Hands down the worst auto design changes....
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Originally Posted by DouglaS2000,Nov 8 2007, 01:58 PM
Lexus SC is another I would add to the list. Looked great for the 92-00 models, like with the MR2, Toyota turned it into a ladies car, an old lady at that.
Absolutely right. The SC430 is an affront to the great design of the SC300 and SC400.
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Originally Posted by cbehney,Nov 8 2007, 05:49 PM
Absolutely right. The SC430 is an affront to the great design of the SC300 and SC400.It's certainly not an enthusiast's car by any means, and just a really nice, clean-looking practical hardtop that will keep running when the neighbor's SL is in the shop.
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I did not see anyone mention the re-designed G-wagon yet. Despite the "thug" appeal, the original design was classic, now it's just another SUV.
I also did not care for the mid-model update on what proved to be the final Camaros and Firebirds. It looked like the Camaro rear-ended a chrysler LHS, while the headlights on the Firebird/Trans Am just never looked like they were closed.
Whoever mentioned the Galant was dead-on. For awhile it looked so good that Lincoln took the design, made it rear-wheel drive and called it the LS. Now it is one of the most forgettable cars on the market.
I also did not care for the mid-model update on what proved to be the final Camaros and Firebirds. It looked like the Camaro rear-ended a chrysler LHS, while the headlights on the Firebird/Trans Am just never looked like they were closed.
Whoever mentioned the Galant was dead-on. For awhile it looked so good that Lincoln took the design, made it rear-wheel drive and called it the LS. Now it is one of the most forgettable cars on the market.
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I'll add another. The first Nissan 300ZX (1984?). They took all the sex out of the earlier 280ZX, which itself took the sport out of the 240/260/280Z's but made a great affordable GT car. I think it got slower too? Gack!
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Originally Posted by Mike G.,Nov 9 2007, 11:02 AM
I did not see anyone mention the re-designed G-wagon yet. Despite the "thug" appeal, the original design was classic, now it's just another SUV.
I also did not care for the mid-model update on what proved to be the final Camaros and Firebirds. It looked like the Camaro rear-ended a chrysler LHS, while the headlights on the Firebird/Trans Am just never looked like they were closed.
Whoever mentioned the Galant was dead-on. For awhile it looked so good that Lincoln took the design, made it rear-wheel drive and called it the LS. Now it is one of the most forgettable cars on the market.
I also did not care for the mid-model update on what proved to be the final Camaros and Firebirds. It looked like the Camaro rear-ended a chrysler LHS, while the headlights on the Firebird/Trans Am just never looked like they were closed.
Whoever mentioned the Galant was dead-on. For awhile it looked so good that Lincoln took the design, made it rear-wheel drive and called it the LS. Now it is one of the most forgettable cars on the market.
