Worst US Cars of 2006

Blind_Io · July 20th, 2006, 9:16 AM

Consumer Reports (a non-profit consumer magazine) has listed the worst US cars of 2006.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13939015/

The list is available at the above link with details of each car. To get you started here are the most craptastic American cars of 2006.

• Dodge Sprinter van
• Ford Crown Victoria sedan
• Mercury Grand Marquis sedan
• Pontiac Grand Prix sedan
• Ford E-Series van
• Dodge Durango SUV
• Dodge Ram 1500 pickup
• Buick Terraza minivan
• Chevrolet Uplander minivan
• Pontiac SV6 minivan
• Saturn Relay minivan
• Saturn Ion coupe and sedan
• Ford Ranger pickup

I would like to see the 30 worst cars globally, to see which nation has the crappiest cars. My money is on China or the PacRim.

MadCow809 · July 20th, 2006, 11:25 AM

not me... i rekon india will top every other country

BlaRo · July 20th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Worst US cars of 2006? All of 'em! images/smilies/twisted.gif

Seriously, though, they didn't need to count all 4 of GM's shitty rebadged minivan lumps. Also, the Dodge Sprinter is supposed to be really good for what it is: a utilitarian van for plumbers.

Grand Prix? I kinda dig it, and I don't think it should have a spot on that list. I mean, surely the Chevy Malibu is worse? Or the Chevy Impala, or surely the Aveo!

My friend's dad just bought a new Ranger. Why?! Later, he decked it out with Grateful Dead stickers. Maybe that explains it. Also, couldn't they have chose another reason for the E-Series than air pollution? How about the fact that it's 20 years old?

And the Crown Vic rocks! Crown Vic or bust! images/smilies/mad.gif

mautzel · July 20th, 2006, 2:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

Worst US cars of 2006? All of 'em! images/smilies/twisted.gif

x2

(Okay, okay, I have to admit that the Ford Focus is quite well images/smilies/smile.gif

)

amdforever · July 20th, 2006, 3:19 PM

The Potiac Grand Prix isn't too bad.

Cobol74 · July 20th, 2006, 5:03 PM

I am so pleased to report that I know none of these. We have our own crappy cars without having yours as well.

Blind_Io · July 20th, 2006, 6:51 PM

For those of you outside the US, what are the crappiest cars from your respective nations? I know the US does not have the market cornered on crap cars.

JoeBlo1 · July 20th, 2006, 7:56 PM

Living in Canada our crappiest cars are - surprise, surprise - the exact cars mentioned on that list.

BMWPower.lv · July 20th, 2006, 8:49 PM

All american 'sport coupes' like eclipses with 'sporty brakes' who cost about 20k $ are rubbish images/smilies/smile.gif

No Boss · July 20th, 2006, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mautzel

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

Worst US cars of 2006? All of 'em! images/smilies/twisted.gif

x2

hehe... i love you guys.

Blind_Io · July 20th, 2006, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWPower.lv

All american 'sport coupes' like eclipses with 'sporty brakes' who cost about 20k $ are rubbish images/smilies/smile.gif

Hate to break it to you, but the Eclipse is by Mitsubishi, which makes it Japanese.

Mischief007 · July 20th, 2006, 9:26 PM

And the best cars of 2006 are Honda and Toyota right??

Please....

Just because it is American it is automatically crap. I guess they have never driven a GTP Grand Prix.

GraemeH · July 20th, 2006, 9:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mautzel

(Okay, okay, I have to admit that the Ford Focus is quite well images/smilies/smile.gif

)

It's British, isn't it? :p

rjvracing · July 20th, 2006, 9:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GraemeH

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Originally Posted by mautzel

(Okay, okay, I have to admit that the Ford Focus is quite well images/smilies/smile.gif

)

It's British, isn't it? :p

the 2000-2004 model i'm pretty sure is one of the few "american" cars from the uk that isn't re-tuned (....much) from the european version

NAIDANAC A · July 20th, 2006, 9:54 PM

The Grand Prix is not THAT bad, the GXP model is nice looking and the brakes make it look fast...but it is not.

un-dee · July 20th, 2006, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GraemeH

Quote:

Originally Posted by mautzel

(Okay, okay, I have to admit that the Ford Focus is quite well images/smilies/smile.gif

)

It's British, isn't it? :p

Nah, all of the European Ford models come from Cologne, at least they're being developed there.

mautzel · July 20th, 2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rjvracing

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Originally Posted by GraemeH

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Originally Posted by mautzel

(Okay, okay, I have to admit that the Ford Focus is quite well images/smilies/smile.gif

)

It's British, isn't it? :p

the 2000-2004 model i'm pretty sure is one of the few "american" cars from the uk that isn't re-tuned (....much) from the european version

And cobol74, you should know the Dodge Sprinter, because that's nothing more than a rebadged Mercedes Sprinter!

