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Title: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 June 2013, 14:46:39
Is it just me or are they on the whole getting more fuglier every passing year  :o

Take a few of these as example.
BMW M135i
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/960130_10151505322594023_1220356595_n.jpg)

Mercedes GL63 AMG B
(http://static.autoexpress.co.uk/sites/autoexpressuk/files/styles/gallery/public/brabus_widestar_front.jpg)

New Nissan Micra
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/603035_10152878444270571_224656609_n.png)

208 GTi
(http://fastestlaps.com/photos/peugeot_208_gti.jpg)

whatever this is (don't think its a production car though)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/971678_10152850076715571_1333703254_n.png)

Mercedes S Class
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/65601_10152829960400571_2043465642_n.png)

Not sure what this is.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/44830_10152768460445571_904408338_n.jpg)

Peugeot 2008
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/73943_10152764383685571_1632546869_n.jpg)

That's enough its too depressing, Anyway you get the idea  ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Del Boy on 04 June 2013, 14:50:30
Cars are getting worse, that list you came up with, are all most definitely ugly.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 June 2013, 15:02:35
Few more.

Nissan Juke
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r42/wietgr/11-nissan-juke-pressopt.jpg)

Combo/Fiat
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wjrKxGeSzzE/Th8H_R1PsXI/AAAAAAAEtoU/XktQLp2PCKI/s800/Opel-Combo_2.jpg)

Jeep
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8499456818_cd282b4c51_z.jpg)

No idea what this abomination is.
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18n318d6rxknzjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

Bentley
(http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/CD/6F94C0A77E493250868069C3DC78A9.jpg)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Kevin Wood on 04 June 2013, 15:14:35
Yep, all horrible. ::)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: dbug on 04 June 2013, 16:44:46
Agreed all nasty - but I would live with the Bentley if it was foc  :)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Andy B on 04 June 2013, 17:47:16
Few more.

Nissan Juke  ....

Agreed.
But they've sold bucket loads of them, they're everywhere!  ???
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Rods2 on 04 June 2013, 18:02:47
Yep they are all very ugly. There has also been the same trend with street fighter motorcycles.  :(
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 04 June 2013, 19:13:34
Yep all fuguly , but at first i did not like the Juke but now its growing on me  ::) :-X Maybe time for pipe and slippers  :(
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: slowboy on 04 June 2013, 20:59:18
 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 June 2013, 21:06:59
Agreed all nasty - but I would live with the Bentley if it was foc  :)
Aye wouldn't mind it for free then sell it for something less ummm hmmm ... ...  ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: dbug on 04 June 2013, 21:57:22
Drive one mate - makes an Omega feel like an old Fiat 500  :) :) ;)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 June 2013, 21:58:45
Drive one mate - makes an Omega feel like an old Fiat 500  :) :) ;)
What that exact Bentley in the picture could never afford one :o
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: symes on 04 June 2013, 22:03:15
some footballer will buy one on a weeks wage
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 June 2013, 22:08:15
some footballer will buy one on a weeks wage
Yep
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: dbug on 04 June 2013, 22:12:13
Drive one mate - makes an Omega feel like an old Fiat 500  :) :) ;)
What that exact Bentley in the picture could never afford one :o

Test drive one chap - thats what I did - told them I was thinking of buying one  ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 June 2013, 23:24:38
Cars are getting worse, that list you came up with, are all most definitely ugly.
they all ugly . no style to new cars now . ;D ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 04 June 2013, 23:25:35
Few more.

Nissan Juke
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r42/wietgr/11-nissan-juke-pressopt.jpg)

Combo/Fiat
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wjrKxGeSzzE/Th8H_R1PsXI/AAAAAAAEtoU/XktQLp2PCKI/s800/Opel-Combo_2.jpg)

Jeep
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8499456818_cd282b4c51_z.jpg)

No idea what this abomination is.
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18n318d6rxknzjpg/ku-xlarge.jpg)

Bentley
(http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/CD/6F94C0A77E493250868069C3DC78A9.jpg)
no it's nissan joke get it right ;D ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: AndyRoid on 05 June 2013, 06:08:41
Is it just me or are they on the whole getting more fuglier every passing year  :o
Not only are they getting uglier, the build quality leaves a lot to be desired as well.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 June 2013, 16:46:22
Whenever I see a Juke on the road I want to smash in those ridiculously stupid headlights :-X
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 05 June 2013, 20:15:02
Whenever I see a Juke on the road I want to smash in those ridiculously stupid headlights :-X

