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weapon_d00d816 08/29/17 1:40:22 AM #1:	It's like they had something good going for 3 decades then WHAM, 10 years of boxy body styles that looked like some kid made it out of cardboard. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885636920] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>It's like they had something good going for 3 decades then WHAM, 10 years of boxy body styles that looked like some kid made it out of cardboard.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackDruidLOL 08/29/17 1:41:56 AM #2:	I liked the boxy styles, I think 90s transitioning into 2000s had the worst cars, they had smoother edges but looked very uninspired and generic in design <cite>BlackDruidLOL posted [p:885636979] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I liked the boxy styles, I think 90s transitioning into 2000s had the worst cars, they had smoother edges but looked very uninspired and generic in design</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ninjarobot_22 08/29/17 1:42:47 AM #3:	https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gAwqvynkMeY/maxresdefault.jpg <cite>ninjarobot_22 posted [p:885637017] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gAwqvynkMeY/maxresdefault.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 08/29/17 1:44:19 AM #4:	BlackDruidLOL posted... I liked the boxy styles, I think 90s transitioning into 2000s had the worst cars, they had smoother edges but looked very uninspired and generic in design I consider that time period second worst. Basically just 80s designs with the sharpness rounded off. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885637068] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>BlackDruidLOL posted...</cite> <quote>I liked the boxy styles, I think 90s transitioning into 2000s had the worst cars, they had smoother edges but looked very uninspired and generic in design</quote> I consider that time period second worst. Basically just 80s designs with the sharpness rounded off.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gen_Lee_Enfield 08/29/17 2:07:15 AM #5:	Because of all the regulations that the cars had to follow with crash bumpers and emissions. --- No. 1 Mark III Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem. <cite>Gen_Lee_Enfield posted [p:885637835] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>Because of all the regulations that the cars had to follow with crash bumpers and emissions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:10:09 AM #6:	This is ugly? --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885637934] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>This is ugly? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:12:47 AM #7:	80's had some awesome cars --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885638013] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote> 80's had some awesome cars</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamer99z 08/29/17 2:17:02 AM #8:	jayj420 posted... This is ugly? I mean even with as cool as I find the F40, it's not great looking either imo. There are Ferrari's before it and after it that are much better looking. Plus I'm assuming TC is talking more about just normal cars people had and were popular, not supercars and such. --- "You need to lay off the peanut-butthurt and u-jelly sandwiches" - Neon Octopus <cite>Gamer99z posted [p:885638157] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote>This is ugly? </quote> I mean even with as cool as I find the F40, it's not great looking either imo. There are Ferrari's before it and after it that are much better looking. Plus I'm assuming TC is talking more about just normal cars people had and were popular, not supercars and such.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:24:19 AM #9:	Gamer99z posted... jayj420 posted... This is ugly? I'm assuming TC is talking more about just normal cars people had and were popular, not supercars and such. Well that isn't much of an argument as the normal cars have always looked kinda shitty, even today most average cars like crossovers and hatchbacks are quite ugly. --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885638390] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>Gamer99z posted...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote>This is ugly?</quote> I'm assuming TC is talking more about just normal cars people had and were popular, not supercars and such.</quote> Well that isn't much of an argument as the normal cars have always looked kinda shitty, even today most average cars like crossovers and hatchbacks are quite ugly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 08/29/17 2:31:02 AM #10:	jayj420 posted... This is ugly? Yeah that's ugly as shit compared to the same cars from other time periods. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885638597] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote>This is ugly? </quote> Yeah that's ugly as shit compared to the same cars from other time periods.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:33:46 AM #11:	That is just, like, your opinion man, and no shortage of car enthusiasts disagree with you. F40 is regarded by car experts as one of the best and most influential supercars. --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885638664] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>That is just, like, your opinion man, and no shortage of car enthusiasts disagree with you. F40 is regarded by car experts as one of the best and most influential supercars.