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1094 messages, Last post on Jul 28, 2008 at 4:35 AM
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"...the problem with that car had to with frequent visits to Le Garage." Clever play on words! Unfortunately, it's true from what I've heard. Too bad, because the Renault 5 (LeCar in the U.S.) was fuel and space efficient, rode well for a small car, and in its quirky way, was cute |
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Replying to: stovebolter (May 09, 2008 10:12 am) Long-Term Test: 2008 Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe 
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Ok so like the Mini, image is big part of buying a Smart car. I get more smiles than in my Real Mini Cooper (original one). it is not only a good car, it adds so much to a chearful day, at least it sure chears up every driver, from Ducatti 996 on the freeway to macho ford f250 drivers.
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Replying to: coopergt (May 09, 2008 11:21 am) If I could have one TV/movie car, it would be the Muenster-mobile. Not be caught dead in - most cars are decent theses days; but anything that reminds me of the Dodge Omni & Plymouth Horizons, and K-cars. |
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Probably wouldn't be caught dead in any pickup truck with a lift kit. To me that just screams "Look at me! I have a really big truck because I'm compensating for a small (fill in the blank)  . As the owner of a mid 90's Accord, I hate being stuck in traffic with one of those monstrosities near me, makes me feel unsafe, and the drivers of those trucks usually don't care to obey basic traffic laws  . That's probably one vehicle I'd never be in.
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1. Pontiak Aztek (somebody was smoking something while drawing) 2. New gen Ford Focus 3. New gen Saturn Vue 4. Previous gen Huyndai Accent (or all prev gens) 5. Ford Taurus (Previous gen) 6. Toyota Camry (all gens without the ground effects) 7. Toyota Corolla (prev gen excluding S) 8. Lincoln Navigator (new gen) 9. Hummer H2,H3 10. All lifted GM trucks 11. Geo Metro 12. New Toyota Matrix 13. VW beetle i think i will stop here for now |
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Replying to: hpmctorque (May 09, 2008 5:32 am) My point is that "better choices" are totally dependent on the person doing the buying. Most people drive to work either alone or with one other person in the car. If that is the case why get a car that will almost always be used as a commuter car that has more capacity? Especially if it will get poorer gas mileage? As for me I cannot think of a more perfect car for myself (main car will be the wifes) to go to and from work and run my little errands and go to places like the post. If you can think of a better car let me know. |
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Here's my list of cars that make me cringe on sight: BMW X3, X5, Z4, 7-series, 6-series, 1-series Cadillac XR Chevrolet Avalanche, SSR, HHR, Trailblazer Dodge Durango Ford Edge, Taurus/500, Expedition, F-150 Honda Ridgeline, Element, Fit Hummer everything Jaguar X-series, S-series Lexus all SUVs, SC Lincoln's "F-150", Navigator Mercedes-Benz CLS, all SUVs, all roadsters/coupes Mini Cooper all versions Pontiac Aztek, GTO (new one) Toyota Avalon Buggatti Veyron (actually saw one recently --- WAY uglier in person.) Everything from Bentley, Rolls, and Maybach, all disgusting pieces of garbage |
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I couldn't drive a yellow VW bug. In fact, I don't even think I could let my mom drive one.
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I can kind of understand the appeal of the original H1, although I wouldn't drive one of those, either. I think the H2 and H3 are incredibly tacky, and they're slower, more expensive, have worse visibility, less storage, and lower fuel mileage than the Trailblazer and Tahoe platforms they are based on. If you want a great off-roader, buy a Wrangler. If you want a midsize-to-large GM SUV, much better choices are available at Chevrolet and GMC dealerships. |
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