Comment on my top 15 best looking cars list!

[altedza]

I'll defend my choices :] I'm open to suggestions too! :D

1. Lamborghini Diablo
2. Aston Martin DB7/DB9
3. Ferrari F40/F50
4. Lotus Elise
5. Bugatti EB110
6. Ferrari 355/360
7. Bentley Continental GT
8. Toyota Supra
9. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
10. Dodge Viper
11. Acura NSX
12. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
13. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
14. BMW M3 E46
15. Toyota Altezza

Honorable mentions to:
McClaren F1
Infiniti FX45
Mazda RX7

Here are some side notes that may help you understand my decisions:
18/M/California,USA [No, I'm not looking for a girl/boyfriend!!!!! :roll:]

[godspeed06]

there is no way that the supra should be on anyones best looking cars list. c'mon man. and which viper are you talking about, if its the new one, well it shouldn't be the new one. i think the zonda, morgan aero 8, and what else? .... i cant think... exams have fried my brain... i'll get back to this thread later...

[stracing]

since when was there a merc g-class?

[gis]

there is no way that the supra should be on anyones best looking cars list.

well its on mine,so i guess your wrong

[stracing]

and the nissan gtr is missing. the r34 looks mean

[gis]

yeah the R34 should be there,its better lookin than the aston for sure

[Supernintendo Chalme]

The Bentley Continental GT? Really?! I think it's attractive but hardly worth of the same consideration as cars like the Aston Martin DB7. The hood is too short and it looks exactly like what it is, the German's idea of what makes a British car British, but made to fit over an existing chasis.

Why no sedans? I think there have been some beautiful four doors in the last few years, the Jaguar XJ especially, but also the Rover 75, the Mazda 6, and the Ford Mondeo. As for the Lambo, I've always found the Diablo visually distinctive because it's so in-your-face, not because it's particularly well designed. How about a Gallardo, or Miura instead?

These are all realatively modern cars, was that intentional? It's probably easier that way, if you open it up to the best looking cars of all time you'd have to include cars like the XKE, Ferrari Daytona, Bugatti Royale, etc. For the record, I think the Aston Martin DB7 is the best looking car of all time, but then the new DB9 and AM V8 are definitely growing on me.

[gis]

Why no sedans? I think there have been some beautiful four doors in the last few years, the Jaguar XJ especially, but also the Rover 75,and the Ford Mondeo.

really.......................the rover 75 :| and the ford mondeo :|

[ferrari550]

The g-class is a jeep made by mercedes and it has been around for a while.
mostly for use by celebrities.
and as far as your list goes, 2 toyotas, 3 mercedes and viper!!!!! i cannot be a list for good looking classics

[godspeed06]

godspeed06 wrote:
there is no way that the supra should be on anyones best looking cars list.


well its on mine,so i guess your wrong


i'm not trying to diminish any of the supra's performance. as far as that goes it is a modding miracle. i just dont see how one can justify its looks above just about all other cars ever made... its not inspiring or appealing. of course, my opinions and a nickle will get ya a fat cup of JACK SQUAT.

[Supernintendo Chalme]

really.......................the rover 75 :| and the ford mondeo :|

Yes, really. They may not be the supermodels of the car world, but I think they qualify atleast for some sort of international beauty pagent. :wink:

[oscargarza88]

u r missing lots of cars!!!!
most important:
carrera gt
ford gt
pagani zonda
clio v6
skyline r34
MURCHIELAGO!!!! A MUST HAVE IN UR LIST!!!

and u have weird cars in ur list:
g class??? its cool but not one of the nicest
supra??? its a great car, very good one but there r lots of better looking cars
altezza havent heard of it before.
continetal gt?? is not bad... but there r better

*i respect ur choices btw.

:!:

[altedza]

there is no way that the supra should be on anyones best looking cars list. c'mon man. and which viper are you talking about, if its the new one, well it shouldn't be the new one. i think the zonda, morgan aero 8, and what else? .... i cant think... exams have fried my brain... i'll get back to this thread later...

supras a good looking car, could be pushed back a little, though. the viper is rather nice looking imo.

the aero 8 is hideous. it performs but its hideous. the zondas back is just plain old WRONG!

[altezza]

i'm not quite sure about the G-class.... :roll:

oscargarza88:
Toyota Altezza = Lexus IS300

[altedza]

since when was there a merc g-class?

g-wagen g500/g55 amg
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/models/class_overview.jsp&modelCode=g_class_main

[altedza]

and the nissan gtr is missing. the r34 looks mean

looks too plain IMO. doesnt stand out too much. mean, but not too unique.

