Flybrian

But aside from the Hondas, how many of those cars were actually popular? Like, what the hell is a Strada, if you catch my drift.

Nutjob.

Roofline proportioning.

Feed the gerbils...

1915 Mercer 2270 roadster

4-door Camaro? Its nice allright, but not at all realistic in terms of production values. I'd rather see something more original from the Camaro.

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Your move.

1914 Mercer Raceabout

Such is true. Compare the torque steer from a 275hp, 300lb-ft DeVille or a 260hp, 280lb-ft GTP to that of a 240hp Altima.

Two mid-80s FWD Ninety-Eight coupes Scary.

Amen to that.

Its' become frighteningly clear that this thread is in desperate need of more... ...or how about boobs? All guys enjoy boobs, right?

I'd argue the first N-bodies were not dull nor mediocre. Much thought and planning went into the engineering of those cars from what I read and certain iterations, like the Calais 442, were very, very impressive for their day. I believe that Oldsmobile's Quad4 put out 190hp in the late 1980s. The FWD A-bodies themselves are very much cars - doors, windows, engines, and that's it. However, they're rather strong and durable and you'd be hard-pressed to find one you cannot get running. They were still infinitely dull. I'd argue that GM got it right in the 1990s, manufacturing some excellent FWD cars, especially the G-bodies, probably the epitome of front-wheel drive.

Greatest percentage of FWD, Citroen and MINI. Greatest volume of FWD, General Motors.

Its funny about the SRX because I can count many instances where people have made countless excuses for piss-poor material quality, styling, and basic ergonomics on interiors of foreign vehicles by saying, "It drives wonderfully." Now, we have the simply wonderful SRX, probably the only no-compromise vehicle in its class with the optional third-row that can keep pace with the best of them on the track, and it gets blasted every single time. Tres unfair...

Heh. By 'sportwagon' I mean it certainly is designed with vestiges of the traditional station wagon bodystyle, but lacks the traditional wagon utility, like a roof rack that's optional, less cargo space than a regular wagon, and no third-row jumpseat. Of course, people don't care about normal wagons anymore. They'd much rather pay more for less economy, less utility, and goofy styling in a crossover and think they make so much sense.

Prizes are forthcoming. I'm pretty much paying for the prizes, so I hope that reason is understandable.

Future designers, sign up now! The Guild is the official Cheers & Gears association of automotive designers, both sketchers and photochoppers. Expect some cool things to be forthcoming.

Go for it! Just remember it has to be 'super' in...some way.

Well, apparently the average European is that stupid to do that. And don't blame me for saying that, Euros; blame EUROCAP 'cause they believe it.

They should specially tune their small and compact cars for the street racer. Dub them Toyota Urban Racing Development.

I decided to simply stand in the middle of the Interstate.

Did he also mention that, like, the F-Ford150 was all leik "OMG U TOTALY BEAT ME TOYOTA WTF?!!?" and that the Ram totally suks ballz an teh GAYMC Sierra is 'tarded liek WHOA?

I pretty much agree with this and it mirrors my complaints about the Compass, the difference being the Compass' $24-25k pricetag, something I cannot justify with its beyond cheap materials (remember, this is the roadable, city Jeep), lack of power, and woeful CVT.