In before R32.
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What are some good examples of otherwise terrible cars that have been fancied up by automakers to resemble something decent? Im thinking like turbo K-cars, for exampleor turbo minivans
Or Caliber SRT4, Cadillac Cimarron, etc
Modified by mobile363 at 2:00 AM 8-17-2009
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In before R32.
#3
Several manufacturers turned to forced induction on their four bangers to appease the market's demand for more power- before they had viable V6 engines, and even vehicles that would accept the V6 engines (see Previa).There was no "shining a turd" with minivans in the 80s. The Mopars were good minivans. They were not marketed as sports cars or premium vehicles.
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I personally think Turbo Caravans are pretty badass.'Saying its a turd is like..
Saying a Grand National Buick Regal is a black persons car and needs 24zzzz yo.
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Ralliart version. All show no go
B7 A4 Avant 3.2Q S-Line Titanium 6MT
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Quote, originally posted by UNBANNED_GERBIL » Ralliart version. All show no go
I think you mean the earlier OZ version.
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R32
#11
Yugo GVX -- the performance model:
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Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » I think you mean the earlier OZ version.
I think thats it alright. Also I just thought about this, 1999 GTI 2.0 over 3000lb and 115hp in a hot hatch
B7 A4 Avant 3.2Q S-Line Titanium 6MT
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Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » I think you mean the earlier OZ version.
+ eleventy
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#15
Quote, originally posted by Al Bundys Dart » 
No way. I had an 84 6000STE and loved it to death. 130+/- hp sucked, but what a ride it was. I miss it today
B7 A4 Avant 3.2Q S-Line Titanium 6MT
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You want factory-polished turd? I give you the Kia sport
Except for the stickers on the door, that's all factory
I think it might have been only for the Canadian market. I've seen one.
Modified by Newbie16ver at 2:48 AM 8-17-2009
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#18
Quote, originally posted by Streak115 » The Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6. This.
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This was Canadian market only I believe. I forgot about these. One kid down the road still has his since new. I still laugh whenever I see it
Quote, originally posted by Newbie16ver » You want factory-polished turd? I give you the Kia sport
[img]http://www4.slikomat.com/08/0412/cwk-Kia-Ri.jpg[/imgExcept for the stickers on the door, thats all factory
#21
Sorry I drove enough A-cars back then. Of course I was working for Budget Rent A Car then
Quote, originally posted by UNBANNED_GERBIL »
No way. I had an 84 6000STE and loved it to death. 130+/- hp sucked, but what a ride it was. I miss it today
#22
Quote, originally posted by UNBANNED_GERBIL » Also I just thought about this, 1999 GTI 2.0 over 3000lb and 115hp in a hot hatch
I think VW was still selling the two door Golf 8V 2.0 in 1999- which made the 8V 2.0 "GTI" a confusing offering. It's sad when your sport model can be outperformed (handling, acceleration- but not brakes) by a Cavalier rental sled.
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Quote, originally posted by Al Bundys Dart » Sorry I drove enough A-cars back then. Of course I was working for Budget Rent A Car then
#24
Quote, originally posted by DasStormTrooper »
Inexpensive to buy and run makes for perfect fleet vehicles.
They would use German models- but they are neither.
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Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » I think VW was still selling the two door Golf 8V 2.0 in 1999- which made the 8V 2.0 "GTI" a confusing offering. It's sad when your sport model can be outperformed (handling, acceleration- but not brakes) by a Cavalier rental sled.
I thought the 1999-up GTIs were 1.8T or VR6 powered. If it had the 2.0 then it was simply a golf, and did not carry the GTI badge.
Originally Posted by Subwoofers
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the cobalt ss, for all it's fwd tire burning powahhh, is in fact a factory polished turd.with that being said - the Caliber SRT-4 by FAR takes the cake on biggest american built factory polished turd...
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Quote, originally posted by Knock Sensor » I thought the 1999-up GTIs were 1.8T or VR6 powered. If it had the 2.0 then it was simply a golf, and did not carry the GTI badge.
He is right, the 99 GTI did come with the 8v 2.0.
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Chrysler TC by MaseratiCitation X-11
Pacer X, Gremlin X
Mustang II King Cobra,
Pinto Rallye and Cruising Wagon
Don't forget the Shelby Lancer, GLHS, and CSX.
Modified by MuddyMudskipper at 7:32 PM 8-16-2009
#31
Quote, originally posted by Trifecta » 
Winner.
I am still not too sure why anyone would pay the premium over a regular Caravan.
#32
Evo, R32, MS3, WRX and last but not least the Cobalt SS.
#33
Quote, originally posted by kingrukus »
Winner.
I am still not too sure why anyone would pay the premium over a regular Caravan.Same reason as why would anyone pay premium for Town and Country.
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#34
Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » Inexpensive to buy and run makes for perfect fleet vehicles.
They would use German models- but they are neither.Yes too bad nobody wants them
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Quote, originally posted by BRealistic » Inexpensive to buy and run makes for perfect fleet vehicles.
They would use German models- but they are neither.well said.
i like the crossfire. a merc with a better looking body? sure, its not a perf vehicle, but i love the way it looks. i vote the ralliart lancer. what a joke.
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