Anyone Else Noticed

LostInMoscow · 03-11-2011, 07:43 AM

There just seems to be a neverending release of cool cars in the last few years and even more recently! It's just amazing right now what you can buy compared to the end of the 20th century. I mean, even the station wagons are cool now! Anyone that lived through the Mustang II era surely understands what I'm talking about!

We are being spoiled now by the huge selection of quality and cool cars. It's a great time to be a gearhead!

*The_Blur* · 03-11-2011, 07:49 AM

The design work going into these new cars is just amazing. When I was in high school, most cars seemed pretty bland, but we've turned a big corner.

Crowley · 03-11-2011, 09:18 AM

it is definitely an exciting time to be a car enthusiast!!

Crowley

chain777 · 03-11-2011, 09:40 AM

It kills me a little inside every time I think about the cars I grew up with (mid eighties), that were considered performance cars compared to what we have now. The horsepower has more than doubled, the handling and braking are worlds better, the quality has vastly improved, and the gadgets available were things of Sci-Fi back then.

Oh, and the safety, while adding bulk, is worth the trade off. The death tolls prove this.

I think this is going to be looked back on as a pinnacle in performance cars like the 60's are today. I just wonder how long it will last?

2010 SSRS · 03-11-2011, 11:06 AM

Modern muscle is definitely awesome.

anthonyj9h · 03-11-2011, 11:08 AM

now if we could just compete with german enginering

TOMS1SS · 03-11-2011, 09:22 PM

The thing that worries me is that we'll see another dip into the dark ages like in the 70s with all the new CAFE regs and gas prices increasing. Luckily I think automakers have learned those lessons well from back then....

*DGthe3* · 03-12-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

now if we could just compete with german enginering

The value of German engineering is extremely over rated. Generally speaking, they over engineer things such that they become needlessly complex and/or precise, typically resulting in higher cost and lower reliability (except in cases with much higher cost with comparable reliability). All this is to eek out a product with a slightly better spec sheet. If you're looking for high-end lab equipment where precision matters more than cost, the Germans are great. But cars? I'll take the typically American credo of "Keep It Simple Stupid!" any day of the week.

Camaro Freak · 03-12-2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Modern muscle is definitely awesome.

03-11-2011, 07:43 AM	#1
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	Anyone Else Noticed There just seems to be a neverending release of cool cars in the last few years and even more recently! It's just amazing right now what you can buy compared to the end of the 20th century. I mean, even the station wagons are cool now! Anyone that lived through the Mustang II era surely understands what I'm talking about! We are being spoiled now by the huge selection of quality and cool cars. It's a great time to be a gearhead! __________________

03-11-2011, 07:49 AM	#2
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	The design work going into these new cars is just amazing. When I was in high school, most cars seemed pretty bland, but we've turned a big corner. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

03-11-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,567 View My Garage	it is definitely an exciting time to be a car enthusiast!! Crowley __________________

03-11-2011, 11:06 AM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Modern muscle is definitely awesome. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

03-11-2011, 09:22 PM	#7
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	The thing that worries me is that we'll see another dip into the dark ages like in the 70s with all the new CAFE regs and gas prices increasing. Luckily I think automakers have learned those lessons well from back then.... __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

03-11-2011, 09:40 AM	#4
chain777 Drives: Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Chicago,Illinois Posts: 560	It kills me a little inside every time I think about the cars I grew up with (mid eighties), that were considered performance cars compared to what we have now. The horsepower has more than doubled, the handling and braking are worlds better, the quality has vastly improved, and the gadgets available were things of Sci-Fi back then. Oh, and the safety, while adding bulk, is worth the trade off. The death tolls prove this. I think this is going to be looked back on as a pinnacle in performance cars like the 60's are today. I just wonder how long it will last?

03-11-2011, 11:08 AM	#6
anthonyj9h "First There" Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: in a hole somewhere Posts: 6,910	now if we could just compete with german enginering

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