unsuccessful cars you wish were more popular. *SNWS*

[Sinfix_15]

Unknown or unsuccessful cars that SHOULD be more popular than they are. Maybe even throw in some junk cars that could of, should of, would of been cool!

#1 on my list is the "foxbody thunderbird", the turbo coupe specifically...... Foxbody mustangs are rolling legends of the pavement... how did the Tbird get left so far behind????? the 2.3 turbo engine was super fun to tinker with and for the 80s, the tcoupe was a pretty capable car. This was one of the very first cars i ever drove and i loved it.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/839/2921/2096460311_medium.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/839/2921/2096460318_large.jpg

The Acura Legend. Why did this car fall so short of the integra? civic? prelude or any of the other honda models. It's equally if not more stylish than those models and is plenty sporty
http://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/pictures/VEHICLE/1995/Acura/18402/1995.acura.legend.77-E.jpg

SVT Contour, i think reliability had a lot to do with it, but this car's popularity sank like a rock. You could probably buy one of these now for under $3k.... extremely capable car before it breaks.
http://www.twintorino.com/images/contour_shannonville.jpg

Chevy Corvair - how can something so cool be such a piece of junk
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1247/526335961_c30c63381f.jpg


anyways, theres a few for me............. add to the list!

[RsonGt3's]

The Mark VII

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/Penus91/MarkVIISVO1-2-3s.jpg
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[quickdodge®]

Sinfix, I agree that the turbocoupe was a badass ride. The 2.3 that sat in there was the same engine that powered the Mustang SVO when it was around. When I was racing SCCA in the late 90's, my brother-in-law was racing his turbocoupe. Technically, the Legend is still around. In Japan, it is still being sold. Here it was just replaced by the RL. Later, QD.

[2turbo4u]

Te Legend was a successful car, it's just stupid Honda/Acura decided to change the name to RL. Then after changing the name they never gave it a balls, now it's awd 300hp but all the cars that it competes with are rwd and more powerful. Think about the Integra they changed the name to RSX and the same thing happened the car faded away after a few yrs.

[Cynical 1]

Isuzu I-Mark turbo and RS

http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/rbeck3.jpg
http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/wper01.jpg

Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro turbo (yes, we got a few of these)

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i25/2564_5mg.jpg
http://turbomirage.com/miragepix/mirage_1.jpg

and i can go on and on...

[quickdodge®]

Isuzu I-Mark turbo and RS

http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/rbeck3.jpg
http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/wper01.jpg

Suzuki Swift/Geo Metro turbo (yes, we got a few of these)

http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i25/2564_5mg.jpg
http://turbomirage.com/miragepix/mirage_1.jpg

and i can go on and on...

Very nice. The Isuzu I-mark turbo was bad. Loved that car. The US never got the turbo Metro, but did get the Swift GT (turbo). Wanted one for the longest time. Funny you mention this car as I was actually going to say the predecessor to the Swift/Metro. The Chevrolet Sprint turbo from 1987 to 1988. Later, QD.

http://dempseybowling.com/pix/88sprint.jpg

[Sinfix_15]

Didnt know the RL was considered the new Legend, but yeah that would be a pretty successful line of cars then.

The swift is lookin right!
http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i25/2564_5mg.jpg

[Bacon]

'89 Ford Probe GT Turbo

http://www.dragtimes.com/images/8322-1989-Ford-Probe.jpg

[quickdodge®]

^^^ Lolol. I never found that car appealing. It's no surprise that car is no longer. Later, QD.

[-EnVus-]

Mx6 GT...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/extremejdk/Alpine%20Drive/Jeremy.jpg

[Sinfix_15]

Always thought the ford probe was garbage. That mx6 looks promising

[Sinfix_15]

mx6 in general is a pretty good looking car that isnt that popular.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/SprZ6fAgUfI/AAAAAAAADcQ/lrofcW7XVmU/mx6.jpg

[-EnVus-]

mx6 in general is a pretty good looking car that isnt that popular.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/SprZ6fAgUfI/AAAAAAAADcQ/lrofcW7XVmU/mx6.jpg

If Mazda did rwd in it then it would been IMO a very popular car.

[Sinfix_15]

Beretta was a good one that never really became popular.

http://www.timdineen.com/photos/BERETTA/beretta01.jpg

[Sinfix_15]

If Mazda did rwd in it then it would been IMO a very popular car.

big time..... it would probably rival the 240s popularity

[quickdodge®]

I love the white MX6. That body is beautiful. The burgundy one, I always thought, was hideous. Never liked it. And don't write off the popularity of the Beretta. That car was immensely popular when they were new. They were everywhere. Later, QD.

