Cars that have remained in style over the years?

[plucky duck]

Not exotics, but everyday layman's vehicles we see on the road, say 5yrs or older IN STOCK FORM. Must be realistic and attainable, with a price range up to lets say $50,000 just for sakes. Some designs seems to have that dated look after awhile, while others tend to remain longer and still turns head when you see them on the road. Maybe it's because we don't see them as much or maybe they really do have good styling in general.

Post pics if you can as well.

[masterballer]

http://www.mediawars.ne.jp/~rxseven/rx7.jpg

[radeonboy]

I will vote for the Acura NSX which hasn't had a major overhaul since 1990.

And I will say the NSX because it's an exotic. It's something you don't see every day, let alone every month. I could go on for like a year before I see an NSX around the GTA. You can't say the same thing for the Corvette, or Vipers.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/02images/02nsx1.jpg

I just noticed you said no exotics. too bad muwhahah :lol: :lol: :cheesygri

[loho33]

Honda Prelude w/ OEM Lipkit

Classic Japanese GT design with it's long hood and small trunk. IMO, way better than the boring bubble bloated designs of today.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a205/loho33/DSC01809b.jpg

[plucky duck]

loho33, you and I must be long lost brothers 'cause I think the same thing as you do. Today's vehicle I find are all bubbly and bloated in general. The Prelude having an actual trunk is unique to me, as well as the long hood as you've stated. Only wished it came in RWD form. The lines are very direct, visible, and clean. My only knock against it is the spoiler actually, it looks cleaner without it IMO.

The NSX is a head turner indeed. For some reason I'm also attracted to the Nissan 300zx as well.

[mdc]

E36 M3s will always be sexy
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fc/BMW_M3_E36_coupe.jpg/250px-BMW_M3_E36_coupe.jpg

If you want to talk affordable, I still think the last gen Ford Probe still has it's looks
http://images.consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/autoreview/400x266/1993-97-ford-probe-93113361991102.jpg

[royal]

"mdc" you were right abotu the M3 but the Probe.. is meh.. nothing special about it

[deuce]

http://hometown.aol.com/u1a4re/MR2TurboTOMSKit/photos/photo7.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4889/s40202770km.jpg

edit:

and any jeep. tj/yj/cj

[masterballer]

Those VWs are not stock so they dont count, and the NSX was my second choice BUT it costs more than 50K...Read the OP then choose a car.

The prelude i agree with everything you said...damn only if it was RWD :(

[Anessa]

http://kakaku.com/kuruma/images/car/NISSAN_SILVIA.jpg

Nissan Silvia still looks sleek and beautiful going on 7 years after retirement.

http://www.cashmo.org/2005/94a.jpg

I've always loved the MR2 as well.

[Anessa]

Can't find any images of the Toyota Cressida but I still think the last generation was one of the more beautiful Japanese sedans from the early 90s.

[gordholio]

When I worked for GO Transit in the early Nineties in Toronto, I would glance out the window nearly everyday to look at a 1991 (or so) yellow Toyota MR2, just dreaming of owning one because it was so good looking.
Nothing since then touches this car in terms of styling IMHO.

[Anessa]

Early 90s Toyota sportscar designs were some of the best (if not the best) of that era. They haven't come up with anything close ever since.

[Andro]

since you asked about non-exotics cars up to ~ 50k and older then 5yrs.....i like these ones:

1. 2000 Honda S2000
http://i13.tinypic.com/2i7mm85.jpg

2. 1992-1995 Honda Civic SI hatchback
http://i12.tinypic.com/35k7jnc.jpg

3. 1993-2002 Toyota Supra
http://i18.tinypic.com/2iger6s.jpg

4. 1998-2002 BMW M coupe (this is the only BMW I ever liked)
http://i11.tinypic.com/4grx8ub.jpg

[Anessa]

http://www.automobile-sportive.com/guide/honda/crxmk2/crxmk2-ouverture2.jpg
They really should make a new one.

[stooker]

http://www.artandautomotiveclassic.com/images/Web/SVX-FS01.jpg

1992 Subaru SVX

[urameatball]

THE GREMLIN!

http://www.decodesystems.com/gremlin-premier.jpg

[bionicbadger]

VW Beetle

[D-3vil]

Can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet...

http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/nissan/nissan_300zx_1998_01_s.jpg
http://www.dragtimes.com/images/9372-1991-Nissan-300ZX.jpg

[ike]

http://www.carseek.com/car_images/01bmw7series.jpg
1995-2001 BMW 7 series

[D-3vil]

Nissan Silvia still looks sleek and beautiful going on 7 years after retirement.