 But its cute  ::) :-\ >:( :( ::)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2013, 20:17:02
Whenever I see a Juke on the road I want to smash in those ridiculously stupid headlights :-X

 But its cute  ::) :-\ >:( :( ::)


......only if 'cute' is the new 'ugly as f***'. ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 05 June 2013, 20:22:32
Whenever I see a Juke on the road I want to smash in those ridiculously stupid headlights :-X

 But its cute  ::) :-\ >:( :( ::)


......only if 'cute' is the new 'ugly as f***'. ;D ;D ;)

No worries about anyone stealing it  ::) ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2013, 20:22:46
BMW only seem to make 'ugly cars' these days.

Shame really, because the E39 was a bit of a looker.

The old M5, the one with the V8 lump and 'just' 400 B.H.P, was a great car.

What are they going for these days?   


 
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: bored bigyin54 on 05 June 2013, 20:30:45
Whenever I see a Juke on the road I want to smash in those ridiculously stupid headlights :-X

 But its cute  ::) :-\ >:( :( ::)
its only a bigger micra  ;D ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2013, 20:32:46
BMW only seem to make 'ugly cars' these days.

Shame really, because the E39 was a bit of a looker.

The old M5, the one with the V8 lump and 'just' 400 B.H.P, was a great car.

What are they going for these days?
This type
Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-M5-4-9-V8-Carbon-Black-with-Massive-Individual-Spec-Gen-58k-Miles-/281104410963?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417320e953)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$T2eC16FHJHIFFhsmp5mkBRikevqNWw~~_12.JPG)
Nice cars if you don't mind the "Drug Dealer" look.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 05 June 2013, 20:34:46
BMW only seem to make 'ugly cars' these days.

Shame really, because the E39 was a bit of a looker.

The old M5, the one with the V8 lump and 'just' 400 B.H.P, was a great car.

What are they going for these days?
This type
Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-M5-4-9-V8-Carbon-Black-with-Massive-Individual-Spec-Gen-58k-Miles-/281104410963?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417320e953)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$T2eC16FHJHIFFhsmp5mkBRikevqNWw~~_12.JPG)
Nice cars if you don't mind the "Drug Dealer" look.


Yes......understated menace at it's best.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2013, 20:37:08
BMW only seem to make 'ugly cars' these days.

Shame really, because the E39 was a bit of a looker.

The old M5, the one with the V8 lump and 'just' 400 B.H.P, was a great car.

What are they going for these days?
This type
Link (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-M5-4-9-V8-Carbon-Black-with-Massive-Individual-Spec-Gen-58k-Miles-/281104410963?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item417320e953)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$T2eC16FHJHIFFhsmp5mkBRikevqNWw~~_12.JPG)
Nice cars if you don't mind the "Drug Dealer" look.


Yes......understated menace at it's best.
Would like one but at these prices don't think so. But i think your pretty safe depreciation wise.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 05 June 2013, 20:40:13
The sound these V10 M5s make is my favourite sounding BMW by far.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/BMW-M5-SALOON-E60-5-0-V10-LOW-MILES-FULL-HISTORY-TV-NAV-/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/G2MAAMXQySpRQiVP/$T2eC16Z,!)EE9s2uiP,4BRQiVPhqTw~~60_12.JPG)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Del Boy on 06 June 2013, 20:41:41
E39 M5's can be had for as little as £4000 (not a great example) now, but they're just on the turning point of where the value will start going up again. £6000 would see you with a 2000 model with reasonable miles and in good nick  :y.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2013, 21:42:53
Few more ugly cars.

New Vanquish

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308613_10151491072303355_1433529423_n.jpg)

Aston Martin ?......?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/998766_10151554882923355_829277089_n.jpg)

This Chrysler

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/945389_375703405864393_1027727350_n.jpg)

Zoe

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1000802_10152916001980571_552936877_n.jpg)

Jeep Grand Cherokee

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1011731_10152910047985571_760132321_n.jpg)

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1017097_10152906121270571_848635004_n.png)

New C4 Picasso

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/943478_10152896005325571_1706354240_n.png)

Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Webby the Bear on 19 June 2013, 21:56:06
I do like the jeep though
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: symes on 19 June 2013, 22:17:01
would never buy a new car-might as well burn your money-depreciation is silly-you lose thousands as soon as you drive off forecourt >:( mate of mine 4 years ago bought a 1951 studebaker champion convertible-cost 14k-now worth 19/20k so increased value ;) so protect the environment-get a classic-values only go up--look at mk1 escorts :D 8k+
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Del Boy on 19 June 2013, 22:20:58
I think the new Vanquish is a stunner, and I also like the Mercedes CLA  :y.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Vamps on 19 June 2013, 22:28:30
would never buy a new car-might as well burn your money-depreciation is silly-you lose thousands as soon as you drive off forecourt >:( mate of mine 4 years ago bought a 1951 studebaker champion convertible-cost 14k-now worth 19/20k so increased value ;) so protect the environment-get a classic-values only go up--look at mk1 escorts :D 8k+

Whilst I agree in principle think of the money a lot of people lost on classic cars in the late 80's into early 90's there really was a boom and bust cycle which, in part, worries me about classic's at the moment, particularly the lowly Mini, I think they are over priced, not a time to buy though, I would like one....... ;) ;)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: 78bex on 19 June 2013, 22:39:15
The colour of some these new one`s is over powering
I was following a new shat box yesterday & it was painted like a shiny new penny.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Vamps on 19 June 2013, 22:44:05
Forgot to say, I remember when the Ford Sierra was described as an ugly car........... :y

It was, certainly the early ones imo, I was pleased that I got the new Cavalier as a company car, and not the Sierra, to replace my MK5 Cortina............ :D :D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 19 June 2013, 23:37:08
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 19 June 2013, 23:54:29
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
have 3  8) great little cars so simple.
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 20 June 2013, 00:16:58
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
have 3 8) great little cars so simple.

Are you a welder  ;D I know , my first drive was in a mini on a off road circuit  ::)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 20 June 2013, 00:18:53
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
have 3 8) great little cars so simple.

Are you a welder  ;D I know , my first drive was in a mini on a off road circuit  ::)
Better than money in the bank if you have the popular models  :y or a loss if they rust to nothing  ;D
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 20 June 2013, 15:08:48
All i remember seeing was a row of mini's waiting to have A panels ripped out and replaced when i was younger  ::) Great little cars though  :y
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2013, 14:19:14
They are still churning them out ugly as ever..

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/s720x720/1237085_10151672317609023_459534739_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q71/s720x720/565000_10151670686754023_752994123_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q82/1240028_10151660849969023_4501707_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/1150220_10151659064559023_784189803_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/s720x720/1150795_10151626663854023_1851910838_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/q71/s720x720/46898_10151607263434023_291019149_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q73/s720x720/61600_10151596175924023_1862810678_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/q71/s720x720/1004048_10151580196054023_200076388_n.jpg)

(https://sphotos-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/q71/s720x720/972030_10151578322409023_848650265_n.jpg)

(http://www.botbnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bmw-i3-new-01.jpg)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2013, 14:36:08
Ford going upmarket again aparently ?

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1235149_10151666001079195_48450541_n.jpg)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: dbug on 04 September 2013, 15:50:39
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
have 3  8) great little cars so simple.

Which mini's you got Jay?  Still got a few odds & sods for original minis, in fact recenly sold a 1071S engine and box that was languishing in my garage (forgot I still had it until I was having a quick search!)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 04 September 2013, 16:17:14
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
have 3  8) great little cars so simple.

Which mini's you got Jay?  Still got a few odds & sods for original minis, in fact recenly sold a 1071S engine and box that was languishing in my garage (forgot I still had it until I was having a quick search!)

PM  ;)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: omega3000 on 04 September 2013, 16:51:25
Still want another capri , knew i should of bought one 5 years ago  :'( The old Mini's are way too expensive always have been ....id have one though at the right price  :)
have 3  8) great little cars so simple.

Which mini's you got Jay?  Still got a few odds & sods for original minis, in fact recenly sold a 1071S engine and box that was languishing in my garage (forgot I still had it until I was having a quick search!)

I like garages where you can lose an engine  ;D Big garage springs to mind  ;)
Title: Re: New cars these days...
Post by: Jukeboxnut on 04 September 2013, 20:59:25
Not only are most new cars ugly but they are also fatties compared to older models.  The name Juke for that Nissan monstrosity offends me as it is too close to jukebox and the ones I have are totally gorgeous.