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Old 08-23-05, 12:15 PM
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Corolla with LS430/Q45 headlights...
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Old 08-23-05, 01:17 PM
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I guess I was just trying to compare it to the sorento, how it doesnt look completely like an RX but you can tell the resemblance.. I think i was too focused on the part where the hood meets the bumper/grill area the headlights do look like the Q45's
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Old 08-23-05, 02:40 PM
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I think it's safe to determine that Kia/Hyundai don't know how to design their own vehicles.

Sorento == RX300

Sonata == Honda Accord/Acura TSX

Amanti == Jaguar S-Type

Tiburon == Designed by an outside designer...

And now the Magentis. You have got to be kidding me.
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Old 08-23-05, 04:53 PM
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I agree with Flip.....and the other posters. The Q45 was the very first reaction I had looking at it, too.......before I even read a single post.

And.....Kia doesn't HAVE to copy Lexus.....or any other nameplate. Under Hyundai ownership they are doing VERY WELL on their own.

In fact, some other companies would be wise to adopt Kia's warranty and fit-and-finish......notably Ford and GM.
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Old 08-23-05, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
I think it's safe to determine that Kia/Hyundai don't know how to design their own vehicles.

You have got to be kidding me.
Hyundai and Kia today are no joke, chief. Those days are G-O-N-E.
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Old 08-23-05, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
In fact, some other companies would be wise to adopt Kia's warranty and fit-and-finish......notably Ford and GM.
Warranty? Yes. Fit and finish? Hell no. They have the worst reliability record out of any manufacturer.
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Old 08-23-05, 08:29 PM
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drop! drop!
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Old 08-23-05, 09:38 PM
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it looks like it has an Altezza grill
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