Here are 10 MORE sales flops for luxury and sports cars (1980-2005)

[@bombfog1]

The Holden G8 was a real shame. It was an incredible car and the only non-Japanese vehicle I’ve ever owned.

[@dmandman9]

The GTO was likely a great car under the hood. But it looked like a Grand Am. I think that may have contributed to its lack of success.

[@jamesmancuso3666]

@@dmandman9 it was a very good handling car. Even the early 5.7 had decent power and would carve corners almost like the Vette. The 6.0 version was even better plus the rear seat was actually usable for real people.

[@lucaspeden3727]

Owned or leased

[@derpyllama1857]

@@lucaspeden3727 It's almost like they specifically said owned 🤔

[@Samacalia]

As an aussie i feel pain That it didn’t succeed as well

[@headshotmaster138]

I never understood the hate of the GTO and G8. They were such good and underrated cars.

[@thanakonpraepanich4284]

The botched US LHD conversion was partly to blame. Left hand side foot well was a lot smaller than the right side of the car, compromising comfort and pedal positions. And the requirement to raise the position of the gas tank above the bumper to meet California crash standard mean the size of the fuel tank had to be cut by half.

[@headshotmaster138]

@@thanakonpraepanich4284 That's a damn shame because they had a lot of potential.

[@autochatter]

They were cool cars and the Chevy SS was too. The GTO's styling didnt help it as they looked too much like 90s 2 door Cavaliers to me. The G8 and Chevy SS wasnt advertised well.

[@mybigfatpolishlife]

The G8 wasn't on sale long enough

[@marcusdamberger]

@@autochatter I remember knowing about the SS at the time, and saw exactly one advertisement run for it during a Fox broadcast of NASCAR. i.e. it aired a few times during that broadcast, and I never saw it again. I then later saw just ONE SS at a Chevrolet dealer parked off to the side, for about $49k while a completely optioned out Malibu was $37k, and they had every color combination and trim level. The average buyer would have wondered why this SS car was so much more expensive when it didn't look much different than a Malibu. It didn't have heated or ventilated seats, Android auto or adaptive cruse control, auto high beam, rear skylight, wireless phone charger and many other options. They had to know what the SS truly was to want to pay the extra $12k.

[@chada75]

It's a shame that GM did ZERO advertising for the SS. Only known as a NASCAR body Style.

[@Jeremy-c3x]

they could’ve had the platform of the camaro and the ss similar to the challenger and charger today, would’ve been amazing

[@culcune]

The GTO actually started to pick up in sales in '06 when they dropped the car. They were actually drawing BMW buyers according to an article I read about the surprising bit of uptick in sales.

[@mikemc330]

The 2006 GTO was awesome. Get it with a manual transmission and you had a real sleeper. I wish I had bought one.

[@padroooo]

I never knew what CTS stood for. Thanks Pat.

[@robertwoodpa6463]

Me either

[@emmcee476]

Me either

[@brettt8246]

The Holden Monaro/Pontiac GTO was successful. General Motors Holden only got panel presses made that could only cope with 40,000 stampings before they were worn out. All were sold out before the end of the donor vehicle's lifespan (VT-VZ Commodore). A successor was designed and a concept was shown at the Australian Motor Show (Holden Coupe 60) based on the next generation V car (VE Commodore, Chevrolet SS) but the GFC, the termination of Pontiac and GM's bankruptcy killed it. But it did spawn the new generation Camaro!

[@muppetb.lansing8374]

The Holden Commodores were great, sturdy, we;ll-engineered cars.

[@brettt8246]

@@muppetb.lansing8374 Yes, I agree. The VE chassis was also designed to have many variations like a Crewcab, a Cabchassis, Coupe 60 sharing the doors and front with a proper Sports Ute, and a decent SUV called The Nullabor

[@DTD110865]

FYI, GM was planning a retro-GTO concept to replace the rebadged Holden before the entire Pontiac Motor Division was scrapped during the Great Recession of the late-2000's.

[@RustyShackleford42095]

It’s hilarious how many of these were Bob Lutz’ creations, yet he’s so revered in the industry.

