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Title: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 14, 2013, 12:06:52 PM
This is my nomination:

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/405/4541/38512270002_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Cookie Monster on May 14, 2013, 02:34:32 PM
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/classic/roadtests/9112_1992_mazda_rx_7/26256431+w799+h499+cr1+ar0/1995-mazda-RX-7.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 14, 2013, 02:54:07 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Mazda-RX-7-FD.jpg)

(http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2011/03/11/13/05/pic-8086710536828434565.jpeg)

(http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/04/21/13/43/1999_mitsubishi_eclipse_2_dr_gsx_turbo_awd_hatchback-pic-1131.jpeg)

(http://www.instablogsimages.com/1/2012/09/17/1347877644.jpg)

Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 14, 2013, 03:12:59 PM
Not a fan of the '90s. IMO this was a decade of extremely BORING car design. Not many cars in this decade attracted my attention. Here are a few I can think off that really looked good and still do.


Mercedes W210 E-Class

(http://www.classicdriver.com/upload/images/_de/8211/AMG_Generations_03.jpg)



Mercedes CLK C208

(http://img2.netcarshow.com/Mercedes-Benz-CLK430_Coupe_1999_800x600_wallpaper_01.jpg)



Mitsubishi Galant VR4/GTI

(http://konaskorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1992-Mitsubishi-Galant-VR4.jpg)


Mitsubishi Pajero Super Exceed

(http://imageshack.us/a/img13/6330/961054.jpg)



Mitsubishi FTO

(http://img03.carview.co.jp/trade/img06/cars/504785/12506171/japan%20car/1996+mitsubishi+fto/03.jpg)



Chevrolet Caprice Classic

(http://www.kitfoster.com/images/2007-11-28_92ChevCapriceWeb-Large.jpg)



Ford Crown Victoria LTD

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/368/4761/38419880001_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 14, 2013, 04:46:26 PM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 14, 2013, 03:12:59 PM

Ford Crown Victoria LTD

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/368/4761/38419880001_large.jpg)

An 80s design that carried over into the very early 90s (the 90s Crown Vic was introduced in '91) doesn't count.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Madman on May 14, 2013, 05:03:08 PM
(http://www.web2carz.com/images/nctd/96audia4.jpg)

1996 Audi A4.  The car that saved Audi's bacon in North America.  Still looks good today!
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 14, 2013, 05:47:41 PM
Quote from: MX793 on May 14, 2013, 04:46:26 PM
An 80s design that carried over into the very early 90s (the 90s Crown Vic was introduced in '91) doesn't count.

:lol:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 14, 2013, 08:07:46 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img547/5075/silverfdrx7.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img11/9320/nissan300zxfairladyz.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img585/8664/lamborghinidiablosv1996.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img833/9268/jaguarxj220silveraustra.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img13/5373/ferrarif355199404.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img29/7474/bmw740i.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img266/4858/andywhyte.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9670/acuransx1.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img20/2295/21490110000.jpg)


Impossible for me to list just one. The 90's and 60's are my favorite eras of sports cars. Lamborghini hadn't become ugly yet. Japan was at the top of it's game in sports cars and BMW's still looked good. And the belt lines didn't go over your head and we had pop-up headlamps still. It was the best of times.

To tell you the truth, I hate almost all modern cars. And I hate working on them even more then the ones back then.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 14, 2013, 09:33:07 PM
Why the 7? I never thought much was ever going on with that design.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on May 14, 2013, 09:42:31 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6iGd8Bri2h4/UGaEAld24CI/AAAAAAAAB0g/9CpY12fAbL8/s1600/bmw-e39-m5-08.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on May 14, 2013, 09:43:22 PM
(http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/850csi1.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 14, 2013, 10:04:32 PM
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on May 14, 2013, 09:43:22 PM
(http://www.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/850csi1.jpg)
Didn't that come out in 89?
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on May 14, 2013, 10:05:25 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 14, 2013, 10:04:32 PM
Didn't that come out in 89?

Its the CSi. The not-official M version.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 15, 2013, 07:17:33 AM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 14, 2013, 09:33:07 PM
Why the 7? I never thought much was ever going on with that design.

