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#4589 of 5304 Re: Spotted... [kyfdx] by andys120 Jan 21, 2009 (12:16 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 21, 2009 11:49 am) I think all their names come from the African desert (remember Scirocco?). Golf, Scirroco and, Jeta, Bora and Passat were all names of winds that originate in North Africa and blow across the Mediterranean into Europe. Maserati also used the same naming convention in the 70s- Ghibli, Khamsin and Bora were all winds from Northern Africa. The Toureg was named after a tribe of nomads from Morroco and Mauretania. I think they just made Tiguan up.-they could've used Bedouin or Berber.
#4590 of 5304 Re: . [boomchek] by fintail Jan 21, 2009 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 10:34 am) All of those look better than the new TL, for sure. It's just such a disjointed design, harsh for the sake of being harsh.
#4591 of 5304 . by fintail Jan 21, 2009 (3:45 pm)
Lots of new E-class pics have been releases I don't like it. It's funny how the Asian makers for so long have copied German styling, and now the Germans copy Asian copies of German styling. What a horrible cycle! Look at those Hyundai taillights...inexcusable. Maybe proof that Europe is going downhill... Replies to this message: boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 4:52 pm) fintail (Jan 21, 2009 6:16 pm) boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 7:59 pm) and 1 more... lemko (Jan 22, 2009 11:05 am) fintail (Jan 22, 2009 11:33 am) boomchek (Jan 22, 2009 11:43 am) and 1 more...
#4592 of 5304 Re: . [fintail] by boomchek Jan 21, 2009 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 21, 2009 3:45 pm) I can't believe the E class is already due for a redesign. Has it been that long? Time flies..... As for the styling I was going to say the same thing. The tail lights look like they came off a Genesis. I don't mind the looks, but I agree with you. Mercedes looks like it ran out of styling ideas about 10 years ago. The C Class looks nice, the S Class is new but nothing that blows other luxury sedan away in the styling dept, and this E Class is ok I guess. I do like it in the chocolate brown color, I think it look very elegant. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 21, 2009 6:16 pm) boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 7:59 pm) fintail (Jan 21, 2009 8:51 pm)
#4593 of 5304 Re: . [boomchek] by fintail Jan 21, 2009 (6:16 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 4:52 pm) W211 was introduced for the 2003 model year, was in Europe by spring of 02. It's getting pretty old. I don't mind the C, and parts of the S, but this E with its wannabe Asian styling doesn't warm my heart. Jeez I miss the days of cars like the W124, such competent solid designs, not needing gimmicks and derivative cliches. Not many cars can pull off brown. Replies to this message: boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 7:59 pm) fintail (Jan 21, 2009 8:51 pm)
#4594 of 5304 Re: . [fintail] by boomchek Jan 21, 2009 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 21, 2009 6:16 pm) I agree with you on the W124. I think my fav is the W140. I know most people though it was bloated and heavy looking, but it had presence, even the big coupe. The W126 would be my second place choice as one of the modern Benzes that had presence. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 21, 2009 8:51 pm)
#4595 of 5304 Re: . [boomchek] by fintail Jan 21, 2009 (8:51 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Jan 21, 2009 7:59 pm) I used to like the W140, then I didn't, now I am appreciating it a little...maybe as it is heading for 20 years old now. The coupes always had a strange interest for me, such a big bulky thing, very odd, but it pulled it off, maybe not as well as the 126 coupe. Bruno Sacco owns a beautiful blue C140. I see the W126 as pretty much a perfect design, I can't imagine MB or anyone else repeating something so balanced and timeless. Modern cars don't seem to bother with simple elegance.
#4596 of 5304 Re: . [fintail] by lemko Jan 22, 2009 (11:05 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 21, 2009 3:45 pm) Sheesh! Until I saw the three-pointed star, I thought I was looking at a concept car for the Lexus GS! What's with those goofy taillights? They DO look more Korean than German. Someboduy visiting a next door neighbor pulled up in a black W126 S-Class. That is still a sharp-looking car to this day! Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 22, 2009 11:33 am) boomchek (Jan 22, 2009 11:43 am) fintail (Jan 22, 2009 12:33 pm)
#4597 of 5304 Re: . [lemko] by fintail Jan 22, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: lemko (Jan 22, 2009 11:05 am) The W126 was good enough to be copied by Toyolex when it was 10 years old... Replies to this message: boomchek (Jan 22, 2009 11:43 am) fintail (Jan 22, 2009 12:33 pm)
#4598 of 5304 Re: . [fintail] by boomchek Jan 22, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 22, 2009 11:33 am) I like the first and mildly redesigned second gen Lexus LS too. Very hansome lines imo. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 22, 2009 12:33 pm)

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