# Best looking recent cars? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 29, 2004, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737 "2004-09-29T22:26:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/1 "2004-09-29T22:26:08Z")
Inspired by the ugliest cars thread, this is a thread for beautiful cars. However, in the interest of limiting the field, I think we should just include cars manufactored in the past 20 years. If you want to do a classic car thread, go make one, this ain’t the place for your 69 mustangs. Personally, call me crazy, but I love the (now no linger made) [Plymouth Prowler.](http://www.km77.com/marcas/chrysler/prototipos/gran/Plymouth%20Prowler%20(1993).jpg) I think it was a great mix of classic and modern car design. Too bad the rest of the public thought it was ugly. Also, if I remember right, it was very expensive. ---
**Author:** ![cher3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cher3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cher3)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/2 "2004-09-29T23:01:36Z")
I like the new Thunderbirds: [http://www.detnews.com/pix/2001/01/07/a08redcar360.jpg](http://www.detnews.com/pix/2001/01/07/a08redcar360.jpg) They give a nod to the classic versions, without getting too weirdly retro. ---
**Author:** ![Sharky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@Sharky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sharky)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/3 "2004-09-30T00:40:51Z")
Late 90’s [Cadillac Seville STS](http://www.123review.com/reviews/cadillac/96_cadillac_seville_sts_intro_lineup.html). The [Jaguar XK8](http://www.automotive-technology.com/projects/jaguar/images/6_jaguar_xk8.jpg). The [Aston Martin DB7 Vantage](http://www.ssip.net/vantage.php). ---
**Author:** ![Sharky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@Sharky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sharky)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/4 "2004-09-30T00:44:49Z")
_nitpick_ I just realized that that is not an STS in the photo, it’s an SLS. [This](http://www.theautochannel.com/media/photos/cadillac/96_cadillac_seville_sts.jpg) is an STS. ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/5 "2004-09-30T01:24:51Z")
[The 2005 Mustang](http://www.fordvehicles.com/2005mustang/home.asp) [Chrysler 300C](http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=8009) [The Ford GT](http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordgt/index.asp) ---
**Author:** ![Morbo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/morbo/32/389_2.png) [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/6 "2004-09-30T01:34:28Z")
> [@cher3](#): > > I like the new Thunderbirds: > > [http://www.detnews.com/pix/2001/01/07/a08redcar360.jpg](http://www.detnews.com/pix/2001/01/07/a08redcar360.jpg) > > They give a nod to the classic versions, without getting too weirdly retro. Sad to say, they’re rumored to be discontinued after 2005. The word is Ford is intentionally limiting production to “four or five” years to make them more collectible. [Cite](http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=16&article_id=6855&page_number=1). As for the OP, I really like the new [Mini convertible](http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=36&article_id=8600). ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/7 "2004-09-30T01:51:51Z")
Can’t get one in the States, so I must lust from afar: [Vauxhall VX220](http://www.trolus.xlan.pl/noowebryki/4/2003_Vauxhall_VX220_Turbo_1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/8 "2004-09-30T01:58:29Z")
The [Chrysler Crossfire](http://thewallpapers.narod.ru/archive03/free-desktop-wallpaper-chrysler-crossfire-800x600.jpg) looks pretty sharp. ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/9 "2004-09-30T02:08:56Z")
I like the [Mazda 3](http://www.autogazeta.com/g/430/MAZDA3_10.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/10 "2004-09-30T02:24:41Z")
I’m with **Sharky** , the Jaguar XK8 is drop dead gorgeous. It looks better as a hardtop than as a convertable, but I’ll take either one. ---
**Author:** ![Berkut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a88e57/32.png) [@Berkut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Berkut)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/11 "2004-09-30T02:30:09Z")
[The 1996 Impala SS](http://www.fast-autos.net/chevrolet/impalass.html) ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/12 "2004-09-30T03:08:35Z")
For whatever reason I thing the Nissan [Murano](http://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/ModelHomePage/0,,30966,00.html) is a really neat and elegant design from an eye candy perspective. I have no idea about the interior or how it handles. ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/13 "2004-09-30T03:26:46Z")
94-96 Impala SS Chrysler 300C Mid-90’s Pontiac Bonnevilles Recent Cadillac DeVilles Recent Lincoln Town Cars ---
**Author:** ![The\_Raven\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@The\_Raven\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Raven_1)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/14 "2004-09-30T04:36:06Z")
Howyadoin, [Lincoln Mark VIII](http://nightsky.home.texas.net/markviii/mycar.htm) [Mercedes S430](http://www.prestigecar.ch/S430.jpg) [1st gen Infiniti Q45](http://productioncars.com/photo_gallery/pics/infiniti_q45_1992.jpg) [Infiniti G35 coupe](http://www.6mt.net/images/gallery/craigdred11.jpg) [Lexus SC400](http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/featurepics/0062.jpg) [1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe](http://www.geocities.com/maxxracecards/Homepage/nazarethspeedway.htm) [Cadillac CTS-V](http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/232004142359.jpg) Dittos on the 92-97 Caddy Seville, I like 'em so much I bought two of em! -Rav ---
**Author:** ![Philster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/13edae/32.png) [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/15 "2004-09-30T15:00:31Z")
The 2005 Vette Convertable is damn sharp. [http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/04images/05corvette\_2.jpg](http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/04images/05corvette_2.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/16 "2004-09-30T15:38:05Z")
Another one in the choir for the Jaguar XK8. Thank gawd they finally figured out that the Jaguar should look distinctive, and not look like every other car on the road. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/17 "2004-09-30T16:51:18Z")
I find that the [Sparrow](http://www.myersmotors.com/) has a kind of futuristic spac-pod look to it that I find irresistable. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/18 "2004-09-30T17:02:00Z")
> [@BMalion](#): > > I find that the [Sparrow](http://www.myersmotors.com/) has a kind of futuristic spac-pod look to it that I find irresistable. I meant **Space** -pod. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/19 "2004-09-30T17:36:35Z")
I was going to say Mazda’s RX-8 but I’m having second thoughts about those strange rear doors, still they always look good on the road when I see one. ---
**Author:** ![Tiggrkitty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tiggrkitty/32/17966_2.png) [@Tiggrkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tiggrkitty)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737/20 "2004-09-30T17:57:20Z")
I am rather fond of my [car.](http://www.z3roadster.com/) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-looking-recent-cars/266737.md?page=2)