Vote on New Audis' Styling
#21
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
On Sun, 07 May 2006 19:21:17 -0400, Doug Warner wrote:
> I don't like it, but I'm still buying an A3. I plan to minimize the
> fishmouth by painting the chrome "frame" and the cross bar body color
> (black)
> You can see an animated example here:
> http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/Grille.gif
>
> Fortunately, my state doesn't require a front plate.
Nice picture ... it does look a lot better without the chrome emphasis.
> I don't like it, but I'm still buying an A3. I plan to minimize the
> fishmouth by painting the chrome "frame" and the cross bar body color
> (black)
> You can see an animated example here:
> http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/Grille.gif
>
> Fortunately, my state doesn't require a front plate.
Nice picture ... it does look a lot better without the chrome emphasis.
#22
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
On Sun, 07 May 2006 19:21:17 -0400, Doug Warner wrote:
> I don't like it, but I'm still buying an A3. I plan to minimize the
> fishmouth by painting the chrome "frame" and the cross bar body color
> (black)
> You can see an animated example here:
> http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/Grille.gif
>
> Fortunately, my state doesn't require a front plate.
Nice picture ... it does look a lot better without the chrome emphasis.
> I don't like it, but I'm still buying an A3. I plan to minimize the
> fishmouth by painting the chrome "frame" and the cross bar body color
> (black)
> You can see an animated example here:
> http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/Grille.gif
>
> Fortunately, my state doesn't require a front plate.
Nice picture ... it does look a lot better without the chrome emphasis.
#23
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" <tonykiz@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?
*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.
I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....
wrote:
>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?
*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.
I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....
#24
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" <tonykiz@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?
*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.
I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....
wrote:
>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?
*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.
I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....
#25
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" <tonykiz@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?
*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.
I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....
wrote:
>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?
*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.
I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....
#26
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
"KLS" <xymergy@suds.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" <tonykiz@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> >OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> >Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> >front-end? [lots cut]
> >Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
> >how do YOU feel about all this?
>
> *I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
> nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
> with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
> so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
> is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
> cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
> me on.
>
> I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
> the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
> still, my heart....
I didn't like it at first. Reminded me of Edsel. I'm getting used to them
now and think it looks more agressive than the old style. Most makers seem
to be going for a more agressive look and I guess Audi is on that bandwagon.
I especially like the crisper rear top of the trunk lid. I have a 2002 A6
and I love the understated styling (always liked that trait with Audi's) but
the rear always looked a little too "soft" for my taste.
"Hubcaps." Hmmm, haven't seen hubcaps (wheel covers) on an Audi since the
late 70's.
I drive part-time for an upscale (aren't they all?) car detailing service.
Every day I drive new Lexus, Audi's, Porsches, Mercedes, Jags, BMW's, name
any, I drive them all. Lexus are wonderful cars, but the styling does
nothing for me. Whenever I have time at the Porsche/Audi dealership I
always gravitate to the Audi's and admire what a damn fine car they all are.
I've owned three Audi's, and a few Porsche's, among other cars. I like
driving Porsche's that belong to other people, but when the time comes to
buy a new car Audi will certainly get first look. I would never consider a
BMW, just don't like most of them to drive, and I'm not thrilled with the
styling that appears as if four or five teams worked seperately on different
parts of the cars right up till the time to begin assembling them. Some of
the upper end Mercedes are really nice too, but way too expensive. The
cheaper Mercedes show, in a negative way, the influence of Chrysler.
Alan
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
"KLS" <xymergy@suds.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" <tonykiz@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> >OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> >Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> >front-end? [lots cut]
> >Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
> >how do YOU feel about all this?
>
> *I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
> nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
> with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
> so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
> is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
> cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
> me on.
>
> I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
> the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
> still, my heart....
I didn't like it at first. Reminded me of Edsel. I'm getting used to them
now and think it looks more agressive than the old style. Most makers seem
to be going for a more agressive look and I guess Audi is on that bandwagon.
I especially like the crisper rear top of the trunk lid. I have a 2002 A6
and I love the understated styling (always liked that trait with Audi's) but
the rear always looked a little too "soft" for my taste.
"Hubcaps." Hmmm, haven't seen hubcaps (wheel covers) on an Audi since the
late 70's.
I drive part-time for an upscale (aren't they all?) car detailing service.
Every day I drive new Lexus, Audi's, Porsches, Mercedes, Jags, BMW's, name
any, I drive them all. Lexus are wonderful cars, but the styling does
nothing for me. Whenever I have time at the Porsche/Audi dealership I
always gravitate to the Audi's and admire what a damn fine car they all are.
