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Title: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: Thom89 on 14 October 2011, 22:35
Saw one of each tonight, within 10 mins of each other, couldn't help but think that if VW were to resurrect the KG, like BMW did with the Mini, then maybe it would look something like the RCZ! especially the roof line, and rear 1/4

(http://www.Performance-Car-Guide.co.uk/images/L-Peugeot-RCZ-Side.jpg)
(http://www.cartype.com/pics/1081/small/vw_karmann-ghia_73.jpg)

Your thoughts....

Thom
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: Steve_PD on 14 October 2011, 22:44
I love the Ghia but I also love the RCZ bit of a womens car though.
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 14 October 2011, 22:50
couldn't help but think that if VW were to resurrect the KG, like BMW did with the Mini, then maybe it would look something like the RCZ!

Yes, like a bloody caricature the same as the Mini and the Beetle.

It mings.
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 15 October 2011, 13:31
saw one of those the other day, as womanly as it is, i still think there quite nice :D

strange how the roof is suposed to create down force, weather it works or not is another question
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: dTEA on 15 October 2011, 21:23
no comparison...sorry...can see what you mean, but just different class :sad:
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: nige_s on 15 October 2011, 22:47
:lol: it'll never happen as Karmann has recently gone titz up and Ford own Ghia, unless VW decide to call it a Carmen Gear.
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: Wayne on 16 October 2011, 00:10
Saw a matt grey RCZ today with dark wheels, looked awesome.

I really like them  :cool:
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: gixer1400 on 16 October 2011, 11:59
just as a matter of interest the new series of Wheeler Dealers USA is doing a K.G. in the nxt couple

of weeks on Discovery HD  :cool:
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 October 2011, 12:32
From the side the RCZ looks OK, well no it doesn't but the roof does, well, not bad.  :rolleyes:

Then as you walk round the car and see the front

(http://www.motortorque.com/images/features/428-288/Peugeot-RCZ-front-action-28333.jpg) 

:sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

They've glued what seems to be a 308 to the front.  Looks cr@p, looks cheap and they could have been a bit more imaginative with the overall styling (especially the front as it really doesn't work).

From my experience with Pugs I would also expect it to fall to bits as soon as the warranty is out, more likely before.

Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: Wayne on 18 October 2011, 13:23

From my experience with Pugs I would also expect it to fall to bits as soon as the warranty is out, more likely before.


Tbh, they are not as bad as they used to be.  :smiley:
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 18 October 2011, 14:08

From my experience with Pugs I would also expect it to fall to bits as soon as the warranty is out, more likely before.


Tbh, they are not as bad as they used to be.  :smiley:

That's a bold statement!

They're still pretty pants!
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 18 October 2011, 14:13

From my experience with Pugs I would also expect it to fall to bits as soon as the warranty is out, more likely before.


Tbh, they are not as bad as they used to be.  :smiley:

You tell that to my mate with yet another sh*t 308 that's falling to bits already.

Panoramic roof with electric blinds, broken already, in fact the blind panels kept falling on his head.  Needs light bulbs changing  every 2-4 weeks on average front and rear,  nasty knocking noises from suspension, after 35k the indicator and wiper stalks had worn out, the air filter box fell out of the engine bay whilst driving... etc etc...  Ones that I've had weren't much better.
Title: Re: RCZ vs Karmann Ghia!
Post by: Wayne on 18 October 2011, 14:21

From my experience with Pugs I would also expect it to fall to bits as soon as the warranty is out, more likely before.


Tbh, they are not as bad as they used to be.  :smiley:

You tell that to my mate with yet another sh*t 308 that's falling to bits already.

Panoramic roof with electric blinds, broken already, in fact the blind panels kept falling on his head.  Needs light bulbs changing  every 2-4 weeks on average front and rear,  nasty knocking noises from suspension, after 35k the indicator and wiper stalks had worn out, the air filter box fell out of the engine bay whilst driving... etc etc...  Ones that I've had weren't much better.

Dad has had 6 including a 308 plus many friends have them all have been faultless.  :smiley: