POLL: Best Plastic bodied production car of all time?

[Analog]

U.S. made, of course!

 

[SlowSS]

Vette

 

[aircooled]

I like the fact that the Fiero has the engine behind the driver. ;-)

 

[Jzero]

If it's got a plastic body, how come my neighbor's Fiero seems to be rusting out so badly??

I always like Fieros, though. Mid-engine, small, quick.....

 

[Quixfire]

I thought the corvette was fiberglass???

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: Quixfire
I thought the corvette was fiberglass???

And that = plastic

 

Studebaker Avanti

 

[radioouman]

I'd go for Avanti

you missed the new Honda Element! (Yes, this is U.S. made... East Liberty, OH)

My vote goes for my Saturn SW2 wagon. The only panel that is metal is the hood on my car. The sedans and coupes have metal top and trunklid, but my wagon has a plastic top and plastic tailgate.

 

[Shantanu]

Cadillac XLR.

 

[aircooled]

Originally posted by: Roger
Studebaker Avanti

I forgot all about Avanti!!

Check out the new Avanti's. STill have the same style as the did 40 years ago! And it still looks great!

 

[DonaldC]

Originally posted by: Roger
Studebaker Avanti

Love that car.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: Jzero
If it's got a plastic body, how come my neighbor's Fiero seems to be rusting out so badly??

I always like Fieros, though. Mid-engine, small, quick.....

the body is 100% plastic, so I'm not sure what you are referring to!

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: Jzero
If it's got a plastic body, how come my neighbor's Fiero seems to be rusting out so badly??

I always like Fieros, though. Mid-engine, small, quick.....

the body is 100% plastic, so I'm not sure what you are referring to!

I dunno...the clearcoat is peeling and it's got rust on a lot of spots, but maybe it's just residue and stains from hinges and metal parts in and around it. It's a shame because with a little bit of work, it could easily be in perfect condition, but the owner seems uninterested in keeping it up.

 

[Chadder007]

Aren't Viper's fiberglass too?

 

[woodie1]

Originally posted by: Roger
Studebaker Avanti

Second the motion.

 

[PG]

Pam Anderson

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: PG
Pam Anderson

yeah, but she's got a lot of miles on her

 

[virtuamike]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: PG
Pam Anderson

yeah, but she's got a lot of miles on her

No, that's silicon. Plastic is Michael Jackson

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: virtuamike

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: PG
Pam Anderson

yeah, but she's got a lot of miles on her

No, that's silicon. Plastic is Michael Jackson

isn't silicone a type of liquid plastic?

 

[Colt45]

since when does fiberglass = plastic?

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Colt45
since when does fiberglass = plastic?

What do you think polyester and epoxy resins harden into?

 

[phantom309]

I like Fieros best because they make festive colors when their engines catch fire.

 

[Analog]

Originally posted by: phantom309
I like Fieros best because they make festive colors when their engines catch fire.

Cute, that problem was confined to the '84 model year. That problem was recalled and fixed. It did hurt the car's reputation though. I was fortunate enough to see a Quad 4 Fiero at the GM proving grounds in 1986. Unfortuantely, the Fiero was cancelled in 1988, so that program never made it to production. It was code named the "Quadzilla". Oh well.

 

[matmax]

Originally posted by: Roger
Studebaker Avanti

gotta go with the Avanti, one hot car that was 20 years ahead of its time.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: yellowfiero

Originally posted by: phantom309
I like Fieros best because they make festive colors when their engines catch fire.

Cute, that problem was confined to the '84 model year. That problem was recalled and fixed. It did hurt the car's reputation though. I was fortunate enough to see a Quad 4 Fiero at the GM proving grounds in 1986. Unfortuantely, the Fiero was cancelled in 1988, so that program never made it to production. It was code named the "Quadzilla". Oh well.

Its not like the Quad 4 was ever anything to write home about. I've still yet to be impressed by any American motor with less the 6 cylinders.