Re: "The new A3 isn't so bad"

Posted by Neil49 (A) on September 5, 2004 at 19:31:38

In Reply to: Re: "The new A3 isn't so bad" posted by Peterloplop on September 4, 2004 at 16:55:50:

Ha! That BMW "ad" was prety good!

As far as the 7-Series, I guess we'll have to leave it at "to each his own". Actually, I've only seen probably fewer than twenty or so examples around here since its introduction, and this area is heavily populated with BMWs and Benzes. I just can't get over that awful hump in the rear that passes as a trunk (boot) lid and which looks as if it was transplanted from an entirely different make of car. And the front end, as well, with its over-styled headlamp treatment, which has been described as the "Kabuki" look, and seems even more pronounced on the new 5-Series. It just bothers me that BMW has chosen to put so much emphasis on styling that borders on gimmickry. And speaking of gimmickry, it seems that the company has gone off the deep end of weirdness with such fooishnesss as I-Drive, or whatever, which has been just about universally derided in the automotive press. What's the point?

Tellingly, I have a friend who owns a Z3 who tells me that he wouldn't go for a Z4 based on its odd styling, and another friend who has a 2003 3-Series who expressed a similar lack of interest in the newer genearation, across the range. It's been my observation that the Z4 has not been selling nearly as well as the Z3 around here, as I've only seen a handful. But there might be other factors, such as price or reliability--I just know that they're not exactly plentiful, while the Z3s are a dime a dozen, locally.

Re that Fiat photo--I actually think it's not a bad looking car, except for the grillwork and surrounding area, which could be cleaned up nicely. But I'm afraid the sound of it rusting away would keep me awake nights.

And that Rover? Fuggeddaboutit--it reminds me of nothing more than that steaming pile in that BMW "ad."

Oh, well. Those older Volvos are starting to look pretty good again.

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Topic - Where to look for sensible, well-styled cars, now that the German auto industry has been reduced... - Neil49 21:15:01 09/03/04 (23)

Kho tang meo vat Viet Nam - meovat 06:16:10 07/10/06 (0)

Porsche & MB still stylin' - triode 21:53:55 01/25/05 (0)

Re: Where to look for sensible, well-styled cars, now that the German auto industry has been reduced... - middleground 05:32:13 10/14/04 (1)

your TT opinion definitely in the minority - triode 21:56:07 01/25/05 (0)

Volvo - e1618978 12:03:56 10/12/04 (1)

Porsches are actually getting better looking... - geof 15:19:55 09/26/04 (0)

Saab Aero - xr628 16:38:07 09/25/04 (0)

Sigh.... - Rich Brkich 19:39:15 09/13/04 (6)

"Audi A4 (better yet the S4) is one really nice looking ride" - Peterloplop 03:57:20 09/14/04 (2)

Re: "Audi A4 (better yet the S4) is one really nice looking ride" - Neil49 11:20:31 09/14/04 (0)

Already seen the pics... don't make me look at them again!!! :-) nt - Rich Brkich 09:06:31 09/14/04 (0)

Re: "The Audi A3 looks promising..." - Neil49 19:54:37 09/13/04 (2)

I was thinking more along the lines of this A3.... - Rich Brkich 09:42:25 09/14/04 (0)

Re: "The Audi A3 looks promising..." - Rich Brkich 09:10:14 09/14/04 (0)

Like Steve R. sez.....vintage is where it's at (pic) - otari 17:54:38 09/08/04 (3)

That's a real beauty, otari, and only 60k?... (pic) - Neil49 18:32:42 09/08/04 (2)

Re: That's a real beauty, otari, and only 60k?... (pic) - otari 18:53:44 09/08/04 (1)

Awesome E24... the S38 is a gem - the_stranger 01:40:19 08/10/06 (0)

Forget new, go vintage :) PLUS... - Steven R. Rochlin 17:28:32 09/07/04 (0)

Re: Where to look for sensible, well-styled cars, now that the German auto industry has been reduced... - Peterloplop 03:28:03 09/04/04 (3)

Re: "The new A3 isn't so bad" - Neil49 04:48:29 09/04/04 (2)

Re: "The new A3 isn't so bad" - Peterloplop 16:55:50 09/04/04 (1)

Re: "The new A3 isn't so bad" - Neil49 19:31:38 09/05/04 (0)

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