BFII Front more aggressive than VE Omega

[P6LTD351]

Looking at real stock photos on new cars at carsales.com.au I have come to the conclusion that the stock BFII XT front looks way more aggressive than the VE Omega. Now don't get me wrong, yes the VE looks good and newer in general (it should be anyway), but I don't think the falcon looks as dated as I thought it would. Also the flared guards on the omega just look wrong from certain angles. If the Orion has flared guards I hope they blend in more.

[Ruger]

you should see the bf2 ghia in person its drop dead gorgeous.

i think the ve has the tall and skinny look with m3 guards bolted on. thats my view.

[P6LTD351]

Exactly, the VE guards look bolted on when looking from behind and in front

[xr8man83]

i think that the ve looks crap from all angles i saw a gts today and all i could think was yuck : not for me they just look tall and akward

[philstoj]

I like the high series VE models, with the lower stance, and bigger wheels, they look smart, but base models look crap!!
People bagged the S1 AU forte for sitting high, having huge clearence in the wheel arches but i think the base VE models take that to new levels!!!

It definatly takes the prize for the ugliest base model, well inline with the 380 anyways..lol.

[xr8man83]

i hear ya on that one i saw one without a wing today and thats one big box **** hey

[philstoj]

I like the HSV's though, especially the senator, very impressive.
The statesmans are nice too, but that base model :

[King Nothing]

The base models look terrible with stock wheels hiding inside those huuuge wheel arches. Almost look like space savers. Im still not sold on the looks, not sure if I like it yet or not. Upper spec models look nice though. The grange at the motor show was hot :sm_drool:

[jimmy_c]

BF2 looks much better in real life. So does the Aurion/Camry.

The ghia is the pick IMO.

[Dilan]

The low end VE's are :

[McobraR]

VE base model being the ugliest car?..... i think thats taking it too far, especially when saying its uglier than an AU. Clearly it isnt, if its selling so well. Personally i dont think its that noticeable. If the new Orion will have a similar sized gap between guard and wheel, i cant wait to see the change of perception.

[merlin]

Originally Posted by philstoj

I like the high series VE models, with the lower stance, and bigger wheels, they look smart, but base models look crap!!
People bagged the S1 AU forte for sitting high, having huge clearence in the wheel arches but i think the base VE models take that to new levels!!!

It definatly takes the prize for the ugliest base model, well inline with the 380 anyways..lol.

Totally agree - like the sports models but think the base looks woeful, so out of proportion its not funny.

[ltd]

Agreed.
The base model VE looks awkward like a rather fat woman in bike pants with the mid riff showing. It just looks ridiculous and takes the attention away from any redeeming features the car may have. Then again, 200 million on development, 800 million on marketing (blimp etc), what can you expect? Go Holden.................. Right to Jenny Craig for that wrong looking base model.

The SS up don't look too bad.

[Orbit]

i would just like to kno what the "new" ute will be like.

[majin_andrew]

Originally Posted by philstoj

I like the high series VE models, with the lower stance, and bigger wheels, they look smart, but base models look crap!!
People bagged the S1 AU forte for sitting high, having huge clearence in the wheel arches but i think the base VE models take that to new levels!!!

It definatly takes the prize for the ugliest base model, well inline with the 380 anyways..lol.

I also agree 100%

[Hawk]

Originally Posted by philstoj

I like the high series VE models, with the lower stance, and bigger wheels, they look smart, but base models look crap!!
People bagged the S1 AU forte for sitting high, having huge clearence in the wheel arches but i think the base VE models take that to new levels!!!

It definatly takes the prize for the ugliest base model, well inline with the 380 anyways..lol.

I really like the look of the Calais. I saw one at cricket the other day and it looked very Audi-esque.

I agree, within reason, with the base model though. It is too soft looking at the front, and way too high and squared at the rear.

[vztrt]

I loved the front of the BFII when i first saw it. While I like the front of the VE i'm not a fan of the rest of the car. I'd rather get BFII rather than a VE on looks.

[MITCHAY]

It's not exactly hard to beat the Omega on looks. They should of really kept the flares for the higher spec models. It really does look awful. On the Calais and SS though it looks horn!

[Full Spectrum]

Got too keep the guards on all models. Some guy out there soon will buy 20" rims for it dump it and everyone will see how good it looks.
But other then that base models arnt made too look horny just sell.

[LUXO_8]

for the money thats invested in the VE, they could have pressed out some different guards for the low series models with not so out there flares....
that would have also made the flared guards more exclusive to the higher series cars as well...

[Eaturbo]

I think the VE looks to much like the VZ, Does anyone think that they look dated already. It blends in with everything else on the road. I hoped it would be very different in looks but it is not that different. they look like they have been on the road for years, something more aggressive with the headlights

[Full Spectrum]

Keep thinking they look dated because one day in 6 years they will:P

[MITCHAY]

I'm still finding the VE shape to be new. I looked back in my revision mirror the other day and saw a VE and VZ level next to each other. You can pick the difference easy.

[Type40]

Originally Posted by eb2monty

Exactly, the VE guards look bolted on when looking from behind and in front

All the VE guards need is a set of fake allen keys around the edge to give it that SLR 5000 appearance...:

[Brett3158]

AU XR looks more aggressive than either of those cars. I think ford went backwards in looks with BA and BF.

[buickman]

Originally Posted by Type40

All the VE guards need is a set of fake allen keys around the edge to give it that SLR 5000 appearance...:

I agree the 70's flared guard look but it suited the Torana hatches much better. The VE looks weird with those flared front fenders. Its selling well as its a new model & a lot of company employees that have the lease package want the new model. The BF Ford is a smart looking car.

[Type40]

Originally Posted by buickman

I agree the 70's flared guard look but it suited the Torana hatches much better. The VE looks weird with those flared front fenders. Its selling well as its a new model & a lot of company employees that have the lease package want the new model. The BF Ford is a smart looking car.

The flared guards are good in concept but not in execution. From some angles (dead front on and rear 3/4 view) they look positively ridiculous and overdone.Although the bigger the wheel the less bad they look. Look to BMW to see how pumped guards should be done! And i agree with you when you say the BF is a great looking car and with the series 2 update it does look more aggressive.

[Full Spectrum]

Originally Posted by buickman

I agree the 70's flared guard look but it suited the Torana hatches much better. The VE looks weird with those flared front fenders. Its selling well as its a new model & a lot of company employees that have the lease package want the new model. The BF Ford is a smart looking car.

Don't assume it's all fleet.

[uranium_death]

The BFII front is far more aggressive than the Omega.
The Omega front lights remind me of the previous model Astra's front.

The BFIIs look great. However, the VE will sell better because fleets are upgrading.