Guess who made Yahoo's top 6 Ugly Cars??? - Page 5

cougfan335 · 04-07-2009, 06:26 PM

I never thought of myself as a BMW elitist, this thread is a discussion of exterior appearance. I have felt I am not the best judge of this as I like a lot of cars history has proven are terrible looking (I think the Gremlin is pretty good looking, Pacer=not so much). I find the E92, the car I have, pretty good looking. It could have used a higher trunk lip, some fender flaring, lower front spoiler and some hood crinkle or strakes. The 1 is ugly as sin, the new 7 looks worse than the old, the 5 wagon is gorgeous, the X6 looks pretty good, the new X5 is less attractive than the old and the Z3 was one of the best looking cars of all time (except in purple).

ragingclue · 04-07-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cougfan335

I never thought of myself as a BMW elitist, this thread is a discussion of exterior appearance. I have felt I am not the best judge of this as I like a lot of cars history has proven are terrible looking (I think the Gremlin is pretty good looking, Pacer=not so much). I find the E92, the car I have, pretty good looking. It could have used a higher trunk lip, some fender flaring, lower front spoiler and some hood crinkle or strakes. The 1 is ugly as sin, the new 7 looks worse than the old, the 5 wagon is gorgeous, the X6 looks pretty good, the new X5 is less attractive than the old and the Z3 was one of the best looking cars of all time (except in purple).

The best-looking BMW ever, in my mind, was the ///M Coupe of clown shoe fame.... Not the non-M version. That think stunk of testosterone-driven proportions. And, like many other BMW's, kicked the shit out of cars with much more power.

Sometimes, the car that makes you tingle isn't necessarily one that you would call "pretty" but that doesn't mean it isn't a good looking car.

Add1ct · 04-07-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

The best-looking BMW ever, in my mind, was the ///M Coupe of clown shoe fame.... Not the non-M version. That think stunk of testosterone-driven proportions. And, like many other BMW's, kicked the shit out of cars with much more power.

Sometimes, the car that makes you tingle isn't necessarily one that you would call "pretty" but that doesn't mean it isn't a good looking car.

yea that is an awesome machine

TommyK · 04-07-2009, 11:57 PM

it is a bit strange i do have to say, i think the old X3 was worse but the 1 is ehh different, i think there is a place for it in the hearts of the few that want and love the 1, but you really cant compare the 3 serries to the 1.
I mean the 3 will be arround for as long as BMW will be, the revenue generated by the 3 pays most of BMW's bills for motorsport and everything else so they have to get it right.

i think the 1 is an experiment but hasnt really fit its nitch yet. all i know that in Orange county i maybe see 1 or 2 a month. so that might go along with yahoo's beliefs, because here, you are what you drive.

cougfan335 · 04-08-2009, 01:41 AM

I loved the clown shoe, every car magazine ragged on it, but it was so different from anything else on the road and freakin great looking. I especially liked the blue and the option to get 2 toned seats.

ChrisV · 04-08-2009, 08:07 AM

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No way, new 7 is smokin hot.

Coming from 7Post, I have to say that a LOT of people share your opinion:

http://www.7post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=188

lib · 04-08-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyK

i think the 1 is an experiment but hasnt really fit its nitch yet. all i know that in Orange county i maybe see 1 or 2 a month. so that might go along with yahoo's beliefs, because here, you are what you drive.

The world is quite a bit larger than just Orange county. The 1's have been on sale outside of the US longer and in '07 they were the 3rd best selling series behind the 3 & 5-series. In '08 they surpassed the 5-series to be the 2nd best selling series for BMW worldwide.

http://www.bmwgroup.com/annualreport...Group_2008.pdf

Inspired · 04-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Entry level 1 series sell least than 3 series and 5 series..

That must tell you something right there just judging on the sale numbers..

Add1ct · 04-08-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lib

The world is quite a bit larger than just Orange county.

I'm guessing you aren't from Orange county!

Inspired · 04-08-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Add1ct

I'm guessing you aren't from Orange county!

To be honest. Even here in the Bay Area, it is rare. I drive 60 miles a day and I only see a 1 series less than a hand full of time a month. I just know the 1 series are rotting in the dealership.

Add1ct · 04-08-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by twinturbo335

To be honest. Even here in the Bay Area, it is rare. I drive 60 miles a day and I only see a 1 series less than a hand full of time a month. I just know the 1 series are rotting in the dealership.

