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Old 05-02-2017, 12:25 PM
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I like it. That's how you do a grille.

But what's with this trend of the C/D pillar being black? I think that's ugly.
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Because that is "sporty" The black exterior trim is part of M sport, AMG, or pretty much any sorta sport package nowadays. I quite like them as long as they are glossy, not the matte cheap plastic looking black.
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stopped in at the local Volvo dealer today to check out the V90 Cross Country-very nice vehicle. It was fully loaded and had a sticker of $68K! I think I'd prefer the V90 as I don't need the family truckster kinda wagon. Salesman did say the factory delivery option is basically free travel as Volvo gives you vouchers for 2-$2500 vouchers for air travel and you don't get charged $1000 destination fee even though they ship it from Sweden to the USA and then trucked to your local dealer. I'd seriously consider doing this just to see Sweden. Oh yeah, first night in Sweden is on Volvo too.
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Old 05-02-2017, 06:01 PM
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ED is definitely a good way to buy a car if you got the time.

But if I were to do an ED, it would be in Munich
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When BMW finally comes to its senses and realizes not every moron wants to drive an SUV and starts selling wagons again the U.S., I'll be in Munich too.
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Considering how many GT they sell, I don't understand why they would choose GT over Wagon for the US market...

I would love myself some M550D wagon or not.
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
stopped in at the local Volvo dealer today to check out the V90 Cross Country-very nice vehicle. It was fully loaded and had a sticker of $68K! I think I'd prefer the V90 as I don't need the family truckster kinda wagon. Salesman did say the factory delivery option is basically free travel as Volvo gives you vouchers for 2-$2500 vouchers for air travel and you don't get charged $1000 destination fee even though they ship it from Sweden to the USA and then trucked to your local dealer. I'd seriously consider doing this just to see Sweden. Oh yeah, first night in Sweden is on Volvo too.
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ED is definitely a good way to buy a car if you got the time.

But if I were to do an ED, it would be in Munich
Wow. I'd be all over this in a heartbeat.... Sweden AND Munich. Damn.
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
I like it. That's how you do a grille.

But what's with this trend of the C/D pillar being black? I think that's ugly.
Yeah, it's refreshing to see a moderately sized/shaped grille, instead of yet another gaping fish-mouth maw....
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That Jag wagon is gorgeous! I've grown to like the F-Pace SUV too. The front is extremely good looking.
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Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
stopped in at the local Volvo dealer today to check out the V90 Cross Country-very nice vehicle. It was fully loaded and had a sticker of $68K! I think I'd prefer the V90 as I don't need the family truckster kinda wagon. Salesman did say the factory delivery option is basically free travel as Volvo gives you vouchers for 2-$2500 vouchers for air travel and you don't get charged $1000 destination fee even though they ship it from Sweden to the USA and then trucked to your local dealer. I'd seriously consider doing this just to see Sweden. Oh yeah, first night in Sweden is on Volvo too.
Wow, quite a deal. My aunt nearly did ED on a XC60, but bought an MDX instead.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
That Jag wagon is gorgeous! I've grown to like the F-Pace SUV too. The front is extremely good looking.
I agree i really like the F-Pace. While every brand all share similar looks, i think Jaguar has put Identical front end on every car they have now

It is a good look but come on, at least make it slightly different.
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Because that is "sporty" The black exterior trim is part of M sport, AMG, or pretty much any sorta sport package nowadays. I quite like them as long as they are glossy, not the matte cheap plastic looking black.
Oh I really like the black trim instead of chrome. I was referring to black body paint on the C or D pillar instead of main body color.
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Ohh.. I see.. oops.... is that a trend? i have not noticed many other cars like that.
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Originally Posted by RPhilMan1
Oh I really like the black trim instead of chrome. I was referring to black body paint on the C or D pillar instead of main body color.
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Ohh.. I see.. oops.... is that a trend? i have not noticed many other cars like that.
There are some instances where I like it (Ford Flex)
But on cars like the RX350 & Maxima, I don't car for it, unless it has a black roof to match, just breaks the flow of the car for me.






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Oh those.

Maxima and the new RX have other exterior elements that are way worse than the black C/D pillar that i dont even notice them
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
I agree i really like the F-Pace.
In pics, the F-Pace looks great and from certain angles on the road as well. There are some views of it I don't really like and it seems too small overall for me. There's one down the street (black) and by watching it on the road it has been knocked out of any consideration by me.
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I think because F pace is not a big SUV, it needs to have the right packages to look "right"

It can look like this: which IMO looks meh



Or it can look like this


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I need all of the options on cars nowadays Base cars look so blah.
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this is from my dashcam today

not sure how I feel about the red line on the wheel, but still...

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If you had an E63S, you can have any wheels in any color.
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Forget the wagon. That M3 looks mint.
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^^ that reminded me of this.

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Forget the wagon. That M3 looks mint.
All 190 hp of it.
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Originally Posted by crazyasiantl

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If only stateside.....
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Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
If only stateside.....
if I read the article right, it is coming stateside
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It is coming stateside!! So long V90 and hello Jaguar XF Sportbrake!

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I can't help but feel, for as good as this sport brake looks, the F Pace looks better.
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Cant help it. The F Pace is sexy.
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I'd be happy with either. Given my tax bracket, I'll have to wait 10-15 years before either will be realistically attainable.

So sad. So very, very sad....
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You never know... go buy some lotto tonight
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You never know... go buy some lotto tonight
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