I saw pictures of the face-lifted e65 7-Series on the Internet. As far as I can tell,
external styling changes were made to the front and the earlier "not so well liked" back
of the car. I'm pleased that BMW has chosen to go back to the more traditional looking
integrated rear light clusters. However, I would have preferred the L-shaped rear lights
assembly as compared to the inverted L-shaped (although it is not entirely obvious due
to placement of the clear portion of the lights on the rear wings at the bottom). They've
also made some changes to the rear-bumper that contributes to the rear looking more
'trim' and less bulky. These changes have given the rear a fresh new (yet traditional BMW)
look from it's early dumpy-looking design. However, I like the the changes they've made to
the front even more. The updated shape of the double kidney grille and headlamp designs
make the e65 7 Series look stylistically more exciting and dynamic like a fast big car
rather than a chauffeured limo. Overall, definitely a nice looking 7.
I've seen quite a few e34s with crystal tail lights lately. It does freshen up the looks of
the car from the rear, especially the shiny black
ones. However, it doesn't excite me
sufficiently to want to go out and get one.
I have also read comments on some forums that it
makes the car look like the Toyota Camry! Exactly my
thoughts too. I'd very much prefer the red
and clear tail lights as how BMW did for the M5 - that's what
I have on my car and I think it looks
great. Personally, the crystal or diamond tail lights (whatever
they call it) are quite OK - at least they don't look
as offensive to me compared
to those Lexus-type tail lights! What on earth
are those BMW owners thinking? Trying to
make their cars look more like Lexus? Anyway, taste is individual and to each their own.
My regret is BMW seems to have done away with the L-shaped tail lights on the
5 series...
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