50 Worst Cars of All Time

[Beau Vine]

http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/completelist/0,,1658545,00.html

 

[pmg]

One word, I don't even have to go to the link...Edsel.

 

[mandingo]

My 1983 Chevy Cavalier really really really sucked.

 

[Beau Vine]

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[Bevo5]

1988 Acura Legend.

or at theast the one I had.

 

[MizzouSnives]

the model T is on that list? really? WORST cars of all time?

 

[accuratehorn]

Haha-my stepfather bought a Renault Dauphine. Quite an unusual ride in 1960 or so. Can't believe it did 0-60 in 32 seconds. I think some bicyclists or skateboarders might beat it in a race. But I had an even worse car-a Renault Caravelle. No way to get any parts for the damn thing, and it would break down weekly. Electrical stuff refused to work all the time.

 

[capitalcity]

 

[TheSheriffIsNEAR]

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[unpaintedhuffhines]

first thing that came to mind was the Aztec

 

[MadTrapper]

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[LonghornLawyer]

It's pathetic that Detriot's only answer to the stricter emissions requirements first put in place in the early 1980's was to reduce the power of the engine. There's no thought to decreasing the weight or (gasp) using alternative power (e.g., electricity). It's just, "eh, we've got a monopoly, so why should we even try to innovate".

 

[bevo_daddy]

Man that 1899 Horsey Horseless is a classic! What are they talking about?!

 

[XYZ]

How is the Renault Fuego not make the list? Absolutely POS.

 

[pecos blingsly]

some of the writer's commentary on that list is just brilliant

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[bozo_casanova]

Without the 2002 Volkwagon Passat 1.8T, that list is a joke.

 

[Third Coast]

I knew the rolling firebomb Ford Pinto had to be on the list.

 

[S197HQQKEM]

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[TrashMaster G]

It's not even remotely an actual 'worst cars' list. Just look at the explanation for the 95 Ford Explorer. There's not a bad word about the vehicle itself.

 

[uisge beatha]

I have to agree with S197. The reason the 95 Explorer made the list?

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[Longhorn_Fan68]

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[01 grad]

I wish I was lucky enough to own a 2000-2003 Ford Excursion with the 7.3 powerstoke.

 

[FanofBurntOrange]

Ah yes, the Gremlin and the Pacer. Greatness!

 

[TheTresLeches]

A Camaro with 90 hp? Crazy.

 

[ctrl+alt+del]

Wow, how did the Merkur XR4Ti escape that list?

 

[LonghornLawyer]

I suppose it's a question of what makes a car "bad."

Is a car "bad" merely because it's ugly, even if it performs well (e.g., 1911 Overland OctoAuto)?

Is a car "bad" if it looks great but doesn't perform up to expectations (e.g., 1980 Corvette 305 "California Edition")?

Is a car "bad" if it looks good and performs well but has a disturbing tendency to kill its driver (e.g., 1961 Corvair)?

Is a car "bad" if it looks good and performs well but has a disturbing tendency to increase pollution that could kill others (e.g., 1995 Ford Explorer)?

Personally, I think they're all "bad," though in very different ways. A bad design is very different from a socially irresponsible one. And perhaps they should make different lists--Top 50 Ugliest Cars; Top 50 Underperforming Cars; Top 50 Most Dangerous Cars; Top 50 Most Socially Irresponsible Cars.

All would be interesting lists. But frankly, the Ford line of SUV's would probably be on all four lists.

 

[NCAAFBALLROX]

I am extremely surprised that the Dodge K Car (Reliant, etc.) isn't listed... that thing was nothing but kerrrrrrrap.

My Mom got one used via auction from a friend with a dealer's license & it was still insanely overpriced... It's rare that you'll find a new car that hasn't left the lot with less value than one built 3 years earlier.

 

[WorsterMan]

1. Ford Pinto
2. Cheverolet Vega
3. AMC Gremlin
4. Yugo
5. AMC Pacer

 

[GatorHorn]

Hell, I'm shocked the AMC Matador didn't make the cut, given that it was basically a hybrid between the Pacer and a confused sperm whale.

But a nice article nevertheless. Cleverly written.

 

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