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50 Worst Cars of All Time

298 messages,  Last post on May 11, 2009 at 1:53 PM

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Re: '75 Dart Problems (Mr_Shiftright) by hpmctorque
Nov 24, 2008 (11:29 am)
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So true. You can't speak in terms of the best of those pre-fuel injection cars, but the least bad.
 
The introduction of catalytic converters for '75 was a notable step forward (for example, my '78 LeMans 305 V8 started and ran fine), but fuel injection delivered a major improvement in driveability. Many of the '73 models had driveability issues, and delivered weak performance and poor fuel economy to boot. However, as they continued to tighten emissions standards it seems that the nadir was the '74 models, plus the '75-77 models that weren't equipped with cats.
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Re: 80's Pieces of Crap (or Piece of Craps?) [ldl20] by jj2me
Nov 24, 2008 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: ldl20 (Nov 21, 2008 12:31 pm)

OK, ldl20's family must stop buying their cars themselves. Instead, use a purchasing agency to select and buy cars for them: Citation, Excel, Spectrum, Alliance. Each had a cheap initial price, yes. Hope your family has learned something about value.
 
1975 slant six Dart? No way is that among the worst. My Mom had one and it went forever, or at least until the moaning sounds from the rust holes convinced her to trade up. Got $400 for it from her mechanic in the late '90s. It had become a cult car, desired by young people.
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [jj2me] by jj2me
Nov 25, 2008 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: jj2me (Nov 18, 2008 4:54 pm)

OK, Popular Mechanics lists the Chevy Vega #1 of GM's worst:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/reader_rides/4293188.html
 
"...Vegas were being junked so aggressively that some salvage yards in Southern California had signs up saying they wouldn't accept any more"
 
This 50 worst list is just wrong in leaving off the Vega. I gave away a Pinto at 105,000 miles, and saw it go 220,000 miles before I lost track of its ownership. The SSR could also exit the list to make way for the king of junk, the Vega.
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [jj2me] by boomchek
Nov 25, 2008 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: jj2me (Nov 25, 2008 1:14 pm)

Good article on all of the wrost cars.
 
I remember the early price leader Chevettes (from ym old car magazines) didn't even come with a back seatr, it was optional!!
 
I guess it'd be a good car for pizza deliveries and parts drivers.
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [boomchek] by texases
Nov 29, 2008 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 25, 2008 1:40 pm)

:" remember the early price leader Chevettes (from ym old car magazines) didn't even come with a back seatr, it was optional!! "
 
Wasn't that one called the "Scooter"? Or something like that
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [texases] by boomchek
Nov 29, 2008 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: texases (Nov 29, 2008 3:37 pm)

I think the base one were the Scooters. Equipment level equal to that of an actual scooter
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [boomchek] by texases
Nov 29, 2008 (6:01 pm)
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 29, 2008 5:55 pm)

According to this, give me the Vespa instead of the Chevette! "It's not a car, it's a curse"
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [texases] by boomchek
Dec 01, 2008 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: texases (Nov 29, 2008 6:01 pm)

That was a funny review. So many people in the comments sectin defended the car though and got upset at the reviewer.
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Re: Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow [boomchek] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Dec 01, 2008 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: boomchek (Dec 01, 2008 10:36 am)

People who defend the Chevette sometimes remind me of people who defend the occult or "alternative" medicine, by saying that the reason you're having trouble is your "attitude".
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The problem is your attitude by lokki
Dec 01, 2008 (11:24 am)
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The problem is your attitude
 
Exactly!
 I was once complaining about a problem with my Acura Integra, and my friend said, "What do you expect, Lokki? Of course you're going to have problems. It's just a cheap little car. They all have problems."
 
Silly me. Expecting better.

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