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Title: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 01, 2012, 01:58:40 PM
http://comcast.vehix.com/articles/top-10-list/10-of-the-ugliest-cars-sold-in-america?cid=806 (http://comcast.vehix.com/articles/top-10-list/10-of-the-ugliest-cars-sold-in-america?cid=806)

Whoever designed the Pontiac Aztek (#2 on the list, #1 in my book) should be taken out back and beat up.

I had #5 on the list, in my defense, it was given to me. I gave it back.

They missed a lot of modern day cars, that hideous Nissan Cube should be listed as well as a couple of Scion models.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: connie1 on February 01, 2012, 02:16:07 PM
I'll surely agree with you on the Aztec.  When I'm following one down the highway I try to imagine what the conversation was during the purchase....I still haven't come up with one that follows any kind of logic.
The AMC Eagle was a real gem.  My now wife drove her mother's in high school... there wasn't even room to mess around in it.
My son really loves the Prius.  He wonders what kind of drugs the Toyota 'geers were on when they came up with  a design like that.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 01, 2012, 03:16:57 PM
Whoa here!  I like the design of the Gen II Prius.  Gen III not so much.  Verdict is still out on the new Gens.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Mister Tee on February 01, 2012, 03:27:11 PM
I don't know, some of these recent generation SUV/crossovers that look like oversized, squashed bugs (e.g. Nissan Murano) make me want to vomit more than any of the contenders in that list.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 01, 2012, 03:27:36 PM
Whoa here!  I like the design of the Gen II Prius.  Gen III not so much.  Verdict is still out on the new Gens.

Uh huh, that's what the folks who bought Azteks said too.  ;)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 01, 2012, 03:30:59 PM
I don't know, some of these recent generation SUV/crossovers that look like oversized, squashed bugs (e.g. Nissan Murano) make me want to vomit more than any of the contenders in that list.

C'mon Tee! Really?

 :pukeface:

(http://chrisoncars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Aztek1.jpg)

(http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/images/aztek3.jpg)

(http://i3.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/001/248/cannot_be_unseen.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: jimmymac on February 01, 2012, 03:50:44 PM
I agree that all those cars were horrid to look at, but could add another 50 to the list.

You couldn't count 10 good looking cars from the 80's. ::)

At least from this side of the pond.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Outback_Jon on February 01, 2012, 03:59:39 PM
(http://chrisoncars.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Aztek1.jpg)
It's just a Pontiac LeMans on steroids.
(http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/11/lemans.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MrPepsi on February 01, 2012, 04:01:32 PM

Whoever designed the Pontiac Aztek (#2 on the list, #1 in my book) should be taken out back and beat up.


Dude, Walter White made that ride awesome again.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Rhino on February 01, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
Maybe its not sold in America but I think Citroen has made some of the most hideous cars ever made.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S9rDr1CJaWA/TUsSLxbC9mI/AAAAAAAAAI4/Ba3SM8Gef4Q/s1600/citroen_ds4.jpg)

(http://www.hotszots.eu/_galler/IMG/CITROEN/Citroent_cactus_concept_front.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 01, 2012, 05:18:33 PM
Uh huh, that's what the folks who bought Azteks said too.  ;)

You mean the Spanish?
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: jimmymac on February 01, 2012, 05:28:01 PM
Maybe its not sold in America but I think Citroen has made some of the most hideous cars ever made.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S9rDr1CJaWA/TUsSLxbC9mI/AAAAAAAAAI4/Ba3SM8Gef4Q/s1600/citroen_ds4.jpg)



We're talking about cars, not boats!


 :o
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: T Cro ® on February 01, 2012, 06:29:27 PM
AMC Pacer... Made the Gremlin look good !!!
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MrPepsi on February 01, 2012, 08:52:55 PM
Maybe its not sold in America but I think Citroen has made some of the most hideous cars ever made.


Rhino, I'm with you.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 02, 2012, 04:37:24 AM
Dude, Walter White made that ride awesome again.

What do you mean again? That implies that it was awesome at some point in time right?
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 02, 2012, 04:37:56 AM
You mean the Spanish?

