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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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10. BMW 5 Series
"With the granny glasses headlights and awkward body creases, it looks like a Pontiac on acid."
9. Chrysler 300
"Did Chrysler have the head of a cow in mind when designing this car?
8. Dodge Magnum
"The Welsh Corgi of the car world — wishes to be a big dog, but too short to the ground."
7. Chevy Avalanche
"Adorned with more plastic than Anna Nicole Smith."
6. Subaru Baja
"Looks more at home in Prague.
5. Chrysler PT Cruiser
"So ugly, I get mad just looking at it."
4. Honda Element
"A rollover would improve its looks!"
3. Hummer H2
"The automotive equivalent of Aunt Bertha."
2. Toyota Scion xB
"Its appearance should serve as an innovative but effective first line of defense against car theft" while another wondered if, "the cleaning lady took the plans out of the trash as a joke — and nobody
1. Pontiac Aztek
"It looks like it went into the crusher before the showroom!"

"It looks the way Montezuma's revenge feel."

"Was Pontiac taken over by a high school shop class?"
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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It's about time someone called the Chrysler 300 for what it is.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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they should also add the honda ridgeline to that list
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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Extremely poor man's Bentley wasn't enough for the 300 I guess

I actually like the look of the Dodge Magnum, I think it's a nice sporty looking wagon, throw in the Hemi and more power to it.

Next year Subaru will have 2 cars on that list, the B9 Tribeca isn't exactly pretty, but Subaru is raving on and on about it being the "replacement" SUV (replacing gigantic ford expeditions and GMC vehicles with a smaller SUV design that includes equivalent safety and offroad capabilities, coupled with AWD and optional seating for 7)
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
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10. BMW 5 Series
"With the granny glasses headlights and awkward body creases, it looks like a Pontiac on acid."
9. Chrysler 300
"Did Chrysler have the head of a cow in mind when designing this car?
8. Dodge Magnum
"The Welsh Corgi of the car world — wishes to be a big dog, but too short to the ground."
7. Chevy Avalanche
"Adorned with more plastic than Anna Nicole Smith."
6. Subaru Baja
"Looks more at home in Prague.
5. Chrysler PT Cruiser
"So ugly, I get mad just looking at it."
4. Honda Element
"A rollover would improve its looks!"
3. Hummer H2
"The automotive equivalent of Aunt Bertha."
2. Toyota Scion xB
"Its appearance should serve as an innovative but effective first line of defense against car theft" while another wondered if, "the cleaning lady took the plans out of the trash as a joke — and nobody
1. Pontiac Aztek
"It looks like it went into the crusher before the showroom!"

"It looks the way Montezuma's revenge feel."

"Was Pontiac taken over by a high school shop class?"

Number 1 is a nightmare of a car. Why anyone would even consider buying this box on wheels is and will ever be a total mistery to me.

As for the other cars on the list, I personally like some of them.

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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I always thought the Chrysler 300 was crap.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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I read this article several weeks ago when Click and Clack ( Tom and Ray Magliozzi ) first published it in our local papers. I can agree with the Aztek, Scion xB, and the Element being on the top 10 ugly list.......but not the others. The 5-series is quirky and shoddily-built but not really ugly. And, Unlike Click and Clack, I would place the Nissan Murano, Toyota Echo, and Nissan Armada ON the list.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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300?

It's been regarded as one of the best looking cars out there. And it sells like crazy based mostly on its styling. I think in many ways it looks better than a Bentley. Bentleys are ugly?

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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JLSC4
300?

. . . I think in many ways it looks better than a Bentley. Bentleys are ugly?
I don't think so Bentley's are more elegant IMO. I do think the 300 is an attractive looking car.

Where's the Z4 ? That thing is way fuglier than the 5 . . .
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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i really wonder how many of those 300M's will be falling apart in a few years...w/ Chrysler reliability put into play. It's the poor man's Bentley, hell they even sell bentley grille kits for that car. And everyone thinks they're cool in it
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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I'd take out the 5 series, Magnum and 300, and replace them with the Solara, Quest, and Z4.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by foofighter
i really wonder how many of those 300M's will be falling apart in a few years...w/ Chrysler reliability put into play. It's the poor man's Bentley, hell they even sell bentley grille kits for that car. And everyone thinks they're cool in it
300M?

It isn't Lexus quality (heck, what else is?) but it certainly isn't junk. I'd take Chryler quality over GM or Ford quality. Actually, Mercedes and BMW's have way more problems than Chryslers.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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going by looks only, the 300 does not deserve to be on the list,,,, i also like the xb and the 5 series cars...........the 300 looks awesome,,,,,, but i am sure it is a pos because chrysler built it.. in three years, everybody will regret spending that kind of money on that car.....
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JLSC4
300M?

It isn't Lexus quality (heck, what else is?) but it certainly isn't junk. I'd take Chryler quality over GM or Ford quality. Actually, Mercedes and BMW's have way more problems than Chryslers.
well you're comparing the lesser of evils there...not a good pick to choose from. I've just seen and heard things from owners that after a few years things deteriorate...maybe they've changed...and maybe chrysler's rubbing off on MB hehe
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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my car is there

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