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DreadedWave 08/29/17 2:35:10 AM #12:	Everything was ugly in the 80s. --- http://i.imgur.com/ngBbHlM.png <cite>DreadedWave posted [p:885638701] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>Everything was ugly in the 80s.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:37:11 AM #13:	If we want to throw out "worst decade for car design" out there I think the 70's definitely win that one. It's a lot like the 80's where the only good looking cars were supercars, but the average cars were even worse than they were in the 80's. --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885638753] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>If we want to throw out "worst decade for car design" out there I think the 70's definitely win that one. It's a lot like the 80's where the only good looking cars were supercars, but the average cars were even worse than they were in the 80's.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamer99z 08/29/17 2:37:49 AM #14:	jayj420 posted... Gamer99z posted... jayj420 posted... This is ugly? I'm assuming TC is talking more about just normal cars people had and were popular, not supercars and such. Well that isn't much of an argument as the normal cars have always looked kinda shitty, even today most average cars like crossovers and hatchbacks are quite ugly. I mean you'd be hard pressed to find any decade where the highest end of cars weren't at least able to passably hold up, which like I said even with cars like the F40 and Countach (sp?) they don't really look that great by today's standards and compared to significantly cheaper cars in previous and following decades. Even look at cars that are still in the obtainable but generally attractive like the muscle cars, the 80's Mustang for example. Compare it to a 60's first gen and a new current gen. It's completely blown out of the water by both. --- "You need to lay off the peanut-butthurt and u-jelly sandwiches" - Neon Octopus <cite>Gamer99z posted [p:885638773] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Gamer99z posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote> This is ugly? </quote> I'm assuming TC is talking more about just normal cars people had and were popular, not supercars and such.</quote> Well that isn't much of an argument as the normal cars have always looked kinda shitty, even today most average cars like crossovers and hatchbacks are quite ugly.</quote> I mean you'd be hard pressed to find any decade where the highest end of cars weren't at least able to passably hold up, which like I said even with cars like the F40 and Countach (sp?) they don't really look that great by today's standards and compared to significantly cheaper cars in previous and following decades. Even look at cars that are still in the obtainable but generally attractive like the muscle cars, the 80's Mustang for example. Compare it to a 60's first gen and a new current gen. It's completely blown out of the water by both.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 08/29/17 2:37:50 AM #15:	And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885638775] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slip-N-Slide 08/29/17 2:43:19 AM #16:	jayj420 posted... That is just, like, your opinion man, and no shortage of car enthusiasts disagree with you. F40 is regarded by car experts as one of the best and most influential supercars. It is one of the best and most influential, but neither of those things mean the looks hold up. They mean more the innovative use of lighter weight materials such as Kevlar, being the first production car to hit 200mph, etc. It was a monument feat of vehicle engineering and influenced a lot of people to become enthusiasts both with it's unique looks and performance but the looks we're really nothing more than a stepping stone to a better look. After seeing something as legitimately sexy as a 458 for example, it's hard to take an F40 seriously. --- Get wet. http://i.imgtc.com/2q3z3TmhFO.jpg <cite>Slip-N-Slide posted [p:885638905] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote>That is just, like, your opinion man, and no shortage of car enthusiasts disagree with you. F40 is regarded by car experts as one of the best and most influential supercars.</quote> It is one of the best and most influential, but neither of those things mean the looks hold up. They mean more the innovative use of lighter weight materials such as Kevlar, being the first production car to hit 200mph, etc. It was a monument feat of vehicle engineering and influenced a lot of people to become enthusiasts both with it's unique looks and performance but the looks we're really nothing more than a stepping stone to a better look. After seeing something as legitimately sexy as a 458 for example, it's hard to take an F40 seriously.