Timeless Car Designs?
02-16-2006, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
actually the 4th gen preludes are a tad quicker than the 5th gen, since the 5th gens are heavier. However, the 5th gens looks great. Of course, I'm a TAD biased 
02-16-2006, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Only the 4th gens with the H22 VTEC engines.
well of course...all 5th gens have VTEC...so you can only compare apples to apples
02-16-2006, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Dem1K
well of course...all 5th gens have VTEC...so you can only compare apples to apples
I still dream of finding another CLEAN 3rd gen...with 4WS this time. I want see how it do in autoX....I come across them once in a blue moon on CL....but they are usually in piss poor condition...I miss my 3rd gen
02-16-2006, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
There is also the even more rare 4WS models...which I think are better then the ATTS system in the Type S.
I still dream of finding another CLEAN 3rd gen...with 4WS this time. I want see how it do in autoX....I come across them once in a blue moon on CL....but they are usually in piss poor condition...I miss my 3rd gen
I still dream of finding another CLEAN 3rd gen...with 4WS this time. I want see how it do in autoX....I come across them once in a blue moon on CL....but they are usually in piss poor condition...I miss my 3rd gen
I'd love to get an LSD in mine (sorry a little OT)
02-16-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Mid 90's 5 series (sorry, dont know my BMW's well enough to know codes)
1991 - 1995 Acura Legend
1990 - 1993 Honda Accord
1991 - 1995 Acura Legend
1990 - 1993 Honda Accord
on both although I always preferred the 4 door accord 
02-16-2006, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Mid 90's 5 series (sorry, dont know my BMW's well enough to know codes)
The best of the E34s was the 1995 540 M-Sport
02-16-2006, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
IMHO...just mine. I think those are the WORST preludes...I don't even consider them ludes.
Now, the 88-91 ludes, and the 97-01 ludes...
Many bimmer designs (8 Series, E39 5-series)
the last gen 300z.
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02-17-2006, 01:01 AM
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There are tons like the Supra and 8 series where it was the last of the breed so it stays new long after it is retired.
The 911s (in this case the 993/996/997) where the the shape is so evolutionary that it never gets old because it always looks so similar.
Then there are designs that are just well amazing and exotic and carry on in the hearts and minds eye, such as the Ferrari V8 "Dinos", the 348/355/360/430 in the time frame.
Then the handsome designs that just please most more than subsequent iterations such as the E39 5er and the E46 M3 (possibly).
But, counting out exotics I think the 911 design is the king of this concept, it is hard to argue when the shape is so pleasing and has been far more similar than one could imagine for over 40 years. No car design has aged so well for so long except maybe the Cobra and the GT40 but neither has been in constant production. The 911 remains one of the most desirable sports cars despite its evolutionary design and bass ackwards drive train, as PJ opined "Ass engined Nazi slot car" indeed.
The 911s (in this case the 993/996/997) where the the shape is so evolutionary that it never gets old because it always looks so similar.
Then there are designs that are just well amazing and exotic and carry on in the hearts and minds eye, such as the Ferrari V8 "Dinos", the 348/355/360/430 in the time frame.
Then the handsome designs that just please most more than subsequent iterations such as the E39 5er and the E46 M3 (possibly).
But, counting out exotics I think the 911 design is the king of this concept, it is hard to argue when the shape is so pleasing and has been far more similar than one could imagine for over 40 years. No car design has aged so well for so long except maybe the Cobra and the GT40 but neither has been in constant production. The 911 remains one of the most desirable sports cars despite its evolutionary design and bass ackwards drive train, as PJ opined "Ass engined Nazi slot car" indeed.
02-17-2006, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
There are tons like the Supra and 8 series where it was the last of the breed so it stays new long after it is retired.
The 911s (in this case the 993/996/997) where the the shape is so evolutionary that it never gets old because it always looks so similar.
Then there are designs that are just well amazing and exotic and carry on in the hearts and minds eye, such as the Ferrari V8 "Dinos", the 348/355/360/430 in the time frame.
Then the handsome designs that just please most more than subsequent iterations such as the E39 5er and the E46 M3 (possibly).
But, counting out exotics I think the 911 design is the king of this concept, it is hard to argue when the shape is so pleasing and has been far more similar than one could imagine for over 40 years. No car design has aged so well for so long except maybe the Cobra and the GT40 but neither has been in constant production. The 911 remains one of the most desirable sports cars despite its evolutionary design and bass ackwards drive train, as PJ opined "Ass engined Nazi slot car" indeed.
The 911s (in this case the 993/996/997) where the the shape is so evolutionary that it never gets old because it always looks so similar.
Then there are designs that are just well amazing and exotic and carry on in the hearts and minds eye, such as the Ferrari V8 "Dinos", the 348/355/360/430 in the time frame.
Then the handsome designs that just please most more than subsequent iterations such as the E39 5er and the E46 M3 (possibly).
