[J78]

For me the x5, which was the first SUV as we know it these days - a departure from Range Rover like country vehicles

 

[CheddarKungPao]

I think the Z4 was the most ahead of its time. When it came out many, many people hated it. But it is now almost universally considered a classic.

 

[greensaloon]

For me the x5, which was the first SUV as we know it these days - a departure from Range Rover like country vehicles

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4.8is was the dream back then...

 

[JToddK]

I think the Z4 was the most ahead of its time. When it came out many, many people hated it. But it is now almost universally considered a classic.

I'm biased, but agree. One of the earlier Chris Bangle influenced cars. This is my recently departed 2003 Z4. Fully loaded, including the somewhat controversial SMG - which I loved. New owner is local, so I still see it occasionally.

 

[Mr_E28]

I vote for the i3. When it first came out, everybody thought it was insane, like it was the weirdest looking car.

I see that shape and those kind of headlights everywhere now. It still seems ahead of it's time. I wish they hadn't stopped making it. I could see BMW turning it into a little mobile office. Park anywhere, turn the seats around and have a little workspace with climate control and wifi. No more coffee shop office.

 

[northerncalguy]

Z8 all the way! Throwback to Pierce Brosnan's 007 days.

 

[Electric]

For me, that was BMW's 114 series. There were two variants there that were ahead of their time. The touring anticipated the later compact cars with a tailgate. It was even available as a 2002 tii. The second variant was the 2002 turbo. It was the ancestor of the later M versions and one of the first production cars with a turbocharger. Particularly important was the "turbo 2002" logo in mirror writing on the spoiler, so that on the Autobahn the car in front knew that he now had to clear the road:

 

[CheddarKungPao]

Z8 all the way! Throwback to Pierce Brosnan's 007 days.

The Z8 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made. BUT, it wasn't ahead of its time. Everybody loved it right away.

 

[Electric]

For me the x5, which was the first SUV as we know it these days - a departure from Range Rover like country vehicles

Sorry, it was BMWs reaction on the Mercedes ML (W163). The Mercedes was first shown at North American International Auto Show Jan 1996 as Mercedes AA Vision. The BMW was shown three years later at the same Auto Show.

 

[andradef]

The e65 7-series. When it first came out most people hated it, but the design has aged so very well... and so many car companies took inspiration from it. It really defined car design language in the 2000's. Here's a pic of my 2002 745i, which still looks fresh and beautiful (although I no longer have it).

 

[CheddarKungPao]

The e65 7-series. When it first came out most people hated it, but the design has aged so very well... and so many car companies took inspiration from it. It really defined car design language in the 2000's. Here's a pic of my 2002 745i, which still looks fresh and beautiful (although I no longer have it).

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This picture is not showing the part of this car everybody hated. I have to be honest I still haven't warmed up to the rear end.

 

[Homer]

I8

 

[duaneoca]

I8
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I would love this as a pure electric car, especially with a more reasonable price point. They look so damn cool.

 

[JToddK]

I8
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Love the styling and the hybrid was interesting, if a bit slow. I don't think the performance matches what the styling implied. The i4 M50 is quicker. As others have noted, make it all electric with the performance to match the looks and I'm in.

 

[Zeek]

E31/8 Series. I was in high school at the time and my friend's hot mom drove it. Tiny girll, pop up headlights. It was like an 80s style built in the 90s.

 

[i4m50Norway]

The E30 - Plastic car, even the front grill had the wrong angle - I needed four years before I bought it.
The i3 - It took six years before I bought it.
The i4 - I needed too see it with an european front registration number. before axeption it - but bought a black one to not make the black plastic stand out.
The iX - Needed to see the i7 before I accepted the iX.

 

[greensaloon]

Hagerty produced this masterpiece on the M1

 

[gsbaker]

I vote for the i3. When it first came out, everybody thought it was insane, like it was the weirdest looking car.

I see that shape and those kind of headlights everywhere now. It still seems ahead of it's time. I wish they hadn't stopped making it. I could see BMW turning it into a little mobile office. Park anywhere, turn the seats around and have a little workspace with climate control and wifi. No more coffee shop office.

Yes i3 was ahead of its time, but is that a time we are already leaving?

"I am saving the world driving a goofy car" is not for me.

 

[gsbaker]

The E30 - Plastic car, even the front grill had the wrong angle - I needed four years before I bought it.
The i3 - It took six years before I bought it.
The i4 - I needed too see it with an european front registration number. before axeption it - but bought a black one to not make the black plastic stand out.
The iX - Needed to see the i7 before I accepted the iX.

Picky, picky
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