More proof that the automobile industry has been one of the least innovative the past century. In what way is a Ford bought today really different from the original Model T?
But hey; what more do you need in a car (A-to-B-wise)?
It’s alright, some cars (like the Honda S2000) still make sense. Being a car guy, I find the cars with the least stuff the most fun, Honda’s S2000 is a great example. Six gears, a high-revving motor, and two seats. Sure, it’s not as simple as the 1958 Subaru 360, but it’s nothing compared to some of the cars today.
Ed Hayashi
on 28 Oct 08
Check out the seats. Looks like someone ripped off some seats from Fenway Park.
No crumble zones. No air bags. No side door reinforcements. No ABS. No ESC.
No thanks.
If you say “They don’t make ‘em like they used to”, you’re right. And thank Ralph Nader that they don’t.
I’ll take my 3-Series, thankyewverymuch.
Saša
on 28 Oct 08
Yeah, but does it scale?
Keith
on 29 Oct 08
Is it just me or does that steering wheel seem way too large for the other proportions of the interior?
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Benjy
on 27 Oct 08No cup holders? No nav system? How do people drive like that?
andy
on 27 Oct 08Now that’s beautiful! There should be more cars made like this today.
Joris
on 27 Oct 08What?! No bloatware?
More proof that the automobile industry has been one of the least innovative the past century. In what way is a Ford bought today really different from the original Model T?
But hey; what more do you need in a car (A-to-B-wise)?
Dylan
on 27 Oct 08This is way too busy.
Vlad
on 28 Oct 08But what about the Playstation 2 and NOS!?
It’s alright, some cars (like the Honda S2000) still make sense. Being a car guy, I find the cars with the least stuff the most fun, Honda’s S2000 is a great example. Six gears, a high-revving motor, and two seats. Sure, it’s not as simple as the 1958 Subaru 360, but it’s nothing compared to some of the cars today.
Ed Hayashi
on 28 Oct 08Check out the seats. Looks like someone ripped off some seats from Fenway Park.
Tomas
on 28 Oct 08Rear engine? It’s basically a Porsche.
Don Schenck
on 28 Oct 08No crumble zones. No air bags. No side door reinforcements. No ABS. No ESC.
No thanks.
If you say “They don’t make ‘em like they used to”, you’re right. And thank Ralph Nader that they don’t.
I’ll take my 3-Series, thankyewverymuch.
Saša
on 28 Oct 08Yeah, but does it scale?
Keith
on 29 Oct 08Is it just me or does that steering wheel seem way too large for the other proportions of the interior?
This discussion is closed.