They just wanted their gold and wiminz.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: GeeBeav on February 02, 2012, 04:42:57 AM
Pontiac Tran Sport - van thingie looks like the space shuttle.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Leo on February 02, 2012, 06:37:22 AM
I have a buddy that ran an interior house painting service.  For a long time all he bought was Azteks.  Since no one wanted them he would buy the last three or four left overs off the dealers lot after the new ones were out for 6 months or so.  He would get them really cheap and even though they were parked at his business overnight in a high crime area, no one ever broke in or stole any of them.  The beauty of the Aztek cars was inner beauty in his eyes. 
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: stevewfl on February 02, 2012, 07:24:21 AM
here is the new uber-fugly car in America as a result of Chrysler marrying Fiat

(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Fiat500ZagatoCoupe_3.jpg)

(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Fiat500ZagatoCoupe_2.jpg)

Here is the super-sport model....yeah!
(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Main-Low.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Strawboss on February 02, 2012, 07:37:41 AM
60's Olds Toronado.
70's AMC Matador.
80's Cadillac Seville.
90's PC Cruiser or Aztek
Now Nissan Juke.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Rhino on February 02, 2012, 08:37:14 AM
here is the new uber-fugly car in America as a result of Chrysler marrying Fiat

(http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Fiat500ZagatoCoupe_2.jpg)


I never realized how VW bug shaped that car is, but somehow looks so much worse.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: OCK913 on February 02, 2012, 08:42:11 AM
I didnt have a Pacer or a Gremlin, but my first car was an AMC Spirit. At the time, I thought I was pretty darn cool.....looking back now....... not so much.

(http://www.amcya.com/images/spirit1_8x6.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Reid on February 02, 2012, 10:51:52 AM
I owned a Pacer X.  It was a motorized aquarium.  Shoulda bought stock in Windex.  Grossly underpowered.  4 adults and would maybe do 80 on level ground downwind.  Good for sightseeing though!
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: stevewfl on February 02, 2012, 03:07:22 PM
Even the gal posing by the Fiat just isn't all that
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Mister Tee on February 02, 2012, 03:11:52 PM
Even the gal posing by the Fiat just isn't all that

I'd hit it!
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: stevewfl on February 02, 2012, 03:58:43 PM
I'd hit it!

I prob would too but I doubt I'd set up lighting and photograph her (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Rhino on February 02, 2012, 04:14:44 PM
Even the gal posing by the Fiat just isn't all that

Perhaps not but J. Lo looked pretty good in the Fiat 500 commercial.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: blue14 on February 02, 2012, 06:36:05 PM
Perhaps not but J. Lo looked pretty good in the Fiat 500 commercial.

And who hasn't hit that :o
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 04:36:59 AM
I prob would too but I doubt I'd set up lighting and photograph her (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)

That's not what I heard...      :P
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MiniCog on February 03, 2012, 09:35:22 AM
Dude, Walter White made that ride awesome again.

I hate that car as much as Walt Jr. loves breakfast.  And that's a lot.

But the car wasn't really ever that awesome.


I think my top 5 ugly cars of the past 10 years goes as follows:
Aztec
Prius (Generation 1, 2 and 3.  It doesn't matter.  Generation 1 looks like an Echo.)
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chrysler Prowler
Chrysler Crossfire (hardtop)

Honerable Mentions:
Nissan Juke because it's ugly.
Toyota Camry (Any year) because it's styling is soooo bland and performance so wretched.
Toyota Corolla (Any year) because it's styling is almost as bland as the Camry, but the performance is more than lacking.
Hyundai Sonata (1996-2010) because it's bland but not as boring to drive as say...  A Camry.
Honda Civic because it's bland, boring and although it's never meant to perform, rice boys seem to think it's some sort of Mustang ripping bad-ass for a car after they put a feaux hood scoop here, a fart canon there and a boeing 747 wing on the rear and that "teh V-TEC, yo" is some sort of gift from the Flying Spaghetti Monster, even though it's just a fancy word for Variable Valve Timing, something many new cars use.  Sadly, I have to go to school with these kinds of people.

Don't get me wrong, I like the Sonata, Camry, Corolla and Civic because they do the job they're supposed to do: get from A to B with great gas mileage, but what I don't like is all the wonderful things people say about these cars and that they're not what they COULD have been.  I KNOW Toyota has the ability to do so much more than make a bland 4 door car that is about as fun to drive as, well, a Camry.  And Honda, for God's sake, they make killer bikes, why not make some killer 2/4 door cars that re quick and get great gas mileage?  I know they can do it.

Hyundai has stepped up their game (look at the 2011 Sonata and the Genesis), and I applaud them.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Rhino on February 03, 2012, 10:22:31 AM
And Honda, for God's sake, they make killer bikes, why not make some killer 2/4 door cars that re quick and get great gas mileage?  I know they can do it.

