New models & very disappointed

pippip

I've noticed a few new popular models that have really disappointed me from the previous versions.

Passat - Liked the previous model, thought it looked really well. The new model is sooooo plain looking. Quite elegant but so boring and all straight lines. When i saw the first one on the roads I thought it was the new Jetta. After the later passat cc I expected alot more from this. Wouldn't even consider buying this now.

Focus - Hatchback Focuses have always stood out for me as being a little bit different & again the new model doesn't stand out in a crowd at all. The distinctive rear lights are gone and now looks the same as any other hatch.

BMW 5 series - Every model in the past I have loved but the new one just doesn't do it for me. Every time I see one I immediately think "old man mercedes".

Micra - Now I would never buy one but always admired the last model for being slightly out there with its design. The new one again could be any other car at a glanze.


The roads are getting quite depressing with little to admire for me.

Would really hate to be someone who has always upgraded through previous models and then suddenly dislike the latest.

Any other models you've been disappointed in when new version arrived (past or present)?

Henry Ford III

It's not a mere beauty parade. The 3 cars you've mentioned (Micra ignored) are all at worst competitive.

I like the new 5, Passat is a tad bland.

MetzgerMeister

Isn't the "old man mercedes" market the exact one that BMW are targeting with the new 5? Especially considering that there's not as many "young man M3" people around with money these days.

pippip

einheisserschre wrote: »

Isn't the "old man mercedes" market the exact one that BMW are targeting with the new 5? Especially considering that there's not as many "young man M3" people around with money these days.

I always thought the last 5 series had a bit of sportiness about it, the new one just doesn't hold that image for me. I'm sure its probably still a terrific drive.

Stevie Dakota

I would expect nothing more in a global recession, conservative designs and re-hashed versions of previous models. When the next boom hits the next Bangle will rise and we then can all start moaning about how ugly new cars are.

Zubeneschamali

The Passat was always boring looking. The Focus was always boring looking, but the new one is actually ugly at the rear. The 5 series used to be dull, then there was that one slightly interesting Bangle model, now it's gone back to being dull.

I don't know what the new Micra looks like, but the old one only looked a little interesting because they tried to make it look a bit like the original Fiat 500.

These are very boring, mainstream cars, so I'm not surprised the new versions are also dull.

MetzgerMeister

pippip wrote: »

I always thought the last 5 series had a bit of sportiness about it, the new one just doesn't hold that image for me. I'm sure its probably still a terrific drive.

Yeah but when the last one came out, there was money everywhere. I know it's a generalisation but it kind of is old man mercedes who has the money for them nowadays.

In my opinion, the nicest 5 series ever was the E39.

no1beemerfan

RoverJames wrote: »

I like the new 5.......

Saw an 11 reg one in white with the M-tec kit in Newbridge earlier. Didn't have my camera phone with me but it was gorgeous...

The passat is brutal, the micra is vomit inducing and the focus is just wrong looking!

inforfun

pippip wrote: »

BMW 5 series - Every model in the past I have loved but the new one just doesn't do it for me. Every time I see one I immediately think "old man mercedes".

Every time a new 5-series comes out i dont like it.
Every time i start liking it after a while. They need a little getting used to, i guess.

staker

the Passat has been boring for a very long time imo.
Even the Insignia is a nicer car.My favorite "new" car would be the Accord,prefer it to the new 5er,although that comparison mightn't be fair..

pippip

inforfun wrote: »

Every time a new 5-series comes out i dont like it.
Every time i start liking it after a while. They need a little getting used to, i guess.

The previous 5 series I loved when it came out. such a different looking car at the time.

Lex Luthor

never liked the last 5 series....prefer the new one compared to it

the focus has always had big shoes to fill since the MK1 focus

not too imagination has gone into the Passat :rolleyes:

Vicxas

Anyone see the New SEAT Ibiza, my god its ugly....

C4Kid

^^^ rented one over christmas in Spain, ugly indeed not a fan of the interior either. It was a standard 1.4 petrol same as my mk4 Golf and it was in no way better compared to it

johnos1984

C4Kid wrote: »

^^^ rented one over christmas in Spain, ugly indeed not a fan of the interior either. It was a standard 1.4 petrol same as my mk4 Golf and it was in no way better compared to it

I've seen some around that have looked very well but the boggo spec ones which we get don't cut it really

Bobo78

I like the look of new Passat:p:D

PARKHEAD67

pippip wrote: »

I've noticed a few new popular models that have really disappointed me from the previous versions.

Passat - Liked the previous model, thought it looked really well. The new model is sooooo plain looking. Quite elegant but so boring and all straight lines. When i saw the first one on the roads I thought it was the new Jetta. After the later passat cc I expected alot more from this. Wouldn't even consider buying this now.

Focus - Hatchback Focuses have always stood out for me as being a little bit different & again the new model doesn't stand out in a crowd at all. The distinctive rear lights are gone and now looks the same as any other hatch.

BMW 5 series - Every model in the past I have loved but the new one just doesn't do it for me. Every time I see one I immediately think "old man mercedes".

Micra - Now I would never buy one but always admired the last model for being slightly out there with its design. The new one again could be any other car at a glanze.


The roads are getting quite depressing with little to admire for me.

Would really hate to be someone who has always upgraded through previous models and then suddenly dislike the latest.

Any other models you've been disappointed in when new version arrived (past or present)?

The old VW golf looks much better than the new version.IMO.

PARKHEAD67

johnos1984 wrote: »

I've seen some around that have looked very well but the boggo spec ones which we get don't cut it really

Boggo spec dont cut it.Your dead right.Either buy an import or forget it.

Big Nasty

I can't think of any 'normal' cars built in the last ten years that I like.

mickdw

New Audi A8 is terrible whereas I would very much like to own the previous model.

bazz26

The VW Golf for me, same basic shape since the MkI, just grown in size and smoothened off over the years. I think VW are afraid to get adventurish incase they alienate their loyal followers.

thats interesting

pippip wrote: »

I've noticed a few new popular models that have really disappointed me from the previous versions.

Passat - Liked the previous model, thought it looked really well. The new model is sooooo plain looking. Quite elegant but so boring and all straight lines. When i saw the first one on the roads I thought it was the new Jetta. After the later passat cc I expected alot more from this. Wouldn't even consider buying this now.

Focus - Hatchback Focuses have always stood out for me as being a little bit different & again the new model doesn't stand out in a crowd at all. The distinctive rear lights are gone and now looks the same as any other hatch.

BMW 5 series - Every model in the past I have loved but the new one just doesn't do it for me. Every time I see one I immediately think "old man mercedes".

Micra - Now I would never buy one but always admired the last model for being slightly out there with its design. The new one again could be any other car at a glanze.


The roads are getting quite depressing with little to admire for me.

Would really hate to be someone who has always upgraded through previous models and then suddenly dislike the latest.

Any other models you've been disappointed in when new version arrived (past or present)?

Totally agree with the 4 cars you mention. Total disappointment with the design. Particularly the Passat. Was a great looking car, now it is just a boring box