The Silvia was retired in 2002, so only 5 years ago (though I think you're right, its design will probably pass the test of time). I also think the S14 has a rather timeless design:
http://tirintionet.neostrada.pl/s14/S14%20x06.jpg

[D.NGUYEN]

I vote for my family's cars, even though I see them everyday, well, maybe not the NSX, its in my garage underneath a car cover T_T

The prelude is a little bit more than stock, has the OEM front lip and side and rear mugen skirts.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/D_NGUYEN/DSC00003.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/D_NGUYEN/DSC00027_1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/D_NGUYEN/DSC00358-1.jpg

Some that would be on my list is the MR2, 1997 Eclipse, 300ZX, S14, RX7

[ElvaSoShexai]

the mk2 mr2 is definitely one of my choices too

[Spray]

http://imgs.idnes.cz/ak_aktual/A040106_SAM_1024SAAB93VIGGEN01_N.JPG

[mau108]

my beloved prelude is a beautiful car! (atleast to me and turns heads all the time even thoe thers a ton on the streets), second would be the newer 240 and mr2's all beautiful and attainable.

Supra would be considered super car territory as with the NSX.

[homicide777]

The 1968-1973 Opel GT

... is the best-known of the Opels imported to North America, due to its head-turning styling and capacity for autobahn performance.

What is not as widely known, are OMC's available technical solutions for some of the common mechanical issues that affect this now 32+ year old roadster, and the history of engineering partnerships that resulted in the Opel GT being one of a very few auto projects that went from a show car prototype to a production vehicle.

Some Opel GT facts:

* Over 100,000 GT's were produced, and over 70,000 Opel GT's sold in North America.
* The history of the Opel GT design extends as far back as 1962, BEFORE the production of the mid-1960's Corvettes. Original GT designers included Clare MacKichan and Chuck Jordan, (who are also known for the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, Corvair Monza Spyder, Chevy Camaro, and the Opel Manta, among others).
* The Opel GT was the most aerodynamic car produced by General Motors in the 1960's, as it was designed with a wind tunnel for a cruising speed of over 120+ mph.
* The original Opel GT's featured 15-inch wheels, front and rear anti-sway bars, and a 128hp dual-carburetor "Sprint" engine, before it was "de-tuned" by GM for the US market. Production models did retain the original 150mph speedometer, which is synchronized to maintain a parallel needle position with the functional tachometer at speed.
* A hybrid-energy Opel GT was developed in the 1970's, and over 60,000 copies of plans from this vehicle were sold by "Mother Jones" magazine.
* The Opel GT is most recognized, from the appearance of an "Aztec Gold" 1969 model, in the opening scenes of the final season of TV's "Get Smart."

LINK:http://www.automobile-sportive.com/guide/opel/gt1900.php

[MkmBandit]

wow some of these pics bring back great memories

http://pics.thebiglot.com/371441.jpg

[zoogle]

#1: Toyota Supra MK4:
http://www.supra-team.pl/db-img/intro-supra-team-2.jpg

#2: Nissan 300ZX:
http://www.tyrepower.speedywheels.com.au/images/showroom/300zx-envy-hp.jpg

#3: Mitsubishi 3000GT/Dodge Stealth:
http://www.3sxperformance.com/cars-3sx/andrew-94-3000gt-red-07-500.jpg

#4: Toyota Supra MK3:
http://www.toyota-supra.de/supraneu.jpg

[plucky duck]

OMG, that white Z is THE BOMB. Looks so clean.

[jollyeskimo]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/431000-431999/431274_14.jpghttp://photos-188.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v60/45/27/1223640097/n1223640097_30004188_5283.jpg

Say what you will about Volvos, but the 850 is nearly 15 years old, and even to this day the styling doesn't look anything its age. It's not the head-turning kind of style, but it hides its age very well.

As for imports, the FD and the Prelude are definitely on my list as well...

