Why Does The E60 BMW 5-Series Look So Good Now?

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When it debuted, the E60 wasn't just the ugliest 5 Series BMW had ever made — it was a strong contender for the ugliest car ever made. So why does it look so clean and handsome now?

What happened over the past decade that Bangle's slab-sided monstrosity started to look so reserved and simple?

Have the Hyundais of the world gotten so overstyled that even the great Bangle Butt BMW looks understated?

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