Unsymmetrical cars - The new Discovery

Unsymmetrical cars - The new Discovery

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Syndrome280

273 posts

110 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Not a car I know, but on the topic of symmetry I'm baffled by the styling of the BMW S1000RR


I know I'm going to go to Hell and/or get flamed to death for saying this but I can't help of thinking of Forest Whitaker every time I see on on the road.

cuprabob

14,416 posts

213 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Syndrome280 said:
Not a car I know, but on the topic of symmetry I'm baffled by the styling of the BMW S1000RR


I know I'm going to go to Hell and/or get flamed to death for saying this but I can't help of thinking of Forest Whitaker every time I see on on the road.
I think it gives it character and a more aggressive look.

I did laugh at your Forrest Whittaker comment thoughsmile

caelite

4,273 posts

111 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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The Disco needs more than a face-lift, they've changed its entire target market, increasing the price and comfort tech dramatically, removing the option of a commercial model. They've basically turned it into another Range Rover and drove all of their returning Disco3/4 customers straight into the plush leather of a chromed up Jap/Yank crew cab.

I wonder how long it's going to take them to realise just how much they have dropped the ball, and if they will bother fixing their mistake or just end the model line entirely.

greggy50

6,161 posts

190 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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These are even worse in the flesh... I drive past the Range Rover garage in Chester each day and can't believe they signed this design off!

Cold

15,207 posts

89 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Q: Is this the 19th or 20th thread on the Discovery and will it produce any new comments?

A: 500th and no.

Hackney

6,810 posts

207 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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The Disco looks worse because it's not necessary. As others have said, earlier models were asymmetrical for a purpose but this design is asymmetrical simply to carry over something from the earlier models.

A real shame because I love the look of the Disco 4 but (if I were in a position to buy) I'd now find it hard to justify a 4 when everything about the 5 is better except for the rear design.

ambuletz

10,690 posts

180 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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I hate the way many adventure motorbikes have lights that are not symmetrical. some race bikes too. does not look nice at all.

TheInsanity1234

740 posts

118 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Oooooh, so THAT'S what I saw in the Aldi car park this afternoon.

I saw one of those drive into a parking space, and immediately thought it was a Disco Sport, then thought "jesus fk, that rear end is gopping, I swear it looked better in the pictures".

castex

4,935 posts

272 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Jesus, take a walk on the wild side people.

cuprabob

14,416 posts

213 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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castex said:
Jesus, take a walk on the wild side people.
...and the coloured girls say
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo...

Krikkit

26,500 posts

180 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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caelite said:
They've basically turned it into another Range Rover and drove all of their returning Disco3/4 customers straight into the plush leather of a chromed up Jap/Yank crew cab.
Maybe for the commercial buyers, but certainly no-one else. A D4 has no rival among pickups.

996TT02

3,308 posts

139 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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I think it looks so terrible because it just brings to mind some owners rides pics where the owner has smudged the number plate for privacy. Someone has smudged the Disco's rear end.

Eeeuuughhhhh. And I have never un-liked anything from LR before.

scenario8

6,554 posts

178 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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castex said:
Jesus, take a walk on the wild side people.
Quite, it surprises and baffles me no end how upset people seem to get over styling matters. Years ago countless PHers got terribly upset over DRLs, Bangle era BMWs still wind some people up to heart attack threatening levels, many PHers will "never buy a Mercedes again!" over the "iPad stuck on the dashboard" affair, etc.

It doesn't really matter guys. It really doesn't.

And yes this is the nth thread on this matter.

caelite

4,273 posts

111 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Krikkit said:
aybe for the commercial buyers, but certainly no-one else. A D4 has no rival among pickups.
Tell that to the 3 or 4 posters in the last thread talking aboit 4x4s (OP was complaining about the prevalence of pickups, tattoo'd gym hard man stereotype was chucked about) who where talking about using pickups as family cars

They are really becoming the only option if you want a simple, tough, 4x4. New ones all have glammed up interiors, with leather seats and infotainment systems, aimed directly at the old Disco market.

Edited by caelite on Monday 26th June 22:35

Willy Nilly

12,511 posts

166 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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BMW seem to make their lop sided bikes look good, but this new Discovery just looks wrong, even without the odd back end, it's actually quite bland. The 3's and 4's were good looking and looked the part for the type of vehicle they were, now they have turned it from a relatively utilitarian car to Range Rover Light(ish). They'll sell loads, but look like they've left another door open next to the one they left open for the Defender.

Mike335i

4,985 posts

101 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Yet more hyperbole, anyone had a little sick in their mouth yet?
Its not a pretty or even good looking car, but it isn't as bad as made out on here.

Except for the two tone red and black one I saw... That was really silly looking.

DoctorX

7,240 posts

166 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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Sorted

0a

23,879 posts

193 months

Monday 26th June 2017
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The latest discovery does rather look like an unfortunate stroke victim frown

dxg

8,121 posts

259 months

Tuesday 27th June 2017
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Krikkit said:
caelite said:
They've basically turned it into another Range Rover and drove all of their returning Disco3/4 customers straight into the plush leather of a chromed up Jap/Yank crew cab.
Maybe for the commercial buyers, but certainly no-one else. A D4 has no rival among pickups.
Isn't the new, 'comsumerised' Defender coming soon? Won't that take on the role of the Discovery?

Toltec

7,159 posts

222 months

Tuesday 27th June 2017
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That explains it, I passed one on Sunday and just thought it was an illusion caused by the angle of being in another lane.