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Nov 20, 2002 | 07:11 PM

mys_iii

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Just have to get this off my chest. I still haven't gotten

used to the B6 platform despite claims of it having more torsional rigidity, better suspension, etc. I just can't help but think that the new design is a step back from the B5 instead of forward. It looks okay but our B5's have a much more aggressive look from the front, back, and side. They also look tighter, lighter, sleeker, and more agile not to mention more elegant. The major issue I have with the B6 is that the rear end looks much too sharply cutoff and is too big/fat (especially the bottom part). It still hasn't really grown on me.

This is just my personal opinion and I don't mean to offend any B6 owners. I'm sure others love the new design.

Just sharing my deep deep thoughts with you all. =)

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:17 PM

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LOL the B5 doesn't look lighter buddy it IS lighter ;-)

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:18 PM

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Word. If audi styling keeps going this way, next car will not be an audi.

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:21 PM

mys_iii

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My sentiments exactly. Especially if they keep using "aluminum space frame" technology and still

make a 3700lb car that is not even a S model. I can't imagine how much it would weigh if they didn't use such high tech wizardry to reduce weight. ;-)

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:23 PM

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One thing I forgot to mention is.....

It looks way too much like the A6!!!!!@#$$@!

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:24 PM

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Definetly won't be a BWM either...

At least the new AUDI's don't look as bad as the new beemers.

Nov 20, 2002 | 07:28 PM

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I personally like the current 3 series but someone has to put a stop to that Bangle BS now! I

wouldn't spend a penny on his ugly/disturbing looking designs. I personally value aesthetics and want my car to look pleasing and not like some mean ugly alien. 8O