Re: observations on car design

[Jeremiah Kristal <jeremiah@wbsnyc6.wbs.com>]

On Fri, 19 Jun 1998, Chris Woodward wrote:
> four.rings@MCIONE.com wrote:
> 
> > Saw two newest econoboxes the other day: a Mirage and a Tercel.
> >
> > The Mirage's rear end desperately screams: -"I wanna be a C280!"
> > and that of a Tercel proclaims: -"I wanna be a Bimmer!". Funny.
> >
> > There is a saying that imitation is the most flattering of all
> > compliments, but don't they have any shame left?!
> 
> I was wondering if i was crazy for thinking the new Mirage looked like a
> C-class!!!

Oddly enough I just got back from a walk around the neighborhood and I
came up on a new Mirage from behind.  Couldn't tell what it was, but I
was thinking Mercedes also.  Not a bad looking car for what it is, though 
it certainly doesn't get my heart racing.

Jeremiah
98A4Q