Which car do you hate the most?

[Eric]

"Makes the cut as a car for people who don't care about cars."

Well, who aren't enthusiasts.

"Handling is a safety feature, along with good brakes it's the primary recourse for accident-avoidance. Every car should handle "like a sports car". There's no excuse for any mushwagens in this day and age. Adequacy is not a cause celebre."

Everything's relative. Compared with virtually any car of the '70s, the Sebring handles and brakes like a race car! Just making a point. It handles/stops "safely" by any reasonable standard. It is certainly not a dangerous car.

"As near as I can tell the absolute only thing the Sebring has going for it is that it's available as a convertible. Otherwise it's not even competitive with a Kia or Hyundai."

There isn't another legitimate four-seat convertible (with room for four adults) that's in the same (low) price range - and that is Sebring's key selling point.

[misterdecibel]

There isn't another legitimate four-seat convertible (with room for four adults) that's in the same (low) price range - and that is Sebring's key selling point.

What about the Sebring sedan or coupe, what's the excuse for them?

[Eric]

What about the Sebring sedan or coupe, what's the excuse for them?

Ok, I agree with you there!

[Roger]

Here's something that might get a response or two -- how about the 1957 Chevy? Just a warmed-over design from '55/56, with both the Ford and the Plymouth much more attractive in '57. The '57 Chevy has become a tiresome cliche. Ford outsold Chevy that year, not counting the sales of the newly-introduced Ranchero. (Disclaimer - I own a '57 Ranchero.)

[Eric]

Here's something that might get a response or two -- how about the 1957 Chevy? Just a warmed-over design from '55/56, with both the Ford and the Plymouth much more attractive in '57. The '57 Chevy has become a tiresome cliche. Ford outsold Chevy that year, not counting the sales of the newly-introduced Ranchero. (Disclaimer - I own a '57 Ranchero.)

Hey Roger,

I also like the more aggressive look of the '57 Plymouths. I think part of the reason for the ongoing popularity and even iconic status of the '57 Chevy is due as much to its powertrain as its looks. The 283 small block was a great design; lightweight with very high output per cubic inch. Also inexpensive, with lots of aftermarket parts and very reliable and easy to work on, too.

I have nothing against Chevys, per se and have owned a few. I just prefer "different drummer" stuff - which is why I'm mostly a Pontiac guy!

PS: Welcome to the site!

[Mase]

I also like the more aggressive look of the '57 Plymouths.

[Eric]

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Hey Roger,

I also like the more aggressive look of the '57 Plymouths. [/quote

Something snafu'd!

[Roger]

Thanks for the welcome, Eric.

I have to agree with you on one hybrid in particular, the ubiquitous Prius. However, we recently bought a 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid after reading great reviews. It's a much better car all around, and certainly less of a "statement". Part of the purchase was a vote for Ford as the company not bought out by government or union, though the car's assembled in Mexico!

[Eric]

Thanks for the welcome, Eric.

I have to agree with you on one hybrid in particular, the ubiquitous Prius. However, we recently bought a 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid after reading great reviews. It's a much better car all around, and certainly less of a "statement". Part of the purchase was a vote for Ford as the company not bought out by government or union, though the car's assembled in Mexico!

You bet!

On the Prius: It's overpriced and dealers are gouging people mercilessly. I bet you got a much better deal on your Fusion ...

[Mase]

I also like the more aggressive look of the '57 Plymouths.

Fixed that.

[misterdecibel]

I also like the more aggressive look of the '57 Plymouths.

Nothing exceeds like excess.

[Eric]

It was a mean-looking thing!

Perfect choice for "Christine" - remember?

Body by Plymouth... soul by Satan!

[Mase]

Nothing exceeds like excess.

Naw. HEREs the proper level of excess.

[Eric]

America used to be a great country...

[misterdecibel]

Virgin Exner had a unique talent for making truly ugly rolling stock.

Or bad-ass.

Depends on what you like...

[grouch]

Find a picture of each and then look really quick. Can you tell the '57 Chevy from the '56 Plymouth? I had a '56 Plymouth and everybody always thought it was a '57 Chevy. The fronts didn't look that much like each other but the fins were really close. Chevy was always a year behind Mopar back then on a lot of things but had better marketing. Name the first car for instance that had 1 h.p. per cubic inch as an option. Now, what was the first car to have the 1 per inch as standard?

[Mase]

Find a picture of each and then look really quick. Can you tell the '57 Chevy from the '56 Plymouth? I had a '56 Plymouth and everybody always thought it was a '57 Chevy. The fronts didn't look that much like each other but the fins were really close. Chevy was always a year behind Mopar back then on a lot of things but had better marketing. Name the first car for instance that had 1 h.p. per cubic inch as an option. Now, what was the first car to have the 1 per inch as standard?

[MeanMeosh]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Ford Escort yet. Talk about a POS. What always annoyed me more about that car, though, were the drivers usually piloting them. If there was an a**hole up ahead doing 55 in the fast lane, there was a good chance it was someone driving an Escort.

[Eric]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Ford Escort yet. Talk about a POS. What always annoyed me more about that car, though, were the drivers usually piloting them. If there was an a**hole up ahead doing 55 in the fast lane, there was a good chance it was someone driving an Escort.

Yes - the plague of the '80s! I remember those cars like I do the wisdom teeth I had to have pulled. A friend in college actually bought one. Yes, he chose to rive an Escort. It was as embarrassing as Gary Del 'Abate's pitch!

Good to see you back, by the way -

[MeanMeosh]

Good to see you back, by the way -

Thanks - been busy wrapping up an overseas assignment, which is thankfully done and over with. It's amazing how much extra time you have when you're not working the graveyard shift anymore...