The 7 looked great, just not as good as the 5 of that era.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 15, 2013, 09:05:12 AM
Quote from: Raza  on May 15, 2013, 07:17:33 AM
The 7 looked great, just not as good as the 5 of that era.
I think the 3,5 and 7 all looked great back then.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 15, 2013, 09:09:21 AM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 15, 2013, 09:05:12 AM
I think the 3,5 and 7 all looked great back then.

Yeah, me too.  But I like all the 3ers up to the F30. 
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MexicoCityM3 on May 15, 2013, 09:21:32 AM
Quote from: Raza  on May 15, 2013, 09:09:21 AM
Yeah, me too.  But I like all the 3ers up to the F30. 

The F30 is almost identical to the E90 from all angles but the front. And from the front the new one looks very good (to me) in M-Sport.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 15, 2013, 09:53:14 AM
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on May 15, 2013, 09:21:32 AM
The F30 is almost identical to the E90 from all angles but the front. And from the front the new one looks very good (to me) in M-Sport.

Yeah, but I see the front and it just pisses me off at how stupid looking it is. 
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 15, 2013, 10:34:53 AM
The new one looks way better than the previous 3er with those ridiculous drooping headlights.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Cookie Monster on May 15, 2013, 11:09:05 AM
Wow, how did I forget the NSX? Definitely the best looking '90's car.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 15, 2013, 02:08:52 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 14, 2013, 10:04:32 PM
Didn't that come out in 89?

Didn't the Z32 300ZX and 964?
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 15, 2013, 02:09:25 PM
Quote from: thecarnut on May 15, 2013, 11:09:05 AM
Wow, how did I forget the NSX? Definitely the best looking '90's car.

I was going to list it, but for some reason I thought '89 was the first year for it.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 15, 2013, 07:42:11 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 14, 2013, 08:07:46 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img547/5075/silverfdrx7.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img11/9320/nissan300zxfairladyz.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img585/8664/lamborghinidiablosv1996.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img833/9268/jaguarxj220silveraustra.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img13/5373/ferrarif355199404.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img29/7474/bmw740i.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img266/4858/andywhyte.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9670/acuransx1.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img20/2295/21490110000.jpg)


Impossible for me to list just one. The 90's and 60's are my favorite eras of sports cars. Lamborghini hadn't become ugly yet. Japan was at the top of it's game in sports cars and BMW's still looked good. And the belt lines didn't go over your head and we had pop-up headlamps still. It was the best of times.

To tell you the truth, I hate almost all modern cars. And I hate working on them even more then the ones back then.
Thats a good list! Imma throw the 1999 Z28 on that list!  :mask:
Title: Re: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 15, 2013, 08:14:04 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 15, 2013, 07:42:11 PM
Thats a good list! Imma throw the 1999 Z28 on that list!  :mask:
Sorry man, but I just can't agree with the Geo Storm.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 15, 2013, 08:51:11 PM
Quote from: SVT666 on May 15, 2013, 08:14:04 PM
Sorry man, but I just can't agree with the Geo Storm.
Those were the 1993-1997 models. 1998 models were face lifted!
Title: Re: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 15, 2013, 08:57:01 PM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 15, 2013, 08:51:11 PM
Those were the 1993-1997 models. 1998 models were face lifted!
Oh right.  But they were still kinda ugly.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Vinsanity on May 15, 2013, 09:46:34 PM
NSX and 8-series defninitely.

To which I would add:

