cloudnine

the new 350Z vs. the last-generation Z car, let alone the 240-280Z's
the RX-8 vs. the last RX-7
the SC430 (beautiful from the front, Audi TT look alike from the rear) vs. SC300/400
I'll bet the new Supra, if such a thing exists, will look like a birth-defect cousin of the 1993-98 Supra too.

Are the new cars made ugly on purpose? Are they ugly because the manufacturers figure that those kinds of looks are what will sell in the biggest free market in the world?

lex400sc

I disagree with that! The old Z was butt-ugly IMO.

The MKV Supra looks like an abortion and they screwed up the new Skyline big time.

/Aerostar\

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the R34 Skylines are the one of the greatest looking cars of all time.

http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/car...ssan/gtr_2.jpg

JUST LOOK AT THAT

...unless they are coming out with a R35 Skyline that I havent heard about....

cloudnine

If Nissan comes out with a new Skyline it will probably look like a Steroid Stanza.

Gojirra99

First time I' ve heard it descibed that way.
I thought the 300ZX TT is one of the most beautiful Japanese car ever built, & with the SC300/400, the most beautiful cars I could have owned but never did. When they first came out, I couldn't afford them new(I've always bought my cars brand new). When I can afford them new (in 96 & 99 respectively), they were discontinued. The new Z just doesn't compare(that's why I bought the G35 coupe. )

lex400sc

It's called the Inifiniti G35 coupe, aka "Nissan Skyline" in Japan. The new GTR will be based off that platform.


I don't like the front end of the 300ZX at all, especially the headlights. That was always something that really dated the car and it stuck on me. I don't like the rear either and the profile of the car is uninspiring. The new 350Z has much more character even if the styling cues are borrowed.

retrodrive

I agree most Japanese cars these days are horrible-looking. Looka at BMW though...it's not only Japapese who are all into the "butt ugly" styling these days.

lex400sc

BMWs screw-ups can be attributed to Chris Bangle though. There's no excuse for a group of carmakers with different design teams to be doing the same. I guess in the end, Cadillac will be the winner, when all cars become as ugly as a Cadillac, they start looking like a more viable option!

southernsc

nothing beats a pontiac aztek

Strida

Which Z are you talking about?
]1990-2000 300zxTT Z32

744rwhp 20psi TD-05 16G




Even Lamborghini thinks the headlights are cool enough to be use on the Diablo.



or
]1985-1989 300zx Z31



ps. I will take the 1990-2000 300zxTT anyday than be driving the 350z. Now give me a G35C, that will be a different story

The_Hitman

Seriously, these new cars are getting ridiculious! Great examples cloudnine.. I have to agree with them, except for the 350Z, i think it has potential to look good, but totally stock it's not so nice. I am definitly afraid to see the a new supra.. It's getting sad out there...

Chris4.3

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I'm not ashamed to say it! Back in my younger days, the 3Z was the first car I fell in love with. I would get excited seein them on the road- sayin to my pops, "I want that when I learn how to drive!". I don't think I want one anymore. I still love seein them now, especially the modified ones cause they look so mean. Well, time has changed and I chose the SC which can also look mean

cloudnine

I saw another RX-8 today. It looked like a random collection of appliance parts (Kenmore styling?). Man, if looks could kill, we'd all be DEAD. Can't wait to see if Mitsubishi comes out with a new 4000GT, or whatever. Get some blinders, get them now.

ChrisFL

Funny, I think the RX8 looks incredible in person, agressive, nice curves, a co-worker just bought one, so I've seen it several times up close.

carnal_c30

i think the old Z the Z32 is a beautiful car... I'd never own once I dont think because they are a PITA wo work on but they are beautiful cars... I'd take an old Z32 over the new 350 any day if they had a 'new' Z32

same thing with the SC430... its an awesome car but I think the looks kinda went too far into jelly bean territory still an awesome car

I'd love to see the G35 come out with a small V8 and if they redid the interior made it quality like Lexus does.... but well that said my next new car could probably be a G35C