Stop the bullshit

"area man" (hurrburgring) 11/28/2013 at 17:50 • Filed to: Buick Grand National

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There are those on the FP (and here?) that think this is an ugly car. Away with you, I say.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > area man 11/28/2013 at 17:51

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It's badass, like a Mercury Marauder.

oldirtybootz > area man 11/28/2013 at 17:52

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Some people also hate kittens and puppies.

AMC/Renauledge > area man 11/28/2013 at 17:55

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I wouldn't call it beautiful. But I would call it clean, crisp, and badass.

Louros > area man 11/28/2013 at 17:57

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It is ugly. However, it's pretty quick.

m2m, apex detective > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:05

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Away with those who deem it pretty, too, though. It's a car that mostly doesn't care about looks ... deal ?

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:10

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It's not ugly but it's not beautiful either. It's imposing, exactly how it should be.

area man > Louros 11/28/2013 at 18:10

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EDIT: It is handsome . However, it's pretty quick.

area man > m2m, apex detective 11/28/2013 at 18:11

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Mmmmm an uneasy truce. I still believe it's a handsome machine.

area man > AMC/Renauledge 11/28/2013 at 18:11

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Handsome, not beautiful.

area man > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 11/28/2013 at 18:12

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It's not beautiful, but it's still attractive in several other ways (imposing nature among them).

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:13

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BOOM

YSI-what can brown do for you > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:13

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It is not ugly, but it is not beautiful. I still love it.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:15

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...I think I agree with them.

It looks badass and purposeful, but not exactly good. That's part of what makes it so excellent.

carcrasher88 > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:17

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Definitely not ugly, but not beautiful, either.

Handsome and/or sinister are much more fitting words.

area man > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 11/28/2013 at 18:20

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I think it is a handsome machine. Not enough straight lines these days.

area man > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 11/28/2013 at 18:21

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Oh, and you can stay.

The Compromiser > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 11/28/2013 at 18:22

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Whatever thunder....

Don't you mean kachuga, kachuga?

area man > carcrasher88 11/28/2013 at 18:23

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Handsome! Just because a car is not beautiful does not make it ugly.

area man > YSI-what can brown do for you 11/28/2013 at 18:24

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It's definitely not beautiful, but it's incredibly handsome. I have a strong preference for straight lines though.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:31

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Agreed about the straight lines, but it's the front end that's not exactly elegant. It's butch and mean, but not exactly good looking.

It's the antithesis of modern design trends, which is pretty kickass.

carcrasher88 > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:33

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Exactly.

thebigbossyboss > area man 11/28/2013 at 18:37

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It looks intimidating. The want is high.

webmonkees > area man 11/28/2013 at 19:31

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+101 on Jalopmeter.

offroadkarter > area man 11/28/2013 at 19:31

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People on the FP are often idiots, so I pay no mind to what they think.

area man > webmonkees 11/28/2013 at 19:32

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Daaaaamn

area man > offroadkarter 11/28/2013 at 19:34

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Indeed, but I don't want to flame someone around here who just happened to disagree with me on the FP.

offroadkarter > area man 11/28/2013 at 19:35

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oh I will, who are they? tell them I hope they get lou gehrig's disease for saying the GN is ugly

offroadkarter > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 11/28/2013 at 19:36

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except the GN is actually pretty fast, and people want it, which keeps the resale up.

area man > offroadkarter 11/28/2013 at 19:42

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Oh, you.

deekster_caddy > area man 11/28/2013 at 19:42

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Personally I'm a big fan of that body style and think it looks downright brilliant when decked out as a black GN, but I can see how it's a particular style... But I may be biased. I also tag along with the "New England Buick Racing Association" or NEBRA although I don't think anyone from the group has officially raced in a few years. Hey what kind of B body car do you have anyway?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > offroadkarter 11/28/2013 at 19:43

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Ultimate sleeper in production form.

area man > deekster_caddy 11/28/2013 at 19:48

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None, sadly. I live in NYC so it's not practical... yet. I almost bought a 1982 Olds 88 earlier this summer but it didn't pan out. I can't stand to be a poser much longer though! I'm aiming for a Caprice or a Roadmaster.

Bytemite > area man 11/28/2013 at 20:01

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It is really ugly actually.. kinda looks like an oldsmobile got hit with a bland hammer.

desertdog5051 > area man 11/28/2013 at 20:14

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The ones that are most vocal are the ones that do not like something. Then the pack mentality sets in "Yeah, he must be right, so I will agree".

Nice looking car.

area man > desertdog5051 11/28/2013 at 20:37

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Wise words.

webmonkees > area man 11/28/2013 at 21:01

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Indeed. Whoops, Forgot the article on it. 604hp..

offroadkarter > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 11/28/2013 at 21:31

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Yes, the Marauder came standard with early 1990's level of performance. It was right on par with a gen 1-2 SHO in the 1/4 mile

offroadkarter > area man 11/28/2013 at 21:31

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The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > area man 11/28/2013 at 21:53

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It is no more or less 80s boxy awesome than the Volvo 240 or e30 that everybody creams themselves over...

Kanaric > area man 11/29/2013 at 07:08

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you are talking about people who think diesel wagons are beautiful and want a diesel wagon miata , they really have opinions that don't matter since they are like 1% of car enthusiasts. They pollute this site whining about terrible cars they are sad are not sold here that they wont buy when they actually release them here, it's annoying. Gawker hipsters, trickling over from the iphone site gismodo or the fake-nerd "geek is cool" "80s kid" site io9.

It's probably one of the most manly looking cars ever made but we are talking about man children here who can't lift 5 lb weights but grow a patchy beard because they fake-idolize Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > area man 11/29/2013 at 09:37

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It's beautiful.