08-28-2013, 01:25 AM
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Now if only they would program these drive-by-wire systems to override the retards that can't hold a steady throttle down bowling-lane straight and level roads. 
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08-28-2013, 02:30 AM
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Some of those I think are ridiculous. None are perfect, but a few had a decent purpose, and ugliest, or weirdest, make sense- but not dumb.
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I have read a few lists like that and there is always a fair amount of debate. Often these lists do not have SUVs besides the Aztec. One list was half street-legal racecars. |
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08-28-2013, 03:24 AM
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Could have been a worse list, could have been better. Any time you conflate political agenda with actual vehicular merits, you're going down a slippery slope.
I recall one Time magazine list of "worst cars" that featured the Ford Model T. Simply because it started the trend of mass production.
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Now if only they would program these drive-by-wire systems to override the retards that can't hold a steady throttle down bowling-lane straight and level roads. |
Moi? I plead innocent, your honor!  |
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08-28-2013, 07:05 AM
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Now if only they would program these drive-by-wire systems to override the retards that can't hold a steady throttle down bowling-lane straight and level roads. |
Me tooo. EOC = road speed varies.
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08-28-2013, 08:04 AM
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You know I am referring to Spastic Ankle Syndrome.
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08-28-2013, 09:30 AM
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Ah. You mean the brake-tap dancers!
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08-28-2013, 10:35 AM
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08-28-2013, 10:36 AM
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"Memo to the world: When an auto executive starts a new car company and proposes to name the car after himself, run like a stag in the opposite direction, lock your check book and credit cards in a safe and ask your best friend to keep the combination away from you no matter how much you beg for it"
As of this time there is no name for this trike only the company of origin - Eliomotors. Name to be released later. I hope it isn't called "the nonstarter".
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08-28-2013, 11:19 AM
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Elio Motors, named after Paul Elio, the driving force behind the project.
Just clarifying, for anyone not aware of the origin of the name. I'm in for $250, hopefully the vehicle will make it to production and will be a screaming success.
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08-28-2013, 11:45 AM
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"Memo to the world: When an auto executive starts a new car company and proposes to name the car after himself, run like a stag in the opposite direction, lock your check book and credit cards in a safe and ask your best friend to keep the combination away from you no matter how much you beg for it"
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I'm sure Misters Toyoda, Honda, Reanault, Rolls, Royce, Opel, Horch, Benz, Porsche, Ferarri, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet and several of their friends will pass that warning on.
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Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
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