(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/7070/723344956269b27b2035o.jpg)
(http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/03/sc400_2_800.jpg)
(http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachments/gs-first-generation/128812d1218781019-first-gen-wallpapers-post-em-up-merged-threads-hi_def-2.jpg)
(http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2008/03/28/13/46/1994_infiniti_j30_4_dr_std_sedan-pic-35293.jpeg)
(http://img7.autonavigator.ru/carsfoto/800/5775/70684/Acura_Legend_Coupe_1991.jpg)
(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/mazda/929/1992/oem/1992_mazda_929_sedan_base_fq_oem_1_500.jpg)
(http://www.performance-car-guide.co.uk/images/L-Subaru-Alcyone-SVX-2.jpg)

and what the heck, I liked how these looked, too...:mask:
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/classic/features/12q3_future_classic_1992_1997_cadillac_seville/41990681+w798+h500+cr1+ar0/Cadillac-Seville-front-three-quarters.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 16, 2013, 05:31:20 AM
Damn it, how could I have forgot to add the Lexus SC? Still a great looking car.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 16, 2013, 09:44:44 AM
I don't know man.  Sometimes I see the SC and think "Man, that looks good" and sometimes it's "Man, that looks terrible", like in that photo.  It's small car styling on a big car, I think.  Or big car styling on a small car.  Something's off. 
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 16, 2013, 09:58:05 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 15, 2013, 08:51:11 PM
Those were the 1993-1997 models. 1998 models were face lifted!


I didn't think the '98 face lift was much of an improvement.  Made the car just look bloated.  The Firebird looked better than the Camaro for that generation (especially post-facelift).
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 16, 2013, 01:49:49 PM
My 1999
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/THEZ.jpg)
My 1994
(http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb199/TWOBIGHEDZ/utf-8BSU1HMDAwNzIuanBn.jpg)
The front of the 98-02 does look bigger in pics but they were close in size.
Quote from: MX793 on May 16, 2013, 09:58:05 AM
I didn't think the '98 face lift was much of an improvement.  Made the car just look bloated.  The Firebird looked better than the Camaro for that generation (especially post-facelift).
I like the 98-02 'Bird better too and I was gonna buy one but I wanted a drop top anf the big rear spoiler wasn't available on the 'Vert! And it cost a lil more!  :banghead:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 16, 2013, 01:56:48 PM
I hate how GM did the side mirrors on those cars. Why do those weird arms have to grow out of the fender sheetmetal?
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Cookie Monster on May 16, 2013, 02:17:13 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 16, 2013, 01:56:48 PM
I hate how GM did the side mirrors on those cars. Why do those weird arms have to grow out of the fender sheetmetal?

Dude that's the EXACT same thing I think every time I see one of those. Looks so awkward!
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 16, 2013, 02:53:36 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 16, 2013, 01:56:48 PM
I hate how GM did the side mirrors on those cars. Why do those weird arms have to grow out of the fender sheetmetal?

It makes it look like the hood is eating the rest of the car.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 16, 2013, 03:56:41 PM
Bow down, bitches!  :praise:

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/424/3241/38559120001_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 16, 2013, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 16, 2013, 03:56:41 PM
Bow down, bitches!  :praise:

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/424/3241/38559120001_large.jpg)

That POS is larger then the mountains.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 16, 2013, 04:26:21 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 16, 2013, 01:56:48 PM
I hate how GM did the side mirrors on those cars. Why do those weird arms have to grow out of the fender sheetmetal?
Me too! And it was even worse before I had the ones on my '94 (all Z28s had black mirrors regardless of the color of the car) painted White!
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 16, 2013, 08:19:03 PM
I like the V6 Firebirds from that era as far as F-bodies go. The styling looks a lot cleaner than the weird hamburger-lidded headlights on the V8s.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 16, 2013, 10:43:29 PM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 16, 2013, 08:19:03 PM
I like the V6 Firebirds from that era as far as F-bodies go. The styling looks a lot cleaner than the weird hamburger-lidded headlights on the V8s.

The Formula, sans WS6 package, was the way to go.  Clean styling of the V6 but still with V8 power.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 16, 2013, 11:13:33 PM
I liked how over the top the WS6 was.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: GoCougs on May 16, 2013, 11:59:58 PM
Man, oh, man, oh, man did I ever want a 4th gen Z-28 but I just couldn't resolve myself to have a car payment and ginormous insurance bill.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 17, 2013, 07:31:29 AM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 16, 2013, 03:59:08 PM
That POS is larger then the mountains.

REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE

Enough said.  :lol:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: FlatBlackCaddy on May 17, 2013, 03:38:48 PM
I forgot how many truly beautiful sports cars were around in the 90's.