[MkmBandit]

Say what you will about Volvos, but the 850 is nearly 15 years old, and even to this day the styling doesn't look anything its age. It's not the head-turning kind of style, but it hides its age very well.

haha hell yah, 850R ftw!

you can say what you want about Volvo, they are headturning rides ;)

especially when dressed in Peg's

[baggio4eva]

For some reason I'm also attracted to the Nissan 300zx as well.

another vote for the nissan 300zx

http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/nissan/nissan_300zx_1998_01_s.jpg
http://www.quebectuning.qc.ca/images/newsMgr/$%20Nissan%20300ZX%20TT%2008.jpg

[gh05t]

Lotus Esprit

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/models.html



Morgan


http://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/home.html

Yep I know they are both over $50k cars but the basic design has remained throughout:cheesygri

[Andro]

ppl you are supposed to post stock cars......the latest cars posted such as volvo 850, 300Z, Supra, Stealth are all modified........and NSX, Lotus, Morgan deffinately don't qualify for this.

[that_staples_guy]

http://www.carseek.com/car_images/01bmw7series.jpg
1995-2001 BMW 7 series

^ ^ ^

[fast_typeR]

second on the Supra and also this...

http://www.kris.1000lecie.pl/integrapics/Honda%20Integra%20Type%20R.jpg
http://world.honda.com/news/1998/image/4980129_1.gif

Honda Integra Type R

[royal]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/431000-431999/431274_14.jpghttp://photos-188.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v60/45/27/1223640097/n1223640097_30004188_5283.jpg

Say what you will about Volvos, but the 850 is nearly 15 years old, and even to this day the styling doesn't look anything its age. It's not the head-turning kind of style, but it hides its age very well.

As for imports, the FD and the Prelude are definitely on my list as well...

yup that looks nice.. again it folowsthe concept of the long hood and short trunk.. but i gotta agree thats a nice car, and would be rare to find.

[loho33]

ppl you are supposed to post stock cars......the latest cars posted such as volvo 850, 300Z, Supra, Stealth are all modified........and NSX, Lotus, Morgan deffinately don't qualify for this.

+1

Let's keep it as close to stock as possible or else this thread will turn into which car looks best modified.

[TenzoR]

my vote is for the Mazda RX7 FD

one of the best body design

[jollyeskimo]

ppl you are supposed to post stock cars......the latest cars posted such as volvo 850, 300Z, Supra, Stealth are all modified........and NSX, Lotus, Morgan deffinately don't qualify for this.

http://www.vlvworld.com/850/photo/Volvo_854_T5R.jpg
http://www.swedespeed.com/gallery/albums//FWD%20and%20AWD/800%20Series/850%20T5R/002.jpg

aside from the bigger wheels and possibly the eyelids/removed wipers on the smaller pic, the volvo is pretty darn close to stock

[frogger]

The examples posted in this thread are nice, however too often (more often than not) older cars with large front skirts and ground effects look like crap, they've hit one too many curbs.

[Andro]

aside from the bigger wheels and possibly the eyelids/removed wipers on the smaller pic, the volvo is pretty darn close to stock

close, but it's still not stock....and btw bigger wheels make almost any car look better(reasonable size of course)....stock means all factory equipment that was designed for that specific model......here's the stock 850 Volvo

http://i3.tinypic.com/2h6vaec.jpg

[Anessa]

http://www.exleaseautos.nl/fotos/Volvo%20S80%202.5D%20v.JPG

I think the first gen S80 still looks pretty sharp because it bucked the trend of Volvo being boxy.

[jollyeskimo]

close, but it's still not stock....and btw bigger wheels make almost any car look better(reasonable size of course)....stock means all factory equipment that was designed for that specific model......here's the stock 850 Volvo

alll right smart guy, post a pic of a bone stock yellow 850 T5-R and we'll call it even :cheesygri

[Badman]

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/kayan2005/NEW_95_SC400_068.jpg

The Lexus SC400 is one of my favorites. From 1992-2000 it looked like this. This model is a 95 but the design still looks newer than some cars that are in from even 2000

[baboo]

How about Mitsu Evo. Here are some pix of evo6

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i10/1066_15mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i10/1066_9mg.jpg

