You guys are not true Bimmer fans! I have never bought a BMW for the looks. Just take a good look at the E30, not a great looking car. Chrysler makes great looking cars (Prowler, 300M, Viper, Ram 1500). I would NEVER buy one (well maybe the truck). I have always bought Bimmers because of the way the drive, handle, etc. BMWs are expensive so I always look for an alternative. I drive everything before I decide on a car.
I always go back to BMWs.
I think the 7 looks good from the front and sides, but I don't like the trunk. As for the 5, I like it. I saw one at the dealership and it looks very good, not as good as the E39, but I still like it.