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Cars That Could Have Been Great, But Missed

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#406 of 421 For 2012... by hpmctorque

Nov 06, 2011 (9:58 am)

...the Honda Civic clearly stand out as a miss. Unlike the Detroit 3 of the '80s, '90s and '00s, though, Honda recently acknowldged what the critics have said about its bread and butter model, and have announced they will move up its mid-cycle refresh.
 
With the soon-to-be-introduced next generation CRV and Accord, we'll see whether the Civic is an aberration, or if Honda is in a funk.

#407 of 421 Re: For 2012... [hpmctorque] by berri

Nov 06, 2011 (7:18 pm)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Nov 06, 2011 9:58 am)
Honda listened to the fan mags too seriously. I expect a turnaround.

#410 of 421 Delorean Survey - Your help is Needed! by bumba

Apr 07, 2012 (10:23 am)

Hello everyone,
 
We are a group of MBA students from the Boston University. Our class project requires us to pick a failed product and revitalize it through design and innovation. We have picked Delorean DMC-12 as our product. In order to gather information for our project. We have designed the following survey to understand your perception about the Delorean vehicle. The survey should take about 5 - 10 minutes to complete.
 
Q1 – Do you know the DeLorean DMC-12?
Q2 – Based on your understanding of the DMC-12, what are the three biggest issues from the original vehicle design?
Q3 – If the DMC-12 is to be redesigned for an all new 2012 model, what are the three most important design elements that should be retained from the original vehicle design?
Q4 – What are the three top 3 features to be added to the new design to improve your user experience?
Q5 – To position DeLorean as an elite sports car brand, how much would you pay for an all new DMC-12?
Q6 – How should the new DeLorean company keep track of customer satisfaction?
Q7 – What should the new DeLorean company to improve the service and user experience of DMC-12?
Q8 – Do you have any other recommendations to the new vehicle or the company?
 
We value your responses and thank you for the support of our project!

#411 of 421 Re: Delorean Survey - Your help is Needed! [bumba] by oldburbnewcx9

May 18, 2012 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: bumba (Apr 07, 2012 10:23 am)
1. Yes, but I have seen ony one.
2. Underpowered in the US, Fingerprints on the stainless steel, too expensive for the delivered product.
3. Gull wing doors, distinctive design, 2 seats only
4. Move power, needs an exclusivity factor and of course a flus capacitor and fusion drive.
5. Over 100K which is still exclusive.
6. On a personal basis. NO internet. At this price level personal contact is the only way.
7. Unknown.
8. Power and looks are required for an exotic car.

#412 of 421 Austin America by hpmctorque

May 24, 2012 (4:29 pm)

Recent posts in "A Spotted An..." discussion mentioned the Austin America. This is a car that was very advanced in configuration and design for its day. It was, essentially, a senior Mini. Unfortunately, it was plagued by quality problems, so it never came close to reaching its sales potential in the U.S. market.

#414 of 421 Re: For 2012... [hpmctorque] by hotrodguy

Jan 24, 2013 (9:43 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Nov 06, 2011 9:58 am)
I have to concur with you on that one. I have to say I really miss my old civic. Great car that I would like to see Honda bring back to its original glory. I would have to say Honda for me has been in a funk. Not impressed by what there putting out.

#415 of 421 Re: For 2012... [hotrodguy] by hpmctorque

Jan 24, 2013 (9:43 pm)

Replying to: hotrodguy (Jan 24, 2013 9:43 am)
I've read that Honda will introduce a small sedan based on the Fit. That might be a spiritual successor to earlier Civics.

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