The new models from Acura may be just the ticket. Of course plan to bring money.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MiniCog on February 03, 2012, 10:26:08 AM
Are they going to be front-wheel drive?
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Rhino on February 03, 2012, 10:47:46 AM
Are they going to be front-wheel drive?

Good question. I know the NSX will be all wheel drive.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 10:59:37 AM
Good question. I know the NSX will be all wheel drive.

C'mon dude! DO NOT mention the NSX in a ugly car thread!    ;)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: stevewfl on February 03, 2012, 12:56:55 PM
they'll have pretty models with the NSX
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 01:07:34 PM
they'll have pretty models with the NSX

Man, when the car looks like this, you don't need pretty girls. Not even Asians. (did I just say that?)

2013 Acura NSX Concept -- 2012 Detroit Auto Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0PIBT7KmOk#ws)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: ZG on February 03, 2012, 01:15:06 PM
Man, when the car looks like this, you don't need pretty girls.

It doesn't hurt though C...  :)
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/dfokeqwuirw7u.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 03, 2012, 01:24:35 PM

It doesn't hurt though C...  :)
 

Trudat J! A little T&A never hurts anything, that is unless the wife catches you lookin.    :o
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: stevewfl on February 03, 2012, 04:42:07 PM
Cars that look like that NSX I agree don't need girls. But the amazing thing is you will always see them around 'em    =)

Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Bosgarage57 on February 04, 2012, 08:36:41 AM
I love all the weird vehicles, the jukes, Aztecs, Souls, Scions and the like.  What I hate is all the sedans and SUV's that look exactly the same except with a different badge on it. I like to be different, and be able to find my car in a line up.   Would I spend 20k on an Aztec?  Heck no, but I wouldn't on any car right now.  I currently drive a Suzuki Reno hatch which looks like a really long egg, but its paid off and still runs, so I aint complaining :)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: booger on February 04, 2012, 06:46:23 PM
1991 Chevrolet Caprice.............."SHAMU"
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: booger on February 04, 2012, 06:49:09 PM
Maybe its not sold in America but I think Citroen has made some of the most hideous cars ever made.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S9rDr1CJaWA/TUsSLxbC9mI/AAAAAAAAAI4/Ba3SM8Gef4Q/s1600/citroen_ds4.jpg)

(http://www.hotszots.eu/_galler/IMG/CITROEN/Citroent_cactus_concept_front.jpg)

The 1960's Citroen were so far advanced that people didn't know what to think about them.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Bosco on February 04, 2012, 07:18:16 PM
Man, when the car looks like this, you don't need pretty girls. Not even Asians. (did I just say that?)

2013 Acura NSX Concept -- 2012 Detroit Auto Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0PIBT7KmOk#ws)

I was at the unveil in Detroit. It is an awesome car.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MiniCog on February 05, 2012, 11:05:33 PM
I do like the NSX, it has a nice growl.

Any specs out on it yet?
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MrPepsi on February 06, 2012, 08:41:21 AM
I do like the NSX, it has a nice growl.

Any specs out on it yet?


Not much yet, other than a V-6 hybrid.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 06, 2012, 09:15:09 AM
I do like the NSX, it has a nice growl.

Any specs out on it yet?

All wheel drive, electric in front gas in the back.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MiniCog on February 07, 2012, 05:34:54 AM
So it's a hybrid...   :-\
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: gPink on February 07, 2012, 05:43:24 AM
All wheel drive, electric in front gas in the back.
So does the vibrator in front cause gas out the back?
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: timsatx on February 07, 2012, 06:40:04 AM
Come on man, I cannot believe that nobody has brought up the Scion XB. That has to be one of the most FUGLY cars I have seen.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2012, 08:18:32 AM
Come on man, I cannot believe that nobody has brought up the Scion XB. That has to be one of the most FUGLY cars I have seen.

Read the first post.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Outback_Jon on February 07, 2012, 09:01:23 AM
Read the first post.
RTFP?

I've heard of RTFM before...   ;D
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Caffeinated on February 07, 2012, 10:24:15 AM
I don't believe the extremely ugly Smart cars have been mentioned.  I feel safer on the C14 than in that golf cart, since I can get out of the way quickly!
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
I don't believe the extremely ugly Smart cars have been mentioned.  I feel safer on the C14 than in that golf cart, since I can get out of the way quickly!

