From the ‘Why can’t BMW be this cool anymore?’ files (which are too numerous to count)
Because you’re more likely now to see a 7-Series hustling in a Rick Rawse music video than being hustled through corners by a stern-faced suit, as seen here.
That said, we do acknowledge that not even the old 7-Series was all wine and roses, at least according to one automotive scribe.
Motoring Con Brio 
Rad. Con Brio no doubt.
Nater said this on April 26, 2012 at 1:06 am
It seems BMW misinterpreted the song “Blow It Up” from Bonaparte. They blew it all up.
Philip said this on April 26, 2012 at 6:10 am
Unfortunately, this statement mirrors my recent BMW history:
E39 touring (well-connected to the driving experience, amazing for a large family vehicle)
E60 sedan (solid and competent, x-drive for all-weather travel, but no soul – and it never stopped reminding you how big and heavy it felt)
E90 sedan (with a 6-speed manual and a lot less girth, this should be the answer, right? Uh, no)
Despite another huge cost hit, I envision there won’t be a BMW in my garage soon. Too expensive, too complex, too heavy, no longer fun.
brennerl said this on April 26, 2012 at 9:29 am
E 38 was a high point. What a classy car. It is odd that you posted this image today. i was just watching this German video at work today:
It’s kind of appropriate that it’s all in German,
tom d said this on April 26, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Wow check this one out too…
It’s worth watching for the cool jackets alone.
tom d said this on April 26, 2012 at 10:09 pm
because they forgot that they were as handsome as this driver and became amorphous asexual robots.
Well not all, but they did forget that Bauhaus/Bracq awesomeness that made them.
They changed man. They changed.
James said this on April 27, 2012 at 9:59 am