What car will look better with age?

"kouryuuk" (thefoldback)
08/31/2013 at 17:43 • Filed to: None

I was thinking of the current CTS and I feel the design looks great now but in 20 years it won't hold up as well, so what are some current cars that will look better as they age?

I think the current VW CC will look even better in 20-30 years.

DISCUSSION (31)

Hoccy > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 17:53

Agree. While VW (and Audis) are generally quite boring when they come out, their designs age really well. Just look at all the Golfs. A well maintained Golf IV doesn't look that old, but they're around 15 years old now.

I also feel that BMW's designs don't really get old. The E60 still looks modern and the F10 will also look new for a long time.

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But better with age is still a hard question. The Ford Sierra was shockingly ugly in 1982, but is considered quite good looking today..

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 17:55

Pontiac Aztek?

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On a serious note, I would say the new Jeep Cherokee.

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Forgetful > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 17:55

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Leadbull > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 17:57

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I think the f430 will still look great down the road. Very graceful lines.

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But I have my doubts about the 458. However, I do think it'll carry a nostalgia factor. A lot of people really like it, and it's a very unique design.

kouryuuk > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
08/31/2013 at 18:00

I agree, I remember when the Juke first came out and everyone was talking about how ugly it is, but now I think the consensus has changed. I think the jeep will be very similar to this.

lunchtray > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:01

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PanchoVilleneuve ST > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
08/31/2013 at 18:01

I think the Cherokee looks great and I have no idea why the internet decided it's horrible.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > PanchoVilleneuve ST
08/31/2013 at 18:02

I thought it was hideous at first but it's growing on me really fast to the point where I now think it's a beautifully original design.

kouryuuk > Leadbull
08/31/2013 at 18:02

The only thing I don't like about the F430 is those gaping intakes, other than that it has very elegant lines. The 458 will probably be remembers as the better car, but the F430 will be remembered as the better looking car.

kouryuuk > lunchtray
08/31/2013 at 18:04

The answer is always Miata.

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:07

S-Class Mercedes.

As you know, I'm driving a W140, which is 22 years-old design for now.

And I think same goes with the current W221.

kouryuuk > Forgetful
08/31/2013 at 18:09

I don't know if i agree with this one, the rear end will still look good but that front end won't age gracefully.

duurtlang > Hoccy
08/31/2013 at 18:11

Conservatively styled cars do hold up better, but only when we're talking VW conservative and not Toyota conservative. There is a difference, although I struggle to define that difference. It's one of those things you recognize when you see it. Usually cars that look spectacular and very modern when newly released look much more dated than their more conservative competitors after a mere half or full decade. The Mondeo (all generations, except the original pre-facelift one maybe) is a great example too, imho. Compare a Mondeo to a Passat or 406 of the same age, and the Mondeo looks horrible in comparison.

Leadbull > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:13

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So is the Scuderia nearly perfection, then? I certainly struggle to find any faults.

I agree, the 458 will probably be remembered better, and the 430 will go down like the 348—kind of forgotten. Which will be convenient when I have a midlife crisis.

duurtlang > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:16

I think it looks bad already, although I do appreciate the sleekness that's fundamentally missing on almost all other recent cars. I'm only interested in the Toyobaru because of the combination of the low price and the driving dynamics.

Tom McParland > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:20

Gonna have to disagree with you on this one, I think the current gen CC will look dated as soon as the next one comes out. However IMO, the first gen CC will stand the test of time.

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As for another pick...gonna have to go with my predictable answer. Already face-lifted still looks good.

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Hoccy > duurtlang
08/31/2013 at 18:23

Usually they do, but there are some exceptions from that rule. I mentioned the Ford Sierra, but also the first generation Focus still looks very sharp today. Even I remember that as being very radical compared to the conservative Escort. And what about the Peugeot 206? But usually it means that it looks more dated than other cars.

The 90's Mondeo is just a disaster to look at..

peterstuyvesant > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:23

The Range Rover Evoque.

kouryuuk > Leadbull
08/31/2013 at 18:27

Yea the Scuderia wears it's lines much better.

Out of all Ferrari's of this era however, The 612 will be my mid-life crisis car

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kouryuuk > duurtlang
08/31/2013 at 18:30

The front end definitely, that swopping line just below the headlight is just awful, I prefer it from this angle

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I do agree with your assessment that it is definitely a car that is appreciated based on how it drive not how it looks but that begs the question

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kouryuuk > Tom McParland
08/31/2013 at 18:32

We will have to agree to disagree on the CC, the Audi however 100% agree.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Hoccy
08/31/2013 at 18:43

And the poor mercury cougar. So beautiful, so much in common with feces.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > kouryuuk
08/31/2013 at 18:47

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Obligatory. It may not look better, but it has already aged well, and will continue to do so.

Montalvo > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
08/31/2013 at 19:22

I still dislike the new look immensely, it makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a spoon but everyone has their own tastes. The Aztec does have potential albeit not in stock form.

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