The 355 has to be damn close to the top of the list IMO.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Vinsanity on May 17, 2013, 04:05:21 PM
Quote from: GoCougs on May 16, 2013, 11:59:58 PM
Man, oh, man, oh, man did I ever want a 4th gen Z-28 but I just couldn't resolve myself to have a car payment and ginormous insurance bill.

(http://skreened.com/render-product/m/g/c/mgcraeeeoutohsnbasim/yolo-tank.american-apparel-unisex-tank.white.w760h760.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: FoMoJo on May 17, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
Did someone mention this?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Porsche_Boxster_front_20080521.jpg/800px-Porsche_Boxster_front_20080521.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: 2o6 on May 17, 2013, 08:50:11 PM
I think its hard to top the Legend.



I wonder if life would be different if the Legend and Vigor were RWD
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 17, 2013, 09:31:06 PM
Legend is one of the best car names ever. Stupid Honda.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 18, 2013, 07:51:00 AM
Quote from: 2o6 on May 17, 2013, 08:50:11 PM
I wonder if life would be different if the Legend and Vigor were RWD

They would be blindly accepted into the Carspin Hall of Fame which is currently dominated by the BRZ, Miata and G37!  :devil:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Laconian on May 19, 2013, 12:51:51 AM
Eunos Cosmo

(http://automobilio.info/auto/Mazda-Eunos-Cosmo.jpg)

(http://www.automobile-catalog.com/img/picto28h/eunos/mazda_0070s.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 19, 2013, 05:12:57 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on May 17, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
Did someone mention this?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Porsche_Boxster_front_20080521.jpg/800px-Porsche_Boxster_front_20080521.jpg)

That's a 987, which came out in 2005, I think.  The 986 looked like this:

(http://s1.aecdn.com/images/gallery/PORSCHEBoxsterS-986--2856_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: FoMoJo on May 19, 2013, 06:19:23 PM
Quote from: Raza  on May 19, 2013, 05:12:57 PM
That's a 987, which came out in 2005, I think.  The 986 looked like this:

(http://s1.aecdn.com/images/gallery/PORSCHEBoxsterS-986--2856_5.jpg)
Still, a nice looking car.  It reminded me of the old Speedster...with a bit of the 550 Spyder thrown in.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Rupert on May 19, 2013, 07:05:43 PM
God, those headlights...
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 19, 2013, 07:19:38 PM
Quote from: Rupert on May 19, 2013, 07:05:43 PM
God, those headlights...
I like them more.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Rupert on May 20, 2013, 12:30:10 AM
They're just so plastic. It's the only era of Porsche I think looks dumb.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 20, 2013, 04:52:07 AM
Quote from: Rupert on May 20, 2013, 12:30:10 AM
They're just so plastic. It's the only era of Porsche I think looks dumb.
hat do you think the ones now are made of? I'm sick of the standard porsche front end and liked that the finally changed something.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Byteme on May 20, 2013, 06:16:02 PM
(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/jaguar/xk-series/1997/oem/1997_jaguar_xk-series_convertible_xk8_s_oem_1_500.jpg)

(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/jaguar/xk-series/1997/oem/1997_jaguar_xk-series_coupe_xk8_rq_oem_1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 20, 2013, 06:25:29 PM
Quote from: MiataJohn on May 20, 2013, 06:16:02 PM


(http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/jaguar/xk-series/1997/oem/1997_jaguar_xk-series_coupe_xk8_rq_oem_1_500.jpg)
I really like the looks of these.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 20, 2013, 06:28:41 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img197/2161/a2aba19adf.jpg)

I like them better without the wheel flairs. But this will do.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on May 20, 2013, 06:32:21 PM
^wat
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 20, 2013, 07:05:58 PM
I've searched for a very long time trying to fine a way to order JDM Mazda OEM parts to one of those things. I'd make my NA miata a coupe with that roof, quarters, glass and a modified deck lid. But no matter how hard I try I can't find out how to get them. A NA miata with NB doors, quarters and a real coupe top with the NA front bumper and pop-up headlamps plus a rotary engine would be something never seen before.

