There are some things I like and others I don't one of the WORST aspect of newer models is the high belt line of the passenger compartment and the lack of larger windows, it's like you are sitting in the gun turret of a tank.
Do you like new vehicles styling direction?
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Originally Posted By: Delta
I do like some of today's car styling. I like the sleek flowing lines of our new Camry. However viability can be terrible. It's hard to see through the giant A-pillar. I will say my favorite styling was late 80's to early 90's boxier styling. You could just see everything. My favorite car was my 1987 Oldsmobile.
As you can see, you can see everything around you. Little to no blind spots. Not only that, there was still some class. White wall tires, chrome bumpers and trim, and wire caps. No goofy center console, and you could actually sit three people in front.
I want to find a mint low mileage Oldsmobile like that SOOOO bad!! One of the best cars ever made imo. They were made so good that they almost felt over-engineered. They were insanely precision!! The two door ones were really rare. My aunt had an '89 model 98 Regency that was black w/black leather,sunroof,totally loaded to the hilt. Wish I had that car!
I do like some of today's car styling. I like the sleek flowing lines of our new Camry. However viability can be terrible. It's hard to see through the giant A-pillar. I will say my favorite styling was late 80's to early 90's boxier styling. You could just see everything. My favorite car was my 1987 Oldsmobile.
As you can see, you can see everything around you. Little to no blind spots. Not only that, there was still some class. White wall tires, chrome bumpers and trim, and wire caps. No goofy center console, and you could actually sit three people in front.
I want to find a mint low mileage Oldsmobile like that SOOOO bad!! One of the best cars ever made imo. They were made so good that they almost felt over-engineered. They were insanely precision!! The two door ones were really rare. My aunt had an '89 model 98 Regency that was black w/black leather,sunroof,totally loaded to the hilt. Wish I had that car!
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Originally Posted By: Trav
I like most of the new shapes, that old Camry has me looking for the slots in the roof to put the bread in. Horrible lines on those cars, it doesn't get much more pedestrian than that.
This is a nice Toyota. From 1982 no less.
That's beautiful!! Is it yours Trav?
I like most of the new shapes, that old Camry has me looking for the slots in the roof to put the bread in. Horrible lines on those cars, it doesn't get much more pedestrian than that.
This is a nice Toyota. From 1982 no less.
That's beautiful!! Is it yours Trav?
Originally Posted By: Warstud
Trav...is that a Celica? I also like the Chrysler Conquest from that time.
Yes its a first generation Toyota Supra known then as the Celica Supra. Its not mine but it is a nice example. The Celica Supra was a descendant of the Toyota 2000GT, another really nice car Toyota built.
Its been many years since Toyota penned a nice body. Toyota really did it right at one time, a wonderful small displacement straight 6 that was smooth as glass.
Trav...is that a Celica? I also like the Chrysler Conquest from that time.
Yes its a first generation Toyota Supra known then as the Celica Supra. Its not mine but it is a nice example. The Celica Supra was a descendant of the Toyota 2000GT, another really nice car Toyota built.
Its been many years since Toyota penned a nice body. Toyota really did it right at one time, a wonderful small displacement straight 6 that was smooth as glass.
When I saw the 2016 Maxima for the first time, I was repulsed. I say they added curves to the car simply to add as many curves as possible. It was like they took a bunch of random arcs and turned them into a car.
Current styling seems to take precedence over function, which IMO makes for an ugly car..
Cars whose look is solely as a consequence of extensive aero testing, such as the legendary Ferrari F40, are to me the most attractive of all cars. (excluding open wheel 'formula' cars)
Cars whose look is solely as a consequence of extensive aero testing, such as the legendary Ferrari F40, are to me the most attractive of all cars. (excluding open wheel 'formula' cars)
Do you like new vehicles styling direction?
Not so much. It's a bit too aggressive for my taste. I always liked rounded styling in automobiles. Functionality with a touch of style, that's class.
Not so much. It's a bit too aggressive for my taste. I always liked rounded styling in automobiles. Functionality with a touch of style, that's class.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
When I saw the 2016 Maxima for the first time, I was repulsed. I say they added curves to the car simply to add as many curves as possible. It was like they took a bunch of random arcs and turned them into a car.
I think they are making the cars as strange as possible for attention
When I saw the 2016 Maxima for the first time, I was repulsed. I say they added curves to the car simply to add as many curves as possible. It was like they took a bunch of random arcs and turned them into a car.
I think they are making the cars as strange as possible for attention
I must say, I'm a fan of the new styling direction. Even the "new" Lexus spindle grill, L-finesse styling! I'm purposely looking at those cars post facelift, just so I can get the new grill. Clearly, looks are a subjective matter. However, in the case of Lexus, there sales have continued going up, the new grill has had no effect, or rather no significant effect. The old geezers who used to drive them, will be gone sooner or later!
Some look Ok; Tesla, Audi, Jag, Maserati, Porsche all make good looking cars.
Buick and Chevy have a few that look decent, and the new Mustang looks very good.
Mazda has been cranking out some good designs.
Most Japanese cars are ugly as sin these days, I don't know what kind of mushrooms the designers at Lexus are on.
The new Jag F Type is very good looking.
Buick and Chevy have a few that look decent, and the new Mustang looks very good.
Mazda has been cranking out some good designs.
Most Japanese cars are ugly as sin these days, I don't know what kind of mushrooms the designers at Lexus are on.
The new Jag F Type is very good looking.
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Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
Some look Ok; Tesla, Audi, Jag, Maserati, Porsche all make good looking cars.
Buick and Chevy have a few that look decent, and the new Mustang looks very good.