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

Please do an episode on the Mitsubishi Diamante

[@of_lion22]

The SVX and the Reatta still look good. That side profile of the Black Reatta marketing looks so promising. It's always a shame it never came with a turbo v6 or manual transmission to live up to its very sporting looks.

[@davestvwatching2408]

The Reatta will definitely get attention at car shows.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

it was another mis step by gms management. it could have been a good cheap gt car with the right parts. heck that ill fated turbo quad 4 would have been a great option. SEE (motorweek oldsmobile Quad 4 Prototypes) a turbo quad for reportedly made 250-280 hp depending on tuning.

[@thedocofgreen2018]

The svx was a joke when it came out. Worse qc ever, it literally cane with leaks and gaps that needed to be sorted before delivery. Hardly subaru

[@BoulevardPark]

Lack of a stick is why i gave Reatta a miss

[@BigRedReatta]

I own a Reatta. Love the car, great attention at car meets and a surprising amount or tuning potential. Buick's 3.8L v6 is a strong asf motor.

[@mbd501]

The Catera wasn’t that underpowered for its time, with a 200 hp V6. The BMW 528i only had 190 hp at the time.

[@Locruid]

But the 528 was almost 400 lbs lighter and had 17 more ft torque to get it off the line

[@SinlowMusic]

The 528i of the same era was lighter, nicer inside, and infinitely better in every other way. You’re kidding yourself.

[@DJRicoche]

Isuzu VehiCROSS needs to be on one of these lists. I had a friend who owned one and quirky - is an understatement

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

Interesting car though, it was a rally homologation car featuring a bunch of Isuzu's highest tech AWD driveline technology and a longer travel suspension. They did find their niche at least. They were also pretty quick off the line and worked very well in terrain most SUV's weren't made for. Sad Isuzu, like SAAB and Suzuki were involved with GM in this country, for an importer, being tied to GM is the kiss of death.

[@stevie-ray2020]

@@Oldbmwr100rs Probably the main reason the VehiCROSS never made it here to Australia!

[@atlabama]

I had a 9-7X Aero. Besides a wonky AC, it was a good SUV. Interior was much nicer than a Trailblazer and slightly better than an Envoy.

[@richsackett3423]

the Trollblazer

[@atlabama]

@@audreyappliance It was. If I recall they took a Trailblazer SS and fine tuned it.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

@@atlabama it was a bravada with ss traiblazer powertrain and stiffer suspension.

[@joshklaver47]

Was it quick?

[@atlabama]

@@joshklaver47 Quick for an SUV of its day.

[@tonyo3544]

The GTO could have survived but it looked too much like a grand am/prix. I personally liked the new GTO.

[@brian5o]

The Saab 9-7X was by far the best looking version of the Trailblazer, I called it the Saablazer and the Saab 9-2X the Saabaru. The Saab visual treatment made both cars look sooo much better. While the 9-7X never got a great deal of attention, I believe that the 9-2X is highly sought after today, even more so than the same year Impreza.

[@carexpertandy]

I like that you included that Price is Right clip for the Cimarron. Yes, definitely include the Aztek in a non-luxury flops episode!

[@miekamariehodson1731]

He did

[@kilohotel6750]

I liked the SVX and GTO and think the T Bird would’ve sold a little better with a V8 and manual option but then it would’ve competed with the Mustang. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the Eagle Talon, that was definitely the lowest sold of the Eclipse, Laser and Talon clones.

[@seed_drill7135]

Was it? It had a second generation, while the Laser didn’t.

[@TooLooze]

I test drove a new Talon and it broke down. I felt sorry for the salesperson; he had to walk miles to get help (before cell phones).

[@seed_drill7135]

@@TooLooze I did the same with a NEON when they first came out. Someone had done something to drain the battery so it wouldn't start. I ended up buying a Dakota.

[@culcune]

​@2 Corinthians 4:7-11 It was a 'weird' V8, but it WAS a V8.

[@joshklaver47]

The Thunderbird did come with a V8, and they also had plenty of non-V8 performance heritage, such as the supercharged V6 and even turbo inline-4 models. In the 90s, the supercharged V6 models were faster than the V8s.

