OLD BMWs

The recent auto show in Paris got me thinking about the direction in which the design of cars is heading. We seem to be entering an era of ever increasing flowing lines, obscured rear lights and flat front-ends.

This is especially true when it comes to the newer BMWs. In my opinion the design team at the German car manufacturer are starting to loose their knack for fresh ideas and are simple exaggerating the lines and curves of previous models. The recent five series kind-of looks like a badly made hamburger if you squint your eyes (just a little).

This also brought me to the final conclusion that the older BMWs, like the ‘93 and ‘94 versions are much better. Nit only do they have the venerability of an old car who has seen a fair amount of treatment but by buying one you also open your choice for modifications due to the bigger after-market scene for older cars.