The verdict on Chris Bangle...

[850CSi]

The new one isn't bad either.

The new 6 is a design of extremes. It's stunning from some angles, fugly from others. Some details are brilliant, others just plain out of place. The 3 has the same problem, less so on the coupe, but its an overall better design IMO.

[TurboDan]

I love the Bangelized BMWs, myself.  They were in danger of falling into that trap that Jags used to be in - you know, keeping the same basic design scheme so long that your brand new car looks like a 5 year old used one in good condition. 

The look is fresh, futuristic, and just plain awesome IMO. 

[MexicoCityM3]

I would rank recent BMW designs in this order from best to worst:

New 5 Series
Z4
E39 5 Series
E46 Coupe/M3
E46 Sedan
New 6
Old 7 Series
1 Series
E92 3 Series Coupe
New 7 Series (before facelift)
New 7 Series (after facelift)
E90 3 Series Sedan
Z3