Article Comments - 2009 Edmunds' IL Editors' Most Wanted Awards

15 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2008 at 10:11 AM

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2009 Edmunds' Inside Line Editors' Most Wanted Awards - Just as it was last year, our selection process is extremely simple. There's only one real rule: Inside Line must have tested the car or truck by November 1. (more)

#13 of 15 by dgs4 Dec 05, 2008 (9:59 pm)
This is a pretty silly list of automobiles. I guess for fantasy land stuff, yeah, it's okay. But with the terrible economy having eroded the personal wealth of many, $200,000 German supercars are going to be a thing of the past. Time to get with the times and feature practical (the minivan was the only practical car on the list), fuel efficient (V8 and V12 engines don't qualify as fuel efficient), and inexpensive (anything more than $30K does not qualify as inexpensive). I know it may not be as sexy and fun to rate Honda Civic's, Hyundai Elantra's, and Mazda 3's but we're living in a new world now, and fun is going to give away to practical and affordable. The trick is to find cars that are fun to drive and meet those requirements. That takes more work, both from the manufactures and from the magazine editors who would rather test and write about Ferrari's, BMW's, and Benze's all day long. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 06, 2008 10:11 am)
#14 of 15 Re: [dgs4] by steve_ HOST Dec 06, 2008 (10:11 am)
Replying to: dgs4 (Dec 05, 2008 9:59 pm) Long-Term Test: 2007 Saturn Aura XR 2010 Mazda 3 First Drive Full Test: 2007 Hyundai Elantra V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test There are 100's more reviews of fun and/or practical cars here - enjoy.