Have you seen the new 'transparent' car?
By shywolf
@shywolf (4514)
United States
February 21, 2007 2:21pm CST
You can see it here:
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_2211180.html
People think upon first look that it's a glass car, but it's actually made of a new type of high-tech plastic.
What do you think of this car? Would you want one of your own? I think that it looks pretty awesome, but it's way out of my price range, lol!
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15 responses
@jbrooks0127 (2324)
• United States
21 Feb 07
This would be a fun thing to own for the novelty of it but the practicality is not so good. Only two people and I am sure very limited storage space.
But it sure would give you a great view of everything during your trip.
I am usre the price far exceeds any desire I would have to own it however.
But cute.
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@Willowlady (10658)
• United States
22 Feb 07
This would only work if the cars where electronically driven. You know when the computers would drive them for you along the smart highways. Think about no more car s*x too. Nothing would be private! It is no doubt out of alot of peoples price range, new things are.
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
22 Feb 07
This is the first time I have seen or heard of such a car and think it is pretty neat but I would not want to buy it. I would not want people staring at me while I was in my car plus it looks pretty cramped and not much room to move around in or to drive out of town with. I would not mind test driving it but I probably would not get it. It would probably be out of my price range as well.
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@Alexandria37 (5717)
• Ireland
21 Feb 07
I just took a look at it and I don't think it would be suitable for a granny. I could just picture myslef zooming along the motorway in it and my gray hair blowing in the wind behind me. Besides there would be no room for all the shopping that I like to do so I would have to have a second car for this. No, definitely not my style.
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@inked4life (4224)
• United States
21 Feb 07
Looks to me like arace car or a souped-up dune buggy which is really cool. Don't know how practical it would be but it sure looks like it would be fun to drive.
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@joey_matthews (8354)
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22 Feb 07
Nope.
Thanks for sharing the link.
Personally i think they look horrible and if normal cars was to become like this well you wouldn't be to hide things from thiefs.
would make it hard to do this and also it looks strange to me.
Thanks for sharing buddy =)
~Joey
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@brokentia (10389)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Even though it is pretty cool.
I don't think I would want one because it does not look like an everyday car that one could drive on the road. But if they came out with a different car that I could drive my family around in...I would think that would be totally cool! LOL
And of course, it would be an incentive to my partner to not throw trash on the floor. :)
@sunnypub (2128)
• United States
22 Feb 07
I agree with just about everyone else, it is a really ugly car. I don't even see the interest as justa fun car. I really don't like the transparency, I mean if everyone can see in then how would I hide all the mess that is usually on my floors.
I think it is too impractical (is that a word) for most people and probably too expensive for even the people who just want it for fun. I'm sure they really tested it and it is probably safe, I mean plastic can be pretty strong, but there really isn't much room to allow for crashes.
I think I will stick with my station wagon. It isn't the greatest looking thing, but it is very practical and comes in really handy with shopping and driving around the Girl Scouts.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
21 Feb 07
I think it is ugly. I would not want one at all. Nothing would be private in it. Everyone could see everything. Nope, I dont like it at all. LOL
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@maribel1218 (3085)
• Philippines
22 Feb 07
That's one new innovation but I really go for the typical car lol!!!
I think that car is cool and environmental friendly but don't mention the price for it will shaken your pocket and your budget. Nice discovery shywolf.
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@yanjiaren (9031)
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21 Feb 07
well poor thing i can't drive..i only drive people round the bedn, mad or up the wall..that's about it lol..but i really love whacky and out of this world gadgetalia..nice one if i ever got a windfall lol..good luck on winning the lottery hahaha