I've owned three Audi's, and a few Porsche's, among other cars. I like
driving Porsche's that belong to other people, but when the time comes to
buy a new car Audi will certainly get first look. I would never consider a
BMW, just don't like most of them to drive, and I'm not thrilled with the
styling that appears as if four or five teams worked seperately on different
parts of the cars right up till the time to begin assembling them. Some of
the upper end Mercedes are really nice too, but way too expensive. The
cheaper Mercedes show, in a negative way, the influence of Chrysler.
Alan
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
"KLS" <xymergy@suds.com> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" <tonykiz@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> >OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> >Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> >front-end? [lots cut]
> >Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
> >how do YOU feel about all this?
>
> *I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
> nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
> with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
> so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.. I think a lot of my reaction
> is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
> cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
> me on.
>
> I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
> the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
> still, my heart....
I didn't like it at first. Reminded me of Edsel. I'm getting used to them
now and think it looks more agressive than the old style. Most makers seem
to be going for a more agressive look and I guess Audi is on that bandwagon.
I especially like the crisper rear top of the trunk lid. I have a 2002 A6
and I love the understated styling (always liked that trait with Audi's) but
the rear always looked a little too "soft" for my taste.
"Hubcaps." Hmmm, haven't seen hubcaps (wheel covers) on an Audi since the
late 70's.
I drive part-time for an upscale (aren't they all?) car detailing service.
Every day I drive new Lexus, Audi's, Porsches, Mercedes, Jags, BMW's, name
any, I drive them all. Lexus are wonderful cars, but the styling does
nothing for me. Whenever I have time at the Porsche/Audi dealership I
always gravitate to the Audi's and admire what a damn fine car they all are.
I've owned three Audi's, and a few Porsche's, among other cars. I like
driving Porsche's that belong to other people, but when the time comes to
buy a new car Audi will certainly get first look. I would never consider a
BMW, just don't like most of them to drive, and I'm not thrilled with the
styling that appears as if four or five teams worked seperately on different
parts of the cars right up till the time to begin assembling them. Some of
the upper end Mercedes are really nice too, but way too expensive. The
cheaper Mercedes show, in a negative way, the influence of Chrysler.
Alan
#29
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
Like most of you, the new styling has grown on me. When I first saw the
new grille in photos it didn't do much for me, but in person it's a
different deal. The 2006 A4 loaner I had last week looked great in my
driveway.... I'm not crazy about the A4 and A6 rear end styling - the
A4 looks like previous-generation Honda Civic and the A6 looks like a
Saturn L-Series. They need to be a little more aggresive with the back
of the car. But the single-frame grill has grown on me for sure. I
think Audi foresaw that a lot of lesser cars are now going with their
old 2-grill look - see the Chevy Impala front end for a dead ringer!
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
new grille in photos it didn't do much for me, but in person it's a
different deal. The 2006 A4 loaner I had last week looked great in my
driveway.... I'm not crazy about the A4 and A6 rear end styling - the
A4 looks like previous-generation Honda Civic and the A6 looks like a
Saturn L-Series. They need to be a little more aggresive with the back
of the car. But the single-frame grill has grown on me for sure. I
think Audi foresaw that a lot of lesser cars are now going with their
old 2-grill look - see the Chevy Impala front end for a dead ringer!
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
#30
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Re: Vote on New Audis' Styling
Like most of you, the new styling has grown on me. When I first saw the
new grille in photos it didn't do much for me, but in person it's a
different deal. The 2006 A4 loaner I had last week looked great in my
driveway.... I'm not crazy about the A4 and A6 rear end styling - the
A4 looks like previous-generation Honda Civic and the A6 looks like a
Saturn L-Series. They need to be a little more aggresive with the back
of the car. But the single-frame grill has grown on me for sure. I
think Audi foresaw that a lot of lesser cars are now going with their
old 2-grill look - see the Chevy Impala front end for a dead ringer!
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA
new grille in photos it didn't do much for me, but in person it's a
different deal. The 2006 A4 loaner I had last week looked great in my
driveway.... I'm not crazy about the A4 and A6 rear end styling - the
A4 looks like previous-generation Honda Civic and the A6 looks like a
Saturn L-Series. They need to be a little more aggresive with the back
of the car. But the single-frame grill has grown on me for sure. I
think Audi foresaw that a lot of lesser cars are now going with their
old 2-grill look - see the Chevy Impala front end for a dead ringer!
Dan D
'04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
Central NJ USA