It all depends on your style, some people prefer box modelling, some Nurbs. I myself prefer a combination of both. So for say the side panels of the car create your curves and then loft, then when you are happy covert to poly. This IMPO give a greater flexibility with detailing the panels afterwards, like scoops etc.
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