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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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If you look carefully at the new Regal, I can't help but to think it's an E60 with a different badge looks wise, especially the side and rear views.
It even has the Shark Fin.
I know most GM cars are now built in Europe, I wonder if Bangle designed the Regal too

http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles...egal?adv=99605
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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I noticed it too. I think the current Honda Accord sedan is a straight up copy of the E60.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Looks more like a Acura...
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Pitch Black
I noticed it too. I think the current Honda Accord sedan is a straight up copy of the E60.

I agree with this, but don't really see the resemblance to the Buick. I guess maybe the side mirrors may slightly resemble the e60 M5 mirror's shape if you really try to force the similarities. The car looks more like a variation of an Acura RL or the likes.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03
Looks more like a Acura...
or a Pontiac G5 hehe
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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Dont see the resemblance. The Buick retains the baby fat...time to abandon ship if/when it does.

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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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The lines of both cars are the same. The stance is the same. The profile, color choices and interiors are similar.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Mmm...the Honda does resemble the E60 a lot more than the Buick.

Is that why we go thru all the trouble of adding the bodykits, big wheels, tints, spoilers and suspension for seperation?


New Buick Regal resembles E60-front-rear.jpg
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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The accord is a blatant copy.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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I can tell you since I have both my E60 and my wife's 2011 Honda Accord in my driveway now - yeah, it's a clear imitation. Probably another reason why i like the F10 so much.
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