Bamboozled by Bangle

[AZ325Ci]

Here's an interesting commentary on the value of Chris Bangle's political capital at BMW

Highlights for the article:

In truth, it's a pretty negative interview. Panke seems to be*a former McKinsey consultant

Actually, Panke doesn't give Bangle much of a vote of confidence in the interview. As far as I can see, Bangle's name isn't even mentioned in the published version*...

Click here to read the full article

[triggrhaapi]

bangboozled.

[donutchow]

i really like the bangle quote i read a week ago in a magazine, he said "if you're going to be pushing a car company forward, you're going to leave many fans behind"

or something like that, you get the point. i thought it was an interesting way to look at it.

[MrM3]

i think i'm commin down with some banglephobia i like the fact that he's confident, but maybe he's too confident

[GreenDragon]

Originally posted by donutchow@Jun 20 2003, 08:42 PM
i really like the bangle quote i read a week ago in a magazine, he said "if you're going to be pushing a car company forward, you're going to leave many fans behind"

or something like that, you get the point. i thought it was an interesting way to look at it.

Didn't Bono say that when they came out with Zootopia?

[woobiee]

did i read that BMW Q1 sales for 2003 fell 19.7%! thats a huge chunk!

[donutchow]

Originally posted by woobiee@Jun 20 2003, 12:12 PM
did i read that BMW Q1 sales for 2003 fell 19.7%! thats a huge chunk!

maybe they'll fall enough that they'll drop the prices on cars, offer $4000 back and give 0% financing like american cars do. then i can afford my 3 series

they'll never do that...to tell ya the truth guys....the new 7 is sellin around here like freakin crazy....today when i got back from my tournament, i counted 4 new 7's in the main parking lot (which isnt that big)....

[woobiee]

its rare to see bangle mobiles around here...maybe i see 1 or 2 new 7s once a week.

[MrM3]

Originally posted by woobiee@Jun 20 2003, 01:33 PM
its rare to see bangle mobiles around here...maybe i see 1 or 2 new 7s once a week.

same here, ive only seen one so far where i live

[donutchow]

jeez, i see them all the time, usually with the 19's. i LOVE those rims too. it's very popular.

Originally posted by donutchow@Jun 20 2003, 09:45 PM
jeez, i see them all the time, usually with the 19's. i LOVE those rims too. it's very popular.

the owner of Daniels BMW drives a new 745i with Sport Package...its pretty low with WIDE ass rims! :

[donutchow]

Originally posted by SpeedsterBMW+Jun 20 2003, 07:54 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (SpeedsterBMW @ Jun 20 2003, 07:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-donutchow@Jun 20 2003, 09:45 PM
jeez, i see them all the time, usually with the 19's. i LOVE those rims too. it's very popular.

the owner of Daniels BMW drives a new 745i with Sport Package...its pretty low with WIDE ass rims! : [/b][/quote]
what's the sport package? i'm not sure if i've seen those rims.

Originally posted by donutchow+Jun 20 2003, 10:19 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (donutchow @ Jun 20 2003, 10:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

the owner of Daniels BMW drives a new 745i with Sport Package...its pretty low with WIDE ass rims! :

what's the sport package? i'm not sure if i've seen those rims. [/b][/quote]
the sport package is brand spankin new!

[MrM3]

here's a good link on the E65 sport pkg http://www.bmwworld.com/models/years/2003/...ortspackage.htm