Say bland one more time

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura) 03/04/2015 at 21:22 • Filed to: None

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Say it motherfucker! If you can't appreciate a stylish American sleeper car that can whip up on some of the world's best and brightest, then you don't get it. And they call me a ricer! Apparently y'all aren't happy unless it's covered in wings, gills, and an outlandish set of 18 exhaust pipes.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:24

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I always thought it was striking

jvirgs drives a Subaru > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:25

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I like it. Looks fantastic in white. They could tone down the gaudy "chrome" wheels though

My citroen won't start > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:27

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I say that mighty Australian car is far from bland.

Vicente Esteve > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:28

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Q-Ship

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 03/04/2015 at 21:29

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Amen!

Kailand09 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:29

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I'm sorry, but I've seen them in person. Almost mistook them for a malibu, that's my issue.

Take out the chrome, add some more aggressive styling and subtract the corporate grill. It's not too far from where it needs to be IMO, but I'm not a fan.

It's a GREAT car, and I would 100% own one if I could afford it. But doesn't quite meet my personal preferences aesthetically.

03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:29

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I think it looks pretty good with these wheels and black bow tie.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > jvirgs drives a Subaru 03/04/2015 at 21:29

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Needs black wheels

ly2v8-Brian > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:30

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I've said it elsewhere that this is how a muscle car is supposed to look. This is how many of them were back in the day. Barely distinguishable from the common car at a distance (minus a flamboyant paint job for some).

CallMeTURBO > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:32

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I love it, it's a little more subtle than the Holden's I saw in London but I think the subtlety works in its favor

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:32

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Why is a sleeper a sleeper? Because its bland, that's what makes it a sleeper.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:36

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TheHondaBro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:36

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bland

Birddog > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:39

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Right on brother! Preach it!

(I'm sick of reading that crap too.)

wiffleballtony > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:47

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Bland.

Sweet Trav > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 21:50

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Bland.

But i might buy one.

Milky > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:00

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Bland, has Chevy's shitty grill treatment and only had appropriate power when it came out 2008 …. ohh wait nvm.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:04

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The performance might be great, but the styling is bland as white toast. Don't be upset though, I feel the same way about new BMW's too.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Kailand09 03/04/2015 at 22:10

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I am definitely not a GM fanboy(that is by far an understatement), but I don't think it looks like a Malibu at all. A Malibu has a bland, blobbish, emotionless look, while the SS looks like the average midsize luxury sedan.

Kailand09 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 03/04/2015 at 22:12

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The odd thing is I am on the GM side of things. But their regular cars (i.e. not corvette/camaro) have been so disgustingly meh lately it's upsetting (IMO).

There's a reason I'm driving a Ford, and it's because they dared to be a bit more interesting.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Kailand09 03/04/2015 at 22:16

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Even their fullsize trucks are on the meh side. They have fuel economy going for them. And chrome. Lots of chrome. And their diesel trucks? It's like they aren't even trying. They are bringing a dull knife to the newest and greatest high tech missile fight. They are nearly 100 ft. lbs of torque down in a class of which that is one of the most important numbers. Of all classes you should be trying in, in the U.S. at least, that is the one.

turbojames > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:22

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I love the look of the Chevy SS. Put black wheels on it and life is a good thing indeed.

turbojames > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:30

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Do I need a caption?

DoYouEvenShift > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:31

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I love it. Unfortunately its another example of "Give people what they ask for" but , then they want nothing to do with it.

Example, this, CTSV wagon, G8 etc

Small Scale Sydney - Death before Decaf > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:38

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In this paint job, they are anything but bland.

wantafuncar > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 22:49

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It is too close to the rest of the line. i'm okay with the sleeper look, but i prefer a clean design with less chrome & more differentiation from the rest of the bowties - especially when you're asking $45,000. Thats strong money for vanilla style. The only one I've seen looked nearly indistiguishable from a Malibu or Impala.

You don't need wings, grills, outlandish whatever you said — you can make a good clean design that works well and looks nice without being over the top. The new Chrysler 200 comes to mind — worlds better looking IMO and cleaner. If you want to stick with GM, I would say most Caddys look way better. Considering the SS is in Caddy pricing territory, I think that is a fair assessment.

And to whoever said a muscle car should look like the regular model, I would maybe agree if GM actually offered a lower model SS with an asking price comparable to the Charger.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 23:02

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It's not bland to me but I like GM vehicles so there's a bit of bias there.

And if anyone comes at this I will dismiss your fucking comment because I'm not in the mood for a fucking argument about General Motors.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > turbojames 03/04/2015 at 23:17

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I can dig it!

Street Surgeon > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/04/2015 at 23:56

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It's.... Not bland, but it's no G8. Whip up on the best and brightest?

Street Surgeon > DoYouEvenShift 03/04/2015 at 23:57

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Well... Kinda. They gave us what we asked for, just for a price that was laughable, but hey in a few years when they depreciate it'll be an awesome deal I'm sure.

DoYouEvenShift > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/05/2015 at 00:17

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Plus you can get this.

pip bip - choose Corrour > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/05/2015 at 01:57

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sleeper yes.

bland no.

bryan40oop > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/05/2015 at 02:18

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No, a car can still be bland without being flashy. This is bland. Take the charger, it's not flashy, but not exactly bland. It manages to differentiate itself from the rest of the chrysler line up. It has a muscular figure, the word presence comes to mind. This car though? hard to tell it apart from a malibu or impala really.... then again it is just a badge engineered bastard.

bryan40oop > 03mach1 - Now has a Fiesta ST 03/05/2015 at 02:19

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Funny looking malibu

bryan40oop > ly2v8-Brian 03/05/2015 at 02:22

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"Barely distinguishable from the common car "

Really dude? really?

Do What Now? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/05/2015 at 06:37

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15 year old long in the tooth australian family sedan based off of a 20 year old opel platform with a cheesy tacked on badge and grille assembly is a "stylish American sedan"?

Do What Now? > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 03/05/2015 at 06:37

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Yea...that's hideous. Looks chinese.

Do What Now? > turbojames 03/05/2015 at 06:39

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Yes, you do. Two silhouette race cars build to a "common template" body with 3/4 spec chassis components and tightly controlled mostly spec engine rules.

Do What Now? > turbojames 03/05/2015 at 06:40

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Black wheels? What is this, a high school parking lot hangout circa 2005?

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/05/2015 at 12:53

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Nice looking Malibu.

I can say that, because I saw one on my way to work a few months ago and thought it was a Malibu at first. Sorry I'm not sorry.

turbojames > Do What Now? 03/05/2015 at 17:27

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Ok, but the Holden is actually built on a production bodyshell at least. And besides, these aren't bad looking race cars- that was the point.

turbojames > Do What Now? 03/05/2015 at 17:29

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It still looks better and more aggressive with them.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 03/05/2015 at 23:27

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great commercial and still relevant.

Do What Now? > turbojames 03/30/2015 at 22:42

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Nothing in that holden is a "production" bodyshell. The Aussie V8s have all been a common chassis since 2003.

turbojames > Do What Now? 03/30/2015 at 22:46

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Forza lied to me... Lol k but I still really like the SS's looks, it's a damn underappreciated car.