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  • Curmudgeon

    Dec. 19, 2011 10:56 a.m. Curmudgeon SuperDork

    The SV1 was a complete turd, wasn't it? When you get up close it's amazing just how bad the fiberglass is. We can 'thank' Malcolm Bricklin for another craptastic car: the Subaru 360. If you get close to one, you wonder how Subaru ever survived in the States.(readies self for another barrage)

    Styling that no one could love combined with a popcorn popper two stroke twin. Its only redeeeming factor was 66 mpg.

    The Cadillac Cimarron is too easy. No point in picking the low hanging fruit.

  • frankenstangsghost

    Dec. 19, 2011 10:17 p.m. frankenstangsghost New Reader

    Curmudgeon wrote:

    The SV1 was a complete turd, wasn't it? When you get up close it's amazing just how bad the fiberglass is. We can 'thank' Malcolm Bricklin for another craptastic car: the Subaru 360. If you get close to one, you wonder how Subaru ever survived in the States.(readies self for another barrage)

    Styling that no one could love combined with a popcorn popper two stroke twin. Its only redeeeming factor was 66 mpg.

    The Cadillac Cimarron is too easy. No point in picking the low hanging fruit.

    Let's not forget the Vespa 400. Two cylinder two stroke motor, seating for four, sorta. On a up side, they'll fit in the back of an F-250 with a 8' box:

    Sometimes crappy cars have their charm. I drive a Herald 1/2 the time in the summer and 1/3 of the time in the winter. The hamster breathesque heater leaves alot to be desired in late December when it's 10 below.

  • FlightService

    Dec. 19, 2011 10:21 p.m. FlightService Dork

    I will donate the VW Santana. Horrible just horrible.

    I will also second the Tempo contribution

    I will add the citation

  • FlightService

    Dec. 19, 2011 10:23 p.m. FlightService Dork

    frankenstangsghost wrote:

    Why don't we take a vote and do this right. Everyone can name 5 cars. Add your nominees here and I'll start a new post and tally up the winner. I say the top 5 should be reprented at the Challenge. Here is a list of North American models so far:

    GM products:

    • Aveo
    • Aztek
    • Camaro (late 70's)
    • Cavalier
    • Century
    • Chevette
    • Cimarron
    • Citation
    • Cruz
    • C3 Corvette (late 70's)
    • Fiero
    • Geo Metro
    • HHR
    • Reatta
    • Sunbird
    • Trans Am
    • Transport
    • Vega

    From Ford:

    • Aerostar
    • Aspire
    • Escort
    • Festiva
    • Granada
    • Taurus
    • Tempo
    • Merkur Scorpio
    • Mustang II
    • Pinto
    • Torino Elite

    Chrysler:

    • Caravan
    • Cordoba
    • Daytona
    • K Car
    • Lebaron
    • Maserati/Lebaron thing
    • 300

    AMC/Jeep/Renault

    • AMC Eagle
    • Eagle Medallion
    • Cherokee (V-6)
    • Renault Fuego

    Asian:

    • Camary
    • Daewoo Nubira
    • Honda Passport
    • IsuzuTrooper
    • Kia Sephia
    • Miata
    • MPV
    • Nissan Stanza
    • Prius
    • Rav 4
    • Subaru XT
    • Tercel

    Everything Else:

    • Delorean
    • Ferrari 348
    • MG Midget (rubber bumper)
    • Porsche 924
    • Saab 900
    • Sterling
    • Triumph Stag
    • TR 7
    • VW Beetle (both)
    • VW Thing
    • Yugo

    I honestly have issue with the Granada. We had one and it was a great running car. Not the best in the performance category but good gas mileage and started every time.

  • frankenstangsghost

    Dec. 19, 2011 10:42 p.m. frankenstangsghost New Reader

    In reply to FlightService:

    Was it the Fox based Granada ('81-2) or the other one? I won't bag on any of the Fox platform cars. Depending on the power plant they were pretty good overall.

  • Travis_K

    Dec. 20, 2011 12:19 a.m. Travis_K SuperDork

    What was so bad about the eagle medallion? I talked to someone who had several and he said they were boring, but reliable and got 30+ mpg

  • I Am Keyser Söze

    May 3, 2012 8:28 a.m. I Am Keyser Söze SuperDork

    frankenstangsghost wrote:

    In reply to FlightService:

    Was it the Fox based Granada ('81-2) or the other one? I won't bag on any of the Fox platform cars. Depending on the power plant they were pretty good overall.

    This was the old 78 Granda, red on red vinyl interior.

    I think it was a 200 I6 but not sure. Started everytime, good little car. And would spin that one wheel pretty well.

  • snap_understeer

    May 3, 2012 8:52 a.m. snap_understeer New Reader

    I'm surprised that nobody has listed the Morris Marina yet!

  • I Am Keyser Söze

    May 3, 2012 9:14 a.m. I Am Keyser Söze SuperDork

    snap_understeer wrote:

    I'm surprised that nobody has listed the Morris Marina yet!

    We're not that found of Pianos

  • snap_understeer

    May 3, 2012 9:34 a.m. snap_understeer New Reader

    I Am Keyser Söze wrote:

    snap_understeer wrote:

    I'm surprised that nobody has listed the Morris Marina yet!

    We're not that found of Pianos

    Yup.

  • GameboyRMH

    May 3, 2012 9:51 a.m. GameboyRMH UberDork

    Anything made by Daewoo. Horrible E36 M3boxes, all of them. They made 80s GM cars look good.

  • DaewooOfDeath

    May 3, 2012 11:02 a.m. DaewooOfDeath Dork

    GameboyRMH wrote:

    Anything made by Daewoo. Horrible E36 M3boxes, all of them. They made 80s GM cars look good.

    They suck, but no. 04 Cavalier Ecotech vs 99-02 Daewoo anything is way in favor of the Daewoo.

    That said, my Nubira is the only car I've ever seen that has a receding headliner.

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