I parked next to one of those the other day. I think that my C14 is larger than that lil car!
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
Speaking of the smart car...

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=6458.msg80476#msg80476 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=6458.msg80476#msg80476)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: timsatx on February 07, 2012, 02:35:07 PM
Read the first post.

I did read it, I still can't find the XB listed  :rotflmao:
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2012, 02:43:02 PM
I did read it, I still can't find the XB listed  :rotflmao:

"They missed a lot of modern day cars, that hideous Nissan Cube should be listed as well as a couple of Scion models."
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 07, 2012, 02:53:16 PM
Jetta TDI... :popcorn: :stirpot: :hitfan: :deadhorse:
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2012, 03:31:33 PM
Jetta TDI... :popcorn: :stirpot: :hitfan: :deadhorse:

 >:(

why I oughta   (at 1:15 watch, I was laughing so hard that I have tears running down my face)

Three Stooges "Hoi Polloi" slaps only (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bit9YxtTamY#)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 07, 2012, 03:35:53 PM
You probably should...  I'll remind you this summer.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2012, 03:38:07 PM
You probably should...  I'll remind you this summer.

After that comment, you won't have to remind me, I'm making some notes...
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: KawiG on February 08, 2012, 05:25:54 PM
don't forget this one
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: ZG on February 08, 2012, 08:29:19 PM
don't forget this one

 ???  What?? No way KG, I had a convertible 1980 one of those in highschool and it was awesome!  8) :thumbs:
 
I'm gonna have to disagree with ya on that one bro... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_bitchfight.gif)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: timsatx on February 08, 2012, 10:57:51 PM
"They missed a lot of modern day cars, that hideous Nissan Cube should be listed as well as a couple of Scion XB models."

There it is  ;)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: KawiG on February 09, 2012, 05:00:41 PM

 ???  What?? No way KG, I had a convertible 1980 one of those in highschool and it was awesome!  8) :thumbs:
 
I'm gonna have to disagree with ya on that one bro... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_bitchfight.gif)
Bet It was black wasn't it ....or could it have been.....Silver? " in my best Church Lady voice"
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: ZG on February 09, 2012, 06:44:38 PM
Bet It was black wasn't it ....or could it have been.....Silver? " in my best Church Lady voice"

It was actually red, long before digital photo's though bro or I'd post up some pics of it... Oh wait, it was the mid 80's and I promised my kids I wouldn't post any shots of me with a mullet on the internet...  :-\
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: KawiG on February 09, 2012, 06:50:16 PM
Use your camera phone to take a pic of the pic...that's what I do. ;)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: Conrad on February 10, 2012, 04:29:34 AM

It was actually red, long before digital photo's though bro or I'd post up some pics of it... Oh wait, it was the mid 80's and I promised my kids I wouldn't post any shots of me with a mullet on the internet...  :-\

(http://www.clementdesigns.com/images/ProductImg/Humor_Mullet.jpg)
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: VirginiaJim on February 10, 2012, 05:05:02 AM

It was actually red, long before digital photo's though bro or I'd post up some pics of it... Oh wait, it was the mid 80's and I promised my kids I wouldn't post any shots of me with a mullet on the internet...  :-\

You promised them, not us.
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: MiniCog on February 10, 2012, 09:36:21 AM
don't forget this one

That thing is pretty cool, actually.   And I'm a 17 (month from 18) year old saying a car from the 80's is cool.  8)
Title: IAMAUTO
Post by: capt chaos on February 10, 2012, 10:55:33 AM
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2012/01/4f3c538c1db195e07ec91743886f53e2.jpg)
Title: Re: IAMAUTO
Post by: jimmymac on February 10, 2012, 03:31:38 PM
(http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/images/12/2012/01/4f3c538c1db195e07ec91743886f53e2.jpg)
That would draw a crowd at the gas station.
An Aries K, not so much. :P
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: KawiG on February 11, 2012, 06:27:26 AM
Never understood the wood grain stuff


Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: GeeBeav on February 11, 2012, 05:59:16 PM
Never understood the wood grain stuff

Is that a Family Truckster?
Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: kreaky on February 11, 2012, 07:20:15 PM
Is that a Family Truckster?

Dam Right!!

Title: Re: 10 of the Ugliest Cars Sold in America
Post by: KawiG on February 11, 2012, 08:42:51 PM
Is that a Family Truckster?
For some reason if you dated a chick with a car like that the wood grain became unimportant... :P