GraemeH · July 20th, 2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Un-Dee

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraemeH

Quote:

Originally Posted by mautzel

(Okay, okay, I have to admit that the Ford Focus is quite well images/smilies/smile.gif

)

It's British, isn't it? :p

Nah, all of the European Ford models come from Cologne, at least they're being developed there.

Okay, though the "british" part wasn't the point so much as "not america" was the point, wherever they are developed images/smilies/smile.gif

jetsetter · July 20th, 2006, 11:27 PM

The Crown Vic is a good vehicle. One of the last full frame cars out there.

ESPNSTI · July 20th, 2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

The Crown Vic is a good vehicle. One of the last full frame cars out there.

I can't stand it when old people buy the tan colored version ( images/smilies/cop_light.gif

).

July 20th, 2006, 9:16 AM	#1
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Murray, Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,829 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 247	Worst US Cars of 2006 Consumer Reports (a non-profit consumer magazine) has listed the worst US cars of 2006. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13939015/ The list is available at the above link with details of each car. To get you started here are the most craptastic American cars of 2006. • Dodge Sprinter van • Ford Crown Victoria sedan • Mercury Grand Marquis sedan • Pontiac Grand Prix sedan • Ford E-Series van • Dodge Durango SUV • Dodge Ram 1500 pickup • Buick Terraza minivan • Chevrolet Uplander minivan • Pontiac SV6 minivan • Saturn Relay minivan • Saturn Ion coupe and sedan • Ford Ranger pickup I would like to see the 30 worst cars globally, to see which nation has the crappiest cars. My money is on China or the PacRim. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

July 20th, 2006, 11:25 AM	#2
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BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 1:54 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,127 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 360	Worst US cars of 2006? All of 'em! Seriously, though, they didn't need to count all 4 of GM's shitty rebadged minivan lumps. Also, the Dodge Sprinter is supposed to be really good for what it is: a utilitarian van for plumbers. Grand Prix? I kinda dig it, and I don't think it should have a spot on that list. I mean, surely the Chevy Malibu is worse? Or the Chevy Impala, or surely the Aveo! My friend's dad just bought a new Ranger. Why?! Later, he decked it out with Grateful Dead stickers. Maybe that explains it. Also, couldn't they have chose another reason for the E-Series than air pollution? How about the fact that it's 20 years old? And the Crown Vic rocks! Crown Vic or bust! __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

July 20th, 2006, 5:03 PM	#6
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 2:16 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,441 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 117	I am so pleased to report that I know none of these. We have our own crappy cars without having yours as well. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

July 20th, 2006, 6:51 PM	#7
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Murray, Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,829 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 247	For those of you outside the US, what are the crappiest cars from your respective nations? I know the US does not have the market cornered on crap cars. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

July 20th, 2006, 3:19 PM	#5
amdforever Joined: Mar 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 679 Rep Power: 20	The Potiac Grand Prix isn't too bad.

July 20th, 2006, 7:56 PM	#8
JoeBlo1 Joined: Feb 18th, 2004 Last Online: November 6th, 2009 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 509 Rep Power: 24	Living in Canada our crappiest cars are - surprise, surprise - the exact cars mentioned on that list. __________________ "If you have a target in your life, a real target, doesn´t matter if you are very poor or rich people, if you work hard and believe in God, you can get the success, success in the life." Ayrton Senna

July 20th, 2006, 8:49 PM	#9
BMWPower.lv Joined: Jul 19th, 2006 Last Online: August 3rd, 2006 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	All american 'sport coupes' like eclipses with 'sporty brakes' who cost about 20k $ are rubbish __________________ http://www.justsupercars.com/makes/bmw/ http://www.justsupercars.com/makes/porsche/ 02' BMW M3

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Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: 2:43 AM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,523 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 29	And the best cars of 2006 are Honda and Toyota right?? Please.... Just because it is American it is automatically crap. I guess they have never driven a GTP Grand Prix. __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 71,464 km - 44,406 miles 14.4101 @ 94.67 mph

July 20th, 2006, 9:54 PM	#15
NAIDANAC A Joined: May 30th, 2006 Last Online: 12:36 AM Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 3,629 Car: 300E Rep Power: 69	The Grand Prix is not THAT bad, the GXP model is nice looking and the brakes make it look fast...but it is not. __________________

July 20th, 2006, 11:27 PM	#19
jetsetter Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 7:07 AM Location: Most Serene Republic of California Posts: 5,722 Car: 1992 Toyota Pickup Rep Power: 73	The Crown Vic is a good vehicle. One of the last full frame cars out there. __________________ "I saw myself founding a new religion, marching into Asia riding an elephant, a turban on my head and in my hands the new Koran I would have written to suit my needs." - Napoléon Bonaparte

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