by "Jcarr" (jcarr)
Published 02/10/2017 at 12:26
by "Jcarr" (jcarr)
Published 02/10/2017 at 12:26
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Let’s share some. I think the Chrysler 300M still looks pretty sharp almost 20 years later.
Also, fun fact: The 1995 Chrysler LHS had projector beam headlights, which were rather rare for the time.
"SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie" (sidewaysondirt)
02/10/2017 at 12:27, STARS: 4
Eww.
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/10/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 6
Sharp? There isn’t an edge on the damned thing!
(Had to. The opportunity was there)
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
02/10/2017 at 12:32, STARS: 1
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
02/10/2017 at 12:32, STARS: 1
My father in law bought one as a commuter vehicle a few years back. He likes it, it’s given him no issues. I liked the LH cars.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
02/10/2017 at 12:32, STARS: 1
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
02/10/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 0
That was the sporty version, right? What was it called?
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
02/10/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 5
These arguably look more at home now than they did in the early 90s. They’re also becoming old enough to import. I’d imagine a police officer would pull me asking how I got antique plates on a 5-year-old car.
This one, of course, is an all-time classic.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
02/10/2017 at 12:34, STARS: 1
No, it doesn’t. But luckily I have the answer. As always...
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
02/10/2017 at 12:35, STARS: 0
.....I don’t get it.
"jimz" (jimz)
02/10/2017 at 12:36, STARS: 2
I’m not a BMW guy, but I think the ‘92-’98 3-series has held up well; it doesn’t look dated.
And this generation of the Accord coupe was probably the best looking:
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
02/10/2017 at 12:40, STARS: 2
Patrick Sharp
"phenotyp" (phenotyp)
02/10/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 7
....unless your post was sarcastic :)
"EL_ULY" (uly)
02/10/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 0
Not really my answer...... just..... CONCORD!
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
02/10/2017 at 12:42, STARS: 3
300M Special. I keep flip flopping on whether I like the 300M or not. In one hand, it looks cool, but then I see one on the road and from a certain angle you see how much the sides bulge out from the ends (like an old sailing ship) and it’s just like
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
02/10/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 1
300m Special. Different mirrors, wheels, ground effects, dual exhaust, and suspension tuning.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
02/10/2017 at 12:43, STARS: 0
Why is that gen A8 so hard to find!
"TheBimmerGuyWhoNowOwnsAChevy" (thebimmerguy)
02/10/2017 at 12:45, STARS: 0
When it comes to nibby, I don’t think there is a “get it.”
"phenotyp" (phenotyp)
02/10/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 0
I almost bought one last year. It had some ugly through-the-paint dents on the driver’s side, and just couldn’t justify spending a couple grand on something just for the stories I’d surely end up telling about it.
"phenotyp" (phenotyp)
02/10/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 0
These are good choices.
"misfitmascots" (misfitmascots)
02/10/2017 at 12:50, STARS: 5
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
02/10/2017 at 12:52, STARS: 1
gib da yukon plx
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
02/10/2017 at 12:54, STARS: 0
Love me some Esprit. Yukon looks nice, although I’ve never been a fan of putting newer wheels on an older model.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
02/10/2017 at 12:55, STARS: 0
Starred for Prelude in particular. Especially with SH wheels.
"diplodicus" (diplodicus)
02/10/2017 at 12:57, STARS: 0
There’s one I see parked at a house I sometimes drive by. I’ve considered leaving a note a few times.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
02/10/2017 at 12:58, STARS: 7
Counterpoint: No.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
02/10/2017 at 12:59, STARS: 0
YES.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
02/10/2017 at 13:00, STARS: 3
I think anything Aston Martin ages like a fine wine. Also, although most 90s cars don’t, I think the Olds Trofeo looks fantastic to this day:
"TheBimmerGuyWhoNowOwnsAChevy" (thebimmerguy)
02/10/2017 at 13:00, STARS: 2
I think my definition of aged well might be different than others so I’ll post some old cars that I think still look awesome, and also not post classic bmws, since I may be too addicted.
71 Boss 302
84 Trans Am
And maybe an fd rx-7
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
02/10/2017 at 13:00, STARS: 0
Countercounterpoint: Yes.
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
02/10/2017 at 13:03, STARS: 1
One day RX7, one day...
"Laurence" (mrlaurence)
02/10/2017 at 13:04, STARS: 2
And
These cars are 26 and 24 years old this year.
"As Du Volant" (skuhnphoto)
02/10/2017 at 13:05, STARS: 1
It’s just as ugly in 2017 as it was the day it was released. That means it’s aged well, right?
But on a serious note, one that probably hardly anyone here has heard of...
This is the Honda Ascot Innova... from 1992.
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
02/10/2017 at 13:07, STARS: 2
Kinda reminds of a Subaru SVX minus the weird windows.
"Wacko" (wacko--)
02/10/2017 at 13:07, STARS: 3
still looks good for a car that came out 10 years ago
"Laurence" (mrlaurence)
02/10/2017 at 13:08, STARS: 0
The Aztek isn’t a bad answer imho - I think they look less repulsive now than they did when they were new, since this type of lifestyle CUV has become pretty popular recently
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
02/10/2017 at 13:20, STARS: 3
My car. It was $25k in 2002 yet I still get compliments and “wow how much did that cost?” all the time.
"Amoore100" (amoore100)
02/10/2017 at 13:25, STARS: 0
Ugh 2.7L ChryCo V6. Rubbish engine.
"fintail" (fintail)
02/10/2017 at 13:26, STARS: 1
Production starting 1979:
1981:
And the default answer, 1967:
And for Murka, model year 1986:
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
02/10/2017 at 13:31, STARS: 1
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
02/10/2017 at 13:44, STARS: 0
Did not know that about the LHS. Neat.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
02/10/2017 at 13:49, STARS: 1
sadly most of the 300m that i know of have all had transmission issues. usually the shift servos giving it up....... they have gotten to JUST “that age”(where electrics give it up)........
"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee)
02/10/2017 at 13:53, STARS: 0
And a whopping 5 extra hp
"Pickup_man" (zekeh)
02/10/2017 at 13:56, STARS: 2
I still think the post face lift jellybean F-150's look fantastic, and are one of Ford’s best looking trucks.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
02/10/2017 at 13:57, STARS: 0
That particular one was bought by an Opponaut, I want to say Kanaric.
"gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee" (gogmorgo)
02/10/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 0
I still think it’s one of the better looking minivans out there. Too bad they’re such pieces of shit.
Here’s one that still looks like it’s being built new today:
"Tatanko" (tatanko)
02/10/2017 at 14:39, STARS: 1
That 300M did indeed age quite well. Fun fact: they were available with xenon headlights, which as far as I can tell was a pretty rare option.
On the LHS, I believe those are actually fog lights. Back when I spent a lot more time on the HIDPlanet forums, those exact projectors were often brought up as a retrofit item for auxiliary lighting because they use an H3 bulb, IIRC. That bulb type is rather archaic (uses an external ground wire!) and is almost never used in low or high beams on modern vehicles.
Nerd level ten, I know, but then again we are on Oppo.
"Tatanko" (tatanko)
02/10/2017 at 14:40, STARS: 0
Exactly what I was thinking, plus two added doors. Very similar overall look.
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
02/10/2017 at 14:44, STARS: 0
From Wikipedia:
1995 - The headlamps on the 1994 models were poorly designed, Chrysler received complaints about their poor brightness, and rushed the redesign into production for 1995.
1995 - Redesigned a projector-style headlight beam, which was rather uncommon for its time. A new Chrysler medallion on the grille replaced the pentastar.
"Where have all the lightweights gone?" (sniderjadam09)
02/10/2017 at 14:50, STARS: 1
The 300M design has aged quite well. Unfortunately, the cars themselves did not.
"Tatanko" (tatanko)
02/10/2017 at 15:09, STARS: 1
The original headlights must have been candles for a tiny little H3-based projector to be the superior alternative! Thanks for sharing :)
"misfitmascots" (misfitmascots)
02/10/2017 at 15:10, STARS: 0
I love the esprit too, it’s a shame you can’t buy a 2 door full size suv anymore.
"misfitmascots" (misfitmascots)
02/10/2017 at 15:11, STARS: 1
I wish I could find one that clean
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
02/10/2017 at 15:14, STARS: 1
2G Eagle Talon and Eclipse. I still think this looks better than most modern compact cars. 10/10 would buy new.
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
02/10/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 1
97-01 Prelude. Still looks damned good after 20 years...
"Jcarr" (jcarr)
02/10/2017 at 15:26, STARS: 0
Takes me back to high school.
"Probenja" (probenja)
02/10/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 0
I always thought the SX4 was perfect when it came out, then the facelift you pictured made it worse but I wasn’t ready for the 2nd gen:
And then, the horror!
"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
02/10/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0
My problem is I already have a Fiesta ST, and my wife isn’t a fan of buying something that I don’t need
"Wacko" (wacko--)
02/10/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
the last one looks like Chinese copy of a buick.
"Alex B" (alexb420)
02/10/2017 at 19:28, STARS: 0
I think the third gen odyssey has aged well for what it is (might have a slight bias)
Also the E60, for a design that came out in 2003 it doesn’t look too out of place today
The first gen XC90 isn’t too shabby if well kept
"Leadbull" (leadbull911)
02/10/2017 at 20:59, STARS: 1
I get the same thing about my Z3, especially when the wheels aren’t covered in brake dust.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
02/10/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 0
The BMW mini-coupes are some of my favorite designs from them. Especially the Z4, though I’ve heard less than stellar things about the Z4 from a reliability and “fun” standpoint relative to to the Z3 or a Miata.
"Leadbull" (leadbull911)
02/11/2017 at 01:50, STARS: 1
I’m unofficially on a 5 year attainment plan for the Z4M coupe.
I tell my gf that I’m shoveling money into a Roth IRA, but what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her.