10 automobiles that should have never been built

[Ripsnort]

Interesting article. I found the #1 particularly interesting.  I have a passion of the H1, but I tend to agree that the H2/H3 was a mistake by Detroit.

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[Masherbrum]

I agree with all of them, but the Focus.   The H2 might have one of the highest "problems per 1,000 vehicles" ever.   I know it was far and away the front runner by a WIDE MARGIN in it's first 3 years of production. 

[Ripsnort]

I agree with all of them, but the Focus.   The H2 might have one of the highest "problems per 1,000 vehicles" ever.   I know it was far and away the front runner by a WIDE MARGIN in it's first 3 years of production. 

Exactly my thoughts on the H2. I think it was Edmunds or another website that showed the defects per 1,000 vehicles, with H2's leading the way.

I wonder if Acid (you out there?) experienced any probs with his H2?

[caldera]

I'd like to add the Toyota Eunuch, err Prius to the list. How can they expect normal people to drive something that was apparently styled by Liberace and Richard Simmons. 

[Masherbrum]

More so than the PRius, would be the new Tacomas.   Toyota is recalling Tacomas buy the truckload due to faulty frames.   These are being CRUSHED at a fee of $500 per vehicle, regardless of condition from 1995-2000.   A family friend had a 99 that was "purchased by Toyota".  They cut him a check for $11,000 for a 9 year old truck.   What I've been hearing lately is that the recall might widen to accommodate all Tacomas from 95-04.   

[Halo]

We had a 78 Pinto, 79 Pinto, and 2000 Focus wagon.  The 78 Pinto did fairly well.  The 79 Pinto could stall you at the darndest places (e.g., I-95 in rush hour).  The 2000 Focus wagon was a great design with tragic flaws, e.g., rusting wheels, squeaking brakes, and air conditioner that crapped out about just after warranty expired (nice timing). 

No love lost for any of these cars, although the 78 Pinto survived its new teen male driver, and the Focus IF reliable could have been a mainstay for Ford. 

No 10 Worst Cars list is complete without the 1961 Renault Dauphine.  Nice looking little French sedan that died way prematurely.  Just about signalled the end of French attempt to sell cars in America. 

[soda72]

See Rule #7

[Gunslinger]

I'm not sure why the focus made the list.  I have one now and love it.  Most focus owners....again MOST love them.

[DiabloTX]

In August 2007, it emerged that due to demand for the DeLorean DMC-12, it could go back into production. Businessman Stephen Wynn has purchased all the remaining parts for the car and plans to rebuild them in Houston.

Holy sh...

[nirvana]

They've been building/restoring DMC-12s in Houston for quite awhile.  They sell for $20,000-$30,000 if I recall correctly.

[mg1942]

Chevy Aveo.
- It's rebadge version of a Daewoo model.  Domestic engineered Cobalt is much much better.

Nissan Altima coupe
- Nissan has too much 2dr cars in their lineup.  Altima coupe will harm 350Z and Infiniti G-37 coupe sales.

[1701E]

They've been building/restoring DMC-12s in Houston for quite awhile.  They sell for $20,000-$30,000 if I recall correctly.

The new DeLoreans to be sold are much steeper, they are aiming for $52,000 starting price.  not sure about others though

[lasersailor184]

Toyota FJ and the subsequent Ford Flex should be on the list.

[Jackal1]

See Rules #4, #5

[bongaroo]

H2/H3 = an overgrown suburban that has no buisness offroad.  H1 would be fun, but still unnecessary.