Ugliest Dash I have Ever Seen

[Mitsu3000gt]

I was reading this month's car and driver comparison test on SUV's and came across this dash in the new 2007 Lincoln Navigator....it may appeal to some, but to me, it is the ugliest thing to ever be put in a vehicle. The instrument cluster looks to be 50 years old. It also looks very out of place in the interior. I have attached a picture of it - the best one I could find - it looks signficantly worse if you could see it closer up. For interest's sake, if anyone is wondering what else was in the comparison this month and doesn't want to go buy a C&D:

1st place: Mercedes GL550
2nd Place: Audi Q7
3rd Place: Nissan Q56
4th Place: Cadillac Escalade
5th Place: Lincoln Navigator

[jcrules99]

ewwwwwwwwww thats gross

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

That's pretty... interesting....
(interesting = nasty... :barf: )

It appeals in a nostalgic kind of way... and going completely old school would of been nice... but the modern and old clash horribly.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by LilDrunkenSmurf
That's pretty... interesting....
(interesting = nasty... :barf: )

It appeals in a nostalgic kind of way... and going completely old school would of been nice... but the modern and old clash horribly.


Yup I agree, it is the clash between modern and old that amplifies it's nastiness. There is also huge gaps between the already sparce speedometer labels, which makes it look even worse. I wish I could of found a closer up pic, it looks considerably worse than what my little picture shows.

[Dave P]

Its pimp

its looks like a living room

[Mikey_008]

It's like mixed between fugly and class!! Haha:barf:

[GQBalla]

looks roomy though but still ugly as hell

[finboy]

pft, pontiac fiero beats that by a long shot :rofl:
http://www.trueleo.com/images/fiero105.jpg

[sputnik]

The 2006 Civic dash is pretty ugly and unusable IMO

[finboy]

Originally posted by sputnik
The 2006 Civic dash is pretty ugly and unusable IMO
it is a VERY ugly dash

[Mitsu3000gt]

haha the fiero dash is pretty bad, but it isn't a 2007 model like the lincoln.

[R!zz0]

most american cars have ugly dash.

[SilverBoost]

the only time wood should enter a car is in a sub box. period. I don't care what kind of birds-eye this, or maple that you want to call it to justify it, it looks stupid.

[dennisaur]

haha wow that IS pretty ugly

[blitz]

I'm sure Lincoln would be devastated to know that it’s dash design is receiving horrible reviews from it’s main market….teenagers on the internet.

It's one version of the interior out of a few options, and it's probably the one marketed towards the older crowd.

http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/img/int_navigator_kw.jpg

http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/img/main_int_5.jpg

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by blitz
I'm sure Lincoln would be devastated to know that it’s dash design is receiving horrible reviews from it’s main market….teenagers on the internet.

It's one version of the interior out of a few options, and it's probably the one marketed towards the older crowd.

http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/img/int_navigator_kw.jpg

http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/img/main_int_5.jpg


This one is 10x better than that other color option

[ninjak84]

I think the Lincoln is nice....

We had a guy at CMS who bought a 2006 Civic Si... Now that's a f*cking ugly dashboard! He'd get so pissed when I told him how gay it was :rofl: If anyone @ CMS is reading this, tell Bronc that tabouli thinks his dashboard sucks :D

[heavyD]

Originally posted by sputnik
The 2006 Civic dash is pretty ugly and unusable IMO

The current Civic is still ugliest dash I've ever seen (so ugly it would keep me from owning one) but I seriously question management at Lincoln for green lighting that hideous 1960's gauge cluster. I understand the nostalgia thing but the whole idea of a gauge cluster is to provide information & I've seen the close up pic in the magazine and the tach & speedometer are barely legible with the solid needle and thin lines. It's management like this that makes it so easy to see how Ford is losing millions.

[Mikey_008]

So what is eveyone's opinions on the best looking dash??:burnout:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Mikey_008
So what is eveyone's opinions on the best looking dash??:burnout:

There have been alot of decent dash layouts over the years and most new ones seem to be pretty good in that the stereo is mounted above the HVAC controls which is the way it should be. I'm for function over style so my personal favorite is the no-nonsense dash of the 1988-1991 CRX Si.

[carter_prelude]

my favorite is the STi's dash :poosie:

[Aleks]

Originally posted by carter_prelude
my favorite is the STi's dash :poosie:

Personally the Sti/WRX interior while laid out well and all looks dated. I wish my car had an Acura TSX interior :(

[Mosquito_R]

Originally posted by blitz


http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/img/int_navigator_kw.jpg

http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/img/main_int_5.jpg

In this colour scheme the dash doesn't look all that bad. But do you notice that the gauges are not shown in these shots at all? The gauges look like late-70's early-80's Ford LTD/Crown Vic/Grand Marquis stuff.

As for the best looking (well, at least functional) dash, how about the S13 or NSX dashes? Nice and legible gauges (except for the electronic cluster on some S13s), all the controls close by, and they don't look that dated at all. I just love how the centre console slopes down.

[seer_claw]

Originally posted by carter_prelude
my favorite is the STi's dash :poosie:

:werd: I like the STi's dash a lot as well. Maybe thats why I want one.

But damn that wood panelling is really geared to the older generation.

[bspot]

Originally posted by Aleks


Personally the Sti/WRX interior while laid out well and all looks dated. I wish my car had an Acura TSX interior :(

Agreed, The TSX interior is the nicest I've seen lately.

[rc2002]

Originally posted by heavyD

I'm for function over style so my personal favorite is the no-nonsense dash of the 1988-1991 CRX Si.

:werd: Simple IS better. Only problem with the CRX is that there were no pockets to put stuff into. And no cupholders either. A bit too simple for me.

I'm getting to be a huge fan of the 96-98 civics. It's simple, there's a spot just the right size for a cell phone on the dash, plus there's a nice pocket and cupholders near the shifter.

[khtm]

On the topic of mixing modern and old with a dash...G35C anyone??

That clock makes me want to vomit.

[Rockski]

i like my trucks dash (first gen S truck)

[SilverBoost]

My dream dash is a single carbon fiber or fiberglass panel with a single row of Autometer Gauges for everything. Plain and simple. Of course my car is slowly turning into a track only car. :D

[95EagleAWD]

I like mine... everything falls easily to hand, no bullshit electronics, etc.

I loved the 2G DSM interiors, except you couldn't swap CDs on the higway without downshifting to 4th.

[v2kai]

89 civic dash....:D with integra arm rest so i got cupholders
and the 95 celica and the similar supra dash, i like how everything is angled for the driver. it feels like a cockpit


edit: and that fiero dash is :barf: :barf: :barf:

[Gravy_83]

thats hideous. But then again still nice to have wood trim if it's real.

[finboy]

favorite dash.....fd rx7 is up there, so is the mkiv supra

[FivE.SeveN]

RSX

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by Mosquito_R


In this colour scheme the dash doesn't look all that bad. But do you notice that the gauges are not shown in these shots at all?


I think it's because they're electro-luminesient (sp?) and that they only show if the car is on.

I love the guages from my car, but not the dash (looks dated in my opinion). But honestly, what was Lincoln thinking?

This on the other hand, is my kind of dash:

http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/rs4/photo_imp/images/05_l.jpg

[acura_el]

^^i saw a silver RS4 the other day...holy sex on wheels :drool: :drool:

[95EagleAWD]

^^

:thumbsup:

Hot. I love the wheel.

[Supa Dexta]

1st gen dsm's were kinda ugly I've always thought....

[whiskas]

It looks like the wood that lines the counters in my kitchen.

[403Gemini]

shit finboy haha i was going to say it looks like a fiero dash, lol i remeber venting to weapon_r one night on how hideous a fiero's dash is! I think they're decent lil cars and its cool to see how tight their community is, but that dash is hideous.

The lincoln navigator is much better at all :rofl:

[bspot]

Originally posted by A2VR6


I think it's because they're electro-luminesient (sp?) and that they only show if the car is on.

I love the guages from my car, but not the dash (looks dated in my opinion). But honestly, what was Lincoln thinking?

This on the other hand, is my kind of dash:

http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/rs4/photo_imp/images/05_l.jpg

Its a good start, but I hate how chopped up that centre stack looks.

[dj_honda]

Originally posted by Mikey_008
So what is eveyone's opinions on the best looking dash??:burnout:

my fave dash is the 599 gtb or 612 scaglietti or even the enzo :drool:

http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Ferrari_599_191_1024

[403Gemini]

IMO mitsubishi lancers have a very bland dash as well.

[Mikey_008]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
IMO mitsubishi lancers have a very bland dash as well.

Totally agree!! :thumbsdow

[redline_13000]

I love the lincoln dash/interior:thumbsup:

[RickDaTuner]

Originally posted by A2VR6


This on the other hand, is my kind of dash:

http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/rs4/photo_imp/images/05_l.jpg


whoa man the thread says car dashes, not Fighter jet cock pits:poosie:

[Proboscis]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/proboscis100/70che15.jpg
59/60 chevy
my favorite

[Rockski]

^^^ hot:drool:

[carter_prelude]

is that a 3rd pedal in there?? ^^^

[ogpog]

Why are people hatin on the 06 civic dash?

http://static.flickr.com/55/113980562_f55d4ffeb5.jpg

In fact i bought one for how simple and functional the dash is.

[Graham_A_M]

Ferrari makes some amazing dash's... but the Mercedes SL500 dash is one of the most beautiful and user-friendly dashes I've ever seen to date. driving that car is a gift.. its just :drool:

[KGB]

E46 dash is one of my favourites along with s2000 :thumbsup:
not a fan of the civic dash at all, european verson is much better

[Mitsu3000gt]

When I started this thread, I should if said Instrument Cluster....I really didn't mean the WHOLE dash was ugly, but mostly the instrument cluster made everything else look bad. In those pictures posted about half way down the thread, it only looks OK because you can't see the monstrosity that is the instrument cluster IMO.

As for the best interiors topic, every car magazine I've ever read agrees that Audi has the best interiors, and I would have to agree as well. Highest quality switch gear, everything feels perfect, and it all looks really nice. That RS4 interior is fantastic as well.

[Sprinter]

Originally posted by A2VR6


I think it's because they're electro-luminesient (sp?) and that they only show if the car is on.

I love the guages from my car, but not the dash (looks dated in my opinion). But honestly, what was Lincoln thinking?

This on the other hand, is my kind of dash:

http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/rs4/photo_imp/images/05_l.jpg

Audi FTW! :thumbsup:

I also kinda like the IS250's dash

[sputnik]

Originally posted by ogpog
Why are people hatin on the 06 civic dash?

http://static.flickr.com/55/113980562_f55d4ffeb5.jpg

In fact i bought one for how simple and functional the dash is.

Before I bought my Accord I was actually looking at the Civic. I even thought the interior look great from the pictures online and was excited to see it in person. However that all changed once I test drove it a couple of times. I would have bought the Civic if it had a dash layout similar to the Accord of the previous generation Civic.

Here are some issues I personally had with it.

- The steering wheel has to be set in a fixed position to be able to see your speed AND tach. Any movement up or down and you lose your view of one or the other. The steering wheel movement should be for view but also comfort.

- I found that in order to glance at the tach or the other guages I had to move my eyes completely off the road.

- I found that the speedo position to be VERY distracting overall. I would hate to drive for any length of time in the dark with the speedo illumiated in my field of vision the entire time.

- The controls on the lower left are quite hard to get at. I found them too low and sunken in.

- The radio/climate control buttons are too small and not tactile enough. You pretty much have to take your eyes off the road to do anything with them.

- The CD slot is a pretty long reach from the drivers seat.

- The center console is VERY plasticy and the Civic I test drove wasnt that "sturdy". It felt like I could break it with one hand.

[avow]

one of the worst dash's ever: 1st gen mr2
http://www.mr2mk1club.com/MiniMR2_files/mini4.jpg

one of the best dash's ever: 2nd gen mr2
http://www.importconcern.ca/stock/100262/10.jpg

go figure that one :confused:

[heavyD]

Originally posted by ogpog
Why are people hatin on the 06 civic dash?

http://static.flickr.com/55/113980562_f55d4ffeb5.jpg

In fact i bought one for how simple and functional the dash is.

The cyclops dash sucks plain & simple. Fortunately other manufactures aren't following suit and coming out with their version of this eyesore. It's ugly in pictures and uglier in person. It's a gimmick dash like the ones Toyota & Saturn have placing the instruments in the center of the dash which is un-natural not to mention ridiculous looking.:thumbsdow

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by A2VR6


http://www.carview.co.jp/road_impression/rs4/photo_imp/images/05_l.jpg

Damn, You guy's are driving me crazy with the RS4 pictures, i am still waiting for mine.:D

This is not helping any:cry:

[dino_martini]

Best looking dash is in the Infiniti M35/45 or the Honda Civic.

Worst looking is probably the Navigator

[heavyD]

Originally posted by dino_martini
Best looking dash is in the Infiniti M35/45 or the Honda Civic.

Worst looking is probably the Navigator

I'm not loving the infinity dash. The console looks like something you would see at an artshow. Audi rules all when it comes to dashes and interiors. The RS4 is the sexiest sports sedan ever.:drool:

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by heavyD


I'm not loving the infinity dash. The console looks like something you would see at an artshow. Audi rules all when it comes to dashes and interiors. The RS4 is the sexiest sports sedan ever.:drool:

The Infiniti one just kind of flows. You have to see it in person to really like it. Its one of those you either love it or hate it dashes.

[ogpog]

Originally posted by dino_martini
Best looking dash is in the Infiniti M35/45 or the Honda Civic.

Worst looking is probably the Navigator

:werd: &:werd:

[Proboscis]

Originally posted by carter_prelude
is that a 3rd pedal in there?? ^^^

3 on the tree standard shift

[Woz]

I have that C and D, i think the dash looks brutal. SOmetimes, there is a reason why certain designs are put to bed, here is a prime example. I think the rest of the interior is cool, but then the instruments ruin it.

[essential.mix]

http://static.flickr.com/55/113980562_f55d4ffeb5.jpg

Correct me if im wrong, but doesnt it look like the steering wheel is fucked up? it looks like its facing the camera instead of facing where the driver should be haha.... maybe just the angle of the dash... or the camera... or maybe im just googley eyed.....

[Proboscis]

its a bit elliptical

[ashee]

Originally posted by essential.mix
http://static.flickr.com/55/113980562_f55d4ffeb5.jpg

Correct me if im wrong, but doesnt it look like the steering wheel is fucked up? it looks like its facing the camera instead of facing where the driver should be haha.... maybe just the angle of the dash... or the camera... or maybe im just googley eyed.....
It looks like a uterus

[slowboy]

Naa. Here's the best looking dash of all time :D
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/ade99/Misc/KITT.jpg

[Proboscis]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/proboscis100/59DashTV1.jpg

One of the first TV's in dash, a 1959 Cadillac from the motorama