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#11 of 21536 by aling Nov 27, 2000 (6:29 pm)
The oval headlamps (in the E-class, for example) that MB uses are supposed to be retro. from the E-class built in the 1960's/70's, and even before them. I guess MB felt that the buyers of that car (who are typically middle aged, successful, etc.) could remember the old design (which also had a turn signal above the low beam area) and be drawn to the new vehicle. This nostalgy is typically lost on the younger people, which would explain why I absolutely hated the design when I first saw it in the fall of 1995. However, it grew on me (took a couple of years) and now I have one in my garage . I think it's also important to note that all MB vehicles with the circular headlamps also have a smaller circular (inner) foglamp/high beam located next to the low beams - another retro thing, whereas the new Impreza a single circular headlamp on each side. If only North America could get the HID Xenons. Even the VW Beetle is getting this (optional) for MY2001! The horizontal peanut-shaped design of the new C-class is actually surprisingly good when seen in person. I didn't like it when I saw the pictures, but the actual product turned out much better. Hopefully, I'll have the same impression of the new Impreza. Is it just me, or does the hood look rather plain without the hood scoop? Drew/aling Townhall Community Leader/Vans Conference
#12 of 21536 ovals by bluesubie Nov 27, 2000 (7:10 pm)
Also, the new Mini will have oval headlights. I'm with Drew on the plain hoods. I'll miss even the non-functional hood scoop. That's something my wife likes on her 99 OB that's no longer on our new Legacy's. Dennis
#13 of 21536 I really think... by rsholland Nov 27, 2000 (7:16 pm)
all this concern over the Impreza's oval headlamps is way overblown. I think, once you see the vehicle in person, they will look fine. They're different, and that takes some getting used to. Bob
#14 of 21536 re: Hood scoop by paisan Nov 27, 2000 (7:48 pm)
I like the clean look. If it isn't functional, it shouldn't be there, that's my opinion on all car stuffs... Same goes for spoilers. -mike
#15 of 21536 re Hood scoop by armac13 Nov 27, 2000 (9:54 pm)
This was one of the main reasons that I ruled out buying an OBS. It was my first choice for size and price, but I just couldn't get past the phony "boy-racer" looks. Ross
#16 of 21536 by ramon Nov 27, 2000 (10:15 pm)
What? phony boy racer looks? THe dealer told me its good for 15hp?! Arrrghhh!!! I've been had!!! =D
#17 of 21536 hmmmm by paisan Nov 27, 2000 (11:28 pm)
15hp on the scoop? My dealer said 10hp for the wing on the RS! Then you add the "vents" on the hood and you are really cooking (5hp for each of those) HAAAAAAAAA! -mike
#18 of 21536 by kostamojen Nov 28, 2000 (7:28 am)
LOL! No seriously though, the Oval headlights on the WRX actually are 3-Dimensional and not just straight circles, they blend backwards with the lines of the car like the Mercades as you said. Plus, they go better with the big round Foglights that we all love Everythings anatomically correct now!
#19 of 21536 Finally a confirmation on "NO SCOOPS" by FrankMc Nov 28, 2000 (5:32 pm)
The new Impreza with no scoops is back in the running. I will reserve judgement but I like the new headlights from the pictures, I've always thought that the Impreza had more European styling cues than Japanese ones. Frank
#20 of 21536 by ateixeira Nov 28, 2000 (5:36 pm)
Why is everyone so down on the Neon? Did you actually prefer the Shadow it replaced? The first gen was actually pretty cute, and it was a giant leap in terms of improvements. For a Dodge, of course. As for the WRX, I'm sure people will buy it anyways, the lines will just be shorter. Also, how much you wanna bet the tuners come out with vinyl stickers for the tops of the headlights that make them look more aggressive? I liked the hood scoops. With cheap group buys for the turbos, lots of people made them functional. Borrego seems like an interesting idea, but if they produced it, they'd water it down so much it would look nothing like the concept. wdb: is it too late to offer my vote of support? The wife could use a quick, stealthy GT-A... -juice

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