Two weeks ago I wrote about the importance of being optimistic in these troubled times. And I stand behind the sentiment contained within those wonderfully crafted 690 words. But don't misunderstand, optimism should be also be selectively doled out.

Sure the future looks bright, but not everything is great. In fact, during the inescapable 24 hour news cycle, many things get overrated. Too many things. And since I like the sound of my own thoughts I thought I'd make a list of those things.

I expect many of you to disagree with me on many of these, but remember, if you do, you're wrong.

The Dodge Challenger SRT-8
Not only is it too damn big, but a Shelby Mustang GT500 sucks its doors off.

Chip Foose
Enough with the two-tone and the billit. Talk about a one note somba. Time to overhaul your esthetic.

2009 Nissan GT-R
Too noisy. Too rough. Too fragile. Better not use the launch control.

Piloti Driving Shoes
Piloti must be Italian for Geek in the overpriced clown-booties.

The Toyota Prius
If any conventional car was that ugly, that uncomfortable and that rotten to drive it would have been a laughing stock.

The Tesla
Part car, part bullshit. Buying one seems to require a secret handshake, a briefcase full of cash and a pinky swear to never drive the car in public. I've seen one on the road and I live in the hybrid loving more money than brains club headquarters that is west Los Angeles. If they're selling these things like they say they are, where are they selling them, Ohio?

Small SUVs
Acura RDX, Infiniti EX35, VW Tiguan, etc. Who the hell buys a Sport Utility with absolutely no utility? There's more room in my sinus cavity than the new crop of cute utes.

2009 Lincoln MKS
Worst engine in its class. Would have been competitive during Clinton's second term.

Speed Channel
Too much NASCAR. Too much Pinks. Too much Wrecked. No enough cool stuff.

2010 Ford Mustang
Second verse same as the first. Suddenly it's 2005.

Sync
Bong, play Britney. Bong, play Britney. Bong, play Britney.

Saturn Aura
So much better than the embarrassing Ion it replaced this average sedan was destined for overrated status.

Top Gear
Oops. My mistake. This should not be on the list. Top Gear really is that good.

Lexus IS-F
Fake tailpipes and suspension tuning endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.

Honda Civic Si
Sinfully ugly. No torque. Battlestar Gallactica called and wants its dashboard back.

2009 Jaguar XF
Looks like a tarted up Lexus GS. It may be a needed new styling statement for the luxury car division of Tata Motors, but after the sexpot XK (also designed by Ian Callum) it's nothing short of a let down.

2009 Chevy Corvette
Fast? Yup. Affordable? Kinda. Plasticy? Oh yeah. Looks like it got rear ended by a semi? Twice.

Me
I'm not really as great as I say I am. Plus, my cottage cheese thighs could use a little sun.

Bob Lutz
He once told me the Saturn Ion was good. It wasn't.

Miles Per Gallon
In case you haven't noticed (and nobody has) gas is really cheap again. -- The Mechanic, Inside Line Contributor

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I agree with a lot of these

 

Wow, I actually agree with most on that list. The GT-R itself is not overrated, I think as a car enthusiast, specifically Japanese car, we raise the expectation on the GT-R. We want it to be and do everything at a ridiculous bargain price. We want Ferrari performance/look with Nissan price. Basically, we want all the pros and none of the cons. Had Nissan's didn't put the lc mode in the GT-R I think the car would have been just fine without most the the critique it has received.

Oh and Top Gear really is great

 

disagree on:

-Chip Foose
-Civic Si
-09 Vette

the rest are spot on

 

hah, cool article.

I need to drive a GT-R before I call it overrated.


Personally, I like "Pass Times".

 

Is the IS-F ride quality that worse than the competitors? Every rag keeps saying that. Even Clarkson.

 

Wow, what a shit list. The C6 looks like it got rear ended by a Semi? Idiot!

 

This board needs all the good writers it can get.

Your Si comment is a classic!

Fun list, thanks!

 

credit goes to

 

You left out Unique Whips/Will Castro. Painting every other spoke on a quarter million dollar car lime green or fluorescent orange is whether or not a celebrity drives the car. There is nothing "unique" about doing the same work to every car on every show.

 

i agree with putting the SRT8 at the top of your list. what a piece of crap.

if i could drive a GTR or tesla, i would, happily, in public. i would not launch.

small suvs are for people who have small brains. its a good mix between an SUV and a small car? yet you get the worst of both worlds? good conclusion people.

top gear - if it hasnt gotten old yet, it prob wont. rock on

speed channel - more cool stuff and more REAL racing. yes nascar racers arent flat out jokes but there is better out ther. much better.

i like the ISF and Si, havent driven them but i would.

As for the Jag, its good to see that an american car can update a car more than with just a few body panels. its also good to see they can make it have 510hp (XFR)

corvette? eh , everyone has one

bob lutz and the rest of american car spokespeople - please shut up, you are stupid and you are endorsing mostly donkey poop. its a shame americans are partial to donkey poop.

me - i am an idiot and i know it. at least i bought an s2000 so im not 100% dumbass

miles per gallon - more like learn how to slow down if you are worried about gas. or learn how to not buy an SUV. or learn how to walk, ride a bike, move closer or not live your life at 1 billion miles an hour

good topic, its just your opinion but theres nothing wrong with seeing what other people think