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i10/1066_7mg.jpg

And I am sure that 5 years from now, the Evo9 will still be a head turner.:D

[oldsnail]

http://hometown.aol.com/u1a4re/MR2TurboTOMSKit/photos/photo7.jpg

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4889/s40202770km.jpg

edit:

and any jeep. tj/yj/cj



i have a mr2 at home.. owned it for abt 8 years.. still gets lots of head turners

[Samir]

http://www.autotrader.pl/ds_images/mazda-mx6-1.jpg
Mazda 626 Coupé

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/e/ec/250px-1992_MX3_V6_24V.jpg
Mazda Precidia

http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/pontiac/pontiac_firebird_2001_01_s.jpg
2001 Pontiac Firebird

Porsche designs are pretty timeless also. Check out this 1979 911:
http://www.chooseyouritem.com/exotics/photos/120000/120079.jpg

[oldsnail]

http://www.autotrader.pl/ds_images/mazda-mx6-1.jpg
Mazda 626 Coupé



more accurately , it is known as the MX-6, and only in canada, it is called the MX-6 Mystère.

the name 626 coupe died in the late 80's.

although the Mx6 shares the same platform as the 626, they are neverless good cars

[Samir]

Thanks for the clarification...

I was more using the global name for it, but I guess since this a Canadian forum I can call it an MX-6. Everyone calls the MX-5 a Miata though...

[stevethewheel]

Thanks for the clarification...

I was more using the global name for it, but I guess since this a Canadian forum I can call it an MX-6. Everyone calls the MX-5 a Miata though...

And of course that makes the Precidia an MX-3.

Agree on both the Mystere and Precidia choices by the way. Still good looking cars 10 years later.

[MkmBandit]

close, but it's still not stock....and btw bigger wheels make almost any car look better(reasonable size of course)....stock means all factory equipment that was designed for that specific model......here's the stock 850 Volvo

http://i3.tinypic.com/2h6vaec.jpg


alll right smart guy, post a pic of a bone stock yellow 850 T5-R and we'll call it even :cheesygri

LOL +1... I always understood it as if it rolls off the assembly line looking like that, its stock? Even the first pic eskimo posted, the peg rims are stock too

[Acrossenger]

Best car - Lincoln Town Car

[Samir]

And of course that makes the Precidia an MX-3.

Agree on both the Mystere and Precidia choices by the way. Still good looking cars 10 years later.

Nice to see other possible Mazda fans here... My favourite classic Mazda has already been posted (The RX-7).

[gheart008]

How about Mitsu Evo. Here are some pix of evo6
And I am sure that 5 years from now, the Evo9 will still be a head turner.:D

too bad none of the pics you posted are stock, as is the point of this thread.

[plucky duck]

Doesn't the Pontiac Transam have one of the rare flip up headlights? Looking at it, it can still pass as a new vehicle on the road. The Precidia I'm not so sure, probably cause the many Precidias I've seen thus far all look like crap now.

[sergiepopov]

http://home.swipnet.se/~w-27507/850csi1.jpg

[sergiepopov]

http://home.swipnet.se/~w-27507/850ci6.jpg

[Bullseye]

I like Japanese cars as well, but where are the classic domestics?? This pic is not my car, but mine is exactly the same except my rims are chrome. Twenty years old, and still a real head turner. The exhaust rumbles on it, no annoying high pitched fart can exhaust here!

Best of all, you can get a mint Mustang of this style, modified to kill most other cars at the track, for under $10K. Parts are cheap, and engine is simple and easy to work on yourself.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/10/web/514000-514999/514042_37_full.jpg

[Regin8r]

It's pretty rare to see these. It was my mother-in-law's old car. I always loved that conservative and clean style since the first day she got it.

Volvo C70 Coupe:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Regin8r/2000%20Volvo%20C70/side.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Regin8r/2000%20Volvo%20C70/front.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Regin8r/2000%20Volvo%20C70/rear.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Regin8r/2000%20Volvo%20C70/dash.jpg

These were the stock rims:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c15/Regin8r/2000%20Volvo%20C70/summers.jpg

[Flyer]

Delorean, moreso if it has the hover conversion and flux capicator >_>

[baboo]

too bad none of the pics you posted are stock, as is the point of this thread.