[altedza]

yeah the R34 should be there,its better lookin than the aston for sure

post some better pictures? the aston martin db7 is beautiful.

[altedza]

The Bentley Continental GT? Really?! I think it's attractive but hardly worth of the same consideration as cars like the Aston Martin DB7. The hood is too short and it looks exactly like what it is, the German's idea of what makes a British car British, but made to fit over an existing chasis.

Why no sedans? I think there have been some beautiful four doors in the last few years, the Jaguar XJ especially, but also the Rover 75, the Mazda 6, and the Ford Mondeo. As for the Lambo, I've always found the Diablo visually distinctive because it's so in-your-face, not because it's particularly well designed. How about a Gallardo, or Miura instead?

These are all realatively modern cars, was that intentional? It's probably easier that way, if you open it up to the best looking cars of all time you'd have to include cars like the XKE, Ferrari Daytona, Bugatti Royale, etc. For the record, I think the Aston Martin DB7 is the best looking car of all time, but then the new DB9 and AM V8 are definitely growing on me.

have any good pictures of those not listed? thanks

[altedza]

u r missing lots of cars!!!!
most important:
carrera gt
ford gt
pagani zonda
clio v6
skyline r34
MURCHIELAGO!!!! A MUST HAVE IN UR LIST!!!

and u have weird cars in ur list:
g class??? its cool but not one of the nicest
supra??? its a great car, very good one but there r lots of better looking cars
altezza havent heard of it before.
continetal gt?? is not bad... but there r better

*i respect ur choices btw.

:!:

carrera gt i respect as an automobile. its styling is nice, but i dont find it very pleasing. ford gt is not within my taste. im not too fond of american styling. the zonda's rear is hideous. the clio is cute. but not too great looking ;] the r34 as i said is pretty damn cool, but its styling isnt too unique imo. and the murc.... kinda ugly...

[ported_head]

no jap cars ever looked any good...except the Toyota 2000 GT maybe....dont get me wrong ..they are modding miracles..but dont look any good....the G-Wagen also doesn't look good....it looks suited for what it's supposed to do...the X5 looks better...if you liked the G-Wagen..where's the LM002? and it was nice to include the Altezza because you own one...but otherwise...i dont think so..

[stracing]

the s15 looked good. shame it got killed :( :cry:

[stradale]

IMHO this thread is a total waste of time. Taste is very personal. I don't really agree with your list, but that's neither your or my fault. There is no wrong or right on this subject.

[gis]

yeah the R34 should be there,its better lookin than the aston for sure

post some better pictures? the aston martin db7 is beautiful.

you never seen a R34 or sumthin.you just have to think of it next to an aston and u know its a better looking car,you look at an aston,and you pretty much have a jag IMO

[altedza]

IMHO this thread is a total waste of time. Taste is very personal. I don't really agree with your list, but that's neither your or my fault. There is no wrong or right on this subject.

read thread title: Comment on my top 15 best looking cars list!

meaning, here are my opinions. i want yours. i didnt say.... this is the definitive list. i am right, you are wrong. idiot.

[altedza]

yeah the R34 should be there,its better lookin than the aston for sure

post some better pictures? the aston martin db7 is beautiful.

you never seen a R34 or sumthin.you just have to think of it next to an aston and u know its a better looking car,you look at an aston,and you pretty much have a jag IMO

not too big of a fan of the r34. just doesnt stand out too well. you can find many people agree that the db7 is plenty beautiful :o)

[stracing]

but i'll choose the r34 over the db7. if its the vanquish then thats a whole different story

and theres no need for calling names. if you keep it up, you'll get the boot like one guy recently received. if stradale thinks its a waste of time then let it be. and he is right, if you like something so much, no one would be able to affect your own reasons for liking it.

[Supernintendo Chalme]

the s15 looked good. shame it got killed :( :cry:

Oh, good call, I totally forgot how beautiful the Silvia was. It definitely deserves to be on the list. You're totally off on the Astons though. How can anyone actually think a Vanquish looks better than a DB7 (and you're not the only one)? On a pure looks basis the Vanquish is at best in the top 30 best looking cars, the DB7 is just so much more pure and fluid, the Vanquish is awkward and forced.

[Fleischmann]

I certainly agree with u putting the Aston Martins on the list. The same goes to the Diablo (if your talking about the 6.0 VT version) and the F40, but why the hell did u nominate an F50 ? It's the ugliest Ferraris there ever was. I'd replace it with the Testarossa or 348. Lotus- cool, Bentley- cool, but I've never heard of the Toyota Altezza.

