Chevrolet Epica
But why make own when You can copy good one. 
05-22-2006 | 09:27 AM
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It's a cheaper way to have Chris Bangle as your design chief. Just copy BMW designs.
Pontiac, Mercedes, also copy BMW designs shamelessly.
Pontiacs ripped off the kidney grills, and Mercedes has copied the Bangle Butt on the new S class. :thumbsdown:
Pontiac, Mercedes, also copy BMW designs shamelessly.
Pontiacs ripped off the kidney grills, and Mercedes has copied the Bangle Butt on the new S class. :thumbsdown:
05-22-2006 | 09:48 AM
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this is REALLY the same!
05-22-2006 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sese' post='286137' date='May 22 2006, 07:48 PM
? They even copy the commercial pictures?? 
Skaffa
05-22-2006 | 10:43 AM
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They even copy the commercial pictures??
It saves them money on paying high-priced advertising firms.
American car companies are so desperate these days, they'll do anything.
05-22-2006 | 12:54 PM
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may look similar on the outside,but inside it will look like a rental car and it will perform like an economy car
05-22-2006 | 01:09 PM
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My Ride: 2007 550i White/Black, SMG, Sports Pkg, Comfort Access, Nav, HUD, Satellite Radio, Anthracite Maple Trim
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They always copy.. just like lexus tends to copy Mercedes
05-22-2006 | 06:14 PM
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It appears to borrow heavily from the Acura TL as well.