If stock car means straight from the show room, then those pix I posted are definately a stock EVO6. It is the EVO VI Tommi Makinen Edition released in 2001...;)

[hotstartup]

Acura Legend
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/hotstartup/608014_18_full.jpg

[CompWizrd]

Doesn't the Pontiac Transam have one of the rare flip up headlights? Looking at it, it can still pass as a new vehicle on the road. The Precidia I'm not so sure, probably cause the many Precidias I've seen thus far all look like crap now.

Yup. I have a Trans Am myself.. there were few changes from '93 to '02, the headlights and the scoops were one.. and a different rear light assembly.

http://www.compwizrd.com/car/96transam/deer_in_headlights.jpg
http://www.compwizrd.com/car/96transam/snowmobile.jpg

People at work are used to seeing it, but are shocked that mine is over 11 years old... it's one of the few cars that doesn't scream mid-90's vehicle.

I do like the 97 and up models a bit better, they had the LS1 instead of the LT1 as well.

[masterballer]

Acura Legend
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/hotstartup/608014_18_full.jpg

Stock pics only ;)

[gilboman]

I will vote for the Acura NSX which hasn't had a major overhaul since 1990.

And I will say the NSX because it's an exotic. It's something you don't see every day, let alone every month. I could go on for like a year before I see an NSX around the GTA. You can't say the same thing for the Corvette, or Vipers.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/02images/02nsx1.jpg

I just noticed you said no exotics. too bad muwhahah :lol: :lol: :cheesygri

because its an overpriced almost two decade old car that costs more than a lot of high performance cars.

it didnt sell and was way way overpriced, hence why you dont see so many, just like you dont see so many azteks. not that many dumb rich people to buy the nsx

[Supershyguy]

because its an overpriced almost two decade old car that costs more than a lot of high performance cars.

it didnt sell and was way way overpriced, hence why you dont see so many, just like you dont see so many azteks. not that many dumb rich people to buy the nsx

azteks is different. azteks is just plain ugly :razz:

[ElvaSoShexai]

Celica SS-III:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/elvasoshexai/ss3_front.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/elvasoshexai/ss3_rear.jpg

and

Celica GT-4:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/elvasoshexai/gt4_front.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/elvasoshexai/gt4_rear.jpg

those pics are all basically stock expect basically the rims... or a small decal or painted caliper

[stealth]

Blech! Too much rice! I'm going into insulin shock from the carbs!

+1 for the mention of the Stealth/3000GT VR-4

And I'll add this classic:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3b/65Fuelie.jpg

[sergiepopov]

http://images.forbes.com/images/2001/02/07/bond_aston_377x277.jpg
http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/import/images/Daniel+Craig_760_17971732_0_0_9594_200.jpg

[frogger]

http://4wheeldrive.about.com/library/uc/ucgraphics/my%20YJ%20at%20Ghard%20Gohannam%202.jpg

[MkmBandit]

http://images.forbes.com/images/2001/02/07/bond_aston_377x277.jpg
http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/import/images/Daniel+Craig_760_17971732_0_0_9594_200.jpg


oh hell yah. Forget about cars that have remained in style, that AM grille will never go extinct

[NuSpeed]

Second on the Type R.. beautiful car.. same with the Acura Integra Gs-R (pic of my 2000 gs-r)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/2001gsr/P1010363EDIT.jpg


second on the Supra and also this...

http://www.kris.1000lecie.pl/integrapics/Honda%20Integra%20Type%20R.jpg
http://world.honda.com/news/1998/image/4980129_1.gif

Honda Integra Type R

[Anessa]

http://www.motorimania.it/manifestazioni/sportive/pontiac/images/Pontiac.Gto.Judge_1.jpg
http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/02images/60_gto.jpg

Domestics deserve some loving as well =)

[Evil Techie]

some consider 2nd generation Lexus GS has a look that has withstand the test of time and is still a head turner for many ppl
http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2005/Lexus/GS%20430/Sedan/2005_Lexus_GS430_ext_1.jpg

1998 ~ 2005

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3876/P1050121.JPG http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3876/P1050123.JPG
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3876/P1050122.JPG

[MkmBandit]

some consider 2nd generation Lexus GS has a look that has withstand the test of time and is still a head turner for many ppl




I agree. Btw, nice ride ;)

[BCH]

http://www.caamdp.com.ar/images/Fangio03/Mercedes%20GullWing%20300SL.jpg

[The Shirker]

The VW Corrado (available in Canada from 1990-1995):

http://www.corrado-club.com/gallery/images/green-vr6-curve.jpg

http://www.corrado-club.com/gallery/images/clouds2.jpg

[porphyra]

Throw in most Alfa Romeos and Citroëns made in the last few decades. Of course most of these have been conspicuously absent from North America, especially Canada.

