No the Pinto was always in a class by itself!
Posted on 04/24/2011 3:43:16 PM PDT by Nachum
When it comes to quality, efficiency, reliability, safety and overall value, these vehicles bring up the rear.
By all accounts, Detroit's Big Three automakers have begun producing better-made, longer lasting, more efficient vehicles. It's a distinct change from the 1990s and early 2000s, when they fell behind their European and Asian counterparts in each category.
"This change is not even a gradual thing," says Christine Overstreet, an automotive consultant and director of Heels and Wheels. "It's like they've said, 'OK, we really want to step it up, we really want to compete, we're ready.' After past years of being so bad, they've really stepped up their game."
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Corvair, DUmmie....is that you Ralph?
No the Pinto was always in a class by itself!
I wave at them all the time. I forget to use all of my hand.
When I was in the Marine Corps, those 68-69’s were known among us service trash as “Vietnam Cars”......you either bought one after getting back with your saved-up money; or if you were stupid enough, you used a reenlistment bonus to buy one, not thinking far enough ahead to realize that if you re-upped, your new toy was gonna sit for 13 months because you’d be headed right overseas.
I needed a heavy duty truck. I found a new Dodge Ram for 20K less than a comparable Ford. If the price had matched, I would have gone with the Ford.
I believe you missed the part where I was commenting on your original post.
I’ll bet that new Chrysler 200 will be on the list next year. It’s your recycled K-car. Look for ... the Goonion label.
I bought a 95 Neon through AAFES Tax Free Auto sales while overseas. It served me well for eight years.
I had some really squeaky breaks and went back to the dealer. I found out they had a recall, but they didn't announce it. Apparently, it wasn't "life threatening." AAFES repaired it. I also had a oil drain plug get "stuck." I usually changed my oil, but when I was short on time I had an oil change through AAFES. When I tried to do the next oil change, the plug turned but wouldn't come out. I was told that by "performing maintenance," I voided my warranty. I was stuck paying for a new oil pan. I argued that the owner's manual gives instructions on how to change oil. Later, a new manager reviewed complaints and reimbursed me. I'm pretty sure the oil plug problem was an AAFES screw up.
After eight years of Autobahn travel, it developed a gasket leak. I gave it to a friend in Vehicle Maintenance who, just married, needed a vehicle. It was a good little car.
Did you own a pinto???
Yep, I had one.
Paid $100 for it because that was all the money I had at the time and needed a car.
What's yer point?
Another '69 owner huh. Literally one of a kind. I'm sighing right along with you.
Not only was that one of the coolest cars I've ever owned (and SUPER easy to work on), they've skyrocketed over the last several years. If you ever watch any of the auctions on HDTV, a nicely restored '69 is very sought after and always sells VERY high.
The quintessential American muscle car.
My mother traded in a big Buick for one during Carter's Stagflation/Oil Crisis. Shortly after getting the gas tank shield she hit by a van on the way to work. God was watching over her.
When she was able to work again, she got a Caprice with a slant six. It wasn't much bigger, but it had a sturdier design.
no point you just struck me as a pinto man.
In high school I drove a ‘69 VW Beetle that had a short in one of the headlights. I had to get out of the car and bang on the top of the headlamp with my fist - had to hit it in just the right spot - to get it to turn on. This provided endless entertainment for my passengers.
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