[Bacon]

The Probe had potential but didn't pick up very well. As for the SVT Contour, they are becoming more and more popular. All it takes is a 3L swap from a Taurus and a snail attached to it and you have a decently quick car.

[Echonova]

Subaru SVX... The window in window, supposedly you could have the window down in the rain and not get wet. Unfortunately if you over tightened the lugs (which wasn't hard to do because spec is like 80ft/lbs) you would burn up the wheel bearings. Also the transmission liked to blow up and the rotors were undersized for the weight of the car and often warped.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/bootjackFIN/mod1.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu60/Tragic_Assassin/SVX%20Alcyone/car10.jpg
http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu60/Tragic_Assassin/SVX%20Alcyone/car33.jpg

[Dylan]

^^ Hell yes! I remember when i first saw one of those SVXs, I was like WTF is that?! Since then it has always been interesting to me.

[Echonova]

Also let me add the Nissan NX2000. You fared a better chance surviving an accident in a wet paper bag.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp253/arkawada/NTCNA%20Aug%2024_2008%20meet/100_0317.jpg

[Scotsman]

always loved this body style



http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx227/dentmender23/escortgt.jpg

[quickdodge®]

Also let me add the Nissan NX2000. You fared a better chance surviving an accident in a wet paper bag.

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp253/arkawada/NTCNA%20Aug%2024_2008%20meet/100_0317.jpg

Got a co-driver that has one. Been trying to get it off him for a while now.


always loved this body style
http://i758.photobucket.com/albums/xx227/dentmender23/escortgt.jpg

My bro-in-law can get one of these moving like anything. There is a Mercury Lynx GT right down the street from me. Full ground effects on it still from the factory.

Another car, the Isuzu Impulse. Such a cool looking car. Always wanted one of the earlier models. Later, QD.

http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/jtho11.jpg

[-EnVus-]

1991 Dodge Shadow ES Turbo...


http://i55.tinypic.com/10r269d.jpg

[ThunderTrukk]

Another car, the Isuzu Impulse. Such a cool looking car. Always wanted one of the earlier models. Later, QD.

http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/jtho11.jpg[/QUOTE]

Oh god yes! I was hoping someone would mention it! I loved that car. It was actually pretty fun to drive. My uncle had one................


He actually still might.....

[ThunderTrukk]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_G2mQpoOF1Bk/THO8YSFNBWI/AAAAAAAAAIk/CsjR8SgGmmM/s1600/Chrysler-Conquest-2.jpg
My #1 is the Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Conquest or the Mitsubishi Starion. Maybe it was the crank walk. I still think they were wildly fun.

[Sinfix_15]

i really dont understand why the nx2000 never became a hit. Small car with an sr20 in it........ come on!

[ThunderTrukk]

I agree with the NX2000 opinions. It was a little rocket, but it was a deathtrap.



I think I have actually seen a NX around the Gwinnett area. I take 20 into downtown Lawrenceville everyday after work and have seen a black one quite a few times. Its clean and sounds mean. If I am not mistaken, I believe an older man drives it. I will snap a pic if I see it again.

[Scotsman]

S10 cyclone , couldnt find a pic of the typhoon


http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r208/fighting26irish/S103.jpg

[Echonova]

^^^ AFUCKINGMEN

[Cynical 1]

syclone/typhoon was a definite good drive. awd turbo burnouts...

the subaru svx was a good looking car, but had a wimpy v6 and no manual trans option here in the us...

escorts looked like they had balls, but the brits got the real ones - the cosworths.

the omni/glhs/acclaim turbo cars were also loads of fun...

[Dylan]

Cyclones and Typhoons are :boobies:

[Scotsman]

always loved these cars




http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w267/csuc_snowman/4runner/Merkur_1.jpg

[SoLJames95]

a lil late to chime in, maybe a lil old. But I always liked them. Chevy Monza, Vega wagon. Buick Grand National.

Chevy Monza 75-80 light chassis with a v8 it only sold 12000 units in a 5 year term. (also had a wagon)
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l523/liljames93/mon.jpg

MY dads weekend warrior.
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l523/liljames93/chevymonza.jpg :D

Vega Wagon 71-77 v8 in it too
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l523/liljames93/vegawagon.jpg

I wish chevy would bring them back in a retro fashion.

[Sunkenkarma]

The 86-91 Mazda Luce AKA 929, Came with an optional 12a/13bT ( YES TURBO ) models, 5 speed manual. Done, I would Love to have one.

http://www.drifting.com/forums/attachments/tech-discussion-forum/9699d1158967444-mazda-hc-luce-front-bumper-luce34dv.jpg

[Scotsman]

The 86-91 Mazda Luce AKA 929, Came with an optional 12a/13bT ( YES TURBO ) models, 5 speed manual. Done, I would Love to have one.

http://www.drifting.com/forums/attachments/tech-discussion-forum/9699d1158967444-mazda-hc-luce-front-bumper-luce34dv.jpgwish that was offered here in the states

[Sunkenkarma]

wish that was offered here in the states

Yeah the Body was here as the 929, We just didnt get the sick motors = /.