I see quite a few here in LA, especially convertibles, I think with the 3 vert approaching 60k the 1 vert is a very enticing car for those that ant a vert, and it really doesn't look bad for a ragtop imho. of course I see two 1ers weekly as they both live at my house, but that aside I do see 5-10 a week, which I will admit does pale in comparison to the scores of 3s I see everyday.

ejazbmw · 04-08-2009, 09:25 PM

i don't see what's all the fuss is about who cares. the one series is ugly and the 3 series owner are assholes there done and done lol

blklacker · 04-08-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm personally glad I dont see many 1ers on the road... Makes my ride stand out that much more. Its a good thing IMO

blklacker · 04-08-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

I find it amusing No one likes an ugly girl talks trash about other girls.

HAHAHA

blue2fire · 04-08-2009, 10:54 PM

I don't know, we like conformity with a show of modest affluence in our (Mine, at least) pringle eyed world and the only place the One Series will conform is Holland, where Cannabis is legal..

HSTraxx · 04-10-2009, 01:00 AM

I think Yahoo put the 1 on their list because its a pretty expensive car, which makes the Kia Amanti and the PT Cruisers more excusable.

I'd say most BMW's are actually kinda fugly compared to their recent competitors. Has anyone seen the new A4? Seeing those LED headlights in action slightly aroused me...

I love my 3 to death, but I still fantasize about the hot neighbour from time to time.

ragingclue · 04-10-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HSTraxx

I'd say most BMW's are actually kinda fugly compared to their recent competitors. Has anyone seen the new A4? Seeing those LED headlights in action slightly aroused me...

...until the blinker comes on. Then it just looks straight ghey.

Johan@WSTO · 04-10-2009, 10:18 AM

I have 1.... so sad...

quiksilver1029 · 04-10-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ragingclue

...until the blinker comes on. Then it just looks straight ghey.

oh yea, its looks retarded with only one side of the led strip on. bad design

but back to topic, i have to agree with yahoo. i think the 1 series is pretty ugly and looks like a kids toy car.

hipvspec · 04-10-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by news 4 u

Yahoo! is on crack for sure. There is no way a Kia Amanti is better looking than the 1er. The 1-Series may have "suffered a high-speed hernia," but the Kia has suffered a brutal beating from the ugly stick big time

seriously, that kia is like smashing a lincoln towncar, merc e-class and s-type jag together, and it's designer goes:" okay, i will have the merc's headlight, jag's grill and the lincoln's c-pillar plus its roof profile...and oh, i will add two strip of audi-style LED's up front for turn signals! Tah-Dah!" but it's yahoo, so

(and where is that pt cruiser convertible?)

jeremydgreat · 04-11-2009, 11:33 AM

Wait wait, the Impreza WRX hatch made the list? Clearly I have different taste than the article's editor. I snapped these pics of a WRX in the parking lot at my office. (Pardon the crappy phone-quality pics):

Call me crazy, but I think that looks pretty great.

Anyway, here's the thing: I don't think the 1 series is BMW's best exterior design. But that's also what makes it sort of endearing to me (in an ugly duckling, runt of the litter sort of way). It's the snout-nosed, flappy-eared, pocket-M car that just won't quit. It's not an "official M car" you say? Well, the 1 just doesn't care.

On the freeways of LA, everyone is driving their identical, Barbie doll 3 series. I'll gladly take a sassy little 1 series over that. People can point and laugh, but they'll be doing it from my rear view mirror. hehe

Jeremy out.

BMWTT135i · 04-11-2009, 12:58 PM

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04-07-2009, 06:26 PM	#89
cougfan335 First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Coupe MT, Montego/Saddle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 326 iTrader: (6)	I never thought of myself as a BMW elitist, this thread is a discussion of exterior appearance. I have felt I am not the best judge of this as I like a lot of cars history has proven are terrible looking (I think the Gremlin is pretty good looking, Pacer=not so much). I find the E92, the car I have, pretty good looking. It could have used a higher trunk lip, some fender flaring, lower front spoiler and some hood crinkle or strakes. The 1 is ugly as sin, the new 7 looks worse than the old, the 5 wagon is gorgeous, the X6 looks pretty good, the new X5 is less attractive than the old and the Z3 was one of the best looking cars of all time (except in purple). __________________ e92 335i: Montego, Saddle Brown, Burl Walnut, MT, Sport, Prem, CW, PDC, Rear Shade. Mods: JB4, BMS Dual Intake, Cyba Scoops, Beyern Mesh Chrome 19" wheels, 15% F1 tint, LeatherZ weighted shift knob, body color reflectors, Matte black grill with Montego surround, middle lower grill removed, left and right lower grills painted black.