[stradale]

IMHO this thread is a total waste of time. Taste is very personal. I don't really agree with your list, but that's neither your or my fault. There is no wrong or right on this subject.

read thread title: Comment on my top 15 best looking cars list!

meaning, here are my opinions. i want yours. i didnt say.... this is the definitive list. i am right, you are wrong. idiot.

My point is that it's no use arguing over someone's favourite cars. After all, that was what you intended. If you want my favourite 15 then say so.

Oh, and don't call me (or anybody else for that matter) an idiot. This isn't RF, so it's not the way we do things around here.

[stracing]

the s15 looked good. shame it got killed :( :cry:

Oh, good call, I totally forgot how beautiful the Silvia was. It definitely deserves to be on the list. You're totally off on the Astons though. How can anyone actually think a Vanquish looks better than a DB7 (and you're not the only one)? On a pure looks basis the Vanquish is at best in the top 30 best looking cars, the DB7 is just so much more pure and fluid, the Vanquish is awkward and forced.

i don't see how the vanquish is awkward. maybe its because i like to see those bulging muscular lines.

[sentra_dude]

Here is my list; it is off the top of my head, and in no particular order.

1)McLaren F1
2)Ferrari 250 GTO (1962)
3)Lotus Espirit (1999)
4)Aston Martin DB7
5)Ferrari 550 Maranello
6)Lamboghini Miura
7)Porsche 550 Spyder
8)Jaguar XJ13
9)Jaguar XJ220
10)Willams FW-14 (1991)
11)Lotus 49 (1967)
12)Alfa-Romeo Tipo B (1934)
13)Ferrari 275 GTB
14)Ferrari 156F1 (1962 shark nose)
15)Nissan S15 Siliva

[Ivanhoe]

*sigh* no cgt?! man...

[sentra_dude]

*sigh* no cgt?! man...
That car looks too much like a Boxster to me...it's handsome, but definitely not in the top 15 of best looking cars, I mean there are so many other cars that are more beautiful than it.

[Toronto]

im sorry but a cgt look better than a s14

[altedza]

IMHO this thread is a total waste of time. Taste is very personal. I don't really agree with your list, but that's neither your or my fault. There is no wrong or right on this subject.

read thread title: Comment on my top 15 best looking cars list!

meaning, here are my opinions. i want yours. i didnt say.... this is the definitive list. i am right, you are wrong. idiot.

My point is that it's no use arguing over someone's favourite cars. After all, that was what you intended. If you want my favourite 15 then say so.

Oh, and don't call me (or anybody else for that matter) an idiot. This isn't RF, so it's not the way we do things around here.

once again, comment. not argue. ie:

"hi! i like the diablo. but i think the aston martin db7 should be there instead because: ___________"

something along those lines. you couldve chosen better words than "total waste of time"

im curious of what people find aesthetically pleasing. as you may have noticed, many posts here are of discussion and have the same amount of use as this one. i think its more worthwhile as well to make a post that regards to my interest, rather than making empty posts like "hi i like your pictures"

please be more open minded. if you dont care, dont read, dont reply. but other people have followed my requests in this post perfectly fine. you dont see anyone else saying the same things you are.

[altedza]

note to all: once again im not too terribly familiar with cars beyond my age range [18 years old] and also my area range [california, usa]. consequently, im not familiar quite a few cars youre referring to... or almost all of sentra_dude's list ;] i encourage you guys to post pics :] btw thx for your contribution sentra_dude! :] the esprit is a pretty tasty looking car :D

[Ivanhoe]

hmm just a few off the top of my head..
cgt
pagani zonda c12 s
skyline
360 modena (as much as i hate to admit)
gt2
993 turbo
m3
mclaren f1umm ok.. i guess the vanquish doesn't look bad either
lotus esprit (is that how you spell? that car does'mt go too well though)
lamborghini miura
damn i can't seem to think of any other ones.. im sure i have more stored deep in my head.. plus im too god damn biased...

[sentra_dude]

Ok, later I will post some pics :).

