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nez 05-20-2006 02:56 PM

subaru makes ugly cars
 
can we all agree on that? :scared:

http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/...9044622088.jpg

mysql101 05-20-2006 02:59 PM

It's not the best looking, but it looks a lot better than some of the lunchbox cars from a few years back.

terretsboy 05-20-2006 03:15 PM

someone needs to put the STI engine in the RX-8. I'd buy that. Wouldn't be as smooth as the rotary but it would give the speed to go with the awesome styling of the 8

Michael 05-20-2006 03:23 PM

If you think the outside is ugly (personally I could live with it and call it a tradeoff for performance), you're in for a rude awakening when you see the interior.

Ike 05-20-2006 03:47 PM

Your mom makes ugly children.

Red_X8 05-20-2006 04:03 PM


Originally Posted by Ike
Your mom makes ugly children.

But they sure are fast.

NgoRX8 05-20-2006 04:16 PM

don't mess with ike. if you bag on subaru or mitsubishi he will be on your ugly ass. :rofl:

tiggerlee 05-20-2006 04:48 PM

I've seen uglier......

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/814...rt605065xh.jpg


:D:

nez 05-20-2006 05:35 PM


Originally Posted by Ike
Your mom makes ugly children.

thanks for proving my point :wavey:

rx8wannahave 05-20-2006 05:53 PM

That is UGLY...but, the Legacy GT is not. I've also seen better looking WRX's or STI's...but that one takes the cake for UGLY

Tirminyl 05-20-2006 06:34 PM

You should be beaten with a slim jim.

Winning 8 05-20-2006 08:43 PM

that designer is on crack when he design the sti.

tiggerlee 05-20-2006 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by Winning 8
that designer is on crack when he design the sti.


No. This is crack! :Eyecrazy:

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1047/ugly11lq.jpg

NgoRX8 05-20-2006 08:55 PM

that's not crack, that's shit. :)

canaryrx8 05-20-2006 08:59 PM

nothing will EVER top this

http://www.markauto.com/pontiac/imag...2003_aztec.jpg

shinka213 05-20-2006 09:01 PM

beauty is in the eye of the beholder.....I happened to like subarus....they make an excellent vehicle...Ive had legacies and now am the proud owner of a B9...the legacy gt spec is freakin awesome and anyone who knows cars knows the wrx is totally there....
I wouldnt give up my 8 for anything...but trashing the subaru?? I think not!!

tiggerlee 05-20-2006 09:03 PM


Originally Posted by canaryrx8


Is that thing pink? God I thought that burnt orange color was bad.

shinka213 05-20-2006 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Is that thing pink? God I thought that burnt orange color was bad.

whats that? a freakin pontiac??

Socr8tes 05-20-2006 09:13 PM

You haven't seen an Aztek in all its horrid glory unless you've seen the early years with the complete plastic cladding. This pink example is actually an improvement!

Ike 05-20-2006 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by nez
thanks for proving my point :wavey:

I don't get it, how does the fact that your mom makes ugly children prove your point?

shinka213 05-20-2006 10:17 PM

he doesnt get it Ike!

presequel 05-20-2006 11:49 PM

sti's and evo's are ugly.

oh but they're fast.

time4akshun 05-21-2006 12:14 AM

Suburu's haul ass but yes, butt ugly...

Time

mysql101 05-21-2006 08:22 AM

besides Ike, why would anyone here care if they're ugly or not?

teen_living_a_dream 05-21-2006 08:59 AM

I was considering buying an STI over the rx8 for the speed factor. When you see one at a dealer they aren't as bad looking as in pictures (but still not good looking). The large hood scoop and spoiler sort of grab your attention so you don't notice the flaws of its exterior. The interior is nice, but I personally think the 8 is better. The main flaw with the car is I am over 6 feet tall and there is no leg room at the driver's seat when all the way back. The 2 seat convertibles have more room. Even if it had room, I still would have picked the 8 but I can see how they lose customers from it.

DARKMAZ8 05-21-2006 09:28 AM

The Sti looks even worse in my rear view mirror on some TWISTIES!!!