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 08/29/17 2:45:20 AM #17:	To be honest, I prefer the boxiness of the 80's cars over the bubble cars of today. --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:885638959] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>To be honest, I prefer the boxiness of the 80's cars over the bubble cars of today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RockRapDubstep 08/29/17 2:45:27 AM #18:	weapon_d00d816 posted... And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys. Tbf the Challenger is one of, if not the only car that's pulled off the boxy look. --- in response to how much CJayC made selling GameFAQs Rumor has it that CBS put his money on a train and he's having trouble following it - Tropicalwood <cite>RockRapDubstep posted [p:885638964] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>weapon_d00d816 posted...</cite> <quote>And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys.</quote> Tbf the Challenger is one of, if not the only car that's pulled off the boxy look.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:45:27 AM #19:	weapon_d00d816 posted... And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys. It was the era when they started to use a lot more plastic in cars, but that said the 70's still tops it with their cheesy fake wood, ugly chrome, over the top everything really, all while the cars were the slowest they ever were in history. I mean for example, this is what a Mustang was like in the 1970's: It's so ridiculous looking --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885638966] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>weapon_d00d816 posted...</cite> <quote>And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys.</quote> It was the era when they started to use a lot more plastic in cars, but that said the 70's still tops it with their cheesy fake wood, ugly chrome, over the top everything really, all while the cars were the slowest they ever were in history. I mean for example, this is what a Mustang was like in the 1970's: It's so ridiculous looking</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 2:48:29 AM #20:	Slip-N-Slide posted... jayj420 posted... That is just, like, your opinion man, and no shortage of car enthusiasts disagree with you. F40 is regarded by car experts as one of the best and most influential supercars. It is one of the best and most influential, but neither of those things mean the looks hold up. They mean more the innovative use of lighter weight materials such as Kevlar, being the first production car to hit 200mph, etc. It was a monument feat of vehicle engineering and influenced a lot of people to become enthusiasts both with it's unique looks and performance but the looks we're really nothing more than a stepping stone to a better look. After seeing something as legitimately sexy as a 458 for example, it's hard to take an F40 seriously. You serious? A 458 feels like it's nothing special in comparison to an F40. Seeing an F40 in person is like seeing a Ferrari Enzo or a F50 in person, it's very special. The 458 is great looking but very average for a supercar in comparison. --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885639041] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>Slip-N-Slide posted...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote>That is just, like, your opinion man, and no shortage of car enthusiasts disagree with you. F40 is regarded by car experts as one of the best and most influential supercars.</quote> It is one of the best and most influential, but neither of those things mean the looks hold up. They mean more the innovative use of lighter weight materials such as Kevlar, being the first production car to hit 200mph, etc. It was a monument feat of vehicle engineering and influenced a lot of people to become enthusiasts both with it's unique looks and performance but the looks we're really nothing more than a stepping stone to a better look. After seeing something as legitimately sexy as a 458 for example, it's hard to take an F40 seriously.</quote> You serious? A 458 feels like it's nothing special in comparison to an F40. Seeing an F40 in person is like seeing a Ferrari Enzo or a F50 in person, it's very special. The 458 is great looking but very average for a supercar in comparison.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 08/29/17 2:59:45 AM #21:	The 458 and F40 are very different cars. The 458 has the expected luxuries and comforts (radio, air conditioning, roll-down windows etc) with a well-furnished interior, whereas the F40 lacks all of those, being essentially a race car given only the mandatory modifications to make it road legal. --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:885639292] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>The 458 and F40 are very different cars. The 458 has the expected luxuries and comforts (radio, air conditioning, roll-down windows etc) with a well-furnished interior, whereas the F40 lacks all of those, being essentially a race car given only the mandatory modifications to make it road legal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 3:02:17 AM #22:	Thompson posted... The 458 and F40 are very different cars. The 458 has the expected luxuries and comforts (radio, air conditioning, roll-down windows etc) with a well-furnished interior, whereas the F40 lacks all of those, being essentially a race car given only the mandatory modifications to make it road legal. Exactly. The 458 is very pedestrian and average for a Ferrari while the F40 was a full blown race special much like the Enzo and La Ferrari were. --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885639358] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>Thompson posted...</cite> <quote>The 458 and F40 are very different cars. The 458 has the expected luxuries and comforts (radio, air conditioning, roll-down windows etc) with a well-furnished interior, whereas the F40 lacks all of those, being essentially a race car given only the mandatory modifications to make it road legal.</quote> Exactly. The 458 is very pedestrian and average for a Ferrari while the F40 was a full blown race special much like the Enzo and La Ferrari were.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
