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SDNR · 10-03-2006, 06:38 AM

I feared this would happen

Merc1, I think you have misinterpreted me here. I never said that Audi were better looking than Mercedes ...just that they have a more thorough grasp on their aesthetic. The current Audi aesthetic seems more thoroughly convincing ...Mercedes current designs seem to be slightly incongruous. I have said this several times before and I still stand by my assessment. Also, I think you are underestimating the standard of design at Audi. Contrary to the clean and uncluttered appearance, Audi is very carefully and skillfully designed. Out of the three brands, I think Audi probably have the biggest following among designers right now -- BMW is more dramatic and is also much admired.

Sad to say Marcus, but Mercedes is by far the most "middle-of-the-road" design wise. Mercedes is quite toned-down and (dare I say it) compromised.

10-03-2006, 06:38 AM	#3
SDNR Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 1,319 Thanked 870 Times in 534 Posts	Re: In detail, New CL Class (Thread 6 Cont'd) I feared this would happen Merc1, I think you have misinterpreted me here. I never said that Audi were better looking than Mercedes ...just that they have a more thorough grasp on their aesthetic. The current Audi aesthetic seems more thoroughly convincing ...Mercedes current designs seem to be slightly incongruous. I have said this several times before and I still stand by my assessment. Also, I think you are underestimating the standard of design at Audi. Contrary to the clean and uncluttered appearance, Audi is very carefully and skillfully designed. Out of the three brands, I think Audi probably have the biggest following among designers right now -- BMW is more dramatic and is also much admired. Sad to say Marcus, but Mercedes is by far the most "middle-of-the-road" design wise. Mercedes is quite toned-down and (dare I say it) compromised.