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Old 10-20-2013, 07:54 PM
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5. Honda S2000

Though the Mazda Miata has long-dominated the small, two-seater market, Honda (NYSE:HMC) was no slouch in the segment, either. At its debut in 2000, the S2000 featured a 2.0-liter inline-four that redlined at 9,000 rpm “with 240 hp, it put out more horsepower per liter than any other naturally aspirated engine on the planet,” Edmunds notes. The S2000 was truly a driver’s car, and only improved with the introduction of the 2.2 liter VTEC power plant in 2004.
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top 4 are complete BS...the s2000 should have been way higher on that list
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ford ranger? #1? really? i've literally driven 5 of them into the ground over a 2 year period via work as 'work trucks' and they were utter crap.. only saving grace was that they were dirt cheap i guess...
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Not really sure who wants the RX-8 back either, I'd take a 3rd gen RX-7 over the 8 any day.
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the top 4 didnt even make sense...A pickup truck? I think ford still makes those. Mazda Rx-8? okay not made anymore. Pontiac G8? Did they forget about the new Chevy SS? A Dodge station wagon? You can still get the SRT Charger - its just not a wagon.

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The Ranger is not still in production. You can easily verify by checking Ford's website.

As for whether the list is BS or makes sense, always consider the source.

Originally Posted by DoubleO7Spyder
Pontiac G8? Did they forget about the new Chevy SS?
Did you read the text?
Sadly, when it seemed like Pontiac was getting back on its feet, GM had to shut the brand down when it underwent its 2009 bankruptcy restructuring, taking the G8 with it — though Chevy’s upcoming SS seems to be filling its shoes to some degree.
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A Dodge station wagon? You can still get the SRT Charger - its just not a wagon.
Which is why they put the Magnum on the list -- because it is a wagon. Again, read the text.
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The Ranger makes sense. Not everyone needs or wants a full-size truck.
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I agree with the ranger but I would definitely put the s2000 much higher on my list although granted i am slightly biased
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Lol @ ford Ranger. Good to see the s2k and nsx on the list though.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997tl
The Ranger makes sense. Not everyone needs or wants a full-size truck.
I have 95 Ranger and it IS useful for all kinds of stuff. 4X4. I don't need or want a F150. I can have a loader throw in gravel, load it up with firewood, or haul model airplanes. It s up to 230K miles. My daughter feels badd ass in it; love to drive it.

Wish the Tacoma had not gotten so big.


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