http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ferrari-f50-1.jpg
although some may disagree, this is one of my all time favorites. |
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Some good candidates here. And I must say it again: Acura NSX.
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I don't have pic posting rights yet, but Toyota Supra?
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Okay, that's kinda cheating since those are Singer Porsches...but, retro. You know. :D
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The RX-7 is the most "Current" looking so far in this thread IMO. But the belt line is too low by today's standards. The 3000GT doesnt look bad either. The 300zx Tail lights make it look very dated.
I would say Mazda Protege 5 but I don't think thats old enough. |
imo, current means cars that still look somewhat modern. i usually associate that with the clarity of the headlights (whether they are frosted or clear like current cars).
4th and 5th gen accords still look current if it is a well taken care of garaged car |
Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP
(Post 13086135)
S15 came out on 1999. |
Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP
(Post 13086126)
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ferrari-f50-1.jpg
although some may disagree, this is one of my all time favorites. |
Originally Posted by S14 n Tsx
(Post 13086573)
I agree with you, but you got the year wrong..
S15 came out on 1999. |
W140-generation Mercedes S-Class...don't know how I forgot that it. It's still my favorite Benz and in my Top 5 all-time favorite cars. :pimp: Some find it bland but for me, it's everything I look for in a luxury car; quiet, sophisticated, comfortable, and elegant but understated. If you ask me, it was the last luxury car to come from a world before bling was king. Unlike today's flashy luxury cars, the W140 doesn't scream to the world that you've arrived but it manages to tell everybody you've done so without saying a word.
I first wanted one when I was ten and would still love to have one. And you never know...if things work out, I just might get to. http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...9/IMG_0429.jpg |
http://www.mcsmk8.com/91-850/HR/91-850-02.JPG
It may not look modern by todays standards, but it definitely gets noticed. |
Out of the ones above, the RX-7 is the clear winner. The 3000 & NSX definitely look old.
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How about the BMW E39, especially since the F10 looks just like it?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._E39_sedan.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...--_NHTSA_3.jpg Very good call on the CLK, HBaJ. I still think the coupes look outstanding, even today. A quick headlight upgrade and they look very modern (and by far still the best CLK design to date). http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/7156/clk430.jpg |
Originally Posted by civicdrivr
(Post 13086704)
http://www.mcsmk8.com/91-850/HR/91-850-02.JPG
It may not look modern by todays standards, but it definitely gets noticed. |
Originally Posted by 4cruizn
(Post 13084716)
1991-95 Acura Legend Coupe. Not bad for a 20 year old design.
https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y5.../IMG_3693s.jpg |
Alot of good contributions here with classic/iconic looks... but that doesn't mean they don't look dated.
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http://aberinsu.chez.com/images/cars6_65.jpg
1996 Bugatti Veyron |
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Originally Posted by Mr Marco
(Post 13087463)
http://aberinsu.chez.com/images/cars6_65.jpg
1996 Bugatti Veyron |
Originally Posted by jim165
(Post 13086834)
How about the BMW E39, especially since the F10 looks just like it?
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._E39_sedan.jpg |
RE: The Bugatti; lol wut? :tomato:
Originally Posted by 03tLsNBP
(Post 13086126)
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/ferrari-f50-1.jpg
although some may disagree, this is one of my all time favorites. |
Originally Posted by synth19
(Post 13087199)
Alot of good contributions here with classic/iconic looks... but that doesn't mean they don't look dated.
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The RX-7 definitely looked ahead of its time but I wouldn't mistake it for a current car.
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
(Post 13086007)
The Ferrari 308/328 is definitely not what I'd say still looks new, esp. when Ferrari has adopted the 2-tail lamp design into their new cars.
The 308/328 hasn't aged quite that well, imo. |
Originally Posted by synth19
(Post 13087199)
Alot of good contributions here with classic/iconic looks... but that doesn't mean they don't look dated.
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The only one mentioned here that I would agree with (looking current, despite being 15+ years old) is the 911.....but that's almost a copout as 911s are only mildly updated with each successive generation. Aesthetically speaking, of course.
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A lot of great looking cars here that still look good today, but they don't necessarily look "current". The Bugatti Veyron was exactly the sort of thing I was thinking of. Even though I'm not too fond of that design, it definitely still looks current. It seems there are very few contenders in the more affordable price range.
I think some of things that make a car look current are clear headlamp assemblies with HIDs and/or projectors inside, unique taillights (not just a red rectangle), swooping curvelines, lack of side body moldings. Out of the "affordable" suggestions so far (lets say <$75k MSRP), the one I agree with most is the MK4 Supra. :thumbsup: The 3G Prelude nomination is still cracking me up. :rofl: :tomato: |
Originally Posted by Stapler
(Post 13087729)
I think this has the same problem as the e38 7. The picture you posted looks very dated, you need to look into the later refreshed 2000-2003 models with the sport package or the m5 to have one that starts to look modern.
Look at these wheels\/ http://www.carrios.com/wp-content/up...0Li-Wheels.jpg ^that is off the 2011 7 series http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/w..._wheel_073.jpg 1997-2000 wheels C'mon, way to stick with a theme BMW. I'm sure one of you will say, "Oh, that's the 15 spoke, they've always had that as an option." That is my point. |
1994 Mitusbishi FTO
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p...-pic-14854.jpg |
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
(Post 13087810)
RE: The Bugatti; lol wut? :tomato:
it was 10 years in the making before it was released, and I think the exterior design first came out in like 99' |
911, Jeep Wrangler, and DB7 :tomato:
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Originally Posted by invisiblewar
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the panther platform cars still look very up to date still
you may disagree but :shrug: we all have opinions |
Originally Posted by invisiblewar
(Post 13089089)
the panther platform cars still look very up to date still
you may disagree but :shrug: we all have opinions |
Originally Posted by Osamu
(Post 13088667)
:dunno:
it was 10 years in the making before it was released, and I think the exterior design first came out in like 99' The Veyron itself was only in production for 5 years, & to date, is now technically only 6 years old. |
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