XDEEDUBBX 05-21-2006 10:09 AM


Originally Posted by canaryrx8

Agreed! You beat me to it!

XDEEDUBBX 05-21-2006 10:10 AM

your mom goes to college..

Tirminyl 05-21-2006 10:21 AM

Different strokes for different folks. You won't believe how many people think the RX8 is completly ugly. ibfanboisdefendtherx8andsayitmakesangelssing

dos 05-21-2006 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
your mom goes to college..

LOL!!

VikingDJ 05-21-2006 11:35 AM

Not sure I'd use the word ugly. As an Sti owner I fully admit, this car is far from sexy, and far from good looking, but ugly seems a bit harsh. I guess as a whole if I look at Subaru itself, they never have made the best looking cars, but they are improving slowly. When I parked my STi next to my rx8, and now my S2000, then yes, I suppose it is ugly both inside and out, but by itself I don't feel that way, yet I can't call this car good looking either. However, if I were going on looks I'd have never bought one to begin with. The way Subarus drive is a thing of beauty, even if they don't exactly look great just standing still. My STI reminds me of the average looking gal that's wild in bed and can rock your world, and just always looks good, as long as it's moving, and you are the one driving it. ;)

Sephiroth 05-21-2006 11:53 AM

The model after the bugeye and before the current one is the only one that i've liked for the impreza. The B9 continues to remain the ugliest car in my mind.

http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/B9-TRIBECA.jpg

dupa12345 05-21-2006 05:46 PM


Originally Posted by tiggerlee


american designers are right on top of this shit with this marvel

http://www.chevrolet.com/i/06/pic/up..._gallery09.jpg

shinka213 05-21-2006 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by Sephiroth
The model after the bugeye and before the current one is the only one that i've liked for the impreza. The B9 continues to remain the ugliest car in my mind.

http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/B9-TRIBECA.jpg

I own an 8 and a 9....I happen to like both....granted they are totally different vehicles but they also serve a different purpose.....
I'll have to admit that the nose if the B9 did grow on me...LOL...no pun intended.. :) but I love everything about the vehicle...

therm8 05-21-2006 06:06 PM

Tribecca tops the Aztek in the ugly department. But then so does the Element. Aztek is #3? Never thought it could happen.

Ike 05-21-2006 07:10 PM


Originally Posted by shinka213
I own an 8 and a 9....I happen to like both....granted they are totally different vehicles but they also serve a different purpose.....
I'll have to admit that the nose if the B9 did grow on me...LOL...no pun intended.. :) but I love everything about the vehicle...

I was iffy on the Tribeca at first, but the more I've seen them in person the more I like it. Overall it's a very nice vehicle and it stands out in a crowd of boring SUVs, but not in an obnoxious garish way like the Aztec does.

The thing about Subarus is they aren't eye catching or sleek, they have a very purpose built and durable feel to them in just about every way. They are rarely a car that will have instant appeal but tend to get more and more attractive as you examine them and get used to them.

shinka213 05-21-2006 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by Ike
I was iffy on the Tribeca at first, but the more I've seen them in person the more I like it. Overall it's a very nice vehicle and it stands out in a crowd of boring SUVs, but not in an obnoxious garish way like the Aztec does.

The thing about Subarus is they aren't eye catching or sleek, they have a very purpose built and durable feel to them in just about every way. They are rarely a car that will have instant appeal but tend to get more and more attractive as you examine them and get used to them.

nicely put Ike!!
my sentiments exactly :ylsuper:

PS...I love that pic of the B9

CosmosMpower 05-21-2006 09:48 PM

I'm sorry but I think the Legacy GT looks better than the RX8. New WRX with the snout is hideous though.

http://www.engine-power.com/img/spec...gacy_gt_05.jpg

zaglo6204 05-21-2006 09:54 PM


Originally Posted by Ike
I was iffy on the Tribeca at first, but the more I've seen them in person the more I like it. Overall it's a very nice vehicle and it stands out in a crowd of boring SUVs, but not in an obnoxious garish way like the Aztec does.