I mean look at these:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/1974_Citroen_DS23_Pallas.jpg/796px-1974_Citroen_DS23_Pallas.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Citroen_sm_1974.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Alfa_2600_Touring_Spider.jpg/800px-Alfa_2600_Touring_Spider.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/1967-Alfa-Romeo-Duetto-Red-Front-Angle-st.jpg/800px-1967-Alfa-Romeo-Duetto-Red-Front-Angle-st.jpg

[jollyeskimo]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the mini yet, lol.

[Anessa]

They have some of those Citroens here. I've seen like one once on the road.

[MkmBandit]

Citroens are off the chain. My cuz has a little C2 beater, handles better then a go-kart. Interiors are pretty nice too. Not like the acre's of plastic we're used to.

[Badman]

How did i forget the Acura Legend. Best Car Ever!!...truly a legend...

That jeep TJ always be another classic

[ike]

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4288/gs3fn5.jpg

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/2306/gs5ml2.jpg

[maniacshopper]

There are some nice pics on this threads.

For FF, my fav is JDM DC2 ITR. I never liked the projector headlights of the North American version of DC2. The 4wd celica with twin headlights is a great car, but the stock styling, that you don't see in the thread is ugly, needs modding. Kind of like the last/outgoing celica, it desperately needed the TRD kit. A few weeks ago, I saw a nicely lowered DC5 integra, the rear wasn't too high, so it looked nice.

For MR, the SW20 MR2 has a long standing design. Looked amazing back in early 90s, still looks great to me. If they built a new one that looked similar, more power, wider. I'd buy it for $50k or less.

As for FR, the s2k is a great car, but the looks to me at least will not leave me the impression long. I personally like the last Supra, think its MKIV. Stock body is nice.

Most cars, I like stock. Personally, ok looking or hideous car are ones that need modding desparately.

As for 4WD, I still like the WRX 22B STI, lowered a little. That engine revs really high.

[mlc2000]

My father in law bought one brand new in 91.
He was 65. Every Sunday morning, if the weather was nice,
he'd get 'er up to 185km/r on Hiway 406 in St Catharines.
Not an easy stretch of highway, lots of twists and bends.

He turned 80 this year, celebrated with same ritual.
He's a driver for Performance Group in St Catharines and gets to drive
every luxury car you can imagine. He still loves his Legend, and recently
his 2007 Es350

Here's a similar car

http://home.milkmandan.org/dev/null/archives/1992_acura_legend_coupe.jpeg

[mlc2000]

http://www.diseno-art.com/images/pontiac_aztek_2001_001.jpg

http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2002/05/07/aztek-1.jpg

[jollyeskimo]

wait, since when was the Aztec ever stylish?

[mlc2000]

On a more serious note, here's a few cars I've always loved.
This says nothing about their reliability, etc. Just based on looks.

http://www.dinancars.com/Data/850_blue400.jpg


http://highwayone.com/Images/Photos/Jaguar/05daae/05daae1.jpg

I know this is a new car, but I can't stop staring at these when they go by.
Yea, some folks will tell you its just an E priced like an S, but I still love it and one day I'll have one.

http://www.drivingfuture.com/car/benz/nw050204_01/photo/img/e_06.jpg
http://www.lapcr.com/Mercedes%20CLS%20Class.jpg

[mlc2000]

wait, since when was the Aztec ever stylish?

Never, just wanted to show how little the domestics have added to the style column.

[mrcantrell]

http://delorean.com/vin_10570/large/lfront-doorsup.jpg

I don't think anyone will ever convince me there's a more stylish car... I'm just glad I didn't have to be the first to mention it.

[Bullseye]

http://delorean.com/vin_10570/large/lfront-doorsup.jpg

I don't think anyone will ever convince me there's a more stylish car... I'm just glad I didn't have to be the first to mention it.

I never understand what was remarkable about those cars other than the gullwing doors. It just looks like a Cavalier of the same vintage;

http://www.cardatabase.net/photos/small/4/0/2/00028204.jpg

[mrcantrell]

I never understand what was remarkable about those cars other than the gullwing doors. It just looks like a Cavalier of the same vintage;


It was way ahead of it's time, and I don't see a whole heck of a lot of resemblance between the Cavalier and the DMC-12. It's a sporty car with a beautiful body and really cool doors. A head turner in every way to me.

[Bullseye]

It was way ahead of it's time, and I don't see a whole heck of a lot of resemblance between the Cavalier and the DMC-12. It's a sporty car with a beautiful body and really cool doors. A head turner in every way to me.

You'd have to be blind to not see the resemblance.

Tell me what is remarkable about it besides the doors, I'm open to changing my mind on this.

[ElvaSoShexai]

[..]The 4wd celica with twin headlights is a great car, but the stock styling, that you don't see in the thread is ugly, needs modding. Kind of like the last/outgoing celica, it desperately needed the TRD kit. [..]

the pic i posted IS stock...

[frogger]

10 years old now
http://www.vettepics.com/images/97/97red.jpg

[mrcantrell]

You'd have to be blind to not see the resemblance.

Tell me what is remarkable about it besides the doors, I'm open to changing my mind on this.

I said "a heck of a lot of resemblance." I see that both are overall a similar shape, but the DMC-12 is a 2 seater, with the engine in the back and the boot in the bonet. It's much lower to the ground and has a stainless steel body, which I personally think it shows off beautifully. The doors themselves are an impressive feat of engineering in that they only need 14" of clearance to open, which (from what I've read) is less than most coupes.

I guess if you don't have an eye for it then you just don't. Personally I think it's a spankin' car.

[frogger]

20 years old
http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/DOW/fiero.jpe

[kingsley]

http://delorean.com/vin_10570/large/lfront-doorsup.jpg

I don't think anyone will ever convince me there's a more stylish car... I'm just glad I didn't have to be the first to mention it.

The flux capacitor keeps it fresh.

[frogger]

Another 10 year old..
http://www.hansenandyoung.com/library/1997%20Pontiac%20Grand%20Prix%20Red.jpg

[frogger]

Can't forget
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/Magical_Temptress/eleanor001.jpg

[galanz]

20 years old
http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/DOW/fiero.jpe

It looks like it was a snap together.

[mrcantrell]

It looks like it was a snap together.

It's funny cause it's true.

[Andro]

I never understand what was remarkable about those cars other than the gullwing doors. It just looks like a Cavalier of the same vintage;



i'am guessing you never seen "Back to the Future"?......and no, it doesn't look like a cavalier.

[Slippery_Pete]

It looks like it was a snap together.

Its a nice looking car still. Not much different than an MR-2 of that era ( or a little later??) which is also a nice looking car. And I beleive that was the last year of the Fiero, and they were actually a much improved car than the earliar Fiero, which was quite sucessful, but a joke of a car.

[galanz]

Its a nice looking car still. Not much different than an MR-2 of that era ( or a little later??) which is also a nice looking car. And I beleive that was the last year of the Fiero, and they were actually a much improved car than the earliar Fiero, which was quite sucessful, but a joke of a car.

They did improve them quite a bit both cosmetically and structurally by the end of the run, I was just struck by how big the gaps were, and how it just seemed snapped together. I'm sure it's just because of the plastic, but you don't see gaps like that anymore.
I liked the looks of the MR2 when it came out, but the first gen looks really dated now. The second generation still looks great, I wish they would have made them a few more years so I could have afforded a new one. The 3rd gen MR2 didn't do much for me.

[mlc2000]

i'am guessing you never seen "Back to the Future"?......and no, it doesn't look like a cavalier.

That would really be saying something about the Cavalier !

[McLaren]

Audi S2 (1991-1995)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/55/Audi_S2_green.jpg/800px-Audi_S2_green.jpg

[darren9]

The Audi A6, originally launched in 1997, was the first sedan with a coupe roofline. Audi ages well. I remember how "beautiful" it looked when I first saw one.

