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I've been pondering the question of my favorite modern cars, from a looks perspective. Honestly, in part this was motivated by my purchase of an E46 M3, which is among my favorites. It's the first car I've owned that I consider beautiful, and while I've always been a form-over-function guy it's nice to have such a handsome car.
With all that as background, what do you think are the best-looking cars made since 2000? My list, in no particular order:
- Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale - I found the 360 just stunning when it hit the market, and to me it's still the prettiest-ever "entry-level" Ferrari. The Stradale is just a bit prettier than the standard car.
- Aston Martin DB9 - For my money Astons are the most beautiful modern cars, and the proportions of the DB9 are, to me, just a bit more appealing than those of the other Astons, all of which look essentially the same.
- BMW E46 M3 - I think this might be, strictly aesthetically, my favorite BMW, better even than the 507, Z8, and 3.0csl, my other top BMWs. I think the M3 is just a stunning combination of masculinity, refinement, and, well, BMW-ness. I wish they'd had another design that was this successful since (actually I think the E92 M3 is the closest they've come). It's hard for me to think of another car I can actually afford that's as sexy.
- Ferrari 550/575 - I used to think this design was a little bland for a V-12 super-Ferrari, but the 599 (which I don't love) has helped me appreciate the aggressive elegance of the 550 and 575. The front overhang is a little much but I still love the design.
- Porsche 997 GT3 - As a general proposition I love 911s, and the 997 design is undeniably prettier than the 996 (again, we're talking the last decade only, and although I'd love to include the Singer 911, this thread is about production cars). With that in mind I think the "normal" 997 GT3 is the best-looking Porsche in the last decade.
- Alfa 8C Competizione - By all accounts this is not a stellar car, and God knows it costs the moon for an Alfa. Personally I wouldn't pay >Ferrari money for an Alfa that is worse to drive. That being said, it is a thing of great beauty, and that is the point of this thread.
- Mercedes SL 65 Black - Like many AMG cars, this one seems to be far more motor than chassis, and not anything stellar from a driving perspective, but it has stupid power and looks roughly 1000 times better than the SLR or SLS. I LOVE the looks.
- Ferrari 458 - I don't find this car exactly pretty, but it rocks my world about as much as any modern car. I was just blown out by the pics when it was first shown, and I still find it amazing that a production car can be this swoopy. I can't seriously fault any design this freaky-awesome.
With all that as background, what do you think are the best-looking cars made since 2000? My list, in no particular order:
- Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale - I found the 360 just stunning when it hit the market, and to me it's still the prettiest-ever "entry-level" Ferrari. The Stradale is just a bit prettier than the standard car.
- Aston Martin DB9 - For my money Astons are the most beautiful modern cars, and the proportions of the DB9 are, to me, just a bit more appealing than those of the other Astons, all of which look essentially the same.
- BMW E46 M3 - I think this might be, strictly aesthetically, my favorite BMW, better even than the 507, Z8, and 3.0csl, my other top BMWs. I think the M3 is just a stunning combination of masculinity, refinement, and, well, BMW-ness. I wish they'd had another design that was this successful since (actually I think the E92 M3 is the closest they've come). It's hard for me to think of another car I can actually afford that's as sexy.
- Ferrari 550/575 - I used to think this design was a little bland for a V-12 super-Ferrari, but the 599 (which I don't love) has helped me appreciate the aggressive elegance of the 550 and 575. The front overhang is a little much but I still love the design.
- Porsche 997 GT3 - As a general proposition I love 911s, and the 997 design is undeniably prettier than the 996 (again, we're talking the last decade only, and although I'd love to include the Singer 911, this thread is about production cars). With that in mind I think the "normal" 997 GT3 is the best-looking Porsche in the last decade.
- Alfa 8C Competizione - By all accounts this is not a stellar car, and God knows it costs the moon for an Alfa. Personally I wouldn't pay >Ferrari money for an Alfa that is worse to drive. That being said, it is a thing of great beauty, and that is the point of this thread.
- Mercedes SL 65 Black - Like many AMG cars, this one seems to be far more motor than chassis, and not anything stellar from a driving perspective, but it has stupid power and looks roughly 1000 times better than the SLR or SLS. I LOVE the looks.
- Ferrari 458 - I don't find this car exactly pretty, but it rocks my world about as much as any modern car. I was just blown out by the pics when it was first shown, and I still find it amazing that a production car can be this swoopy. I can't seriously fault any design this freaky-awesome.
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