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Old 11-19-08, 07:09 AM
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So the rear windows can stay dropped? Nice!!!!
Otherwise, just as awkward as the ISc with the top up and truly looks like a bulbous SC 430. Sigh.....

G35 for me please.

335 hardtop looking GREAT now.
 
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Well, definitely had higher hopes after seeing the top-down pics. On one hand I want to say I understand that the combination of a 4 seater + hard top makes for not so attractive execution (by design limitations) but BMW has done a pretty good job. Yes, the 3 hardtop vert has some weird angles, but it has done it better than Infiniti or Lexus.

I still think I prefer the G37 over the ISc though. I will have to wait to see the IS in person to be sure.
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I really am dissapointed with the top up look. It looks like an egg, really goofy proportions there. I can't say this looks better than the ISc. ISc I think actually looks a bit better.
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
I really am dissapointed with the top up look. It looks like an egg, really goofy proportions there. I can't say this looks better than the ISc. ISc I think actually looks a bit better.
Neither look great with top up. It must be the hardest thing in the world to do a convert that has a good roofline because I'm hard pressed to think of many except for maybe Bentley or Ferrari.

Top down the G takes the prize. The IS convertible still looks too blocky and thick for me.



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Old 11-19-08, 10:02 AM
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Theres a reason why we only saw the top down pics. Still better than the ISc, but Im not impressed with the top up look.

Minus the lines on the side, it looks like a Sebring Convertible with a G37 nose.
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Old 11-19-08, 10:07 AM
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okay, the ISC and the G have hte same side profile with the top up. that same awkward, weirder SC430 look. damn...perhaps its a "must see in person" thing. either way, the bmw really takes the prize here.
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Old 11-19-08, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Mbenz528i
Minus the lines on the side, it looks like a Sebring Convertible with a G37 nose.
Sorry, but I ain't seein' it.
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Old 11-19-08, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
either way, the bmw really takes the prize here.
The Volvo C70 actually takes the prize.

It looks great, top up or top down:

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Well, since we're talking top honors here the Mercedes SL600 Roadster trumps all.
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^^^ It better, as its only a two seater (much smaller roof, thus much smaller boot). I do have to agree, the C70 convertible is definitely the better looking 4 seat hard top convertible in this class.
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Top down, this car looks beautiful.
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Originally Posted by GFerg
Top down, this car looks beautiful.
Wow! Beautiful color. Top down, this thing is pretty!
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i think in darker colors it looks better, like the darker blue above. it hides the lines of the roof better so that it looks more like the coupe. id like to see this in black. honestly, it looks great.
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Old 11-19-08, 05:33 PM
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Nice pics^^
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