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OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
front-end? Up until this style change-over Audis were absolute perfection in
terms of understated, perfectly harmonious, smooth lines that said elegance,
class, and timeless beauty. I think that the 2004/2005 A8 had reached the
peak of automobile perfection -- what an incredibly gorgeous car. THEN CAME
THE HORSE-COLLAR GRILL!!!

We went to the Audi dealer looking to trade up from our 2001 Pearl White A4
beauty to an A6. We looked at the latest offering and just couldn't stomach
the styling, so we bought a Certified 2004 A6 2.7T S-line and we love it's
performance as well as its looks. The styling is just so right and so Audi.

What brings the subject to the fore today is that when I was doing a 40-mile
ride on my mountain bike through some of the wealthy Western suburbs of
Chicago (Chicago is Audi Country), I saw a number of Audis with the new
style and they simply did nothing for me, they were so Ho-Hum, and I also
saw a number of ones in the two-grill style, and they were so much more
distinctive and appealing.

By the way, As far as the other German cars, I think the new VWs look too
Toyota Corolla-ish, the new BMWs look too Japanese paper-folded, and, aside
from the really ugly Maybachs, only Mercedes Benz has retained it's classic
good looks in its new models, but that's for other forums and other rants.
Sorry to go on so long but I have loved Audis and when it comes time to
trade again, I just can't see myself buying a newer one unless Audi comes
back to their senses.

Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
how do YOU feel about all this?

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TonyKiz wrote:
> OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> front-end? Up until this style change-over Audis were absolute perfection in
> terms of understated, perfectly harmonious, smooth lines that said elegance,
> class, and timeless beauty. I think that the 2004/2005 A8 had reached the
> peak of automobile perfection -- what an incredibly gorgeous car. THEN CAME
> THE HORSE-COLLAR GRILL!!!
>
> Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
> how do YOU feel about all this?

Give it time, it WILL grow on you. I didn't think much of it when I
first saw it but it's definitely grown on me. It does give the cars a
much more menacing look, in particular the A3.

I wouldn't consider another older model now (even though I have one)
because the new styling is just so perfect.

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"TonyKiz" > wrote in message
. com...
> OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> front-end? Up until this style change-over Audis were absolute perfection
> in
> terms of understated, perfectly harmonious, smooth lines that said
> elegance,
> class, and timeless beauty. I think that the 2004/2005 A8 had reached the
> peak of automobile perfection -- what an incredibly gorgeous car. THEN
> CAME
> THE HORSE-COLLAR GRILL!!!
>
> We went to the Audi dealer looking to trade up from our 2001 Pearl White
> A4
> beauty to an A6. We looked at the latest offering and just couldn't
> stomach
> the styling, so we bought a Certified 2004 A6 2.7T S-line and we love it's
> performance as well as its looks. The styling is just so right and so
> Audi.
>
> What brings the subject to the fore today is that when I was doing a
> 40-mile
> ride on my mountain bike through some of the wealthy Western suburbs of
> Chicago (Chicago is Audi Country), I saw a number of Audis with the new
> style and they simply did nothing for me, they were so Ho-Hum, and I also
> saw a number of ones in the two-grill style, and they were so much more
> distinctive and appealing.
>
> By the way, As far as the other German cars, I think the new VWs look too
> Toyota Corolla-ish, the new BMWs look too Japanese paper-folded, and,
> aside
> from the really ugly Maybachs, only Mercedes Benz has retained it's
> classic
> good looks in its new models, but that's for other forums and other rants.
> Sorry to go on so long but I have loved Audis and when it comes time to
> trade again, I just can't see myself buying a newer one unless Audi comes
> back to their senses.
>
> Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
> how do YOU feel about all this?
>
>

the new Merc E320 curved window line looks just fantastic...........

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On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" >
wrote:

>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end?

Actually I like it now. Especially a silver A6 Avants front looks
rather broad and low, a strong impression. Very nice.

