Which cars are classy these days?
Discussion
Willy Nilly said:
You all know I dislike SUV's with every fibre of my being and would never buy one, ever. But what surprises me is how the original L320 Range Rover Sport had such an awful imagine (regardless of how good or bad it was), yet this current model seems to have left all of that behind.
Interesting observation. I think with the previous-gen RRS and FFRR, the RRS was the "bling" choice and the "FFRR" the more restrained, "classy" choice in most cases but perhaps those roles have switched with the latest versions? Perhaps it's something to do with the addition of the extra seats but the Discovery 4 would probably still be the "classier" and more practical choice. Having said that, Discovery 5 looks horrid, so I would totally have an RRS in the above spec (or dark blue) if I was in the market for a 7-seat luxury SUV. 
In a world where many people are trying to be as flashy as possible, I think there is something refreshingly old school (and consequently classy) about a Mercedes S65 AMG Cabriolet. It's one of the finest and most luxurious cars currently produced, costs the best part of £200k, offers monumental performance and yet still won't turn an excessive number of heads or rub many people up the wrong way. To me that's what a classy car is all about, having the very best but still just about blending in with the crowd - only standing out to those who will actually appreciate it. Not bad for the 21st Century!
Just because something is boring does not make it classy! Classy is about being the 'connoisseurs' choice, not the boring as hell choice.
That's why Range Rovers (as in full size) are so confusing in this thread - because they are the connoisseurs choice, but they are also the poser's choice. So they fit into both categories of being very classy and also totally trashy. Which way it goes depends largely on spec and the person behind the wheel.
That's why Range Rovers (as in full size) are so confusing in this thread - because they are the connoisseurs choice, but they are also the poser's choice. So they fit into both categories of being very classy and also totally trashy. Which way it goes depends largely on spec and the person behind the wheel.
white_goodman said:
Willy Nilly said:
You all know I dislike SUV's with every fibre of my being and would never buy one, ever. But what surprises me is how the original L320 Range Rover Sport had such an awful imagine (regardless of how good or bad it was), yet this current model seems to have left all of that behind.
Interesting observation. I think with the previous-gen RRS and FFRR, the RRS was the "bling" choice and the "FFRR" the more restrained, "classy" choice in most cases but perhaps those roles have switched with the latest versions? Perhaps it's something to do with the addition of the extra seats but the Discovery 4 would probably still be the "classier" and more practical choice. Having said that, Discovery 5 looks horrid, so I would totally have an RRS in the above spec (or dark blue) if I was in the market for a 7-seat luxury SUV. The Disco 5 is going to take time. I liked the boxy utilitarianism of the 4 but the 5 does have as much space if not more and is half a ton lighter. It seems to be a much better car but I think the pictures look like it is a bit unbalanced and it's very car like and very non utility.
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Agent XXX said:
jesus there are some f*****g shocking suggestions on here of what is 'classy'
A f*****g fat, lard ar** BMW? A gargantuan Bentley? A f*****g SKODA? A Golf?
You're all f******g off your f*****g rockers.
It's a subjective matter. We can all agree or disagree on which cars we think might or might not be "classy". Your classless response indicates you probably aren't a classy person though, so to me at least your opinion is utterly worthless.A f*****g fat, lard ar** BMW? A gargantuan Bentley? A f*****g SKODA? A Golf?
You're all f******g off your f*****g rockers.
If anything, someone like you claiming with such expletive ferocity that these cars aren't classy, probably makes them more likely to be seen as classy by those who probably are, to most, actually classy.
Edited by MaxSo on Tuesday 28th February 16:37
TSCfree said:
Can't believe this hasn't been mentioned. I present the AM GT8.
Surely this conjures up thoughts of the debonair, sophisticated gent who wants to slide behind the wheel of a limited edition car where the heritage speaks for itself. The racing pedigree crossed with sleek curvy design is surely the classiest around.
Hopefully you're joking but I think the standard V8V has an inherent rightness to it which looks as good today as when it came out in 2005 and being the "cheap" Aston, it won't interest the footballers/rappers etc.Surely this conjures up thoughts of the debonair, sophisticated gent who wants to slide behind the wheel of a limited edition car where the heritage speaks for itself. The racing pedigree crossed with sleek curvy design is surely the classiest around.
sealtt said:
In a world where many people are trying to be as flashy as possible, I think there is something refreshingly old school (and consequently classy) about a Mercedes S65 AMG Cabriolet. It's one of the finest and most luxurious cars currently produced, costs the best part of £200k, offers monumental performance and yet still won't turn an excessive number of heads or rub many people up the wrong way. To me that's what a classy car is all about, having the very best but still just about blending in with the crowd - only standing out to those who will actually appreciate it. Not bad for the 21st Century!
No its an amg cab noting about that is classywhite_goodman said:
Interesting observation. I think with the previous-gen RRS and FFRR, the RRS was the "bling" choice and the "FFRR" the more restrained, "classy" choice in most cases but perhaps those roles have switched with the latest versions? Perhaps it's something to do with the addition of the extra seats but the Discovery 4 would probably still be the "classier" and more practical choice. Having said that, Discovery 5 looks horrid, so I would totally have an RRS in the above spec (or dark blue) if I was in the market for a 7-seat luxury SUV.
Good point but you prob wouldnt i know as i just made that choice and they look awfully similar but with the rrs you are buying a 2013 chassis and old tech vs brand new in d5 plus more space and fsr more useable rear seats 
MaxSo said:
Agent XXX said:
yeah.
Slight overaction
There are some bloody horrible cars on here...............
Why don't you enlighten us all with your ideas about which new cars you consider to be "classy", or at least those which have the most "class"?Slight overaction
There are some bloody horrible cars on here...............
k strokers or whatever ste they but in expensive cars now.Class and style isn't about big shiny wheels, lots of buttons, a massive engine, or a big watch and diamond encrusted cuff links, its about discrete style and quite confidence.
Most of the cars in this thread are like the loud mouth excecs that give it the big 'un, buying everyone expensive wine when they're out with their mates, but the reality is, they marriage is in tatters, the up to their eyes in debt and it's all a big front.
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