Fact: The Audi S7 Is The Best Looking Sedan On The Market

"J. Walter Weatherman" (J-WalterWeatherman) 08/19/2013 at 12:12 • Filed to: Fact

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Prove me wrong.

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:16

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The Mazda 6 exists.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:19

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Victorious Secret > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:20

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You didn't think I'd make this easy, did you?

Victorious Secret > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! 08/19/2013 at 12:20

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The Mazda 6 isn't that good looking...people just have rose tinted blinders on because it has more curves than the last 6.

In its segment, yes. The 6 is good looking.

But as a monument to design, people won't be picked the 6 over the A7 any time soon...

Firewrx234 > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:21

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A wild challenger appeared

J. Walter Weatherman > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! 08/19/2013 at 12:21

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The Mazda 6 is fantastic... for the money. Still not in the same league as the S7 though.

Gamecat235 > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:21

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I raise you an "R"

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J. Walter Weatherman > Gamecat235 08/19/2013 at 12:23

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THAT'S CHEATING!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:23

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J. Walter Weatherman > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 12:24

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Fantastic car. Just not very beautiful.

Victorious Secret > Gamecat235 08/19/2013 at 12:24

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THAT IS FORBIDDEN FRUIT

William Byrd > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:25

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Sorry, but Rapide.

Also like the F10 M5.

I do really like the S7 though, interesting looking car. The proportions from various angles aren't perfect though. It's a little to Panamera'ish from the side for example:

Riding on what I assume is a similar platform as the S7, I'll take the Estoque!

Firewrx234 > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:25

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I staunchly disagree, that car is beautifully menacing.

Gamecat235 > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:26

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Just because you started with the second sexiest car doesn't mean that I cheated.

And for what it's worth, I agree with you, just, you know... RS ::swoon::

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 12:30

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I've never been a BMW fan, where people normally love their grille, I hate it. Which kind of ruins every BMW forever since they never really change it much.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > William Byrd 08/19/2013 at 12:31

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I think the Rapide wins it. I didn't think there would be much in the way of challengers at the table against J Walter here.

phenotyp > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:43

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FACT: You are correct, sir.

J. Walter Weatherman > Victorious Secret 08/19/2013 at 12:46

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Looks fantastic. S7 is just a smidge better though.

J. Walter Weatherman > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/19/2013 at 12:46

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Looks stuffy and outdated to me.

Jagvar > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:46

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J. Walter Weatherman > William Byrd 08/19/2013 at 12:50

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Rapide looks fantastic, but it is so stylized, that it borders on being cartoonish.

The F10 M5 is a brilliant car, but I think the looks are actually its weakest quality.

The S7 can look a little ungainly in pictures. In person though... NOT AT ALL.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 12:51

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While I agree, it's no longer "on the market".

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:53

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Is a hatchback technically a sedan?

J. Walter Weatherman > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/19/2013 at 12:54

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The front is too long and the greenhouse is too small.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:54

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You're a towel!

William Byrd > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:55

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I see them around DC pretty often, look great in person. The rear treatment is certainly unique, just not sure I actually like it. Plus from the angle you posted above, what differentiates it from an S6, S4, etc? I think they are equally attractive from the front 3/4 angle.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 12:55

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The A7, S7, and RS7 all have sad, depressing asses.

J. Walter Weatherman > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 13:00

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Depends on who you ask. And some cars can be hard to classify. But for the purposes of this debate, I'd say it is irrelevant, because there are no hatchbacks that look better than the S7 either.

twinturbobmw > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 13:02

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CLS63 AMG

Gamecat235 > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 13:03

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That's no Challenger...

J. Walter Weatherman > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 08/19/2013 at 13:05

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In person, they look muscular... and like pure sex.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 13:08

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The bmw yes, the audi no.

Saracen > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 13:15

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I lust after the M3, but it ain't beautiful.

Saracen > Victorious Secret 08/19/2013 at 13:15

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it's not forbidden fruit. It's coming to north america.

Saracen > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 13:17

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I can't prove you wrong, because you aren't wrong. Rapide, 6-series GC are stunning, but the A7/S7/RS7 just looks so right.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Jagvar 08/19/2013 at 13:29

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that car's face

mr. idk > William Byrd 08/19/2013 at 13:42

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Imho the F10 M5 doesnt even come close, and the Rapide would win if it didnt have that stupid front grill, and if it was a somewhat original design

Atomic Buffalo > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 13:45

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But some would argue that being a hatchback is an unfair advantage.

If you're including hatchbacks, then I think the CTS-V five-door is the best-looking.

William Byrd > mr. idk 08/19/2013 at 13:55

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You mean the "Aston Martin grill"? And whose design is it copying exactly? I guess everyone is copying the MB CLS when it comes to 4-door coupes. Not getting defensive (I don't own a Rapide sadly), just curious.

mr. idk > William Byrd 08/19/2013 at 13:58

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I mean that HUGE front grill. And it seems like every single Aston Martin since 2004 looks exactly the same from 20ft, includng the Rapide

J. Walter Weatherman > Atomic Buffalo 08/19/2013 at 14:04

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If you are saying that you think that the S7 is a hatchback, I am not sure I agree. I think most people refer to this as a "sportback", which is defintely blurring the line between sedan and 4-door hatchback, but in this case, I feel comfortable putting it in the sedan category. It's definitely not a wagon though.

