Hot Grilles: 10 Best Front Ends in Auto Design

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Old 04-17-2011 | 10:05 AM
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Hot Grilles: 10 Best Front Ends in Auto Design

Notice that the majority of them are big and outlandish with the most outlandish, the Edsel, fetching $200,000. I'm just saying.....

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...1806&GT1=22021
Old 04-17-2011 | 10:16 AM
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I still like the pre-face lift 4G and I'm happy I picked up my 2010 BRP with Black Interior.

It has style and sets itself apart.

Personally I think the MMC model looks like the same grill Saturn used in their final days.

2012 TL:


2007 Saturn Aura:

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Old 04-17-2011 | 10:26 AM
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i think you hit the wrong links... thats totally a custom TSX TSX 2G and a corvette...

the tsx also has an ms paint blackout trim on the bottom of it




i think you meant these?




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Old 04-17-2011 | 10:31 AM
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also,

BMW: NO
Skylark: NO
Excelero: NO
FX50: NO
CLS: NOt really.
Old 04-17-2011 | 11:57 AM
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The only one that actally looks good (IMO) is the CTS. the rest can stuff their grilles into the ground.
Old 04-17-2011 | 12:06 PM
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Benz CLS is such a hottie.
Old 04-17-2011 | 12:55 PM
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What a random list of designs, there just seems to be no commonality amonst them all. about as confusing as the second post.
Old 04-17-2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Myxomatosis
What a random list of designs, there just seems to be no commonality amonst them all. about as confusing as the second post.
As long as they don't have anything currently made by Acura then I'm fine with the list.
Old 04-17-2011 | 05:37 PM
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The Merc and Caddy are the only hot grilles on that list IMO
Old 04-18-2011 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyresian
I still like the pre-face lift 4G and I'm happy I picked up my 2010 BRP with Black Interior.

It has style and sets itself apart.

Personally I think the MMC model looks like the same grill Saturn used in their final days.




Good way to start the day. Thanks!
Old 04-18-2011 | 10:34 AM
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What a bunch of ugly front ends. These ugly grilles caused more headaches than innovation last time I checked.
Old 04-18-2011 | 04:10 PM
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Old 04-18-2011 | 08:21 PM
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I agree with the list, for the most part.

some notable exceptions:

Infiniti's grille is hideous, IMO.

Rolls Royce is literally a radiator turned grille. it's a wonderful marketing tool as it's recognizable RR, but don't make it out to be anything genius.

The Maybach looks like the flat end of a spatula.

but the best thing about this article: they got "grille" correct.
Old 04-18-2011 | 09:41 PM
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'09 Acura TL
Old 04-18-2011 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by knight rider


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Old 04-21-2011 | 02:14 PM
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Merc CLS
Audi A5
BMW Z4
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Old 04-21-2011 | 03:08 PM
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Benz CLS is such a hottie.
best of the bunch
Old 04-22-2011 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Myxomatosis
What a random list of designs, there just seems to be no commonality amonst them all. about as confusing as the second post.


Terrible list. Why not list Paul Wall just to cover all bases?
Old 04-22-2011 | 07:38 PM
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I've just bookmarked that MSN page in my browser under my 'THERE'S NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE' folder.
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