Wolfgang

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On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, TonyKiz wrote:

> OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> front-end? Up until this style change-over Audis were absolute perfection in
> terms of understated, perfectly harmonious, smooth lines that said elegance,
> class, and timeless beauty. I think that the 2004/2005 A8 had reached the
> peak of automobile perfection -- what an incredibly gorgeous car. THEN CAME
> THE HORSE-COLLAR GRILL!!!
snip>

Have to agree with you. I own a 2001 A4 and like it better (inside and
outside) then the new A4. I've tried, but still don't like the wide grill
(maybe it reminds me of Chrysler) and the plastic license plate frame
mounting that goes across it. Also, the rear lights look very plain.
PS - Anyone know if the 2007 will include outside style changes?

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I don't like it, but I'm still buying an A3. I plan to minimize the
fishmouth by painting the chrome "frame" and the cross bar body color
(black)
You can see an animated example he
http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/Grille.gif

Fortunately, my state doesn't require a front plate.

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And, when I first saw it on the S4, it looked like this to me:

http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/BigNose.jpg

<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/BigNose.jpg">

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On Sun, 07 May 2006 19:21:17 -0400, Doug Warner wrote:

> I don't like it, but I'm still buying an A3. I plan to minimize the
> fishmouth by painting the chrome "frame" and the cross bar body color
> (black)
> You can see an animated example he
> http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/Grille.gif
>
> Fortunately, my state doesn't require a front plate.

Nice picture ... it does look a lot better without the chrome emphasis.

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On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" >
wrote:

>OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
>Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
>front-end? [lots cut]
>Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
>how do YOU feel about all this?

*I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.8). I think a lot of my reaction
is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
me on.

I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
still, my heart....

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"KLS" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 07 May 2006 13:52:59 GMT, "TonyKiz" >
> wrote:
>
> >OK, I'm ready to open up a very touchy subject, but is it just me or did
> >Audi really blow it with their new styling, especially the single-grill
> >front-end? [lots cut]
> >Now do you want to know how I really feel??? (joke) Come on, out with it,
> >how do YOU feel about all this?
>
> *I* personally, ever since the day I first laid eyes on the new Audi
> nose, have been ready to buy and drive and do other delectable things
> with these new models (unfortunately, I can't afford them right now,
> so I'm still driving my 98.5 A4Q 2.8). I think a lot of my reaction
> is due to the fact that I grew up with those old 1960s era Mercedes
> cars, which had similar kinds of single grills, and they all just turn
> me on.
>
> I love this new look from Audi. It is beautiful, and it distinguishes
> the badge. Maybe next they'll do the matching colored hubcaps! Be
> still, my heart....

I didn't like it at first. Reminded me of Edsel. I'm getting used to them
now and think it looks more agressive than the old style. Most makers seem
to be going for a more agressive look and I guess Audi is on that bandwagon.
I especially like the crisper rear top of the trunk lid. I have a 2002 A6
and I love the understated styling (always liked that trait with Audi's) but
the rear always looked a little too "soft" for my taste.

"Hubcaps." Hmmm, haven't seen hubcaps (wheel covers) on an Audi since the
late 70's.

I drive part-time for an upscale (aren't they all?) car detailing service.
Every day I drive new Lexus, Audi's, Porsches, Mercedes, Jags, BMW's, name
any, I drive them all. Lexus are wonderful cars, but the styling does
nothing for me. Whenever I have time at the Porsche/Audi dealership I
always gravitate to the Audi's and admire what a damn fine car they all are.
I've owned three Audi's, and a few Porsche's, among other cars. I like
driving Porsche's that belong to other people, but when the time comes to
buy a new car Audi will certainly get first look. I would never consider a
BMW, just don't like most of them to drive, and I'm not thrilled with the
styling that appears as if four or five teams worked seperately on different
parts of the cars right up till the time to begin assembling them. Some of
the upper end Mercedes are really nice too, but way too expensive. The
cheaper Mercedes show, in a negative way, the influence of Chrysler.

Alan