzib wrote: Looks like a smooshed X6.

+1

Joe, just think of it as a BMW Eagle.

Looks like the love child of an X6 and a Saab 9000. Ewwwww, and I'm the biggest BMW fanboi on the board.

Sorry, not interested.

So it's a 4 door CRX, but with Bangle styling. Uh - OK. I think I'll pass.

having seen the X6 in the flesh.. I am sure this will look better in real life than in a picture.

Kind of reminds me of an old lancia beta sedan

Looks like a Bangled 318ti sedan. Ugh

I hope that is not a put down on the 318ti.. you will find that model rather loved here

dyintorace wrote: As the owner of a BMW Touring (their former parlance for "wagon"), I can honestly say I would never buy this thing. Wow...that's almost as ugly as the X6.

Former owner. I need a DD wagon so I can mod my other wagon.

You can keep the truck.

But yes, that thing is HIDEOUS. It's actually just the windshield height that's killing the vibe.

I hope that is not a put down on the 318ti.. you will find that model rather loved here

Not at all, just pointing out that there is some resemblance and that this execution of that design looks unpleasant

Osterizer wrote:

dyintorace wrote: As the owner of a BMW Touring (their former parlance for "wagon"), I can honestly say I would never buy this thing. Wow...that's almost as ugly as the X6.

*Former* owner. I need a DD wagon so I can mod my other wagon. You can keep the truck. But yes, that thing is HIDEOUS. It's actually just the windshield height that's killing the vibe.

Its calling you Charlie:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/84-mercedes-300td-oh/7262/page1/

I still say it reminds me of the beta sedan.

Ooww...my eyes. I think it's horrible. Good riddance Mr. Bangle.

I can see that resemblance, although this BMW thing is nowhere near as pretty as the old Lancia.

Rather, it looks pig-faced and bloated, with dismal rear visibility.

So they got the rights to the Rover SD1 as part of the MINI deal?

Next to this BMW the SD1 is just plain gorgeous. The proportions are all wrong and that big crease down the side makes it look like the assembly line got sideswiped and the plant manager decided just to go ahead and spray 'em anyway.

Blech. We need a 'puke' emoticon.

Needs more cowbell.

You got your new 7 in my X6!