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4th May 2019, 19:04 | #1 |
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Is it me or are cars getting......
uglier?
Not many cars about these days with classic three 'box' arrangement. Everything seems to be a hatchback of varying sizes. Though I note that the more expensive brands (RR, Mercedes, Bentley, BMW, Audi etc) have kept faith with that format. To me one of the most important things when buying a car is its looks - perhaps why I like my ZTs. They have a sense of understated style. Going to treat myself next year when I retire to a two year old car - my main car is a 2005 ZT. Must be 2.0l and around 175 bhp. But what to buy...not as much choice as there used to be. Progress - ho hum! |
4th May 2019, 19:14 | #2 |
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I agree, I prefer a 'saloon' (if a convertible isn’t an option). After my 75, I had a Saab vert, with a boot, then a Merc C220, then a Lexus IS300h hybrid, both saloons. I’d have either again, leaning a bit to the Merc.
FWIW, before the 75 were a Honda Accord, a Rover Sterling, Vauxhall Carlton, MG Montego (x2). All 3 box-with-a-boot! Prior to that were company cars, so I had no choice. For tip runs though, Mrs B has a hatchback.........
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4th May 2019, 19:44 | #3 |
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the interiors are also a let down. Any colour you like as long as its black.
JLR stuff, my goodness how poor they are inside macafee2 |
4th May 2019, 20:14 | #4 |
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I have to fully agree with earlier statements. I find most modern cars utterly boring - too often grey silver or black on the outside and grey/black with sections of aluminium/silver inside. Only some of the Jaguar series seem more interesting - and have some of the classic British look. That's why I just love the 75's - really classic , pleasing design in and out. SO much of the others on the road are boring and truly dull.
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Wot? For interior quality and ambiance, JLR and Mercs are tops. And this IMO is the pinnacle of body styling. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...r_20100918.jpg P.S. I saw a rather stunning lady the other day - upon seeing her, the first thing that came into my head was the first generation CLS. I know - it's sad, but just goes to show how much I'd love to have a CLS in my company. Last edited by MSS; 4th May 2019 at 20:34.. |
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4th May 2019, 20:28 | #6 |
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Love the JLR
I love my MG ZT but then I love modern cars too, the only car I owned previously that I really miss is my Land Rover Freelander 2, almost bought a new Discovery, really liked that too and an absolute pleasure to drive. You can have a £30 000 paint option on the new Range Rover 😆👍🚗
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I can't make up my mind whether it looks like it has been bent by a simultaneous front and rear impact, or maybe it has been heated up and melted at both ends. Anyway, I can see where they have got their styling clues from:
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4th May 2019, 21:56 | #9 |
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4th May 2019, 22:18 | #10 |
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I liked the Granada hatch, I had several in a row - it was a very practical car. The Frog/Scorpio 3-box was much less practical, like the 75. I love the 75 for its looks and its build, still very modern, but it is just not such a 'jack of all trades'.
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