Quattroporte 5-door

Started by 2o6, May 07, 2009, 09:34:57 AM


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the Teuton

Chevy called...



They want their wheels back.

I don't really like this thing.
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Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
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2o6

Quote from: R-inge on May 07, 2009, 10:01:45 AM
Those wheels are :facepalm:


I'm really starting to hate that smiley.

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I love the wheels.


omicron

It's not for me, but I do like that companies are still willing to do this sort of thing. I'd hate to see bespoke coachbuilders who do more than tack on dreadful bodykits, dubious wheels and 4000 extra horsepower go to the wall.

ChrisV

Those wheels are very Italian, like so many Campagnolo and Cromadora factory wheels over the years.

I find having a 5 door named "Quattroporte" to be a bit odd, however...
Like a fine Detroit wine, this vehicle has aged to budgetary perfection...

Vinsanity

Quote from: ChrisV on May 07, 2009, 10:54:04 AM
Those wheels are very Italian, like so many Campagnolo and Cromadora factory wheels over the years.

I find having a 5 door named "Quattroporte" to be a bit odd, however...

I noticed that about the wheels, too...they remind me of old Alfas, Lancias, and such.

I'd also hate to hear a typical American try to pronounce "Cinqueporte", though.

Morris Minor

Quote from: ChrisV on May 07, 2009, 10:54:04 AM
I find having a 5 door named "Quattroporte" to be a bit odd, however...
Yes. Calling it "Cinqueporte" would fix the deal-killing handicap of the car having the wrong name.
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Quote from: Morris Minor on May 07, 2009, 12:06:07 PM
Yes. Calling it "Cinqueporte" would fix the deal-killing handicap of the car having the wrong name.

They could call it "Quattroporte mas uno".

Doesn't that just roll off the tongue? :lol:

the Teuton

Chevy called back...



...They now want their roofline back.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Catman

Quote from: 2o6 on May 07, 2009, 10:33:14 AM

I'm really starting to hate that smiley.

How dare you!  :facepalm:

Madman

At least it looks better than Porsche's Panamera.


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sandertheshark

I have a few thoughts.  They are, in no particular order:

NO!  :rage:
EW!

My God... :facepalm:

sandertheshark

Quote from: 2o6 on May 07, 2009, 10:33:14 AM

I'm really starting to hate that smiley.


Then stop doing and saying things that make people :facepalm:

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I love the wheels.


Like that. :facepalm:

Cookie Monster

I have to agree with 2o6. I really like those wheels.
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Rupert

Modern looking wheels would make it look tacky.

The whole car looks British.
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2o6

Quote from: sandertheshark on May 07, 2009, 11:21:15 PM
Then stop doing and saying things that make people :facepalm:

Like that. :facepalm:



Because you think your opinion is the only one that's valid, I give you this :  :facepalm:


Quote from: Psilos on May 08, 2009, 12:23:34 AM
Modern looking wheels would make it look tacky.

The whole car looks British.


Thank you. These wheels look like something from a design studio or coachbuilder.

Submariner

Quote from: 2o6 on May 07, 2009, 10:33:14 AM

I'm really starting to hate that smiley.

:facepalm:
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I love the wheels.

:facepalm:

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hotrodalex

Quote from: 2o6 on May 08, 2009, 05:59:31 AM
Thank you. These wheels look like something from a design studio or coachbuilder.

They look like someone had black steelies pinstriped.

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Raza

If the back end were faster, I'd like it more. 

Those wheels do nothing for me.  I can't even muster the strength to hate them.
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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

sandertheshark

Quote from: 2o6 on May 08, 2009, 05:59:31 AM


Because you think your opinion is the only one that's valid, I give you this :  :facepalm:


No, that's alright.  You keep it.  You've earned it.

BENZ BOY15

It's awful. It is horrendous.

Is this a joke?

The regular Quattroporte looks much better.


sandertheshark

Quote from: BENZ BOY15 on May 08, 2009, 05:40:31 PM
It's awful. It is horrendous.

Is this a joke?

The regular Quattroporte looks much better.

Seriously, WTF, Maserati?  Not every car has to come in a hatchback.

the Teuton

This abomination has to be for the Sultan of Brunei.  It just has to be.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Raza

Quote from: the Teuton on May 08, 2009, 06:45:30 PM
This abomination has to be for the Sultan of Brunei.  It just has to be.

I'd have dug it more as a full wagon.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
If you can read this, you're too close


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Quote from: the Teuton on October 05, 2009, 03:53:18 PMIt's impossible to argue with Raza. He wins. Period. End of discussion.

the Teuton

2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!