I know we have prob seen them all...

[87 Turbo II]

whats with the popularity of V.I.P. cars? Particularly THIS forums obsession with them, I hadn't heard of them until I came here. All I see is a heavy luxury car, with boy racer gear thrown on, and compromised manuverability due to lowering and body panels that nearly scrape the floor.A BMW M6 is what I would drive if I actually WHERE some rich very important person, not a luxurious equivalent of a ricer.

[SandM]

whats with the popularity of V.I.P. cars? Particularly THIS forums obsession with them, I hadn't heard of them until I came here. All I see is a heavy luxury car, with boy racer gear thrown on, and compromised manuverability due to lowering and body panels that nearly scrape the floor.A BMW M6 is what I would drive if I actually WHERE some rich very important person, not a luxurious equivalent of a ricer.

the VIP style is more toward luxury, not racing. the ride is usually set with air ride. big wheels with a large lip. agressive body panels. and luxurious interior. VIPs as a whole, really dont have many performance add-ons.

[87 Turbo II]

the VIP style is more toward luxury, not racing. the ride is usually set with air ride. big wheels with a large lip. agressive body panels. and luxurious interior. VIPs as a whole, really dont have many performance add-ons.

I realize that, which is why I want to know why the ducktails and fender vents are on there.

[VooDooXII]

What is this? Looks like an ES350 in the back but...

[SandM]

I realize that, which is why I want to know why the ducktails and fender vents are on there.

merely a way to add more flow in the body lines.... small duckbill spoilers and fender vents, when combined with either widebody or flares, flow well together.
i remember two stories of about how VIP got started. one was the yakuza switching out of german cars... yet showing more flare. the second was about street punk gangs tearing up and down the highways in the larger cars.

[BTLFED]

whats with the popularity of V.I.P. cars? Particularly THIS forums obsession with them, I hadn't heard of them until I came here. All I see is a heavy luxury car, with boy racer gear thrown on, and compromised manuverability due to lowering and body panels that nearly scrape the floor.A BMW M6 is what I would drive if I actually WHERE some rich very important person, not a luxurious equivalent of a ricer.

Oh look, ignorance.

[87 Turbo II]

Oh look, ignorance.

visual analysis is not ignorance, hell an 8 year old can tell you if something looks good or bad, it has nothing to do with "the purpose" of a VIP ride, or any backstory behind how VIP rides came to be, it doesn't change the fact that they are tasteless, or a waste of money. Like I said a Nice BMW or MErcedes will beat a luxury Japanese car (Euro luxury is so much nicer than a toyota or nissan wearing a suit) that has a bunch of pointless ugly crap thrown on it to make it cost as much as it would have to get the Bimmer in the first place.

[NAG2I]

visual analysis is not ignorance, hell an 8 year old can tell you if something looks good or bad, it has nothing to do with "the purpose" of a VIP ride, or any backstory behind how VIP rides came to be, it doesn't change the fact that they are tasteless, or a waste of money. Like I said a Nice BMW or MErcedes will beat a luxury Japanese car (Euro luxury is so much nicer than a toyota or nissan wearing a suit) that has a bunch of pointless ugly crap thrown on it to make it cost as much as it would have to get the Bimmer in the first place.

thats fine if your not into it dude
and it isnt just throwing wheels with a big lip on them onto a car and slamming it
ask someone who has done it and im sure he will tell you it isnt that simple

[Glides]

visual analysis is not ignorance, hell an 8 year old can tell you if something looks good or bad, it has nothing to do with "the purpose" of a VIP ride, or any backstory behind how VIP rides came to be, it doesn't change the fact that they are tasteless, or a waste of money. Like I said a Nice BMW or MErcedes will beat a luxury Japanese car (Euro luxury is so much nicer than a toyota or nissan wearing a suit) that has a bunch of pointless ugly crap thrown on it to make it cost as much as it would have to get the Bimmer in the first place.

A Ferrari will beat a Turbo II RX7 anyday, who cares. I personally think Rotaries are large piles of crap and a waste of time and money. Why are you into them?

If you don't like it, move along and get what YOU like. VIP is hot atm. I like it, you don't. Great. Now go touch yourself.

[SandM]

visual analysis is not ignorance, hell an 8 year old can tell you if something looks good or bad, it has nothing to do with "the purpose" of a VIP ride, or any backstory behind how VIP rides came to be, it doesn't change the fact that they are tasteless, or a waste of money. Like I said a Nice BMW or MErcedes will beat a luxury Japanese car (Euro luxury is so much nicer than a toyota or nissan wearing a suit) that has a bunch of pointless ugly crap thrown on it to make it cost as much as it would have to get the Bimmer in the first place.

i would have to say not true about german cars being much nicer than japanese luxury. i have been in many japanese luxury cars that are very much nicer than mercedes and bmw. i find the german cars to be lacking in style. the comfort levels are about the same, but interior styling could use a bump on the german side.

[BTLFED]

visual analysis is not ignorance, hell an 8 year old can tell you if something looks good or bad, it has nothing to do with "the purpose" of a VIP ride, or any backstory behind how VIP rides came to be, it doesn't change the fact that they are tasteless, or a waste of money. Like I said a Nice BMW or MErcedes will beat a luxury Japanese car (Euro luxury is so much nicer than a toyota or nissan wearing a suit) that has a bunch of pointless ugly crap thrown on it to make it cost as much as it would have to get the Bimmer in the first place.

Waste of money? If you say so.

You don't understand it so it's obviously stupid, because you are the import gospel right? YOUR opinion is the only one that matters? Whatever.

[Brian*]

Oh look, ignorance.

haha I second that

[spacelion]

A 90-96 Q45 is your favorite? Hmm....lol

This makes me want an 03 M45! :boner:

Mmm sexy!

Oh look, ignorance.

No joke, can't even spell correctly.

Dude just go to Japan and learn about the origin of that particular styling, then you'll realize how badass they really are. I'll give you a hint - YAKUZA.

[Repost Squintz]

- YAKUZA.

i was yakuza for halloween. hahah...didnt have the vip car though....

[Glides]

whats with the popularity of V.I.P. cars? Particularly THIS forums obsession with them, I hadn't heard of them until I came here. All I see is a heavy luxury car, with boy racer gear thrown on, and compromised manuverability due to lowering and body panels that nearly scrape the floor.A BMW M6 is what I would drive if I actually WHERE some rich very important person, not a luxurious equivalent of a ricer.

That's cause you miss the ENTIRE point of a VIP car. It's not to maneuver, take corners or go fast. It's to go slow, be in luxury and style.

Jesus, some people just have thick skulls.