How to Measure True Beauty...

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EricK

Discussion Starter · Oct 8, 2000

A truly beautiful car is one that looks nice from every angle and every color. There are some cars that are nice looking but when looked at from a different angle their beauty begins to fade (and it looks like a different car). As far as color is concerned, let me give you an example. I can say that the BMW X5 is a nice looking vehicle. Then Friday night I saw a white X5 V8 4.4 from behind... YUCK! It did not look like a $55K car and looked totally different instead..... The IS300 is an exeption I think. I've seen it in every color and from every angle and it was still beautiful to me. So that would be "TRUE BEAUTY" in my Book and its defining lines works to its advantage.. The BMW 3 series is not a bad looking car but only from certain angles. It looks nice in Silver but every other BMW is Silver......Then comes the CL-s... as far as color, it only looks nice "TO ME" only in Black. As far as angle is concerned, it looks eye watering from just about every angle...
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #4 · Oct 8, 2000

I think the 2001 Porsche 911 (996)Turbo is an example of a car that's nice looking but does NOT look nice from every angle. I've seen it in person and believe that's the case. Look at last month's issue of Car and Driver (comparison with Aston Martin DB7, Ferarri F360)... The Porsche 911 turbo only got a 7 as far as looks. C/D were not impressed with its design (all subjective ofcourse but anyways)...
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 8, 2000

Originally posted by viggen:
In my opinion, another test of beauty is whether or not the car's design withstands the test of time. For example, the NSX still looks good today even though the design is now 10 years old. It also looks good in every color and from all angles.

Good Point Viggen... Just like the Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo and the Lexus SC400 (SC400 from 1992-1995...before they changed its look)....
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 8, 2000

The Toyota Supra Turbo is nice looking but I don't think its design is timeless like the Twin Turbo Z. When the 300ZX came out, it was ahead of its time (as far as design) and had a clean look that was/is very appealing and that car came out over a decade ago..
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 8, 2000

Originally posted by Daniel:
R33 Skyline, RX-7, and McLaren F1.

Yep I'd say the 300ZX, RX-7, and McLaren F1 all fit into the same category. They have a very clean shape/design with flowing lines. Very tasteful and their designs are timeless..... Unlike the Supra and 3000GT with excess and unnecessary intakes and spoilers..
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #15 · Oct 9, 2000

Originally posted by HIBBoyScott:

EricK, do yo mean a car that looks good in every color that it is available in from the factory, or any color period? I mean, I could take a 300ZX, which is a favorite of many and paint it cornflower blue...I certainly think it wouldn't look very good then. But then again, maybe someone likes cornflower blue...

I was referring to every color available from the factory, and was just pointing out that the shape alone is attractive enough that it doesn't need a specific color to make it look attractive. The subject matter of this post is subjective but I was voicing my opinion.
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #17 · Oct 9, 2000

Since when has Cornflower Blue been a Nissan factory color?
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #19 · Oct 9, 2000

some pretty cars you might enjoy
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/8367/index2.htm
www.fantasycars.com

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EricK

Discussion Starter · #20 · Oct 9, 2000

Originally posted by JW:
EricK is like the philosopher of this place...

I'm surprised you didn't mention your E55.

Thanks.....

To be totally honest, the reason why I didn't mention my E55 as being amongst the most beautiful is because I don't consider it to be.....I don't like the headlights. Ever since the E-class came out I didn't like the headlights and I thought it would grow on me, but it didn't.... I love everything else about my E55 though and that's why I bought it

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EricK

Discussion Starter · #24 · Oct 9, 2000

Originally posted by Daniel:
have you seen the new C in real life? They are ugly. The picture is so much better than the real life thing. I think it maybe because the car is too high off the ground, but I am glad I didn't wait for that.

I absolutely agree with you. I actually think my E55 looks better than the new C-class. The C-class looks like it's on Stilts..Kinda liked the Mustang GT looked like when it came out in 1993 (like it was on Stilts). Photos do the c-class too much justice...
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #28 · Oct 9, 2000

Viggen,
My E55 is a 1999.... I thought that the 2000 model year was sleeker looking from the front... right? It's hard for me to pinpoint what they did.
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #29 · Oct 9, 2000

Originally posted by DonCorleone:
see what you mean.
i dont like green, yet i love the way the green IS looked, and only the IS could make the auburn sky look so classy, of course classic black looks good on any car, the white and silver too, i have yet to see graphite in person but i love my SMB. every shade the IS comes in would look sweet in my garage.

That was EXACTLY my point

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EricK

Discussion Starter · #34 · Oct 9, 2000

Originally posted by Daniel:
Is it me or does the new C class actually looked kind of cheap in real life? I mean the S-class looked sophisticated on both paper and real life, but the C-class doesn't. When I first saw the new C in the magazine, I was like "wow, this car is beautiful". I was actually questioning my decision on the IS a little bit, but after seeing it in real life, I don't feel that way any more. How did they make the car look so good in picture and so bad in real life? I actually like my brother's C230 more than the new C.
Is it just me?

It's not just you... The S-class is much longer which does its shape justice (makes it look Sleek and Elegant). It seems like the design and shape was meant for the S-class. On the other hand, the C-class looks like it's on stilts (as I said above) and that sleek elegant design all of a sudden looks too square and boxy...
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EricK

Discussion Starter · #35 · Oct 9, 2000

Are there any C-class owners in here? If so what are your impressions of your car?
Sorry if I offended anyone with my visual impression of the car above....
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