dcn@ihuxl.UUCP (08/17/83)
I just got a new issue of CAR, and I thought I would share the index of their mini-reviews section with you. CAR is imported from England, so you might not find it at the local magazine shop. The list is in three parts: interesting, adequate and boring - perfect categories for sports car enthusiasts! Interesting: Aston Martin: all models Lotus: all models Audi: 5000, Coupe, Quattro Mazda: 626, RX7 BMW: 323i, 733i Mercedes: all models Mitsubishi: Starion Morgan: all models Ferrari: all models Peugot: 305, 505, 604 Fiat: Strada, X1/9 Porshe: all models Honda: Accord Saab: all models Jaguar: XJ6, XJS Volkswagen: Scirocco, GTI Lamborghini: all models Volvo: 760 Adequate: Alfa Romeo: GTV6 Maserati: all Models Audi: 4000 Mazda: GLC BMW: 528e, 633i Renault: Fuego Chevy: Camaro Z28 Rolls-Royce: all models Mitsubishi: Tredia, Cordia Subaru: all models Nissan: Sentra, Stanza Toyota: Tercel, Camry, Celica Ford: Escort Volkswagen: Rabbit, Jetta, Quantum Honda: Civic, Prelude Volvo: all models except 760 Boring: Buick: Regal, Century Cadillac: Fleetwood Chevy: Chevette, Celebrity, Caprice Classic Dodge: Sapporo Toyota: Starlet, Corolla This is a subset of the list - many other cars available only in Europe were included in the list. Please excuse some of the name translations - I'm not familiar enough with the European models to be accurate. I also refuse to take responsibility for the opinions of CAR magazine, especially since they rated the Toyota Celica so low when the Supra is easily a match for the RX7 and Starion. Some of the British cars are also over-rated. What do you think? Dave Newkirk ihuxl!dcn
pal@uwvax.ARPA (Anil A. Pal) (08/18/83)
I read one British magazine (CAR, I think, which had a good/bad/ugly section, also called boring/good/interesting). It was my impression that they were biased strongly pro-British and anti-Japanese. Also, the reviews were of little comparative value. I don't need them to tell me that a $50,000 Ferrari accelerates better than a $5,000 Honda Civic. One characteristic they seemed to find highly desirable in a car was "character", or what I prefer to call "unreliability/inconvenience". Hence a standard review would read something like: Good finish, comfortable ride, excellent economy/reliability, no CHARACTER, typical Jap. [I found the use of "Jap" rather offensive] Disclaimer : This is my opinion only. Anil Pal U. of Wisconsin pal@uwisc seismo!uwvax!pal P.S. Why am I complaining, they rated the Accord (I have one) well.
jeff@tesla.UUCP (Jeff Frey) (08/20/83)
I don`T know about the other British cars in the list, but the only REALLY interesting one there is the Morgan. JF
crc@clyde.UUCP (08/25/83)
TVRs are very interesting cars, even if they weren't on the list.