But, counting out exotics I think the 911 design is the king of this concept, it is hard to argue when the shape is so pleasing and has been far more similar than one could imagine for over 40 years. No car design has aged so well for so long except maybe the Cobra and the GT40 but neither has been in constant production. The 911 remains one of the most desirable sports cars despite its evolutionary design and bass ackwards drive train, as PJ opined "Ass engined Nazi slot car" indeed.
02-17-2006, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by West6MT
Nicely said
There is something about the design of a porsche 911 that makes a man feel tingley when he sees one.
02-17-2006, 01:42 AM
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Just look at this shot. It's all in the angle from which the pic was taken. It just gives me the meanest hard-on.
02-17-2006, 02:23 PM
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911 will be timeless because Porsche has kept the same design since the beginning of time and I'm sure until the end of time.
Not a big 911 fan but I agree that it looks timeless. If you put one from each year from 1995-2006 all in a row I probably couldn't tell you which year each was from.
Not a big 911 fan but I agree that it looks timeless. If you put one from each year from 1995-2006 all in a row I probably couldn't tell you which year each was from.
02-17-2006, 03:36 PM
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2 cars jump out at me:
late 90s early 2000's
Benz E-class. I occassionally see one running around and it's still a good looking car.
#2. Pontiac Firebird WS6. Yes the old F-bodies. there's one guy around here with a jet black one he gets out when it's nice on the weekend. he keeps it garaged. but after it's polished up it looks SOOOOOOOOO SEXY with that ram air hood.
late 90s early 2000's
Benz E-class. I occassionally see one running around and it's still a good looking car.
#2. Pontiac Firebird WS6. Yes the old F-bodies. there's one guy around here with a jet black one he gets out when it's nice on the weekend. he keeps it garaged. but after it's polished up it looks SOOOOOOOOO SEXY with that ram air hood.
02-17-2006, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Water-S
2 cars jump out at me:
late 90s early 2000's
Benz E-class. I occassionally see one running around and it's still a good looking car.
#2. Pontiac Firebird WS6. Yes the old F-bodies. there's one guy around here with a jet black one he gets out when it's nice on the weekend. he keeps it garaged. but after it's polished up it looks SOOOOOOOOO SEXY with that ram air hood.
late 90s early 2000's
Benz E-class. I occassionally see one running around and it's still a good looking car.
#2. Pontiac Firebird WS6. Yes the old F-bodies. there's one guy around here with a jet black one he gets out when it's nice on the weekend. he keeps it garaged. but after it's polished up it looks SOOOOOOOOO SEXY with that ram air hood.
I have to admit, the nostil looking ram air hood on the WS6 trans am does look good...
Too bad the interior is shit.
02-17-2006, 03:58 PM
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The Nissan Skyline comes to mind. It's style doesn't get old to me. Timeless
02-17-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
Just look at this shot. It's all in the angle from which the pic was taken. It just gives me the meanest hard-on.
The 997 GT3!! The P-cars give me some pause, in that I LIKE their shape but I do not love it. In a year or so one would have the choice of a (used) 360 or a (new) GT3 for about the same scratch. No question the GT3 would be cheaper to own and be a better performer in every objective category but there is something about the shape and mystique of the F-car. While the GT3 is quite special and car guys (and girls) will see that, the average person will see a just another 911. For me the GT3 is a head car and the Modena is a heart car.
02-17-2006, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
The 997 GT3!! The P-cars give me some pause, in that I LIKE their shape but I do not love it. In a year or so one would have the choice of a (used) 360 or a (new) GT3 for about the same scratch. No question the GT3 would be cheaper to own and be a better performer in every objective category but there is something about the shape and mystique of the F-car. While the GT3 is quite special and car guys (and girls) will see that, the average person will see a just another 911. For me the GT3 is a head car and the Modena is a heart car.
I was just looking at pics from my autoX teams last event ( I have not attended in a VERY long time) and someone is now running a Modena...I have GOT to get back.
There was also a c6 z06!
02-18-2006, 05:12 PM
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I think the current Gen Audi A8L will never be out of fashion, it just looks superior in every single way you look at it.
02-18-2006, 08:39 PM
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Porsche?! 4th gen Prelude is more awesome! :sigh:
I'll vote for the Toyota Cressida. Guy must have taken it out of his garage for the first time in 5 years today, cuz it was the only car on the road not covered in salt grime. Very clean, burgundy. Nothing says JDM more than a classic boxy Toyota!
I'll vote for the Toyota Cressida. Guy must have taken it out of his garage for the first time in 5 years today, cuz it was the only car on the road not covered in salt grime. Very clean, burgundy. Nothing says JDM more than a classic boxy Toyota!
02-20-2006, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
Did you know that Pontiac had to pay a licencing fee to the SCCA for every firebird that bore the "trans am" name....
02-20-2006, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
I agree with a lot of others and think that the 1st gen Lexus SC should be added:
02-20-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Hey, is that a Trans Am "trans am" ??
To me the original 2nd gen T/A was the best looking one of the bunch. The C-pillar & nose look a lot better than the ones on the Burt Reynolds T/A.
Originally Posted by GreenMonster
Did you know that Pontiac had to pay a licencing fee to the SCCA for every firebird that bore the "trans am" name....
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