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#14 of 728 Why is styling getting so ugly? by carguy58 Mar 16, 2003 (8:48 am)
I think in the 90's Domestic Big 3 buyers whined about bland styling by the Japanese and Germans and not taking any chances style wise. Now you have import car companies taking chances and making their loyal buyers mad. I think import companies tried to chase the Domestic Big 3 audience. Shouldn't have done that. Just goes to show there is the import buyer and than the domestic buyer. People who buy Japanese and German want something more conservative exterior styling wise looking than the domestic buyers wants. The import buyer doesn't want something that looks like a Pontiac.   I like the 350Z. Mercedes designs have never appealed to me really. I think in the early 90's they styled better cars than they do now. I do like the Acura RL. The current one is better looking than the 96-98 model.
#15 of 728 Give credit where credit is due? wha? by stray_cat Mar 19, 2003 (8:31 am)
to logic1 and kyfdx, check your facts before you open your traps. it was the vapors. they wrote it. the cars and cheap trick never even covered it.....ignorance is bliss, but ever so annoying.
#16 of 728 Hey stray cat by logic1 Mar 19, 2003 (8:36 am)
read my post again... It is a question, not a statement. I know a group in the early '80s had a hit with the song. I was pretty young. I asked whether that group was the Cars. I did not say that group was the cars.   People who attack without even having their positions right are ignorant, annoying, and probably do not belong in public.   And I see where you are a fan of the new 7 styling. Well, Mr. Musical Genious, if you look at news reports about cars instead of music nostalgia, you would know that the 7 series will be radically altered next year.
#17 of 728 segment votes on best styling... by randomguy11111 Mar 19, 2003 (9:50 am)
Lets do segment votes on best styling... (obviously one buys a beamer for more than styling)...   Your thoughts? (remember this is styling only   A. Entry Luxury sports 4dr or coupe -   1. G35/350Z   2. 3series second (m3 1st if allowed)   3. A4 (new styling that is)   4. X-type (needs to be a little longer for my taste)   B. Convertible -   1. TT (remember this is styling only)   2. Boxter   3. Z4   4. SLK   C. Mid-range luxury   1. E-class   2. A6   3. 5-series   4. S-type (I know others like this, not my style)   D. Luxury -   1. A8 NEW   2. S-Class   3. 7-series   4. Jaguar   E. SUV   1. x5   2. ML-Class   3. Acura   F. Luxury convertible   1. sl   2. Z-8   3. 911 convertible   4. SC430   5. XK-8 (again not my style)
#18 of 728 I can't get over the fact that the Z4 front looks like a buik by mg330ci Mar 19, 2003 (12:30 pm)
Otherwise is OK.   If Bangle could just change the front end....
#19 of 728 never though of it as a buick... by randomguy11111 Mar 19, 2003 (1:48 pm)
However, I never liked the old Z3 for some reason. A bit too muscular and not enough sleek to it...
#20 of 728 randomguy11111 by merc1 Mar 20, 2003 (2:07 am)
Of the categories and cars you listed I agree with almost all your choices. The only one I'd differ on is entry level. The new A4 looks better than any sedan from Japan, especially if Audi would paint the whole car, that ugly grey bottom has go to go. Coupe wise I'd say the 3-Series and then maybe the G35. Converitbles...the new A4 is a looker too. I'd have to say the XK looks better than the SC430 too.   M Replies to this message: newbmr (Mar 18, 2005 11:54 am) turnbowm (Mar 18, 2005 11:13 pm) bmw24 (Mar 31, 2006 7:03 am) hpowders (Mar 31, 2006 7:17 am) merc1 (Apr 24, 2006 1:27 am)
#21 of 728 i like the new a4 by randomguy11111 Mar 20, 2003 (11:05 am)
I read the occasional where few people seemed to prefer the old A4 rear styling. I like the new A4 styling and the back seat is nicer as well.   For some reason the XK never worked for me, but I am too young to recall the classic jaguars with the fondness of others and so perhaps I am being unfair. It has taken a long time for the S type to grow as well, especially the front rounded grill (but others are more forgiving). Also the rounded grill on the performance car with the interwoven grill is cool.   I have a soft spot for the SC even with the bulbous rear (I am overly impressed with hardtops). As a friend said, for Toyota to design that is a big departure and give them kuddos for it.   I should also note that I don't care for the G35 rear (but like the overall package). Looking at the last old model altima, I wonder if Infiniti is obsessed with flat rears.   The rear on the 300M and the 7 Series also seemed problematic. Who knew that the trunk design could be such a touchy issue????
#22 of 728 My take, randomguy by dtran2149 Mar 20, 2003 (12:23 pm)
A. Entry Luxury sports 4dr or coupe -   1. TT   1. 350Z   3. G35C (back is a little truncated looking)   4. A4 (new styling that is)   4. 3-Series (including m3)   I would rank the RX-8 #1 (very impressive in person) but I want to see how it looks to me after continuing to see it on the road for a few months   B. 2 seater Convertible -   1. Boxster   2. Z4 (styling is wearing better than I though; time will tell if it endures)   3. S2000   4. Ford Thunderbird   5. TT (too much like a bathtub effect in conv form; also, roofline "breaks" from original coupe design)   5. SLK   New 350Z Roadster is probably tied w/ Z4 Also, would put 1st gen Miata up there w/ Boxster as well   C. Mid-range luxury   1. E-class   2. 5-series   3. A6   3. GS400   4. S-type   D. Luxury -   1. S-Class   2. 7-series   3. Jaguar   4. Infiniti Q45   4. Lexus LS   E. SUV   1. Infiniti FX45   2. X5   2. Volvo XC90   4. Acura MDX   5. ML-Class   5. Lexus RX330   VW Touareg to be determined   F. Luxury convertible   1. SL (truly beautiful!)   2. Aston Martin Vanquish   3. Z-8 (a little retro)   4. 911 convertible   4. SC430   6. Cadillac XLR
#23 of 728 If looks were everything....... by cbgb1975 Mar 20, 2003 (8:20 pm)
A. Entry Luxury sports 4dr or coupe -   1. 350Z in Lemans Sunset - a vibrant orange,looks really aggressive.   B. Convertible -   1. TT   C. Mid-range luxury   1. E-class    D. Luxury -   1. S-Class    E. SUV   none - Not anti-suv,just do not care for the look.   F. Luxury convertible   1. SC430     overall, on exterior looks alone my 1 would be sc430 and 2 would be 350z.

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