The Greatest Cars Thread

[Payman]

Post a car that, in your opinion, was/is a great car. Tell us why you think so.

I'll start:

Honda CRX



Lighweight, nimble, inexpensive. Extremely reliable and fantastic fuel economy. The HF model was rated at 55 mpg HWY. Excellent visibility and ergonomics. Brilliant for squirting through traffic as well as track and autocross days.

[2o6]

I don't think I need to explain.

[2o6]

It's hard to believe this design comes from the 1950's. Then coupled with the swiveling headlights, front-wheel-drive, semi-automatic transmission and most of all the hydropneumatic suspension, the car is a work of art.

[Vinsanity]

To steal the words from our very own Raza, this car symbolized the idea that luxury was about quality, not gadgets.

[68_427]

[Payman]

Saturn SL1/2 and SC1/2.



Greatness can be relative, and there's a reason I choose this car. I've noticed recently that a large percentage of early '90s cars still on the road, 20 years later, are these early Saturns. They're still everywhere. The car itself is unremarkable, but I'm starting to believe it is the most reliable car to come out of that decade.

[2o6]

If you ignore the quality issues, this car pissed in everyone's cereal in 1995. Much more standard HP, more room, interesting design, and it's a blast to drive.

[MrH]

Miata.

/thread

[sportyaccordy]

Every M3, except the next one, the convertibles and the slushies (not SMG the E36 5ATs)

[CALL_911]

GTI

[Rupert]

944

/troll

[Rich]

If I had enough money, this is what would be in my garage:

[Payman]

The Solstice really is a beautiful car. Still turns my head when I see one.

[Rupert]

Got a thing for Trans Ams, eh?

[Payman]

Got a thing for Trans Ams, eh?

I would love a '77 Bandit Trans Am.

[Rupert]

Sure, but also an '80s whatever that is up top?

[Payman]

Sure, but also an '80s whatever that is up top?

Hate those. The only car of that generation I like is the Camaro IROC.

[Rich]

Low traction tires, burbling v8 up front with the shaker hood, power on oversteer whenever I wanted it, t tops off, music blasting

[Rupert]

Mullet, wifebeater.

Livin' the dream.

[Rich]

Sure, but also an '80s whatever that is up top?

Mainly for looks.  Thing looks like it's a 250mph car, so sleek.

[Payman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB3mdVmnous

[Rupert]

Hate those. The only car of that generation I like is the Camaro IROC.

Yeah, those are great if the have shiny enough red paint. Radar and laser can't see 'em!

[Rupert]

Mainly for looks.  Thing looks like it's a 250mph car, so sleek.

If you say so...

[hotrodalex]

Saturn SL1/2 and SC1/2.



Greatness can be relative, and there's a reason I choose this car. I've noticed recently that a large percentage of early '90s cars still on the road, 20 years later, are these early Saturns. They're still everywhere. The car itself is unremarkable, but I'm starting to believe it is the most reliable car to come out of that decade.

As the owner of one, I totally agree. It may not be the sportiest car, but it's decent to drive (SL2s are plenty quick for everyday driving and it has good handling/steering) and ours has been pretty solid. Only a few small problems, but nothing major after 153k miles.

[S204STi]

02-07 WRX.  A complete hoot to drive, can also carry people and their stuff, all for reasonable money.  And generally still capable of keeping up with much more powerful machines when the roads get interesting.

[MX793]

Lumina Eurosport.  What other car had a combination luggage rack/spoiler?  Oh, and it raced in NASCAR, so it's like a street legal race car.

[Rupert]

Most sophisticated driver's car of the time.

[S204STi]

Can't tell if this thread is serious, lol.

[Laconian]

Most sophisticated driver's car of the time.

Faster 0-60 time than a Saab 9000!
More interior volume than a BMW 3-series!
Watch out, Europe! Here comes the EUROsport!

[Soup DeVille]

Miata.

/thread

There's a good case for this. After all, the Miata basically saved the idea of the sportscar from the ignomany of the latter MG years, made it relaible, accessible and modern in a way that no other car has yet been able to do.

I'm still nominating the studebaker GT Hawk.