[Scotsman]

i had the similar rims(tenzo-r10's) on a couple of my hondas ,lol

[Sunkenkarma]

i had the similar rims(tenzo-r10's) on a couple of my hondas ,lol

Well then, you should take note and drop one of the motors into a honda =D.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1930/681/4822840017_large.jpg

[quickdodge®]

This thread was actually for cars that were here in the US and discontinued. Not necessarily for cars marketed to other regions of the world you wish were here. Later, QD.

[Sunkenkarma]

Thats weird because the Original post didnt say anything about the US? Sorry If I missed that part, the 929 was a pretty unsuccessful car, and I wish It was more popular....

[quickdodge®]

Thats weird because the Original post didnt say anything about the US? Sorry If I missed that part, the 929 was a pretty unsuccessful car, and I wish It was more popular....

I guess you're right, lolol. I guess it would have been assumed, but I don't know. Good call. I apologize. And yes, the 929 was a pretty nice car. Later, QD.

[Sunkenkarma]

I guess you're right, lolol. I guess it would have been assumed, but I don't know. Good call. I apologize. And yes, the 929 was a pretty nice car. Later, QD.

Haha, its all cool, and it was a cool car, only because it didnt look sporty at all lol. I wonder.....Was the Mx3 Ever popular?

[Sunkenkarma]

The 1978 pacer. Why? Because, yes. And it was on waynes world and no one knew what the hell it was. Another positive was a 304 V8 option.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4893130028_f75f4c6626.jpg

[Julio]

Toyota Cressida.

[Skorcher]

I probably won't get a lot of people agreeing with me on this one. I can't explain why and I know it's supposed to be the "cheap" Mercedes, but for some reason I always like the C230 hatches.

http://image.eurotuner.com/f/9045364+w750+st0/eurp_0703_24z+readers_rides+2002_mercedes_c230_kom pressor.jpg

[Franco Tirador]

i thought the TL replaced the Legend, cuase you can put a TL engine in a legend, until they went sideways with the engine, and there is a guys a few blocks from me that has like 4 SVXs

i say they need to bring the Nissan Patrol to the states, we have them in Honduras, nice trucks

[RL...]

b15 Nissan sentra ser spec v

why? Well 6 months ago I would've told you sentra's are a piece of shit and I'd never get caught in one. Now I own one that's lightly modded. WTF right?

Well, it all changed after I drove one. I've driven intergra gsr's, civic si's and scion tc's and toyota celica's and none of them "did it" for me, but this car, this sentra was a blast to drive. It handled so well, and it accelerated so well for being so stock. I couldn't believe it. It has a bulletproof 6 speed, LSD, rockford fosgate audio system and only weighing in about 2600lbs it's torquey 175hp 180tq's was very very fun to drive.

I don't know why so many people including myself have had such bad opinions of these cars, it really is great. I've taken it to the dragstrip and beat newer civic mugen si's that make more power. I've taken it to the mountains and beat bmw's that should handle better. Oh and it gets great mpg's.

[DeeAOne]

Isuzu I-Mark turbo and RS

http://www.isuzuperformance.com/gifs/carpix/rbeck3.jpg


My front bumper came from one of those! lol

I really wish the Mx6 was more popular. I love both the first and second gen. Really like the 626 as well.

http://nw-built.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/main1.jpg

[BABY J]

b15 Nissan sentra ser spec v

why? Well 6 months ago I would've told you sentra's are a piece of shit and I'd never get caught in one. Now I own one that's lightly modded. WTF right?

Well, it all changed after I drove one. I've driven intergra gsr's, civic si's and scion tc's and toyota celica's and none of them "did it" for me, but this car, this sentra was a blast to drive. It handled so well, and it accelerated so well for being so stock. I couldn't believe it. It has a bulletproof 6 speed, LSD, rockford fosgate audio system and only weighing in about 2600lbs it's torquey 175hp 180tq's was very very fun to drive.

I don't know why so many people including myself have had such bad opinions of these cars, it really is great. I've taken it to the dragstrip and beat newer civic mugen si's that make more power. I've taken it to the mountains and beat bmw's that should handle better. Oh and it gets great mpg's.

Underrated. I miss my 03 Sunburst Spec V.

But - the 323s... hmm


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkFskOhVxNk