When is SAAB...

[Flybrian]

...going to finally get rid of all that cheap-ass rubber molding on the sides of their cars and switch to body-colored? Honestly, it makes the 9-7X more appealing because of its lack of rubber. Check out the pic on SAAB's main page - it looks sort of hot. Seriously, guys. Its not an '87 Ciera...

[Variance]

Supposedly the black rubber molding give them a more "Euro" look. At least that's what IGN thought when it came to the new Kia Rio. Volvos have it too. I just think it looks cheap.

[pow]

It really depends on the quality of rubber and where it's used. Personally, I prefer rock-solid rubber molding over flexible, molded, painted plastic stuff, because it seems more, well, substantial. It's hard to explain...

[ToniCipriani]

Supposedly the black rubber molding give them a more "Euro" look. At least that's what IGN thought when it came to the new Kia Rio. Volvos have it too.

I just think it looks cheap.

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Volvo lost those black mouldings recently. My dad's 2000 had them, but the recent models have body coloured ones.