Mazda has been cranking out some good designs.
Most Japanese cars are ugly as sin these days, I don't know what kind of mushrooms the designers at Lexus are on.
The new Jag F Type is very good looking.
From most angles, it's hard to tell the difference between a big Audi, Tesla, Jag or Maserati sedan.
These designs will age very badly and will look laughable in ten or maybe even five years time.
The current Mustang is yet one more variation on the hackneyed retro theme, as is the current Camaro.
The new Jag F Type is a looker, but I'm not sure how well that look will age. Certainly not as well as the Series III sedans of old or the E Type, both of which still look great.
Some look Ok; Tesla, Audi, Jag, Maserati, Porsche all make good looking cars.
Buick and Chevy have a few that look decent, and the new Mustang looks very good.
Mazda has been cranking out some good designs.
Most Japanese cars are ugly as sin these days, I don't know what kind of mushrooms the designers at Lexus are on.
The new Jag F Type is very good looking.
From most angles, it's hard to tell the difference between a big Audi, Tesla, Jag or Maserati sedan.
These designs will age very badly and will look laughable in ten or maybe even five years time.
The current Mustang is yet one more variation on the hackneyed retro theme, as is the current Camaro.
The new Jag F Type is a looker, but I'm not sure how well that look will age. Certainly not as well as the Series III sedans of old or the E Type, both of which still look great.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Most new vehicles have very high belt line and very narrow windows, the outward view from driver seat is very limited not like 15-20 years ago.
It's part of the reason why so many people are buying SUV's.
Most new vehicles have very high belt line and very narrow windows, the outward view from driver seat is very limited not like 15-20 years ago.
It's part of the reason why so many people are buying SUV's.
Originally Posted By: dishdude
I love the look of most new cars, and I'm a fan of the high belt line.
Nobody else is either.
I love the look of most new cars, and I'm a fan of the high belt line.
Nobody else is either.
Originally Posted By: Kestas
They all have the Star Wars storm trooper look.
More like Battlestar Galactica Cylon from the original Battlestar Galactica.
They all have the Star Wars storm trooper look.
More like Battlestar Galactica Cylon from the original Battlestar Galactica.
Originally Posted By: fdcg27
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
Some look Ok; Tesla, Audi, Jag, Maserati, Porsche all make good looking cars.
Buick and Chevy have a few that look decent, and the new Mustang looks very good.
Mazda has been cranking out some good designs.
Most Japanese cars are ugly as sin these days, I don't know what kind of mushrooms the designers at Lexus are on.
The new Jag F Type is very good looking.
From most angles, it's hard to tell the difference between a big Audi, Tesla, Jag or Maserati sedan.
These designs will age very badly and will look laughable in ten or maybe even five years time.
The current Mustang is yet one more variation on the hackneyed retro theme, as is the current Camaro.
The new Jag F Type is a looker, but I'm not sure how well that look will age. Certainly not as well as the Series III sedans of old or the E Type, both of which still look great.
IDK if you look at 10-15 year old versions of those cars they all still look good, except the Tesla it hasn't been out as long.
The Audi other than the grill hasn't really changed a whole heck of a lot. Most people would think a super clean 2000 vintage A8 is pretty new.
Originally Posted By: hattaresguy
Some look Ok; Tesla, Audi, Jag, Maserati, Porsche all make good looking cars.
Buick and Chevy have a few that look decent, and the new Mustang looks very good.
Mazda has been cranking out some good designs.
Most Japanese cars are ugly as sin these days, I don't know what kind of mushrooms the designers at Lexus are on.
The new Jag F Type is very good looking.
From most angles, it's hard to tell the difference between a big Audi, Tesla, Jag or Maserati sedan.
These designs will age very badly and will look laughable in ten or maybe even five years time.
The current Mustang is yet one more variation on the hackneyed retro theme, as is the current Camaro.
The new Jag F Type is a looker, but I'm not sure how well that look will age. Certainly not as well as the Series III sedans of old or the E Type, both of which still look great.
IDK if you look at 10-15 year old versions of those cars they all still look good, except the Tesla it hasn't been out as long.
The Audi other than the grill hasn't really changed a whole heck of a lot. Most people would think a super clean 2000 vintage A8 is pretty new.
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There is not one new production auto that appeals to me. They all look like a used bar of soap.
Originally Posted By: Delta
I do like some of today's car styling. I like the sleek flowing lines of our new Camry. However viability can be terrible. It's hard to see through the giant A-pillar. I will say my favorite styling was late 80's to early 90's boxier styling. You could just see everything. My favorite car was my 1987 Oldsmobile.
As you can see, you can see everything around you. Little to no blind spots. Not only that, there was still some class. White wall tires, chrome bumpers and trim, and wire caps. No goofy center console, and you could actually sit three people in front.
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While this example may/may not be "functional"-it is one "bland mobile" IMHO.
That Buick that Trav posted-one beautiful car!
I do like some of today's car styling. I like the sleek flowing lines of our new Camry. However viability can be terrible. It's hard to see through the giant A-pillar. I will say my favorite styling was late 80's to early 90's boxier styling. You could just see everything. My favorite car was my 1987 Oldsmobile.
As you can see, you can see everything around you. Little to no blind spots. Not only that, there was still some class. White wall tires, chrome bumpers and trim, and wire caps. No goofy center console, and you could actually sit three people in front.
I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While this example may/may not be "functional"-it is one "bland mobile" IMHO.
That Buick that Trav posted-one beautiful car!
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I was unaware that modern cars needed a cow catcher. I find most of them to be hideous. Fake air scoops and ugly plastic rear valances are unattractive as well.
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