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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 05:59 PM
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Folks,

It was a great three year run, but the latest issue of Car and Driver sadly omits our favorite roadster from the Top Ten list.

No matter -- long live the Honda S2000! It will always be in my top ten list.

Here is the new lineup:

Acura RSX
BMW 3-Series/M3
Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Focus
Honda Accord
Infiniti G35
Mazda 6 s
Nissan 350Z
Porsche Boxster
Subaru WRX

The good news is this is an impressive list of cars! Many excellent choices for enthusiasts...

-Lou
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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Will the Honda Accord string ever be broken?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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Will the Honda Accord string ever be broken?
Probably not.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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How can a car that's not out be on the list?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by Hondafan
Will the Honda Accord string ever be broken?
15 Accord wins in just 20 years .......

C&D had to rewrite their rules about the number of winners per year ( it used to be unlimited). One auto company wouldn't play fair and kept building great cars every year, so the new limit was set to 2 cars per year from 1 company. Way to go Honda

This last year Honda actually had 3 of the 10 winners ! Two were badged Honda and one Acura ! The Accord, S2000, and RSX.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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Based on quality and fuel economy among it's peers, the Ford Focus doesn't belong on the list. Maybe the SVT version, maybe.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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ummm...wasn't the Ford Focus one of the vehicles listed as having the most recalls for a "new" vehicle ever ?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Destiny2002
[B]Based on quality and fuel economy among it's peers, the Ford Focus doesn't belong on the list.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by StwoK
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15 Accord wins in just 20 years .......
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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I'd put the S2000 above:
the Focus (out of its league on the list. proof that advertising money talks)
the WRX
the Boxster (even with the S but for value)
The Mazda 6 s
and the RSX (interesting Acura but not up to S2000 innovation--not even double wishbone suspension)

This list is a balance of quality, value, range and what's new. I think they worked hard to include GM and Ford in the list, as well as different configurations.

The Honda Civic Hybrid deserves its own spot on the list for innovation plus quality. The Accord deserves TWO spots; one reserved just for the 6 speed v6 coupe, one for all the other Accords.
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