[altedza]

i cant seem to find this cgt you guys are referring to.... pics and/or info? :]

[sentra_dude]

It's just the Porsche Carrera GT shortened to CGT.
http://ftp.wallpaper.cz/pub/carrera_gt-v.jpg

[stradale]

Fair enough. Then here we go

1. Lamborghini Diablo
2. Aston Martin DB7/DB9
3. Ferrari F40/F50
4. Lotus Elise
5. Bugatti EB110
6. Ferrari 355/360
7. Bentley Continental GT
8. Toyota Supra
9. Mercedes-Benz G-Class
10. Dodge Viper
11. Acura NSX
12. Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
13. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
14. BMW M3 E46
15. Toyota Altezza

Honorable mentions to:
McClaren F1
Infiniti FX45
Mazda RX7

Here are some side notes that may help you understand my decisions:
18/M/California,USA [No, I'm not looking for a girl/boyfriend!!!!! :roll:]

If I were to take your list as a starting point, keep the cars that I find beautiful as well and replace the removed ones with contemporary cars only (from 1980) and keep your beloved Altezza (which isn't exactly bad looking, BTW) the list would be as follows.

1. Lamborghini Diablo
2. Aston Martin DB9
3. Ferrari F40
4. Lotus Elise
5. Ferrari 288 GTO
6. Ferrari F355
7. Lamborghini Murcielago
8. Lancia Hyena
9. McLaren F1
10. Ferrari 308
11. Alfa Romeo 156 GTAm
12. Alfa Romeo GTV
13. Ford GT
14. BMW M3 E46
15. Toyota Altezza

I chose the DB9 over the DB7, the F40 over the F50 and the F355 over the 360. All the Mercedeses had to go, since I don't find any of them beautiful enough. The G-class and CL I would even call ugly. I like the EB110, but its headlights spoil it for me. They always keep me from finding it beautiful as a whole. I find the Viper a bit blunt and I like subtlety better. If any American car should be in it, it would have to be the Ford GT IMO. Subtle is not what you would call the Bentley Continental GT either. I think it's fat, has a stupid expression on its 'face' (to me it looks a bit like a beaver with four eyes) and is overall not special enough. The Supra and NSX aren't ugly, but there's no passion or uniqueness in their design. Most of their lines we've seen before and the bits that Toyota and Honda made up on their own don't impress me.

If classics were taken into account this list would have been entirely different. There aren't many modern cars that can beat classic Ferrari's, Maserati's, Lancia's and Alfa Romeo's. It could well be I'd end up with an all Italian list then.

[sentra_dude]

Here is my list; it is off the top of my head, and in no particular order.
*Now with pictures*

1)McLaren F1
http://www.qv500.com/VFS%20McLaren%20F1.jpg
2)Ferrari 250 GTO (1962)
http://www.velocityphotos.com/images/full/1998/s98081002/fr622501.jpg
3)Lotus Espirit (1999)
http://www.xl.pt/aut/galeria/rapidos/imagem/lotus.jpg
4)Aston Martin DB7
http://www.fast-autos.net/astonmartin/db7gt.jpg
5)Ferrari 550 Maranello
http://www.neko.co.jp/guest/magazine/scuderia/006/550p2.jpg
6)Lamboghini Miura SV
http://www.miurasv.com/4870/IMAGES/reg-01.JPG
7)Porsche 550 Spyder
http://www.vistanet.co.jp/museum/p550.jpg
8)Jaguar XJ13
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/20100/imgautos/xj13-2.jpg
9)Jaguar XJ220
http://www.patleck.com/quebecrpm/jaguar/xj220-8.jpg
10)McLaren-Honda MP 4/4
http://www.allf1.info/gallery/pictures/berger3.jpg
11)Lotus 49 (1967)
http://www.atlasf1.com/evolution/60s6.jpg
12)Alfa-Romeo Tipo B (1934)
http://www.bobmastersphotography.com/jpegs/cars/1934%20Alfa%20Romeo%20tipo%20B.jpg
13)Ferrari 275 GTB
http://www.goolsbee.org/forzamille/images/Tuesday/1967-Ferrari-275-GTB-4.jpg
14)Ferrari 156F1 (1962 shark nose)
http://perso.club-internet.fr/sbeillia/Auto/Aero_intro/Images/aero_intro03z.jpg
15)Nissan S15 Siliva
http://www.fast-autos.net/nissan/silvia3.jpg

[ericgt]

Finally, someone said F355 & Murcielago.
How 'bout BMW M1, 1935 Mercedes 540k Cab A or 1955 300sc, Koenigsegg, McLaren M6

[pedrohmb]

i think Dodge Viper Srt-10 is missing
And this ones too
Ferrari Dino
http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/ferrari/dino-246gt-2.jpg
Mercedes 300 SL
http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/mercedes/300sl-gullwing-3m.jpg
Renault Alpine
http://www2.uol.com.br/bestcars/carros/renault/alpine-2.jpg

[hemi_fan]

Ok, Ok, the R34 and DB7 may be a close match, but come on... are you telling me the Supra looks better than an R34!?!?! maybe in another life! The rest of your list is filled with nice looking cars, some I wouldnt consider top 15 but deffinitely not ugly enough for me to heckle... just my 2 cents.

