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WRX named as one of top 20 cars of past 20 years
April issue of Automobile. As part of their 20th anniversary, they listed the "20 greatest cars that changed the game forever".
WRX
Acura NSX
BMW M3
BMW M5
Corvette
Chrysler 300C
Chrylser minivans
Ferrari F40
Ferrari F430
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Jeep Cherokee
Lexus LS400
Mazda Miata
Mini Cooper S
Mercedes-Benz 300E (W124 body)
Porsche Boxster
Nissan 300ZX Turbo
Porsche 911
VW GTI
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Most are .. reasonable .. but ..
what the heck is this 2 ??
Chrysler 300C
Chrylser minivans
??
I can understand the Chrylser Van is a big seller .... so .. fine ..
But the 300C ?? a "new" car that base on a 10 yr old Benz ?? I know they are cheap, and sell well ... um ..
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300C
Back to the V8 and rear wheel drive.
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Who do you think first introduced the minivan as we know it today to the masses?Originally posted by C4S
Most are .. reasonable .. but ..
what the heck is this 2 ??
Chrylser minivans
I can understand the Chrylser Van is a big seller .... so .. fine ..
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Where did you find that? and how did they decide why these cars are so great!
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based on a 10 year old benz? I never knew you could get a benz with a hemi that was built on a brand new chrysler platform and met modern day side impact standards.Originally posted by C4S
But the 300C ?? a "new" car that base on a 10 yr old Benz ?? I know they are cheap, and sell well ... um ..
probably on that list because it has the single most outrageous styling to actually reach production for years, has a presence that just cannot be denied, and is available with a 425hp engine for right around $50k.
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You need to do some research before you spout off.Originally posted by b_t
based on a 10 year old benz? I never knew you could get a benz with a hemi that was built on a brand new chrysler platform and met modern day side impact standards.
probably on that list because it has the single most outrageous styling to actually reach production for years, has a presence that just cannot be denied, and is available with a 425hp engine for right around $50k.
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I originally saw it posted on the North American Subaru forum and thought I would share it here. I am assuming they have a write up on each car.Originally posted by BlkMaxima
Where did you find that? and how did they decide why these cars are so great!
The March issue is online, I assume the April issue will be posted when the May issue comes out. Or you could buy the magazine...
http://www.automobilemag.com/
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They all have merit IMO:Originally posted by BlkMaxima
Where did you find that? and how did they decide why these cars are so great!
WRX - added new car segment & forced Mitsubishi to import the EVO to US.
Acura NSX - all aluminum the first Japanese supercar
BMW M3 - best example of an all out performance luxury vehicle
BMW M5 - world class luxury car
Corvette - an American icon and offers more bang for the buck than any other car to date.
Chrysler 300C - brought back RWD to North American masses.
Chrylser minivans - invented the segment and still top sellers.
Ferrari F40 - the perfect supercar.
Ferrari F430 - another version of above.
Honda Accord - has been and still is one of the best 4-door people haulers ever.
Honda Civic - if it was only about reliable transportation this is all anyone would need and started the import sport compact craze.
Jeep Cherokee - pioneered the SUV
Lexus LS400 - first Japanese luxury car that could rival the Germans.
Mazda Miata - brought back a dead car segment and is the all time best selling convertible sport car.
Mini Cooper S - I'm on the fence with this one.
Mercedes-Benz 300E (W124 body) - Incredible & luxurious
Porsche Boxster - has been called the best roadster in the world.
Nissan 300ZX Turbo - first Japanese car that could give the Corvette a run for its money.
Porsche 911 - a perrenial supercar favorite.
VW GTI - the original sport compact.
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wow that is a good list
and HeavyD you pretty much summed it all up
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oops, sorry, the SRT-8 is only about $40k US...Originally posted by benyl
You need to do some research before you spout off.
The platform it is built on was used in the 1996-2002 E-class... not even the C class
the company is technically "Daimler-Chrysler" so how people can point out cost-cutting measures that deliver an overall better end product just comes across as ignorance to me, just because they are functioning like one company should... this would be the concept of "efficiency"
styling is subjective, but the guys from Top Gear really seemed to enjoy the way it looked, and never mind the tens of thousands of people who bought one already or that the 240 SRT-8s they made last model year sold out in about a month...
You're right! I should research more!
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Goddamn you're lippy.Originally posted by b_t
oops, sorry, the SRT-8 is only about $40k US...
The platform it is built on was used in the 1996-2002 E-class... not even the C class
the company is technically "Daimler-Chrysler" so how people can point out cost-cutting measures that deliver an overall better end product just comes across as ignorance to me, just because they are functioning like one company should... this would be the concept of "efficiency"
styling is subjective, but the guys from Top Gear really seemed to enjoy the way it looked, and never mind the tens of thousands of people who bought one already or that the 240 SRT-8s they made last model year sold out in about a month...
You're right! I should research more!
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The platform is new to Chrysler, but it was designed in the late 80s by MB. Why didn't they use the new E class platform? haha, don't bother answering.Originally posted by b_t
based on a 10 year old benz? I never knew you could get a benz with a hemi that was built on a brand new chrysler platform and met modern day side impact standards.
Nobody said anything about the C-Class. Get your head out of your ass.Originally posted by b_t
oops, sorry, the SRT-8 is only about $40k US...
The platform it is built on was used in the 1996-2002 E-class... not even the C class
the company is technically "Daimler-Chrysler" so how people can point out cost-cutting measures that deliver an overall better end product just comes across as ignorance to me, just because they are functioning like one company should... this would be the concept of "efficiency"
You're right! I should research more!
You are obviously ignorant on the "merger" of Daimler Chrylser.
Yes, you should do more research.
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I didn't know suspension, front seat frames, wiring harnesses, a steering column, one of the available transmissions, and an optional AWD system (which was derived from the benz system) constituted an entire platform.Originally posted by benyl
The platform is new to Chrysler, but it was designed in the late 80s by MB. Why didn't they use the new E class platform? haha, don't bother answering.
Nobody said anything about the C-Class. Get your head out of your ass.
You are obviously ignorant on the "merger" of Daimler Chrylser.
Yes, you should do more research.
Tricky to find any mention of any more parts in common. The 300C rides on a 9" longer wheelbase... doesn't sound like a similar platform to me. Where are you getting your shit from, or are you just inventing it?
...and they probably didn't use the new E-class platform because of a multitude of reasons. Too expensive, its too small - still 8" shorter then the LX platform - and so on..
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Originally posted by b_t
I didn't know suspension, front seat frames, wiring harnesses, a steering column, one of the available transmissions, and an optional AWD system (which was derived from the benz system) constituted an entire platform.
Tricky to find any mention of any more parts in common. The 300C rides on a 9" longer wheelbase... doesn't sound like a similar platform to me. Where are you getting your shit from, or are you just inventing it?
...and they probably didn't use the new E-class platform because of a multitude of reasons. Too expensive, its too small - still 8" shorter then the LX platform - and so on..
Why are you still posting about this. Let it go. I'm pretty sure no one really cares now.
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I'd be mad at the world if I lived in Cochrane too.
+1 for HeavyD's analysis.
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so ima stop talkin cuz its not me thats emberasing myself but you...so yea pce
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if someone calls me on something and they are wrong i just have to let them know.Originally posted by Fuji
Why are you still posting about this. Let it go. I'm pretty sure no one really cares now.
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