What is the most beautiful/sporty car produced in the past 10 years?

b0bab0i · 02-10-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Wow, I have an M Coupe and you pick on the 135? Low hanging fruit man, low hanging fruit!

No, I don't think the E46 M3 is better looking or driving than the 135i, or I'd have one. The E46 always seemed like the most contrived pastiche of all things past for BMW, all crammed on to a single car. So, are we starting to see that some people see the same things differently? If it helps, I also like the 8C, and I think the M Coupe looks its absolute best in Phoenix Yellow or Laguna Seca Blue, two colors I also think draw too much attention to the E46 shape.

PS, it's Alfa Romeo.

Both the 135i & Z3 M coupe (clown shoe) are ugly in my opinion.

Z4 isnt much better either

JHFW89225 · 02-10-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

I still think they've already hit their high point with the Vantage. The DBS is too messy. The One-77 is too busy and tries too hard (but has a sick ass taillight design), and the Rapide looks exactly the same as a DB9/V8 mix that's been stretched, with some slightly more exaggerated character lines.

Epik · 02-10-2010, 04:52 AM

There's something to be said about form follows function. It's just that much sexier when a car like the 430 Scuderia looks damn good and you know it's built to perform. Whereas the Vantage is definitely pleasing aesthetically but then you're always feeling like it's somewhat of an empty shell.

But then again... the V12 Vantage corrects that lack of excitement you get with the V8s.

Mike S · 02-10-2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by graider

i like the db9 the best in all Aston current design. the shape is perfectly aston. Not a big fan of the vantage especially those huge grill on the hood of the v12.

Each to his own. I love the vents on mine

freshwhite335 · 02-10-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalstar1

It is amazing the beautiful cars that can be purchased for way less than 50K. I could by a 2005 Maserati Gransport (35K), a 2002 911 turbo (35K) and a Lotus (25K) and still have money left over from my 100K budget. Increase the budget to $200,000 and you can throw in a 2004 Z06 (22k), a 2005 Viper (38k) and a Ferrari 355 (48K). Heck 360s are now in the 70K range, even Gallardos are in the low 80's. Throw in a 2004 SL600 for 32K while your at it.

I am leaning toward the Aston. It can be currently purchased at 65K (more than likely 55K when I will be ready to buy at the end of the year).

The Maserati is about 75K now but they tank in value. So it should also be in the 55K range at the end of the year as well.

Need to hang a picture of my goal up on the wall before it gets much later in the year.

have fun paying for maintenance insurance on all of those

ALPINE6SPD · 09-23-2010, 02:43 PM

Ill mention a car that no one said. The BMW Z8 is up there as well. I love the 1996 Viper GTS blue with white stripes as well.

Chenry135 · 10-05-2010, 06:38 PM

ewwwwww, the Z8 is repulsive!

TheRox · 10-05-2010, 07:33 PM

Forget about price

Aston Martin V8 vantage...and almost any other model they come out with

Ferrari 458 Italia, Lambo Gallardo

Carrera GT, somehow Mercedes SL500 was nice looking

Porsche tends to be fairly ugly for the price, but performs well.

TheRox · 10-05-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Epik

There's something to be said about form follows function. It's just that much sexier when a car like the 430 Scuderia looks damn good and you know it's built to perform. Whereas the Vantage is definitely pleasing aesthetically but then you're always feeling like it's somewhat of an empty shell.

But then again... the V12 Vantage corrects that lack of excitement you get with the V8s.

I guess then the 458 Italia wins as the best car for everything...driving (except no 6 mt), looks, power, performanc.e

Alext · 10-05-2010, 08:04 PM

As far as BMW goes; the 09+ Z4 imho.

Silver-Bolt · 10-05-2010, 08:32 PM

lyndon_h · 10-06-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by benmoooon

Both the 135i & Z3 M coupe (clown shoe) are ugly in my opinion.

Z4 isnt much better either

I kinda agree. I like both cars, but the pregnant cat (135) and the Z3M (clown shoe) LOL shouldn't be on many most beautiful lists.

I personally think the NSX is one of the best designs executed in a while. Not many cars can turn heads like it does after 20 years.

graider · 10-06-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by lyndon_h

I kinda agree. I like both cars, but the pregnant cat (135) and the Z3M (clown shoe) LOL shouldn't be on many most beautiful lists.

I personally think the NSX is one of the best designs executed in a while. Not many cars can turn heads like it does after 20 years.

you sir is so right.

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