i recognize the straight good looks of last gen BMWs that everybody misses. The last 3-series and 7-series were simple but really good looking. Its too bad those designs are really gone, you can't find that kind of style anywhere now, in my opinion. But while I miss those bimmers, I like these newer ones just as much (okay, except the 7... so bullky!) But I really dig the flame surfacing. While I see why people might call it gaudy and over done, i think its very cool looking. I don't think any other company offers such interestingly sculpted panels.

By the way, does anyone else see a little bit of GR-1 in the face?