5 most underrated cars

[kornphlake]

According to Vehix anyway:
http://comcast.vehix.com/articles/f...-five-5-under-the-radar-all-star-cars?cid=806

Overall I'd say the choices are not so much underrated as they are outgunned. The Veracruz is not only in a class with stiff competition it's burdened with a Korean name plate known for econoboxes and 10 year warranties not big cushy SUVs. The Xterra is competing with some legends, anybody looking for a serious off road vehicle is going to be shopping Jeep or Toyota. Although they may have a good product, Nissan hasn't done a very good job of generating hype over the last several years, when the Xterra was launched they had some clever commercials but honestly I thought the platform had been discontinued a couple years ago. I wasn't aware VW made the CC, it may be underrated because it hasn't had a big marketing push behind it. As far as the CTS and Explorer, they have been well reviewed and are favorably rated, I'm not sure why the author considers them underrated.

Just one more article to add to the suspicion that editors pick cars for these lists by throwing darts.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

The most under rated car is a BMW M3.

Everyone knows this!

 

[MagickMan]

Okay, I'll stay on topic to get the ball rolling.

Of all time? The 1st gen Taurus SHO has to be on there somewhere. The Mustang SVO was a riot too.

 

[Aharami]

agree with the CC. such a good looking car!

 

[Throckmorton]

I think the most underrated car is the S14 Nissan 240sx

 

[alkemyst]

The most under rated car is a BMW M3.

Everyone knows this!

You must have an exhaust leak.

 

[Doppel]

You must have an exhaust leak.

u mad?

 

[alkemyst]

u mad?

Not at all, unlike you. You do realize I invite this kind of response unfortunately.

It shows me your 'crews' true colors.

I am hardly 'mad' about it, but many dedicate a lot of time to following my posts which is awesome to me.

so winning!

 

[TheHashmaster]

e36 m3. "best handling car at any price 1997"-(C&D). thats a pretty big title, check out what cars were around at that time.

sc300 - supra motor

 

[CraigRT]

sc300 - supra motor

 

[cyclistca]

Dam I wish that Nissan would get around to coming out with a new Xterra. Though last I heard there was not going to be a next one.

 

[Howard]

e36 m3. "best handling car at any price 1997"-(C&D). thats a pretty big title, check out what cars were around at that time.

sc300 - supra motor

Don't believe what C&D says about any BMW.

 

[Vic Vega]

I'm going to start a car site. I mean really. Take some press photos, number them, put an opinion under each and rake in the cash. This is ridiculous.

 

[exar333]

e36 m3. "best handling car at any price 1997"-(C&D). thats a pretty big title, check out what cars were around at that time.

sc300 - supra motor

You can get some crazy deals on those 2JZ SC 300s. Great suggestion there....maybe a new project car....hmm...

 

[ViviTheMage]

mmmm xterra, I do want one...the MPG is just so poopy!

 

[darkswordsman17]

Not sure why half the blurb on the Veracruz is about Tim Duncan...but ok. The Explorer is underrated? Its had a big push from Ford, and wasn't it getting knocked it not outright panned in reviews? The Xterra is ok, but pretty dated. The best thing they can say is that its better looking than ever which I find debatable (its not hideous but its not a good looking vehicle). While it might be nice to be able to just rinse out the interior, since you'll probably do that all of one time a year, I wouldn't want to put up with the interior the rest of the time. It'd be more effective to just get some heavy duty seat covers and floormats that you can pull out and wash when you don't need them. I like the CC's looks, but it's got to have more than that. Of course they don't even bother to actually go into any details, just give another basketball player analogy (seriously, WTF, its a car site, why all the basketball player analogies?). The CTS is anything but underrated. Its one of the most lauded cars ever, and its in a very competitive market segment that happens to have probably the most lauded car of all time.

Why did I even waste my time reading and posting about that garbage article.

 

[kornphlake]

I'm going to start a car site. I mean really. Take some press photos, number them, put an opinion under each and rake in the cash. This is ridiculous.

Don't forget that 3/4 of your article should be about something besides cars, with vague references to 5 vehicles you pull out of your hat. Get the manufacturers to kick in a few bucks for endorsing their product and you've got a good business plan. The best part is you can hire elementary school kids to write the articles and pay them in Otter Pops.

 

[TheHashmaster]

Don't believe what C&D says about any BMW.

after driving one i could see what they mean. they are right, it handles like a beast and the feedback it gives u from the road, that feel, is 2nd to none. definitely best handling bang for buck.

 

[TheHashmaster]

You can get some crazy deals on those 2JZ SC 300s. Great suggestion there....maybe a new project car....hmm...

that would be awesome. 10 second sc300 :biggrin: DO ITTTTTT

 

[Throckmorton]

The only cars mentioned so far are the BMW M3 , the 240sx, and a car that looks like a big 240sx, the SC400. Interesting

 

[alexruiz]

According to Vehix anyway:
http://comcast.vehix.com/articles/f...-five-5-under-the-radar-all-star-cars?cid=806

Overall I'd say the choices are not so much underrated as they are outgunned. The Veracruz is not only in a class with stiff competition it's burdened with a Korean name plate known for econoboxes and 10 year warranties not big cushy SUVs. The Xterra is competing with some legends, anybody looking for a serious off road vehicle is going to be shopping Jeep or Toyota. Although they may have a good product, Nissan hasn't done a very good job of generating hype over the last several years, when the Xterra was launched they had some clever commercials but honestly I thought the platform had been discontinued a couple years ago. I wasn't aware VW made the CC, it may be underrated because it hasn't had a big marketing push behind it. As far as the CTS and Explorer, they have been well reviewed and are favorably rated, I'm not sure why the author considers them underrated.

Just one more article to add to the suspicion that editors pick cars for these lists by throwing darts.

A lot of cars could be considered as underrated, but some are more obvious than others, and with respect to the author of the article, he is wrong in his selection of sedan. The most underrated sedan is what I am driving, Suzuki Kizashi

 

[DarkThinker]

Agreed on the CTS and Xterra.

And I think the 1st gen CTS is even more underrated than the current CTS

<---- Loves his 2007 CTS more than the current one

 

[ThatsABigOne]

A lot of cars could be considered as underrated, but some are more obvious than others, and with respect to the author of the article, he is wrong in his selection of sedan. The most underrated sedan is what I am driving, Suzuki Kizashi

This and CTS are great lookers and they are proving that they are very acceptable in their price range and in their class.

 

[TheHashmaster]

The only cars mentioned so far are the BMW M3 , the 240sx, and a car that looks like a big 240sx, the SC400. Interesting

*sc300 the 400 had some v8 in it, the 300 is where its at. only the 1995-1999 (e36) m3's are underrated, and as a matter of fact, so is the e30 m3, after that they got to be too heavy, the e46 m3 is alright, but its so damn expensive to make fast.

 

[KentState]

I know that both of the 2nd gen CTS that I've owned have been well received by people that experience it. My fiancee was only into foreign cars (with exception of the Vette) when we met, but has made a complete 180 since then. Co-workers always comment about how far American cars have come and many are hardcore German car owners. From that perspective, I feel that it is underrated in the minds of many until the see, ride and drive one in person.