04-08-2009, 01:41 AM	#93
cougfan335 First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Coupe MT, Montego/Saddle Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 326 iTrader: (6)	I loved the clown shoe, every car magazine ragged on it, but it was so different from anything else on the road and freakin great looking. I especially liked the blue and the option to get 2 toned seats. __________________ e92 335i: Montego, Saddle Brown, Burl Walnut, MT, Sport, Prem, CW, PDC, Rear Shade. Mods: JB4, BMS Dual Intake, Cyba Scoops, Beyern Mesh Chrome 19" wheels, 15% F1 tint, LeatherZ weighted shift knob, body color reflectors, Matte black grill with Montego surround, middle lower grill removed, left and right lower grills painted black.

04-08-2009, 09:32 PM	#101
blklacker Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: seattle Posts: 655 iTrader: (0)	I'm personally glad I dont see many 1ers on the road... Makes my ride stand out that much more. Its a good thing IMO __________________ -135i BSM, CRBL ,custom front lip/Indianapolis red fade, blacked out tail lights/corner headlights, golf tee, BMS Air intake, SSTT, CF spoiler,Powdered coated OEM rims gunmetal high gloss,custom Rear diffuser Black/Indianapolis red fade

04-10-2009, 10:18 AM	#106
Johan@WSTO Colonel Drives: BMW E89 Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,117 iTrader: (2)	I have 1.... so sad... __________________

04-11-2009, 11:33 AM	#109
jeremydgreat Captain Drives: 2009 JB3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (Carlsbad to be exact) Posts: 676 iTrader: (1)	Wait wait, the Impreza WRX hatch made the list? Clearly I have different taste than the article's editor. I snapped these pics of a WRX in the parking lot at my office. (Pardon the crappy phone-quality pics): Call me crazy, but I think that looks pretty great. Anyway, here's the thing: I don't think the 1 series is BMW's best exterior design. But that's also what makes it sort of endearing to me (in an ugly duckling, runt of the litter sort of way). It's the snout-nosed, flappy-eared, pocket-M car that just won't quit. It's not an "official M car" you say? Well, the 1 just doesn't care. On the freeways of LA, everyone is driving their identical, Barbie doll 3 series. I'll gladly take a sassy little 1 series over that. People can point and laugh, but they'll be doing it from my rear view mirror. hehe Jeremy out. __________________ 135i // M-Sports Package // RR Oil Catch Can // Black Kidneys // iCarbon Hood // Alum Pedals // KW v2 Coilovers // Vorshlag Camber Plates // JB3 // Hotchkis Sway Bar // Wheel Studs. Best mod ever? Tires. 255's in front, 275's in back.

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TommyK Brigadier General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,327 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	it is a bit strange i do have to say, i think the old X3 was worse but the 1 is ehh different, i think there is a place for it in the hearts of the few that want and love the 1, but you really cant compare the 3 serries to the 1. I mean the 3 will be arround for as long as BMW will be, the revenue generated by the 3 pays most of BMW's bills for motorsport and everything else so they have to get it right. i think the 1 is an experiment but hasnt really fit its nitch yet. all i know that in Orange county i maybe see 1 or 2 a month. so that might go along with yahoo's beliefs, because here, you are what you drive.

04-08-2009, 01:19 PM	#96
Inspired Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,032 iTrader: (2)	Entry level 1 series sell least than 3 series and 5 series.. That must tell you something right there just judging on the sale numbers..

04-08-2009, 09:25 PM	#100
ejazbmw blahhh Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 6,335 iTrader: (7)	i don't see what's all the fuss is about who cares. the one series is ugly and the 3 series owner are assholes there done and done lol

04-10-2009, 01:00 AM	#104
HSTraxx Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW 323i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	I think Yahoo put the 1 on their list because its a pretty expensive car, which makes the Kia Amanti and the PT Cruisers more excusable. I'd say most BMW's are actually kinda fugly compared to their recent competitors. Has anyone seen the new A4? Seeing those LED headlights in action slightly aroused me... I love my 3 to death, but I still fantasize about the hot neighbour from time to time.

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