alexander37 08/29/17 3:09:35 AM #23:	I really do like the look of the 458 too though. Yes the whole modern MR supercar is getting to be a very played out look the proportions of the 458 seem to just do it for me. Whenever I played Forza or GT it and the F40 are actually the two Ferraris I'm always drawn to wanting to drive.The late 60s early 70s designs were definitely innovative as fuck but they just don't have that WOW factor imo. --- PSN: doomtrain69 Now Playing: Ace Combat Infinity, Fallout 2 RP, FFVIII, Silent Hunter III <cite>alexander37 posted [p:885639553] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I really do like the look of the 458 too though. Yes the whole modern MR supercar is getting to be a very played out look the proportions of the 458 seem to just do it for me. Whenever I played Forza or GT it and the F40 are actually the two Ferraris I'm always drawn to wanting to drive.The late 60s early 70s designs were definitely innovative as fuck but they just don't have that WOW factor imo.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivany2008 08/29/17 3:10:37 AM #24:	my main question is why are there so many youth today that want to pimp out those same cars. I'm not talking about the 50k+ vehicles, I'm talking about the terrible box cars. <cite>Ivany2008 posted [p:885639575] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>my main question is why are there so many youth today that want to pimp out those same cars. I'm not talking about the 50k+ vehicles, I'm talking about the terrible box cars.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 3:18:38 AM #25:	alexander37 posted... I really do like the look of the 458 too though. Yes the whole modern MR supercar is getting to be a very played out look the proportions of the 458 seem to just do it for me. Whenever I played Forza or GT it and the F40 are actually the two Ferraris I'm always drawn to wanting to drive.The late 60s early 70s designs were definitely innovative as fuck but they just don't have that WOW factor imo. I'm the same. The big difference is how the Ferrari's of the 80's just drive a lot better than the Ferrari's of the 70's and 60's. I mean the 250's are amazing but they are always incredibly expensive even in video games and are just an old fashioned FR grand touring sort of supercar. The F40 stands out to me as a very unique beast, a bare basic supercar with high-end modern materials built in a way they only could have back when it was made. It redefined the standards for what a supercar could be. That said I just think most road going Ferrari's from the BB on feel like the start of when Ferreri's entered the category of what we think of when we imagine a modern supercar. It's when they really started to focus on MR road cars, you can feel the change in design philosophy. --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885639795] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>alexander37 posted...</cite> <quote>I really do like the look of the 458 too though. Yes the whole modern MR supercar is getting to be a very played out look the proportions of the 458 seem to just do it for me. Whenever I played Forza or GT it and the F40 are actually the two Ferraris I'm always drawn to wanting to drive.The late 60s early 70s designs were definitely innovative as fuck but they just don't have that WOW factor imo.</quote> I'm the same. The big difference is how the Ferrari's of the 80's just drive a lot better than the Ferrari's of the 70's and 60's. I mean the 250's are amazing but they are always incredibly expensive even in video games and are just an old fashioned FR grand touring sort of supercar. The F40 stands out to me as a very unique beast, a bare basic supercar with high-end modern materials built in a way they only could have back when it was made. It redefined the standards for what a supercar could be. That said I just think most road going Ferrari's from the BB on feel like the start of when Ferreri's entered the category of what we think of when we imagine a modern supercar. It's when they really started to focus on MR road cars, you can feel the change in design philosophy.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YourDrunkFather 08/29/17 3:20:13 AM #26:	What a God awful opinion. Especially considering how hideous cars were in the following decade --- One bourbon,one scotch,one beer <cite>YourDrunkFather posted [p:885639833] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>What a God awful opinion. Especially considering how hideous cars were in the following decade</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DirkDiggles 08/29/17 5:27:46 AM #27:	jayj420 posted... weapon_d00d816 posted... And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys. It was the era when they started to use a lot more plastic in cars, but that said the 70's still tops it with their cheesy fake wood, ugly chrome, over the top everything really, all while the cars were the slowest they ever were in history. I mean for example, this is what a Mustang was like in the 1970's: It's so ridiculous looking You do know that those were built during the oil crisis, right? --- http://i.imgur.com/jJ4fn99.gif http://i.imgur.com/Boxw8r4.gif <cite>DirkDiggles posted [p:885642453] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>weapon_d00d816 posted...