[galaendewagen]

If this is a beautfy contest my votes go to:
#1 - Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
#2 - Ferrari 275 GTB
#3 - Jaguar XJ 13
#4 - Ferrari 456M GT
#5 - Aston Martin DB9
#6 - Porsche (993) 911 Turbo
#7 - Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
#8 - McLaren F1
#9 - Lamborghini Miura
#10 - Bentley Continental SC

thats my 2-cents :D

[altedza]

Finally, someone said F355 & Murcielago.
How 'bout BMW M1, 1935 Mercedes 540k Cab A or 1955 300sc, Koenigsegg, McLaren M6

the m1 seemed a bit boring. the mercedes look pimpin' sick, but not my style. the koenigsegg just looks wrong. they had some good going but it kinda just went wrong. and the m6 makes my head hurt :P

[altedza]

If this is a beautfy contest my votes go to:
#1 - Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
#2 - Ferrari 275 GTB
#3 - Jaguar XJ 13
#4 - Ferrari 456M GT
#5 - Aston Martin DB9
#6 - Porsche (993) 911 Turbo
#7 - Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing
#8 - McLaren F1
#9 - Lamborghini Miura
#10 - Bentley Continental SC

thats my 2-cents :D

appreciate your contribution!

the alfa romeo is a pretty nice looking car, but i really dont like the grill and the tails clash IMO.

the 275 is just too venty. remember, im 18... this wasnt really within my knowledge/age period, and thus its style is not too pleasing to me.

the jag imo is excessively large and showy, but it lacks the flair i feel from the viper. its rear just seems flat out wrong to me.

the 456 is wow... stunning from 1993, but right now, i dont feel it compares. the styling of the modena stands out above it, imo.

the db9, as ive said before, :]

porsches never really impressed me. they just became... too common in an annoying way. i smile upon their performance, but i just dont smile too greatly upon them. they did well with the CGT and the cayenne however. the interior of the cayenne at least ;]

wow... i must say im impressed by the gullwing. classy as hell. for older cars, this would make my list.

the f1 i was a fan of for a great while, but i couldnt really find a place for it on my list, thats why i put it on my honorable mentions. good to see you found a place for it.

the miura, i never truly liked. im rather fond of most lamborghinis, but this styling just doesnt stand out for me.

and bentleys... well bentleys... they arent my type :P the GT... fantastic though. there are plenty of other large boxies id consider before that one ;]

[altedza]

If I were to take your list as a starting point, keep the cars that I find beautiful as well and replace the removed ones with contemporary cars only (from 1980) and keep your beloved Altezza (which isn't exactly bad looking, BTW) the list would be as follows.

1. Lamborghini Diablo
2. Aston Martin DB9
3. Ferrari F40
4. Lotus Elise
5. Ferrari 288 GTO
6. Ferrari F355
7. Lamborghini Murcielago
8. Lancia Hyena
9. McLaren F1
10. Ferrari 308
11. Alfa Romeo 156 GTAm
12. Alfa Romeo GTV
13. Ford GT
14. BMW M3 E46
15. Toyota Altezza

I chose the DB9 over the DB7, the F40 over the F50 and the F355 over the 360. All the Mercedeses had to go, since I don't find any of them beautiful enough. The G-class and CL I would even call ugly. I like the EB110, but its headlights spoil it for me. They always keep me from finding it beautiful as a whole. I find the Viper a bit blunt and I like subtlety better. If any American car should be in it, it would have to be the Ford GT IMO. Subtle is not what you would call the Bentley Continental GT either. I think it's fat, has a stupid expression on its 'face' (to me it looks a bit like a beaver with four eyes) and is overall not special enough. The Supra and NSX aren't ugly, but there's no passion or uniqueness in their design. Most of their lines we've seen before and the bits that Toyota and Honda made up on their own don't impress me.

If classics were taken into account this list would have been entirely different. There aren't many modern cars that can beat classic Ferrari's, Maserati's, Lancia's and Alfa Romeo's. It could well be I'd end up with an all Italian list then.[/quote]

i respect your opinions heavily and agree with many of your decisions. i should add that this list is the compilation between the opinions of myself as well as my good friend, thus i cannot substantiate too many of the opinions very well. i agree, the SL and the G are not necessarily suitable for this list. however, i still do not like alfa romeo styling. ill reconsider the list soon. thank you for your contribution.