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This just in, DCX is still making butt-ugly cars

Started by bull, July 23, 2006, 04:53:50 PM

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bull

July 23, 2006, 04:53:50 PM
http://autos.msn.com/as/minishow/article.aspx?contentID=4024039&s=bibendum2006

It's supposed to get 70 mpg. It would have to get at least 200 mpg before I'd buy something so ugly, let alone ride in it. Everyone has their price.

dodge freak

#1
July 23, 2006, 05:23:14 PM
Just think-20-30 years from now, people might talk about how "fast" all the new cars were back in 2005.  Well thats where it seems to be going, I hope I am wrong.

Silver R/T

#2
July 23, 2006, 05:52:43 PM
id probably take one for free
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TheGhost

#3
July 23, 2006, 06:19:43 PM
In all fairness, though, what car in this niche IS good looking?
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

bull

#4
July 23, 2006, 06:29:21 PM
Quote from: TheGhost on July 23, 2006, 06:19:43 PM
In all fairness, though, what car in this niche IS good looking?

Good point, but now I can honestly say there is something uglier than a Prious.

greenpigs

#5
July 23, 2006, 06:35:16 PM
I don't think its that bad looking.
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bull

#6
July 23, 2006, 08:06:29 PM
Quote from: greenpigs on July 23, 2006, 06:35:16 PM
I don't think its that bad looking.

Very funny.

dodge freak

#7
July 23, 2006, 08:12:49 PM
Well I say it looks better than a Smart car. But it looks like its for 10 year old kids to drive, can't see a grown man driving it. Looks like it has 13" wheels too. Yes the kids would love to drive it.

Orange_Crush

#8
July 23, 2006, 08:43:04 PM
Guys, its not anything that DCX is even considering producing.  Its a design study, that's all.  They did it in order to see if the "blowfish" design is feasible for use in automotive design as it seems to be almost perfect aerodynamically. 

I ain't got time for pain, the only pain I got time for is the pain i put on fools how don't know what time it is.

bull

#9
July 23, 2006, 09:37:38 PM
Quote from: Orange_Crush on July 23, 2006, 08:43:04 PM
Guys, its not anything that DCX is even considering producing.  Its a design study, that's all.  They did it in order to see if the "blowfish" design is feasible for use in automotive design as it seems to be almost perfect aerodynamically. 



Well that's good news.

Mike DC

#10
July 24, 2006, 03:25:33 PM
 
If I'm buying something to get 70 mpg, they can make it as ugly as they want. 

Once you pass about 35 mpg, it's absolutely polishing a turd to try to make anything cool about it.  Time to "embrace the horror." 
Just gimme the car for a couple thousand bucks less and leave it ugly.

 

19Charger68

#11
July 24, 2006, 03:41:31 PM
When do all the clowns pile out of it?
Bruce

REDNECK

#12
July 24, 2006, 04:44:01 PM
its  :moon: ugly

Iceyone

#13
July 24, 2006, 05:56:19 PM
Who made that thing? Fisher Price ??
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azraelck

#14
July 24, 2006, 08:43:26 PM
Don't insult Fisher Price designers...
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bull

#15
July 24, 2006, 08:49:45 PM
Quote from: Mike DC (formerly miked) on July 24, 2006, 03:25:33 PM
 
If I'm buying something to get 70 mpg, they can make it as ugly as they want. 

Once you pass about 35 mpg, it's absolutely polishing a turd to try to make anything cool about it.  Time to "embrace the horror." 
Just gimme the car for a couple thousand bucks less and leave it ugly.

 

Like I said, everyone has their price. ;D

Chryco Psycho

#16
July 24, 2006, 11:40:28 PM
I saw an article on it I guess it was designed after a fish with a virtually identical shape , it is supposed to be stupid clean in the air with a very low CD
Having said that I would pay  lot more to drive sometyhing that looks great with similar areo dynamic properties like a Charger Daytona

6pkrunner

#17
July 25, 2006, 04:37:04 AM
Severely ugly, but if the money saved on daily transportation is put into the weekend pot for driving real cars, well.......... :icon_smile_big:

In this case though, maybe not. Just too off-the-wall. However in 10-15 years it will fit right in.

REDNECK

#18
July 25, 2006, 02:00:59 PM
then shoot me now
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