Can't look past Odd Diagonal Fender Line

xl_cheese · February 5, 2019

I really want to like the look of the new truck. For some reason I fixate on the swoopy fender line on the side and just can't convince myself to like it. I think it's because swoopy lines are the latest fad on cars.

the wanderer · February 5, 2019

Have you seen it in person? Don't fixate on a picture; either of a woman or a car, they both look much different (and usually better) live!

The curves make it look more rugged. That picture I find stunning, and I hated the previous gen, especially those squared off wheel wells. Funny how different things appeal to different people.

Sierra Dan · February 5, 2019

Body color can make a world of difference also.

Or, just go buy a RAM.

After-all, they do have the "nicest" interior in the biz!

MaverickZ71 · February 5, 2019

37 minutes ago, xl_cheese said:

I really want to like the look of the new truck. For some reason I fixate on the swoopy fender line on the side and just can't convince myself to like it. I think it's because swoopy lines are the latest fad on cars.

That swoop mark is an unnecessary add-on and looks ridiculous. Just like the air vents above the ends of the front bumpers, and so many other details on these new GM trucks. They were too worried about swoops, side mirrors on doors, 6-way tailgates (a solution to a problem nobody but the GM designers saw) on the outside, but mostly carried over the interior, and have the worst transmission programming, ride quality, and real-world fuel mileage in the business. Go figure.

Edited February 5, 2019 by MaverickZ71

xl_cheese · February 5, 2019

1 hour ago, the wanderer said:

Have you seen it in person? Don't fixate on a picture; either of a woman or a car, they both look much different (and usually better) live!

The curves make it look more rugged. That picture I find stunning, and I hated the previous gen, especially those squared off wheel wells. Funny how different things appeal to different people.

Yep. Sometimes vehicles look better in person than they do in pictures. But for me, this one wasn't any better.

DTB · February 5, 2019

The swoop annoys me because they have it on the cars and it’s almost like it’s a cookie cutter style they have to apply across the board. I can live with it, but the aero curtains are still my biggest gripe.

DEV1ST8R · February 5, 2019

I agree. Somebody photoshopped it on another thread with a straight line connecting to the rear half and it made a world of difference. It made it look so much more aggressive and complete.

DTB · February 5, 2019

18 minutes ago, DEV1ST8R said:

I agree. Somebody photoshopped it on another thread with a straight line connecting to the rear half and it made a world of difference. It made it look so much more aggressive and complete.

That was me. I’d have to see if I still have it.