</cite> <quote>And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys.</quote> It was the era when they started to use a lot more plastic in cars, but that said the 70's still tops it with their cheesy fake wood, ugly chrome, over the top everything really, all while the cars were the slowest they ever were in history. I mean for example, this is what a Mustang was like in the 1970's: It's so ridiculous looking</quote> You do know that those were built during the oil crisis, right?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jayj420 08/29/17 7:07:00 AM #28:	DirkDiggles posted... jayj420 posted... weapon_d00d816 posted... And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys. It was the era when they started to use a lot more plastic in cars, but that said the 70's still tops it with their cheesy fake wood, ugly chrome, over the top everything really, all while the cars were the slowest they ever were in history. I mean for example, this is what a Mustang was like in the 1970's: It's so ridiculous looking You do know that those were built during the oil crisis, right? What does that have to do with styling? --- "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell <cite>jayj420 posted [p:885644417] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>DirkDiggles posted...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>weapon_d00d816 posted...</cite> <quote>And now that I think about it, it wasn't really the boxiness that I find unappealing because I do love the look of the modern Challenger, but the fact that everything looks so cheap. Even the supercars looked like they were kids toys.</quote> It was the era when they started to use a lot more plastic in cars, but that said the 70's still tops it with their cheesy fake wood, ugly chrome, over the top everything really, all while the cars were the slowest they ever were in history. I mean for example, this is what a Mustang was like in the 1970's: It's so ridiculous looking</quote> You do know that those were built during the oil crisis, right?</quote> What does that have to do with styling?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
alexander37 08/29/17 2:47:11 PM #29:	^Right? It's not like those hideous features helped it's fuel efficiency. We're just talking about looks not performance, which definitely took a big hit in the 70s. --- PSN: doomtrain69 Now Playing: Ace Combat Infinity, Fallout 2 RP, FFVIII, Silent Hunter III <cite>alexander37 posted [p:885665080] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>^Right? It's not like those hideous features helped it's fuel efficiency. We're just talking about looks not performance, which definitely took a big hit in the 70s.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DreadedWave 08/29/17 2:48:00 PM #30:	jayj420 posted... It's so ridiculous looking Those are both awesome looking I don't know what you're on. --- http://i.imgur.com/ngBbHlM.png <cite>DreadedWave posted [p:885665131] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>jayj420 posted...</cite> <quote> It's so ridiculous looking</quote> Those are both awesome looking I don't know what you're on.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 08/29/17 3:05:13 PM #31:	Maybe it's the time period I grew up. In the late 90s and early 2000s all this old, outdated, hand-me-down tech was from the 80s, so 80s tech imparts a "low-quality" vibe upon me. But a part of me thinks 80s tech will always be objectively seen as outdated instead of classic. Video games are the biggest exception. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885666067] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>Maybe it's the time period I grew up. In the late 90s and early 2000s all this old, outdated, hand-me-down tech was from the 80s, so 80s tech imparts a "low-quality" vibe upon me. But a part of me thinks 80s tech will always be objectively seen as outdated instead of classic. Video games are the biggest exception.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 08/29/17 3:13:12 PM #32:	--- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:885666466] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 08/29/17 3:22:46 PM #33:	I read an article recently that attributes the "boxiness" of cars in the 70s and 80s to high gas prices. That created an increased premium on keeping weight (and overall size) down, and the way to do that without reducing interior space is with boxiness. But that might be way off --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:885667011] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I read an article recently that attributes the "boxiness" of cars in the 70s and 80s to high gas prices. That created an increased premium on keeping weight (and overall size) down, and the way to do that without reducing interior space is with boxiness. But that might be way off</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 08/29/17 3:26:44 PM #34:	Antifar posted... I read an article recently that attributes the "boxiness" of cars in the 70s and 80s to high gas prices. That created an increased premium on keeping weight (and overall size) down, and the way to do that without reducing interior space is with boxiness. But that might be way off Seems more like a cost of manufacturing thing. Way easier to produce a bunch of flat panels than aerodynamically contoured ones. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885667228] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>I read an article recently that attributes the "boxiness" of cars in the 70s and 80s to high gas prices. That created an increased premium on keeping weight (and overall size) down, and the way to do that without reducing interior space is with boxiness. But that might be way off</quote> Seems more like a cost of manufacturing thing. Way easier to produce a bunch of flat panels than aerodynamically contoured ones.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 08/29/17 3:28:14 PM #35:	For real? A lot better looking than the shit being made today. --- http://m.imgur.com/BtD5etN?r https://m.imgur.com/a/jclul http://i.imgtc.com/etNW2apANm.jpg <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:885667302] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>For real? A lot better looking than the shit being made today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 08/29/17 3:30:20 PM #36:	I love a-body's like the Camero and thunderbird. But it's not like anyone wants an 80s Mustang --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:885667425] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I love a-body's like the Camero and thunderbird. But it's not like anyone wants an 80s Mustang</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 08/29/17 3:32:14 PM #37:	For my part 60s: Really great, classic American muscle cars and legendary Italian designs 70s: Still some great muscle cars 80s: The muscle cars suck now, but the supercars were great --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:885667518] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>For my part 60s: Really great, classic American muscle cars and legendary Italian designs 70s: Still some great muscle cars 80s: The muscle cars suck now, but the supercars were great</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pinky0926 08/29/17 3:32:28 PM #38:	I think it was just part of the aesthetics of the time. Consider the stuff they were wearing in Fresh Prince: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/13/21/2B5799FE00000578-3197001-image-a-5_1439498083121.jpg And boom boxes: http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/80s-BOOMBOX-psd5379.png And Walkmans: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/81/85/3f8185f1a012ea2f376e2db44f92ed6d.jpg I think there was just this general vibe of clean sharp lines and 90 degree angles that was so fresh at the time. Cars followed suit. --- CE's Resident Scotsman. http://i.imgur.com/ILz2ZbV.jpg <cite>pinky0926 posted [p:885667533] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I think it was just part of the aesthetics of the time. Consider the stuff they were wearing in Fresh Prince: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/13/21/2B5799FE00000578-3197001-image-a-5_1439498083121.jpg And boom boxes: http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/80s-BOOMBOX-psd5379.png And Walkmans: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/81/85/3f8185f1a012ea2f376e2db44f92ed6d.jpg I think there was just this general vibe of clean sharp lines and 90 degree angles that was so fresh at the time. Cars followed suit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gatorsPENSbucs 08/29/17 4:53:00 PM #39:	I Like Toast posted... But it's not like anyone wants an 80s Mustang They weren't too shabby. I like the late 80s real early 90s ones. Fell in love when I saw the one on menace to society. --- http://m.imgur.com/BtD5etN?r https://m.imgur.com/a/jclul http://i.imgtc.com/etNW2apANm.jpg <cite>gatorsPENSbucs posted [p:885672066] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>I Like Toast posted...</cite> <quote>But it's not like anyone wants an 80s Mustang</quote> They weren't too shabby. I like the late 80s real early 90s ones. Fell in love when I saw the one on menace to society.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Luigi and Tails 08/29/17 7:26:00 PM #40:	I don't understand. Not all cars are US boxes on wheels with 6 litre engines with 140bhp. --- http://i.imgur.com/M78j9Xc.png HELLO I WAZ GAMEFAQ MODERATER STILL PLEESED TO MEAT U #Batch16Forever <cite>Luigi and Tails posted [p:885680697] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I don't understand. Not all cars are US boxes on wheels with 6 litre engines with 140bhp. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
