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Detroit, 11:27 PM
Tue Nov 24
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Conformity within a brand should only be important when your product does not have enough panache and soul to stand on its own and therefore must rely on the mother brand to be noticed. That is the problem with most cars is that they lack soul b/c they are so monotonous. Despite the criticisms of the Challenger and other American muscle cars, they are perfect examples of cars that can stand on their own without the recognition of their original manufacturer. A good example of failure is the GTO; no soul in that design... #hondacrz
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Seriously, is there a rule that hybrids have to have aesthetically horrible rears? Does ugly increase efficiency exponentially somehow? #hondacrz
10/21/09
@avconsumer2: It's called a kammback, they do it for aerodynamic purposes, unfortunately, nobody has figured out how to make it attractive since the Daytona coupe. #hondacrz
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@Psiu! Puxa!: I stand edumacated... but still... yeesh. Also... I'd forgotten (guess it's been quite a while since I've seen one,) the heritage - to obviously include the CRX. (der) #hondacrz
10/21/09
The only one that makes sense is the 2nd-gen Insight, and apparently that car is a dud. #hondacrz
10/21/09
It can be done, and with few exceptions (T230 Celica, Cobalt SS), all of the best-handling FWD cars carry the Honda badge. #hondacrz
10/21/09
Stick the diesel into the element and I'd be interested - I like the weirdness of it. #hondacrz
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I'm just questioning Honda's mission with this car.
As for style, I'm really liking it. #hondacrz
10/21/09
...granted, we'll have to wait and see how this actually pans out. #hondacrz
10/21/09
BTW, I love you all this morning. Must be Jalop Valentine's Day. #hondacrz
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From PR:
"The CR-Z Concept 2009 is the world's first hybrid vehicle equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. Together with a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine the vehicle will create completely new value by combining the fun of driving and outstanding fuel economy."
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10/09/09
As a hater of the roundy T I could take it or leave it. As a car guy, I find this, at the very least, intriguing and, more likely, a little exciting.
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yeah, cancel the flight.
10/09/09
Best looking vehicle overall: FT-86
Most Boring: PX-MiEV
Most superhero mask inspired: Kiyora
Most looking like a fat chick bending over: Leaf
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Tada said Toyota wants the FT-86's sticker price to be in the $20,000 range. "It won't sell if it's over 3 million yen ($30,000)," he said. "The price has to appeal to regular customers."
It's not confirmation, but it's the best I've got.
10/09/09
Hopefully the aftermarket hits this as hard as they can and make some seriously awesome upgrades for this car with in the first couple years.