Classic cars return from grave

Kitsune · 01-21-2005, 09:27 AM

The 1968 Charger: the image of this American muscle car would be difficult to destroy.

...until now. The 2006 model has had the menacing front end removed, has been given a family sedan back-end, and two extra doors. That'd be "ugly" spelled with an "F".

Someone needs to stop this.

Radar · 01-21-2005, 12:03 PM

Elspode · 01-21-2005, 12:07 PM

It just looks like everything else Chrysler-Daimler has been putting out lately. I kind of like the lines, actually. They remind me of something out of Gotham City.

jinx · 01-21-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

The 1968 Charger: the image of this American muscle car would be difficult to destroy.

...until now.

Until now??? Did you miss the 80's?

Kitsune · 01-21-2005, 12:49 PM

Until now??? Did you miss the 80's?

I tired so hard to forget those years.

But, hey, I think the new Mustang has the right spirit in its current form. The front is even kinda sexy.

Troubleshooter · 01-21-2005, 01:06 PM

It's like GM's failure with the Monte Carlo and the Impala. Yeah the new ones have the same name but they certainly aren't Monce Carlos and Impalas.

Beestie · 01-21-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

It's like GM's failure with the Monte Carlo...

The front end of the new Monte Carlo makes me shed a tear like that Indian dude in the 70's commercial about not littering.

elSicomoro · 01-21-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

It's like GM's failure with the Monte Carlo and the Impala. Yeah the new ones have the same name but they certainly aren't Monce Carlos and Impalas.

Define "failure."

Troubleshooter · 01-21-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Define "failure."

The new models may share the name and manufacturer of the original, but lack anything resembling the appearance, performance, coolness, room, etc of their elder namesakes.

elSicomoro · 01-21-2005, 02:30 PM

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today?

I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

jinx · 01-21-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

But, hey, I think the new Mustang has the right spirit in its current form. The front is even kinda sexy.

Yeah, it's not bad looking.... from a distance, they need to build the Cobra concept car though. Jim would buy me one I think.... it's all I ever wanted...

The current Monte SS isn't bad looking. Except for the weak front end it's not far off from when they were cool.

lumberjim · 01-21-2005, 03:23 PM

I might even let you drive it once or twice

lumberjim · 01-21-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. .

you would.

Troubleshooter · 01-21-2005, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today?

I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

My point being that regardless of your opinion of their appearance they are not a Monte Carlo and an Impala, they are an entirely new vehicle suckering in people with branding power.

Radar · 01-21-2005, 04:00 PM

01-21-2005, 09:27 AM	#1
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Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	It just looks like everything else Chrysler-Daimler has been putting out lately. I kind of like the lines, actually. They remind me of something out of Gotham City. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	It's like GM's failure with the Monte Carlo and the Impala. Yeah the new ones have the same name but they certainly aren't Monce Carlos and Impalas. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

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01-21-2005, 12:49 PM	#5
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Until now??? Did you miss the 80's? I tired so hard to forget those years. But, hey, I think the new Mustang has the right spirit in its current form. The front is even kinda sexy.

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elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I think the current Monte Carlo looks better than any of its previous models. The roominess and power plant pale only to the early 70s models--and do we really need that big of a car today? I thought the new Impala was ugly at first, and no, it doesn't compare to the original 60s versions. But it's a hell of a lot better than the 70s-90s models.

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Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	__________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

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