I'd put the NA door handles on the NB doors however. I've got it all worked out in my head but can't come up with those damn coupe parts.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Rupert on May 20, 2013, 10:31:45 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 20, 2013, 04:52:07 AM
hat do you think the ones now are made of? I'm sick of the standard porsche front end and liked that the finally changed something.

Fine French crystal. :huh:

The 996-era are a lot of plastic; newer and older are less. I dunno, it's kind of the problem with '90s cars, IMO.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 21, 2013, 10:27:17 AM
Quote from: Laconian on May 19, 2013, 12:51:51 AM
Eunos Cosmo

(http://automobilio.info/auto/Mazda-Eunos-Cosmo.jpg)

(http://www.automobile-catalog.com/img/picto28h/eunos/mazda_0070s.jpg)

It's like a not-ugly late model 240SX.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Laconian on May 21, 2013, 11:13:51 AM
It's the best example of early 90's aero styling IMO. The Mark VIII comes close but has dumb details like the fake spare tire bulge in the trunk. And the Cosmo has an awesome rear windshield.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 21, 2013, 12:44:19 PM
(http://www.web2carz.com/images/nctd/98aurora.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: veeman on May 21, 2013, 01:53:26 PM
1993 aston martin db7
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: veeman on May 21, 2013, 01:54:09 PM
aston martin db7
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Laconian on May 21, 2013, 02:33:29 PM
+1 to Aurora and DB7.

My friend's Aurora was sweet.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 21, 2013, 02:39:05 PM
As much as the old XK8 has aged, the DB7 has not aged at all.  Still a gorgeous car.  The XK8 still looks good, but not as breathtaking as it used to be, unlike the DB7.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: 280Z Turbo on May 22, 2013, 09:50:00 AM
The DB7 looks newer because all Aston Martins look the same.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Secret Chimp on May 22, 2013, 02:36:25 PM
All Aston Martins look like Ford Fusions
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 22, 2013, 02:42:30 PM
I think the DB7 looks dated now and the Jag looks better. The new DB9 and others look so much better then the DB7 that it just made it look like crap after they came out.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: FoMoJo on May 22, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
...don't know if it's been previously mentioned.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Mazda_Millenia_003.JPG/800px-Mazda_Millenia_003.JPG)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 22, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 22, 2013, 02:42:30 PM
I think the DB7 looks dated now and the Jag looks better. The new DB9 and others look so much better then the DB7 that it just made it look like crap after they came out.

The greenhouse on the Jag looked too squished and the overall shape just seemed a bit bloated compared to the DB7.  The Aston has more side glass, and looks better proportioned for it.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Raza on May 22, 2013, 10:00:03 PM
Quote from: MX793 on May 22, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
The greenhouse on the Jag looked too squished and the overall shape just seemed a bit bloated compared to the DB7.  The Aston has more side glass, and looks better proportioned for it.

It's funny how things change over time.  When the XK8 was fresh and new, it was gorgeous.  Now the lines look a bit soft, the overhangs are too long, it sits too high off the ground, et al.  The DB7 still looks as crisp and dynamic as it did back then.  Although, it must be said that though I didn't like the DB9 as much as the DB7 when it came out, I think I've turned around and now I like the DB9 even better. 

(http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/astonmartin/db7gt_2.jpg)
(http://www.fastcoolcars.com/images/wallpaper/1Aston_Martin_DB7_GT.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 22, 2013, 10:22:44 PM
Quote from: FoMoJo on May 22, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
...don't know if it's been previously mentioned.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/Mazda_Millenia_003.JPG/800px-Mazda_Millenia_003.JPG)
I came very close to buying an S one. Strange thing is this picture have MX-6 rims on it.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: FoMoJo on May 23, 2013, 06:36:37 AM
Quote from: Onslaught on May 22, 2013, 10:22:44 PM
I came very close to buying an S one.
Same here.  I always thought they looked quite elegant, especially in black.  I liked the idea of the 'miller cycle' engine as well.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: veeman on May 23, 2013, 04:01:24 PM
one of the best looking mainstreamers i thought.  only in ss trim in black or cherry.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 23, 2013, 05:39:31 PM
And when it came out it was one of the best screwed together cars of the time. The panel gaps and  overall build quality was much better then cars near or over it's price range. It's sad that we never got to see what kind of cars the Amati brand could've had if this was going to be the cheap car.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 23, 2013, 10:11:13 PM
1999 SVT Cobra

