cruiser647 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 From the Porsche 928 thread, it got me thinking about how this is such a one-way street when it comes to swapping cars across the pond. Many Euro cars would not have been made if it weren't for the US market. How many US cars can the same label be given to - built for the Euro market? ie - we (Europe) give or have given the US such beauties and 'differences' as:- Ferrari 400/412 Porsche 928 VW Jetta (with the 2.3 inline 5!!!) Audi V8 and A8 (Audi V6 & V8 engines?) Jag XJ saloons (US was a major market, so much influence on design/manufacture) BMW 8 series to name a few - I am sure a few more will be named by other TSN bods. And what have they given us in return (officially)? Jeep Patriot (and other iterations of) - nice. Crossfire - oh boy! Neon - yippee! Escalade - yes please etc. All dross. Admittedly, the Corvette and angular Cadillac are looking good, but it's taken a good few decades! And is not a fair swap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 US cars, sorry, vee-hickles, make bugger-all sense in the UK IMO. One of my fave strap-lines recently "All the car you want plus it's a Chevrolet", which should say "A re-branded Daewoo you only buy because it's cheap and know nothing about cars, with an irrelevant badge, built in Korea." :dung: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Cruiser, it's easy mate. All American cars are sh*te. End of thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjack Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 We gave the Yanks the Ferarri Testarossa, I believe it was designed for the US market as the 512 BB didn't comply with their regulations. In return we got the PT Cruiser and GM buggered up Saab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 We gave the Yanks the Ferarri Testarossa... and they can keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Aaaaahhh, the PT Cruiser. That revolutionary piece of automobile history. Where's that thread Duisberg started with all of those hideous ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 They gave us the Tesla Roadster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Cruiser, it's easy mate. All American cars are sh*te.End of thread No no no no no, you are wrong. One day, I will own one of these - 4.3l turbo V6, 280bhp, 350 lb-ft, 4wd, 0-60 4.6s and very very tunable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Buick Grand National Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 They gave us the Tesla Roadster! No they didn't, you can't get it here, plus - it is based on an Elise, which we gave them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Buick Grand National Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Tipex, you're fecked in the head. It might be as tuneable as a Corsa, but it's got a chassis made of RSJs. Great in a straight line, but try going round a corner or stopping it American cars are sh*t. End of thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Tipex, you're fecked in the head. It might be as tuneable as a Corsa, but it's got a chassis made of RSJs. Great in a straight line, but try going round a corner or stopping it American cars are sh*t. End of thread I don't care, I still want one, and when I get one, I'm going to leave your golf behind in a cloud of tyre smoke! (until we get to the corners) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I don't care, I still want one, and when I get one, I'm going to leave your golf behind in a cloud of tyre smoke! (until we get to the corners) Hey, that's good. I see what you did there, right. It's like absolutely like kinda rite on m8 wiv ur refrence 2 this site You've always got to have the last word, haven't you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 No they didn't, you can't get it here, plus - it is based on an Elise, which we gave them.... Ebay! Well i loved those turbo models anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 You've always got to have the last word, haven't you No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Do so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Jesus, get a room you two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 No, we're saving "that room" in the hotel for you and Sleg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 No, we're saving "that room" in the hotel for you and Sleg... Remember 'that room' from last year? you know, Duisbergs room that we got fined €200 for and threatened with the police! Still, I think the bottle of liquid arse slowly rotting in the aircon inlet vent will be well worth our €200 when it goes off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Such class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 DISCLAIMER: The alleged action allegedly took place while we were on the Scumball last year. Duisberg didn't get right royally fecked off when we trashed his room before he arrived by checking in as him. Actually, yes he did. And they gave him another room. We had to pay 200 Euros because they reckoned they wouldn't be able to let the room out that night. Bloody hotel people Still makes me smile now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 No they didn't, you can't get it here, plus - it is based on an Elise, which we gave them.... Not content with doing it once, they're at it again (or someone doesn't have enough cash for this week's coffee & biccies). I suppose they had to do something to make up for what are probably 'interesting' sales figures for the base motor:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se5aScott Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Don't forget we gave them the Rover 800 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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