Chris Bangle is responsible for all those ugly looking
BMW's from the Z3 and later on. Even if there's something
good about every car including the not so fancy looking
it's like having your mother to select your girlfriend. The
new Z might be a good car under the skin and good value
for money. That's why Volvo's exist. A car for people who
dont like cars.
Thomas
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> The way I described the Z3 was that it looked like a Miata on bad steroids.
>
> I agree about the G35, too. I saw one on the road the other day and I really
> liked it. Saw a new 350Z in dark metallic blue and thought that it looked
>quite
> nice. I'm still not a fan of the new styling, but the blue looked good on it.
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of datsunmike
> > Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 6:10 AM
> > To: Thomas - Sweden
> > Cc: Datsun Roadster List
> > Subject: Re: If indeed DATSUN lives....
> >
> >
> > I went to see the Z4 last weekend and I thought it was nice in person, very
> > nice. Photos don't really do it much justice. While it's true that it's not
> > in the mold of old BMWs I still liked it, especially the interior and the
> > rear is much improved over the Z3
> >
> > I always hated the Z3 and others thought it was a great looking car. To me
> > it was just a very busy design and my eyes bounced everywhere and no focal
> > point or lines to lead the eye. I find the opposite true with the newer car
> > and the fact it has less geegaws like those vents on the side and the
> > heavily sculpted hood. I didn't like the grill and I thought wire mesh or
> > something else to get rid of the 'teeth' in the grill would make the front
> > nicer.
> >
> > What it all comes down to is: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
> >
> > I also think the G35 coupe is handsomer than the 350Z. I like the
> > proportions better.
> >
> > Mike
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