(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Ford/2004-Ford-SVT-Mustang-Cobra-hr-09.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 23, 2013, 10:19:29 PM
Ford Probe

(http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r470/tdogg527/My%201993%20Probe%20GT/IMG_1658.jpg)


Mazda MX-6

(http://www.mazda626.net/uploads/img-327111-2-mazda-mx6-1994-picture-1982.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 23, 2013, 10:42:34 PM
I've never seen an MX-6 with FD RX-7 rims on it before. That's a first.

But then again I'd never seen a Millenia with MX-6 rims on it until today too.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Cookie Monster on May 23, 2013, 11:32:57 PM
God damn, that MX-6 is so gorgeous.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 24, 2013, 06:35:00 AM
My aunt had one of those that was in absolutely mint condition. I'm talking the most perfect used car I've ever seen in my life. It was a top of the line V6 in that dark hunter green and tan leather. She sold it for way too cheap a few years ago and I kick myself for not picking it up. But it was an automatic and I don't like those.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 24, 2013, 09:59:09 AM
Quote from: SVT666 on May 23, 2013, 10:19:29 PM
Ford Probe

(http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r470/tdogg527/My%201993%20Probe%20GT/IMG_1658.jpg)


Mazda MX-6

(http://www.mazda626.net/uploads/img-327111-2-mazda-mx6-1994-picture-1982.jpg)

I do love those 2g MX-6s.  The Probes looked good, but there was some awkwardness in the roofline (the fastback should have started further forward).  The 91-93 240SX fastback pulled off that look better, IMO.

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4847/1961/24615980139_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 24, 2013, 10:02:41 AM
I rarely see Ford Probes anymore but when I do, I whip around like I just saw a topless woman.  It's an awesome looking car.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 24, 2013, 10:08:50 AM
From most angles, the 2nd gen Probe looks fantastic.  The profile is just a little awkward.  The B-pillar is too far forward, or the flat portion of the roof extends too far beyond the B pillar before transitioning into the fastback.  The 240's fastback starts right at the B-pillar and it makes for a smoother shape.  The MX-6's liftback likewise starts at the B-pillar rather than extending behind it like it's Ford sibling.

(http://www.cars-directory.net/pics/ford/probe/1994/ford_probe_a1248097202b2872032_orig.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: SVT666 on May 24, 2013, 10:51:57 AM
At least use good pictures.

(http://media.caranddriver.com/images/11q1/379863/ford-probe-gt-photo-381666-s-1280x782.jpg)

(http://www.smcars.net/forums/attachments/smc-top-gear-challenge-2011/124130d1310653466-ford-probe-24v-1996-1993_ford_probe_2_dr_gt_hatchback-pic-16637.jpeg)

(http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/246489/original/probe-012.jpg)

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/829/2161/2071080308_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: 2o6 on May 24, 2013, 11:08:28 PM
I wonder if life would have been different if I bought a probe instead of a Neon.




Also, IMO, the Eagle Talon looks better than those two.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Gotta-Qik-C7 on May 25, 2013, 09:20:34 AM
Second Gen Probes really look good. First Gen Talon/Eclipse were nice looking too....
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 25, 2013, 09:29:54 AM
I didn't think too much of the Probe's interior. But it looked fine from the outside. I know that owners and fans of these cars wouldn't need to give a crap about this. The MX-6 and Probe are just about the exact same car but somehow Ford managed to make the Probe 20 times more difficult to work on. Putting a front end on the MX-6 wasn't anymore difficult then any other car out back then. But the Probe was a pain in the ass and everything about the 1st gen Probe was a butt raping nightmare.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 25, 2013, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: Gotta-Qik-G8 on May 25, 2013, 09:20:34 AM
Second Gen Probes really look good. First Gen Talon/Eclipse were nice looking too....

