Hard Question

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390) 10/03/2018 at 16:37 • Filed to: Questions

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Can anyone think of a vehicle(s) that have lasted more than one generation, and through redesigns and facelifts has never looked bad? Is there such a thing?

Of course since I seem to be the only person here that likes the pre-facelift 996, the 911 is the only car in my opinion that comes to mind.

BobintheMtns > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:42

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VW GTI...

Even while the MkIII and MKIV weren’t the greatest , they still looked nice....

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:45

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And the new one is good too.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > BobintheMtns 10/03/2018 at 16:46

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MKIV is my favorite, MKV is ugly.

C62030 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:46

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S-Class.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 10/03/2018 at 16:46

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We’ll have to wait and see what the G20 M3 looks like. But you’re not wrong, for now....

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:46

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Beetle? Mini?

Gerry197 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:46

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I agree with you on the Porsche 911, even the much hated 996. When that generation came out I thought it looked cool, of course it hasn’t aged particular well in my eyes, but overall still good looking.

I am amazed on how attractive the 993 and 991, both models that came before and after it still look so good. I thank Singer for helping me realize how pre-74 “style” with those below headlight mounted turn signals are actually attractive in their own right.

I remember back in the 80s and 90s, people were chopping up front ends of pre-74 cars to put on the post 74 style front bumper / headlight look. It’s was a common practice that is downright heresy today .   

For Sweden > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:47

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S80

CobraJoe > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:47

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To me, the Buick Riveria always looked great.

(Well, if not outright beautiful, it was still better than other cars in that generation.) I even like the early 90s version:

Discerning > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:48

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I like the 996.1 and the 996.2. I would be happy to own either one. I love the look of the 996.1 GT3 in particular.

The only 911's I don’t like the look of are the targas and the convertibles. They do nothing for me

3point8isgreat > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:50

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I think Porsche 911's manage it, regardless of whether people disagree on a specific headlight. There will always be people who don’t like something on everything car. I just think the 911's aren’t very adventurous in how they do it.

I’d say the Mustang and Corvette manage it. Maybe not in a timeless looks kind of way. But each generation perfectly reflect the popular styles of their time . Are those styles always the most pleasing? Of course not. Lots of people don’t like the C4 for example, but there’s no denying it’s got all the right elements of an 80's sportscar.

Chariotoflove > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:52

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i was thinking the 911, but in reverse, as in a car that has never looked good consistently through all its generations.  I know that’s a very unpopular opinion around here, though.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:52

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The G20 is going to be a pretty car (in the right color) and will be ridiculously fast. I also wouldn't rule out the manual on the M3 yet either.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:52

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Honestly? Buick Regal.

First Gen:

Second Gen:

Third Gen:

Third Gen Facelift 1 :

Third Gen Facelift 2:

Fourth Gen LS:

Fourth Gen GSE (non-Abboud) :

Fourth Gen GSE Abboud Black/Silver :

Fourth Gen LS Abboud White/Tan :

Fifth Gen GS:

Sixth Gen (E2XX) :

BobintheMtns > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 10/03/2018 at 16:55

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As an MKV owner, fuck you! Lol, kidding ...

I actually think the mkv is dope as hell- sporting the audi goatee... first with the turbo.. great cars.

InFierority Complex > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 16:55

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Fight me.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 10/03/2018 at 16:56

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The 3rd gen Sedan would be the only one I don’t agree with.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 10/03/2018 at 16:57

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They’re better from behind.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > BobintheMtns 10/03/2018 at 17:01

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I’ve driven a DSG Fahrenheit Edition and it was pretty damn good. I almost traded a 325ix for a regular one once, I like them but don't love the looks. 

BeaterGT > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:02

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Corvette. Each generation does a good job exemplifying the time period in which it existed too. At least in my youthful opinion having only lived through 4 of the 7 generations.

Wacko > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:02

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I would say the Jeep CJ/ wrangler.. but th e YJ is there with it square eyes.....

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:02

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Dodge Caravan.

Out, but with a W - has found the answer > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:02

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Mazda MX-5

Toyota MR2

Audi TT

Mazda RX-7

Toyota Supra

Datsun/ Nissan Z cars

BMW Z4

Porsche 924/944/968 if you count that as multiple iterations of the same vehicle

Lotus Elise

...

AestheticsInMotion > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 10/03/2018 at 17:07

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Oh you've got a good list. MR2 and TT are both great examples. 

fintail > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:09

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There’s usually some redeeming quality in all of these:

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 10/03/2018 at 17:13

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Yeah, I can see it. Not a bad choice.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 10/03/2018 at 17:13

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So is my........

Nevermind.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Out, but with a W - has found the answer 10/03/2018 at 17:16

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Take a star you overachiever

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > fintail 10/03/2018 at 17:18

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I was prepared to knock the quad eye look. Had you not posted the rest of those I wouldn’t have known it was a callback. Take your damn star.

Kim Jong - Healthy > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:29

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the true champion.

Future next gen S2000 owner > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 17:38

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Corvette. Although since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, any vehicle could meet this criteria.

DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! > fintail 10/03/2018 at 17:48

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Sorry but the 90s models are the peak of all of those.

Maxima Speed > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 18:02

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The 911 for sure.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 18:57

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Range Rover.

Especially if you feel that time has been kind to the P38.

Vítor > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 20:14

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fintail > DaftRyosuke - So Long and Thanks for All the Fish! 10/03/2018 at 21:25

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That’s a position one can take.

fintail > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/03/2018 at 21:25

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Yep it was a heritage theme, and it lasted a long time in and of itself.

pip bip - choose Corrour > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/04/2018 at 06:04

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You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > K-Roll-PorscheTamer 10/04/2018 at 09:24

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > InFierority Complex 10/04/2018 at 09:28

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The first one looks good, the second one looks decent.  After that things go bad quickly.  But then what do I know?   https://oppositelock.kinja.com/1829519072