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RX8-79 12-10-2004 12:21 PM

Am I the only one who finds this thing hideous?
 
Everyone loves to hate on Bangle these days, but to me, this thing is far uglier than anything from BMW.

M-B CLS:
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TownDrunk 12-10-2004 12:25 PM

No. No, you're not. It just looks wrong. The whole arc thing is just wrong. The funny thing is that the articles I read praised its appearance.

RX8-TX 12-10-2004 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by TownDrunk
No. No, you're not. It just looks wrong. The whole arc thing is just wrong. The funny thing is that the articles I read praised its appearance.

Actually, I think it is the first 4-door from MB that I find attractive.

Gambit 12-10-2004 12:28 PM

it looks like someone sanded all the corners off of it

czr 12-10-2004 12:53 PM

That first pic makes it look "sloppy" and unproportional. The side view is not bad at all.. but the middle reminds me of the Acura TL.

TownDrunk 12-10-2004 12:56 PM


Originally Posted by Gambit
it looks like someone sanded all the corners off of it

:D

I thought the same thing, with a little difference. To me, it looked like someone took an S-class, bent it longitudinally, then sanded off the corners.

Gambit 12-10-2004 12:57 PM

It would be funny if you rear ended an suv in that thing. You'd slide right underneath...I bet you'd lift the back of it off the ground.

RX8-79 12-10-2004 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by TownDrunk
No. No, you're not. It just looks wrong. The whole arc thing is just wrong. The funny thing is that the articles I read praised its appearance.

Exactly. It's like the mags have this attitude that everything M-B designs is some kind of masterpiece.

mysql101 12-10-2004 01:17 PM

i dont care for it

RX Renesis 12-10-2004 01:20 PM

isn't that thing suppose to be really powerful for a sedan? something in the power range of a M5?

rx8cited 12-10-2004 01:21 PM

Barf! It's fugly.

RX8-79 12-10-2004 04:20 PM


Originally Posted by RX Renesis
isn't that thing suppose to be really powerful for a sedan? something in the power range of a M5?

Right. The AMG version, the CLS55, will use the same 469 hp engine as the E55. The regular 500 uses the same 5L V8.

misterwilson007 12-10-2004 04:26 PM

I guess it look okay........maybe put some 24s on it!!!

Butch Brown 12-10-2004 04:29 PM

Chrysler influence yuk, just like Ford influence on Jaguar, yuk!

mikeb 12-10-2004 04:45 PM

I'm not liking it
I dont like the headlights
I would have to see it in person to make a final call

PaulieWalnuts 12-10-2004 04:47 PM

I think minus the headlights, it's gorgeous.

Aratinga 12-10-2004 06:58 PM

It looks droopy to me. All the downward curves make me think the thing's made of something soft and gelatinous and it's losing the battle with gravity.

They should provide a complimentary Rx for Viagra to any man who buys this car.

RX Renesis 12-11-2004 02:47 AM

i think it's just too too way too rounded... just like with all the new benz.... they're too rounded.. one expections... well a few... the C-Class(non coupe) and the SL is alright i guess....

RXE16T 12-11-2004 02:54 AM

One butt ugly Merc!

markd 12-11-2004 04:20 AM

It's a beauty compared to the new 3-series line that's coming out. Those things are just horrendous.

rx8wannahave 12-11-2004 08:05 AM

I don't think it looks too bad but it looks SO LONG! That is the main problem I have with the car is that it looks like it was steped on or something.

kilted 12-11-2004 09:20 PM

I think it is gorgeous, that line wrapping around the front wheel well and then stretching all the way to the back is a particularly brilliant touch. It looks low, sleek, elegant, a perfect look for a luxury sedan. It isn't a very agressive look but for the type car it is I think that would be a mistake.

Of course this is just my opinion, and many of you might disagree with me because while I love my 8 I don't think they are particularly attractive cars from the outside, but I am perfectly ok with that because while I particularly dislike the nose on the 8 I can't see the car's nose while sitting in the driver's seat :-)

Equis 12-13-2004 08:50 AM

What an ugly POS fugly ass thing!!!!!!! Looks like the Mercedes rendtition of a Scion TC. Yuuuck......

MadRonin 12-13-2004 09:11 AM

I think it looks great. I really like the sweeping lines. Now, I'm just wondering how long it will take Hyundai to bring out a car that has similar lines like they've done with all their recent "high end" cars. :D

DreRX8 12-13-2004 10:00 AM

I'm not a fan of it either--however I still think it is marginally better than alot of those Bangled BMWs (7,5,Z4). The interior is top notch though.


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