I always thought the 1st gen DSMs were a little stubby-looking compared to a 240SX of the same era (or 2nd gen MX-6/Probe).  2nd gen cars were great (whereas the 240 became very bland and Camry-Solara like).
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Onslaught on May 25, 2013, 08:50:02 PM
I really like both 240's. But only girls ever had the second gen ones.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: 12,000 RPM on May 27, 2013, 08:14:54 AM
Quote from: Secret Chimp on May 14, 2013, 09:33:07 PM
Why the 7? I never thought much was ever going on with that design.
The SWB E38 might be the most proportionally perfect BMW sedan ever made. If its not their most beautiful sedan, I don't know what is. That there is not much going on with it (compared to say, the Bangle Butt 5 and 7 that followed it) is a good thing.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 27, 2013, 08:21:52 AM
Lancia Thema - especially in 8.32 trim!  :wub:

(http://www.autozeitung.de/sites/default/files/images/bildergalerie/2012/11/teaser/gross/Lancia-Thema-8-32-Ferrari-V8-tL.jpg)


^Pure understatement!^



I've always had a thing for the Lancia Kappa, especially in wagon trim!  :mrcool:

(http://s1.aecdn.com/images/gallery/LANCIAKappaSW-1343_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Madman on May 27, 2013, 08:47:16 PM
The Lancia Thema was launched in 1984.  Ergo, it belongs in the 1980s thread.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 29, 2013, 02:17:35 AM
Quote from: Madman on May 27, 2013, 08:47:16 PM
The Lancia Thema was launched in 1984.  Ergo, it belongs in the 1980s thread.

But it was still sold during the '90s, so...  :dance:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 29, 2013, 04:19:49 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 29, 2013, 02:17:35 AM
But it was still sold during the '90s, so...  :dance:

I don't think you understand the point of the thread.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 29, 2013, 04:53:20 AM
Quote from: MX793 on May 29, 2013, 04:19:49 AM
I don't think you understand the point of the thread.

Trust me, I do.  :ohyeah:

The Thema was produced until 1994, it's basically also a car "of the '90s".
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Madman on May 29, 2013, 11:36:47 AM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 29, 2013, 04:53:20 AM
The Thema was produced until 1994, it's basically also a car "of the '90s".


And this was produced in Mexico until 2003.......


(http://www.airheadparts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/VW-beetle-classic.jpg)


So does that mean this 1930s relic is representative of 21st century design?  :confused:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: r0tor on May 29, 2013, 06:31:53 PM
I miss my old Probe GT
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: MX793 on May 29, 2013, 06:47:18 PM
Quote from: cawimmer430 on May 29, 2013, 04:53:20 AM
Trust me, I do.  :ohyeah:

The Thema was produced until 1994, it's basically also a car "of the '90s".

A "car of the 90s" is a car that debuted in the 90s, not a car that debuted in the 80s (or 70s or earlier) but continued to be sold into the 90s.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on May 30, 2013, 12:46:26 PM
I saw a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado today - definitely one of the coolest-looking cars of the 2013s!  :lol:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: rohan on August 27, 2013, 04:53:41 AM
'93 Duryea Bros

(http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/rohowssgt/duryea11.jpg) (http://s243.photobucket.com/user/rohowssgt/media/duryea11.jpg.html)

:lol:
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: Madman on August 27, 2013, 08:01:11 AM
(http://cs.peugeotclub.eu/graphics/gallery/full/47_peugeot_406_coupe_2000_01_b.jpg)

Peugeot 406 Coupe.  Designed by Pinninfarina.  This was the last truly beautiful Peugeot before it all went to hell.  Shame it never came to the US.
Title: Re: Best Looking Car of the 90s
Post by: cawimmer430 on August 28, 2013, 05:43:43 AM
Quote from: Madman on August 27, 2013, 08:01:11 AM
Peugeot 406 Coupe.  Designed by Pinninfarina.  This was the last truly beautiful Peugeot before it all went to hell.  Shame it never came to the US.

Those 406 Coupes still look good today.  :mrcool: