10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation

pauldun170 · 11-28-2008, 10:11 AM

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...88.html?page=1

JoJoYZF · 11-28-2008, 11:46 AM

Thats definitely a list of some of the worst cars ever built. The couple that Ive ridden in or driven on that list definitely deserve to be on there.

Ninjakel · 11-28-2008, 11:51 AM

Hahahahahhaa the chevette?? that was a shitbox. My mom had the Caddy cimmaron, that thing was always breaking down. another POS

was92v · 11-28-2008, 12:52 PM

I always liked the look of the Vega, but they were a POS. However with a 400 SB and stout drive train they were a hoot!

smileyman · 11-28-2008, 01:08 PM

Really though, my dad was a professional mechanic for the last 35 years and I was literally raised up in his shop. The same could be said about all domestic auto makers. I can list you a few repeats and new additions from Ford, GM, Chrysler...

Chevrolet - Citation, Cavalier, Beretta

Ford/Merc/Lincoln - Festiva, Fairlane/Grenada/Zephyr, Escort, T Bird/Cougar

Dodge / Chrysler - Lebaron, K Car, Horizon, Neon, really most of their sedan line up. Remember the Cordoba?

Thankfully most of these autos were so poorly built we didn't have to endure them for long...

Dave · 11-28-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Really though, my dad was a professional mechanic for the last 35 years and I was literally raised up in his shop. The same could be said about all domestic auto makers. I can list you a few repeats and new additions from Ford, GM, Chrysler...

Chevrolet - Citation, Cavalier, Beretta

Ford/Merc/Lincoln - Festiva, Fairlane/Grenada/Zephyr, Escort, T Bird/Cougar

Dodge / Chrysler - Lebaron, K Car, Horizon, Neon, really most of their sedan line up. Remember the Cordoba?

Thankfully most of these autos were so poorly built we didn't have to endure them for long...

i firmly disagree on k-car derivatives. ive owned two daytonas and they've been pretty damn durable. those early turbo engines required someone who wasnt a complete moron about doing maintenance

they missed the fiero. only rode in one once. about fifty feet down the road before it took a shit on itself

OneSickPsycho · 11-28-2008, 01:34 PM

Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Tercel
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Nissan Maxima
Nissan Altima
Nissan Sentra
Mitsubishi Galant
Mazda MX-6...

Can I list more than 10?

Homeslice · 11-28-2008, 02:32 PM

Should have added the 95-05 Pontiac Sunfire to the list..........Total POS. The rear suspension wasn't independant, so it shuddered like a pickup truck in bumpy corners. Also if you tried to look over your shoulder before changing lanes, you wouldn't see shit because of the bodywork in the way.

smileyman · 11-28-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Should have added the 95-05 Pontiac Sunfire to the list..........Total POS. The rear suspension wasn't independant, so it shuddered like a pickup truck in bumpy corners. Also if you tried to look over your shoulder before changing lanes, you wouldn't see shit because of the bodywork in the way.

Same chassis as the cavalier.

Bottom line is they have built shit vehicles for decades and passed them off because there was no viable alternative. They really did sell out for short term greed, and that is where the Japanese always win. They look at the long term and have slowly out paced the domestics. First they srtove to compete then they strove to dominate. GM, Chrysler, Ford deserve to reap what they have sown...

pauldun170 · 11-28-2008, 03:20 PM

Looking back on the 80's and 90's, GM, Ford and Chysler put some entertaining cars on the road.
Only problem was they were off the road once 80K was on the odo.

11-28-2008, 10:11 AM	#1
pauldun170 Serious Business Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Moto: 1993 ZX-11 2008 CBR1000rr Posts: 9,723	10 Cars That Damaged GM's Reputation http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...88.html?page=1

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Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	Hahahahahhaa the chevette?? that was a shitbox. My mom had the Caddy cimmaron, that thing was always breaking down. another POS __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Really though, my dad was a professional mechanic for the last 35 years and I was literally raised up in his shop. The same could be said about all domestic auto makers. I can list you a few repeats and new additions from Ford, GM, Chrysler... Chevrolet - Citation, Cavalier, Beretta Ford/Merc/Lincoln - Festiva, Fairlane/Grenada/Zephyr, Escort, T Bird/Cougar Dodge / Chrysler - Lebaron, K Car, Horizon, Neon, really most of their sedan line up. Remember the Cordoba? Thankfully most of these autos were so poorly built we didn't have to endure them for long... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	10 Cars That Damanged US Auto Maker's Reputation? Toyota Camry Toyota Corolla Toyota Tercel Honda Accord Honda Civic Nissan Maxima Nissan Altima Nissan Sentra Mitsubishi Galant Mazda MX-6... Can I list more than 10?

11-28-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Thats definitely a list of some of the worst cars ever built. The couple that Ive ridden in or driven on that list definitely deserve to be on there.

11-28-2008, 12:52 PM	#4
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	I always liked the look of the Vega, but they were a POS. However with a 400 SB and stout drive train they were a hoot!

11-28-2008, 02:32 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Should have added the 95-05 Pontiac Sunfire to the list..........Total POS. The rear suspension wasn't independant, so it shuddered like a pickup truck in bumpy corners. Also if you tried to look over your shoulder before changing lanes, you wouldn't see shit because of the bodywork in the way.

11-28-2008, 03:20 PM	#10
pauldun170 Serious Business Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New York Moto: 1993 ZX-11 2008 CBR1000rr Posts: 9,723	Looking back on the 80's and 90's, GM, Ford and Chysler put some entertaining cars on the road. Only problem was they were off the road once 80K was on the odo.