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SHEEDI · 05-22-2017, 01:25 PM

http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/str...icle-1.1598225

John 070 · 05-22-2017, 01:35 PM

imho, i8, Z8, E39, definitely not E38, do not belong on the list. E9x should be on the list, space gray E92s should be on the list, and the 320i from the late 70's should be on the list. E38 is very surprising.

F30lolz · 05-22-2017, 01:54 PM

Imho,

Remove e38, insert e30.
Remove Isetta, because Isetta, insert e9.

ard5040 · 05-22-2017, 02:52 PM

I think that the headline should have read Groundbreaking BMWs. The Isetta began production right after the second world war. Most mfg facilities had been destroyed by allied bombers. Ninety-nine percent of Europe's population couldn't afford the average car to say nothing of gas and taxes. The Isetta was the Model T of its time. I remember when the E38 came out in the late 80's. My daughter's pediatrician had just taken delivery. It was stunning, especially compared to the generation that it replaced. And it was incredibly fast for a car its size. I don't agree that the E9x series cars should be included. Yes, N54 and 55 motors can make a lot of power. But all BMWs started getting bloated around 2006. The E9x is only marginally smaller than the E39and the F series even larger. I think that the 1 M coupe made the list because it offered hope to the writers at R&T, C&D, etc, that BMW was headed back in the smaller, lighter direction that made the earlier cars so much fun. Just mtc.

floydarogers · 05-22-2017, 04:31 PM

The E38 is on the list because it's introduction made it a full-line car company, able to compete in all market segments (especially against Mercedes-Benz).

The rest are ok, but a couple are meh to me.

Efthreeoh · 05-23-2017, 04:12 AM

Joke of a list. Isetta was manufactured under license by BMW. It was an Italian car reengineered by BMW.

Wait, what? E39? WTF
i8? really?

507 yes
1600 was the first of "new class" missing.
2aughttwo tii yes
No E30 M3? LOL
E9 is missing...
Z4 M Coupe missing...
E34 M5 missing
E24 6 grand coupe missing

6 better choices IMO

Efthreeoh · 05-23-2017, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floydarogers

The E38 is on the list because it's introduction made it a full-line car company, able to compete in all market segments (especially against Mercedes-Benz).

The rest are ok, but a couple are meh to me.

E23 was 1st 7series, maybe worth considering, not the 3 generation version.

Dan Bilzerian · 05-23-2017, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

imho, i8, Z8, E39, definitely not E38, do not belong on the list. E9x should be on the list, space gray E92s should be on the list, and the 320i from the late 70's should be on the list. E38 is very surprising.

Why space grey? lol

DakotaSailor · 05-23-2017, 11:47 AM

I second the Space Grey 335is, but insist on 6mt.

Jarrod · 05-23-2017, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bilzerian

Why space grey? lol

Because it's the fastest color. Obviously.

max_330i · 05-23-2017, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jarrod

Because it's the fastest color. Obviously.

Perhaps in the day time, but my stealthy black sedan seems to move at lightspeed when the sun goes down... Something about blending in...

Dan Bilzerian · 05-23-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by max_330i

Perhaps in the day time, but my stealthy black sedan seems to move at lightspeed when the sun goes down... Something about blending in...

Try turning your lights off too

Dan Bilzerian · 05-23-2017, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jarrod

Because it's the fastest color. Obviously.

MALARKY

max_330i · 05-23-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bilzerian

Try turning your lights off too

While I agree it would be extra stealthy, I think the effect would be neutralized once I have the flashing red and blue in my rearview.

PTinVT · 05-25-2017, 02:15 PM

I think it was just the 10 most visually interesting BMWs they could get their hands on for the photoshoot.

doru · 05-25-2017, 03:21 PM

The e24 and e31 should have been included. They were gorgeous examples (pics "stolen" from Stanceworks):

PTinVT · 05-25-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by doru

The e24 and e31 should have been included. They were gorgeous examples (pics "stolen" from Stanceworks):

Two cars that should never be ruined by "stancing"

I agree though. I love the E31 so much that I had to get one even though I'm not handy...

LuddyShark · 05-27-2021, 04:35 AM

E38 Is an incredible car for a lot of reasons dont be hatin on the big body E38 FOR LIFE!

LuddyShark · 05-27-2021, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doru

The e24 and e31 should have been included. They were gorgeous examples (pics "stolen" from Stanceworks):

Beautiful! My first Bimmer was a 633CSI <3

krhodes1 · 05-27-2021, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floydarogers

The E38 is on the list because it's introduction made it a full-line car company, able to compete in all market segments (especially against Mercedes-Benz).

The rest are ok, but a couple are meh to me.

Pretty sure the two generations of 7-series that preceded the e38 (e23 and e32) were just as competitive with Mercedes.

Most include it because it is one of the best looking big sedans of modern times, and it was a heck of a good drive for something so big. And the last before the Bangle-Mangled e65.

Hoody007 · 05-27-2021, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTinVT

Quote:

Originally Posted by doru

The e24 and e31 should have been included. They were gorgeous examples (pics "stolen" from Stanceworks):

Two cars that should never be ruined by "stancing"

I agree though. I love the E31 so much that I had to get one even though I'm not handy...

The E31 will seduce you with its beauty. And will drain your pocket book 😂

But yes, the E31 should definitely have been on there…

bmwbob89 · 05-27-2021, 10:31 PM

I have an E38 1995 with 245k on it. One of the best cars I've ever owned. Neighbor up the street has one I service and it has 340k on it. He won't let it go. Definitely one of the best cars ever.

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	imho, i8, Z8, E39, definitely not E38, do not belong on the list. E9x should be on the list, space gray E92s should be on the list, and the 320i from the late 70's should be on the list. E38 is very surprising.
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ard5040 Captain 419 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 xdrive35i, Macan S Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1)	I think that the headline should have read Groundbreaking BMWs. The Isetta began production right after the second world war. Most mfg facilities had been destroyed by allied bombers. Ninety-nine percent of Europe's population couldn't afford the average car to say nothing of gas and taxes. The Isetta was the Model T of its time. I remember when the E38 came out in the late 80's. My daughter's pediatrician had just taken delivery. It was stunning, especially compared to the generation that it replaced. And it was incredibly fast for a car its size. I don't agree that the E9x series cars should be included. Yes, N54 and 55 motors can make a lot of power. But all BMWs started getting bloated around 2006. The E9x is only marginally smaller than the E39and the F series even larger. I think that the 1 M coupe made the list because it offered hope to the writers at R&T, C&D, etc, that BMW was headed back in the smaller, lighter direction that made the earlier cars so much fun. Just mtc.
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Efthreeoh General 17317 Rep 18,740 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Joke of a list. Isetta was manufactured under license by BMW. It was an Italian car reengineered by BMW. Wait, what? E39? WTF i8? really? 507 yes 1600 was the first of "new class" missing. 2aughttwo tii yes No E30 M3? LOL E9 is missing... Z4 M Coupe missing... E34 M5 missing E24 6 grand coupe missing 6 better choices IMO Last edited by Efthreeoh; 05-23-2017 at 04:19 AM..
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doru Lieutenant 126 Rep 482 Posts Drives: e92, f25, e46, e83 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	The e24 and e31 should have been included. They were gorgeous examples (pics "stolen" from Stanceworks): __________________ Stable: e92is f25 N52 e83 N52 e46ci M54B25 (e53 N62 - sold, R.I.P. e39 M54B30)
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