The thing about Subarus is they aren't eye catching or sleek, they have a very purpose built and durable feel to them in just about every way. They are rarely a car that will have instant appeal but tend to get more and more attractive as you examine them and get used to them.

very, very well said. congrats, would you like a cookie?

HolyCross05 05-21-2006 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by Ike
They are rarely a car that will have instant appeal but tend to get more and more attractive as you examine them and get used to them.

I've definitely grown to like the look of the STI, except for that silly trunk spoiler.

alfy28 05-22-2006 08:54 AM

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This is ugly

Design1stCode2nd 05-22-2006 01:00 PM

08 Legacy looks pretty good:

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/70244883-L.jpg

REV_ME_62 05-22-2006 01:07 PM

WRX..... Its alright! RX8...... Hmmm! What is everybody thinking!

snizzle 05-22-2006 02:03 PM

The current Legacy is nice looking but the '08 is VERY nice. Aggressive front fascia!

Cool-Blue-Dad 05-22-2006 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by nez
subaru makes ugly cars
can we all agree on that? :scared:

Sure, but there's more to life than ugly. Gotta respect AWD and high HP. I'm always reminded of the Volvo slogan from the movie Crazy People, "Boxy, but good."

I claim the right to discuss the merits and demerits of Subarus and Mazdas both - I traded in a Subaru to get my Mazda. :Peace:

(I also laugh in canaryrx8's general direction because my wife wants a used Aztek so we test drove one this weekend - bah, it's to be her car so I care not).

SlowLude 05-23-2006 12:39 AM

YES! An ugly car thread! Here's my list of ass-ugly cars:

2000 Tiburon with spectacles:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...s/tibfront.jpg

Couldnt find a good picture of an old Sunfire...

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...3sunfire_1.jpg

Is this the front or the back??

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl...cura2pt2cl.jpg

... I had to add this one in, looks like a tadpole.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articl.../02tbird_2.jpg

nez 05-23-2006 01:57 AM


Originally Posted by Ike
I don't get it, how does the fact that your mom makes ugly children prove your point?

dont get me wrong im not trashing all the subaru cars, and i have no right to since I havent driven any...but most of their cars, to me, are plain and boring. Being an import company you'd expect more. Their specs are awesome, but that's all they got goin for them. But hey, if their cars turn you on...more power to ya. I was just expressin my .02.

VikingDJ 05-23-2006 02:11 AM


Originally Posted by nez
dont get me wrong im not trashing all the subaru cars, and i have no right to since I havent driven any...but most of their cars, to me, are plain and boring. Being an import company you'd expect more. Their specs are awesome, but that's all they got goin for them. But hey, if their cars turn you on...more power to ya. I was just expressin my .02.


Well, some people put more emphasis on looks then others. Generally those people cannot and never will appreciate a Subaru. I actually understand both sides of the coin. I can see how someone like Ike is into cars like this, and I can also see those who take one look at an STI and go OMG, that thing is hideous. I'm somewhere in between both biases. The problem lies that you have such a wonderfully car building company, yet they can't get those missing pieces of puzzle to stand out. It's like take Mazda and Subaru and combine them, and you have basically an incredible looking car with superb performance, build quality, and durability.

With that said, before Subaru builds a eye catching and sleek car (may never happen), they need to work on their paint and body. This is by far the worst car I have ever owned regarding body panel strength and paint job. So easy to dent, so easy to scratch, and easy to chip up. I predict a rust bucket with my 100% outdoor STI in about ten years or more. I guess I shouldn't let it bother me, because after all, this is an Impreza, and outside a distinct enthusiast fan base, the Sti is disposable. It's a drive it into ground and junk it car for the most part, and will become a car youngsters buy to beef up and race. I just wish they'd put more time and effort into the STI with their paint jobs, and make it above the base economy Impreza in that regard. ;)

itsallaboutgary 05-23-2006 02:21 AM

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they can look really nice too =)

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...chmentid=77897

RX8-79 05-23-2006 06:22 PM


Originally Posted by nez
can we all agree on that?

I second that. Their cars make nissans look like classic masterpieces. Hideous, every one of them.


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