The Car That Was Screwed!

Unit 5302 · 06-01-2001, 12:29 AM

What was/is the car that had some serious potential, or a part of the equation down, but just didn't deliver on the rest?

Example, really aggressive looking car with no power. Or, really powerful car that looked terrible.

My vote is for the

Dodge Avenger: It looks kick *** , I have to admit, but with a weak V-6 it's just a crime.

Power · 06-01-2001, 12:53 AM

My personal opinion is the P.T. Cruiser. I actually like the retro idea behind it, but putting it on the Neon chassis with the weak engine ruined what it possibly could have been.

Another one for me was the Suburu SVX. I know sales hurt it and resale value was around my shoelaces, but I would have liked to see them work out the kinks on that car. I thought it looked pretty good. Except the front end of it.

[This message has been edited by Power (edited 06-01-2001).]

Mercury · 06-01-2001, 01:28 AM

Yeah, I have to agree with Unit, the Dodge Avenger is one kick a$$ lookin car, but sucks when it comes to power.

I hate to say this, TimC's going to laugh at me, along with everyone else, but I think the new Mazda Miata is a nice looking car, if only they offered a V8 in that from the factory.

I think the Monster Miata is one ugly looking car. Everyone I have seen has all kinds of vents, and those Fender Flares make it look like an areodynamic Volks Wagon Beetle. It may go like the hammers of hell, but it looks like it came from Sanford and Son.

red82gt · 06-01-2001, 01:40 AM

I gotta admit, I like the new Miata's too! Even if it had a turbocharger I'd love it. Rear wheel drive and lightweight,not to mention the fact that it's not made by Honda!
If I ever have half my brain removed and go rice I'll get one of these for a project

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Skyman · 06-01-2001, 03:22 AM

I think its all dodge with the mean looking pussy engined cars.

The Prowler!

Sky

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12.55@107mph
50-175 Nitrous Works WET Kit just added.

Smokedawg · 06-01-2001, 07:56 AM

Ya..Dodge and there weak engine production.. Those vipers are slow as hell..Along with those dakota R/T's stock 250hp..Not bad for a truck.

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95mustanggt · 06-01-2001, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Unit 5302:
What was/is the car that had some serious potential, or a part of the equation down, but just didn't deliver on the rest?

Example, really aggressive looking car with no power. Or, really powerful car that looked terrible.

My vote is for the

Dodge Avenger: It looks kick *** , I have to admit, but with a weak V-6 it's just a crime.

I agree the avenger this the winner here. As I was reading the question it immediately came to mind.

But I thought that they only had 4 bangers in them. I remember the comercials here in Canada...There was an avenger in a show room with all kinds of lightning flash around. a voice was talking about how more lightning equals more more (refering to rpm). I then remember reading the first few reviews of the cars and the comments of the car's power were horrible. What a waste.

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1995 Mustang GT

Maroon 5.0 LX · 06-01-2001, 08:25 AM

My friend has a '98 Advenger. If I remember correctly, the 6 was only available with the automatic trans. at the time.

This one has a 5 speed, 4 banger. It does surprisingly well with the 4.

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06-01-2001, 12:29 AM	#1
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The Car That Was Screwed! What was/is the car that had some serious potential, or a part of the equation down, but just didn't deliver on the rest? Example, really aggressive looking car with no power. Or, really powerful car that looked terrible. My vote is for the Dodge Avenger: It looks kick *** , I have to admit, but with a weak V-6 it's just a crime.

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06-01-2001, 12:53 AM	#2
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	My personal opinion is the P.T. Cruiser. I actually like the retro idea behind it, but putting it on the Neon chassis with the weak engine ruined what it possibly could have been. Another one for me was the Suburu SVX. I know sales hurt it and resale value was around my shoelaces, but I would have liked to see them work out the kinks on that car. I thought it looked pretty good. Except the front end of it. [This message has been edited by Power (edited 06-01-2001).]

06-01-2001, 01:28 AM	#3
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yeah, I have to agree with Unit, the Dodge Avenger is one kick a$$ lookin car, but sucks when it comes to power. I hate to say this, TimC's going to laugh at me, along with everyone else, but I think the new Mazda Miata is a nice looking car, if only they offered a V8 in that from the factory. I think the Monster Miata is one ugly looking car. Everyone I have seen has all kinds of vents, and those Fender Flares make it look like an areodynamic Volks Wagon Beetle. It may go like the hammers of hell, but it looks like it came from Sanford and Son.

06-01-2001, 01:40 AM	#4
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	I gotta admit, I like the new Miata's too! Even if it had a turbocharger I'd love it. Rear wheel drive and lightweight,not to mention the fact that it's not made by Honda! If I ever have half my brain removed and go rice I'll get one of these for a project ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

06-01-2001, 03:22 AM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I think its all dodge with the mean looking pussy engined cars. The Prowler! Sky ------------------ -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- TFS Heads, E-303, edelbrock intake,70MM TB, 73mm MAF, off road H, headers and 3chamber flows. 12.55@107mph 50-175 Nitrous Works WET Kit just added.

06-01-2001, 07:56 AM	#6
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	Ya..Dodge and there weak engine production.. Those vipers are slow as hell..Along with those dakota R/T's stock 250hp..Not bad for a truck. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors, AC del

06-01-2001, 08:25 AM	#8
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	My friend has a '98 Advenger. If I remember correctly, the 6 was only available with the automatic trans. at the time. This one has a 5 speed, 4 banger. It does surprisingly well with the 4. ------------------ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 Conversion Van