Atomic Buffalo > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 14:09

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If you make the distinction between sportback and hatchback, then you must make the distinction between *back and sedan. Have cake xor eat cake.

Firewrx234 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 14:12

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The '14s already out? I figured these were still avail.

J. Walter Weatherman > Atomic Buffalo 08/19/2013 at 14:13

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I CAN MAKE UP ANY RULES THAT I WANT AND YOU CANT STOP ME!

For serious though, I don't see any problem with classifying a "sportback" as being a subset of "sedan".

Pessimippopotamus > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 14:31

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I see a lot of people saying the Rapide, but everyone's forgetting that it looks like this now.

...with a huge gob.

And it has teeny rear doors that makes it look awkward.

Pessimippopotamus > Gamecat235 08/19/2013 at 14:33

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I honestly think that the S actually looks better. A car like the 7 needs more chromular detailing.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 14:34

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2011 was the last year for the E90 M3.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 14:34

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2011 was the last year for the E90 (sedan) M3.

Last E92 (coupe) rolled off the line just recently.

Gamecat235 > Pessimippopotamus 08/19/2013 at 14:39

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Not sure I agree...

Also, this would make you smile from the inside of the car...

Pessimippopotamus > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 14:47

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Damn. I was going to throw you the CC and the Optima as joke responses.

Carfreak493 > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 15:33

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i saw one of these on the road in gran touring trim in that pearl red.... I couldnt take my eyes off it!!

dcoopsd > William Byrd 08/19/2013 at 15:39

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I'm going to join in on the Rapide conversation. Having spent some quality time in the Rapide S this past week I can safely say that it is commanding (not cartoonish) and easily turns heads. The proportions work (even better than that of the Panamera) without destroying the curvilinear sensibility we've come to expect from the Aston line up.

dcoopsd > mr. idk 08/19/2013 at 15:42

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I think you missed the point of the Rapide. It wasn't meant to be a wholly original design but to be an off shoot of the Vantage series in so much as you weren't sacrificing seats and doors for power. Grill or not, we've simply come to expect this type of design sensibility from Aston's powers that be.

Firewrx234 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 16:44

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Ma bad. I feel informed now.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 16:48

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I only know because I bought one (just like the one in your picture) last year - an '08.

It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 16:56

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If you can put something that REEKS in the back of an A7/S7/RS7, and not smell it in the cabin, I think we can accept your classification of it as a sedan.

The CLS and 6-series Gran Coupe both have traditional trunks. I'm pretty sure the A7's cargo area is open to the cab, like a Panamera.

*yup - and HOLY CRAP LOOK AT ALL THAT SPACE!

Firewrx234 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 17:01

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I wish I had the means. I'm currently driving a '99 Grand Prix gtp that has an exhaust manifold gasket that needs replaced as well as its new trick it learned last week where it pukes oil every morning and is fine after that.

My only conclusion is that my car is pregnant.

Sn210 > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 17:02

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No Tesla love on here?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 17:02

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Also, I had a sad.

The S7/RS7 are four seaters. We have three kids.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Firewrx234 08/19/2013 at 17:12

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Ha! One day, man...

Firewrx234 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 17:26

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One day, indeed!

Atomic Buffalo > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 20:42

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For serious, what's your definition of a sedan in the context of judging "best looking?"

Atomic Buffalo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 08/19/2013 at 20:43

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Can't you just cut the lowest performer? ;)

Gpivovarov > J. Walter Weatherman 08/19/2013 at 22:18

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Honestly think Model S is one of the best looking sedans out there. Which is amazing when you think about everything else it does so brilliantly.

ImOld > William Byrd 08/20/2013 at 08:16

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I love the S7, but the Rapide wins it. I've been in love with that car since I saw one in person 2 years ago. Absolutely gorgeous.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Atomic Buffalo 08/20/2013 at 08:52

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Ha! Yet to be determined. Too early for layoffs.

ImOld > ImOld 08/20/2013 at 14:31

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I damn near forgot, which is a travesty - THE FISKER KARMA, DAMNIT:

ss_lump > J. Walter Weatherman 08/20/2013 at 16:23

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Honestly, the S7 looks ungainly from certain angles (see thedriver's comment), and the front is not aggressive like the RS6, which looks miles better.

In terms of sedans, the M6 Gran Coupe does it for me, though.

sonderklasse > William Byrd 08/29/2013 at 15:29

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Yes the Rapide, no way the M5. The E39 M5 was a looker, the E60 was certainly not, and the F10 is somewhere in between. But not close to the S7.

PS9 > Sn210 08/29/2013 at 17:40

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You shouldn't be able to go from 0 to one-of-the-best-looking-sedans-the-world on your first try. It's not fair!