midgar 08/29/17 7:33:25 PM #41:	YourDrunkFather posted... What a God awful opinion. Especially considering how hideous cars were in the following decade The sports cars of the 90's were gorgeous, though. Supra, RX-7, 300ZX, Z3, MR-2, etc. As far as the 80's, I think the 70's were kind of weaker. Each decade has it's exceptions, though. I love 70's Camaros over 80's, and the 70's gave us the 240z, one of the most beautiful cars ever, IMO. shrug All subjective. The 80's were okay. Each decade has it's studs and duds. --- Now playing: BF1, XCOM2, Rocket League, Scrap Mechanic. GT/PSN/Steam: Novidian <cite>midgar posted [p:885681122] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>YourDrunkFather posted...</cite> <quote>What a God awful opinion. Especially considering how hideous cars were in the following decade</quote> The sports cars of the 90's were gorgeous, though. Supra, RX-7, 300ZX, Z3, MR-2, etc. As far as the 80's, I think the 70's were kind of weaker. Each decade has it's exceptions, though. I love 70's Camaros over 80's, and the 70's gave us the 240z, one of the most beautiful cars ever, IMO. shrug All subjective. The 80's were okay. Each decade has it's studs and duds.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BigTee66 08/30/17 2:36:38 AM #42:	I LOVE the 80s design, they were simplistic, boxy, and the cars looked like machines, and not like metallic poof balls with human faces. (though i have to admit 2010 cars are looking badass). --- MSI Z170-A PRO LGA 1151 \| i5 6500K \| ASUS ROG GeForce GTX 1070 \| 8GB DDR4 x 2 \| EVGA 650W \| Inwin 703 Black \| Steam: teeman92 <cite>BigTee66 posted [p:885701366] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote>I LOVE the 80s design, they were simplistic, boxy, and the cars looked like machines, and not like metallic poof balls with human faces. (though i have to admit 2010 cars are looking badass).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 08/30/17 2:41:34 AM #43:	pinky0926 posted... I think it was just part of the aesthetics of the time. Consider the stuff they were wearing in Fresh Prince: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/13/21/2B5799FE00000578-3197001-image-a-5_1439498083121.jpg And boom boxes: http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/80s-BOOMBOX-psd5379.png And Walkmans: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/81/85/3f8185f1a012ea2f376e2db44f92ed6d.jpg I think there was just this general vibe of clean sharp lines and 90 degree angles that was so fresh at the time. Cars followed suit. What the hell compelled people to wear clothing that looked like someone vomited Skittles all over it? That's what I want to know. Any time travelers from the 80s want to explain yourselves? --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:885701505] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote>I think it was just part of the aesthetics of the time. Consider the stuff they were wearing in Fresh Prince: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/13/21/2B5799FE00000578-3197001-image-a-5_1439498083121.jpg And boom boxes: http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/80s-BOOMBOX-psd5379.png And Walkmans: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/81/85/3f8185f1a012ea2f376e2db44f92ed6d.jpg I think there was just this general vibe of clean sharp lines and 90 degree angles that was so fresh at the time. Cars followed suit.</quote> What the hell compelled people to wear clothing that looked like someone vomited Skittles all over it? That's what I want to know. Any time travelers from the 80s want to explain yourselves?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Squidkids 08/30/17 2:45:40 AM #44:	weapon_d00d816 posted... pinky0926 posted... I think it was just part of the aesthetics of the time. Consider the stuff they were wearing in Fresh Prince: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/13/21/2B5799FE00000578-3197001-image-a-5_1439498083121.jpg And boom boxes: http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/80s-BOOMBOX-psd5379.png And Walkmans: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/81/85/3f8185f1a012ea2f376e2db44f92ed6d.jpg I think there was just this general vibe of clean sharp lines and 90 degree angles that was so fresh at the time. Cars followed suit. What the hell compelled people to wear clothing that looked like someone vomited Skittles all over it? That's what I want to know. Any time travelers from the 80s want to explain yourselves? ^ --- Be a team player, guard those super jump rings. See a team member inking a wall to swim up on? ink with them. Ink your foes into ash. http://tinyurl.com/z7hbzrr <cite>Squidkids posted [p:885701613] in Why were c... [t:75719152]...</cite> <quote><cite>weapon_d00d816 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>pinky0926 posted...</cite> <quote>I think it was just part of the aesthetics of the time. Consider the stuff they were wearing in Fresh Prince: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/08/13/21/2B5799FE00000578-3197001-image-a-5_1439498083121.jpg And boom boxes: http://www.officialpsds.com/images/thumbs/80s-BOOMBOX-psd5379.png And Walkmans: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/81/85/3f8185f1a012ea2f376e2db44f92ed6d.jpg I think there was just this general vibe of clean sharp lines and 90 degree angles that was so fresh at the time. Cars followed suit.</quote> What the hell compelled people to wear clothing that looked like someone vomited Skittles all over it? That's what I want to know. Any time travelers from the 80s want to explain yourselves?</quote> ^</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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