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Audi/A6-S6-RS6%20(C4,%20C5,%20C6)/S6%20Sedan%20(C5)/Exterior%20-%20EU/013.jpg

The CL500, now 8 years old, has aged well and still looks stunning.

http://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c450858a.jpghttp://fp.images.autos.msn.com/merismus/gallery/c450862a.jpg

[Sprite_TM]

http://www.sfondideldesktop.com/Images-Cars/Porsche/911/Porsche-911-0001/Porsche-911-0001.jpg

[weedb0y]

Second on the Type R.. beautiful car.. same with the Acura Integra Gs-R (pic of my 2000 gs-r)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v434/2001gsr/P1010363EDIT.jpg

another vote for integras..

the fact that body style didnt change much from 94-2000 (or 2001) shows that it kept on selling without needing major design changes!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/hondaturbo/Stick1037.jpg

[Anessa]

I think the Porsche really violates the 50K price rule but that design style has kept up through out the years, nonetheless.

[weedb0y]

I also like the 92-95 yr Civics as well. Looked real good for what they cost.

http://jsickafoose.tripod.com/92Civic/thumbnails/400x300/DSCF0545.JPG


Mind you, I also like GM's Sunfire's design as well.
Lets not go for it mechanically (although fine for what it sells for)

http://www.ticon.net/~rioxingu/sunfire.jpeg

[stealth]

I never understand what was remarkable about those cars other than the gullwing doors. It just looks like a Cavalier of the same vintage;

http://www.cardatabase.net/photos/small/4/0/2/00028204.jpg

Lol...I never thought of it before ,but esp the back has a strong similarity. Never cared for the DMC....Maybe the first Rice car factory made. A mediocre vehicle tricked out with gull wing doors and stainless body panels for effect more than anything. Performance, reliability, etc...meh. Overall body shape was a cheaper looking knockoff of the Lotus Esprits.

[stealth]

One more for the win!
http://www.roadcompanion.ca/edito/mag/articles/22119/AC-Cobra-427_big.jpg

[plucky duck]

Never did like the newer model Cavaliers. When I saw the Mazda3 rear end it really reminded me of the Cavalier and went bleh and thought it was cheap looking. But regardless though when the Mazda3 came out it sure did sell like hot cakes. The rear seat and entry of the Mazda3 was tight and small, just not my thing. The bigger brother Mazda6 was more of a head turner.

The Integras more often not have been riced up and most of the stock ones I've seen aren't well maintained and don't look very appealing. But the silver one posted here does look awesome.

[afici0nad0]

last gen honda prelude

toyota ae86

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

honda prelude, toyota mr2 and Acura Integra are the cars that have remained in style imho.

[1DarkChaos]

the mr2, integra, nsx, most of the last gen bmws i think

[DJ_Peanuts22]

can't believe nobody mentioned this baby:

http://cb-nchu.cocolog-tcom.com/cbnchuroom/images/2000gt.JPG
Toyota 2000GT, one of the old Bond cars

[Anessa]

It's way too expensive to fit under the OP's restrictions.

[White Comet]

How about the RSX Type-R? looks clean and i like the design very much.

[rdtx2002]

Bmw E36

[ElvaSoShexai]

How about the RSX Type-R? looks clean and i like the design very much.

u mean the rsx type-s or the integra type-r?

i don't think that meets the 5yrs or older requirement yet

[xt21]

1994-1999 Toyota Celica
1993-1998 Mazda Mx6
1992-1995 Honda Civic
2000 Ford Focus
1997 Chrysler Sebring
1997 Cadillac Catera
1990-1998 Nissan 300zx
1995-1998 Nissan 240sx
1991 Nissan Skyline

[plucky duck]

How about the RSX Type-R? looks clean and i like the design very much.

Acura RSX? If you look at the design trend over the years for coupes and sedans, they all take on the same typical bubbly high roofline look as the RSX. So in that sense it's not something unique or stands out. It may withstand the test of time, but I don't really think it's a head turner.

And the Cavalier? Somebody on drugs?? :lol:

The Crown Victoria I don't think has changed much over the years, and for some reason, maybe because it's a cop cruiser, it is a vehicle that many fear (people slowing down when they get near one only to find out its an old couple cruising along). Lookwise it has remained current, at least I think.

[Buffdaddy]

Last true Muscle Car Chevy built (until the new Camaro I hope!!)

Corvette is a road racer (and nowadays a new one is 100,000). Firebirds, late model Camaros and coupes dont have the same MUSCLE feel. The newer GTO is FWD.....booo....


http://corvettemikenewengland.com/1994ImpalaSS%20003.jpg