[@randybentley2633]

When I was in high school in the 88/92 timeframe, I saw a Merkur double spoiler XR4Ti in a Doctor's office park as I walked home. I have to admit that I love the looks of it even nowadays.

[@Redmenace96]

Same experience, dude. Spotted one, said, "How cool is that?" and never forgot the car.

[@felicetanka]

The time when we thought physicians were high priests.

[@enginepy]

I was a kid and thought I was cool when I saw one and I would say “that’s an XR4ti” like I was a badass

[@CharlieGosh]

The first year of Cadillac Cimarron/Pontiac J-2000 had a carburetor. Winter in Detroit (the cars were made in tropical Brazil) caused the choke to flood the engine after it had been run and then turned off for about an hour (choke was set for a richer start caused by the cold, but the engine wasn't cold yet). The plugs fouled and the car had to be towed to the dealer for new plugs. Subsequent years featured fuel injection. It also had an electric motor that drove a pump that powered the power brakes. That pump wore out around 75,000 miles. The diminutive Pontiac T-1000 available about the same time had a starter relay that was so chintzy they would routinely fail, stranding the car. After replacing 2 or 3 of them, wiser owners kept a spare in the glovebox for a quick, simple replacement. You are unlikely to see either of these cars anywhere today. A buddy had a Volkswagen Fox in 1985 (also made in Brazil). The heater was so underpowered it produced more heat on Medium fan than on High speed. While driving on a very snowy day the driver's windshield wiper was so flimsy it fell off (making it very difficult to drive!).

[@Valorius]

I had a Catera (used, got a great deal on it). Actually a really fun good handling little machine.

[@Snocone333]

did it come with cartoon bird hallucinations

[@richsackett3423]

@@Snocone333 One can hope.

[@nadermansour7487]

Fiat 128 as a flop in the USA?

[@Henry_Jones]

I ❤ the SVX but never considered buying one cuz it was automatic only.

[@6ettinold]

The Pontiac GTO-Holden Monaro is an Opel Omega in disguise, much like the Cadillac Catera. The Monaro was based on the Holden Commodore that in turn was based on the Omega. The Omega essentially manages to appear in the failed countdown twice!

[@JonNewquist]

The Omega genes are also in the Saab 9⁵.

[@pokest225]

@@JonNewquist If you mean the last gen 9-5, it wasn´t based on the omega. It was based on the Insignia/Regal.

[@JonNewquist]

@@pokest225 I meant the one prior. Sure wish the last wagon had made it to Colorado dealers. All we got was a visit from the Spyker folks. I've only ever seen 3 sedans in the wild.

[@cadillac4100]

The GM brass pleaded to Cadillac president Ed Kennard to delay the introduction of the Cimarron until the 1983 model year so they could tweak it up to differentiate from the other J cars.

[@tetchuma]

I loved the Subaru SVX. If they had offered it in a manual, it would have been a hit

[@erikk1820]

Yup. The lack of a manual was certainly an issue. As was the challenge of getting people to into a Subaru dealership to buy an expensive luxury car. The car itself was great.

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

I honestly would buy one if a manual existed.

[@bruh_machine]

The dual plane wing on the XR4Ti is functional, (the design of the car was the result of the aerodynamic Probe III concept) but the style was polarizing for American buyers. Ford switched to the single plane wing in an attempt to attract buyers, even though it wasn't as efficient.

[@Greatdome99]

Only above 300 miles an hour.

[@JonNewquist]

It mimiced the wing on the same era Mercury Capri GT. I seem to remember EXP GTs getting a double wing as well, though that may have been custom one-offs.

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

May have been functional but definitely unnecessary.

[@brian5o]

I'm an American. I absolutely loved the dual plane spoiler on both the XR4ti and the Mustang SVO. I'd love to have either car but I personally think the XR4ti is even more special than the Mustang. I actually almost bought one in about 1992 or 1993. I wish I would have.

[@akshonclip]

@@brian5o I bought a used 87 in 1992 at a huge discount. The cars lost value quickly. Loved that car and it actually held up well. It’s demise for me was a move to Phoenix. Lacking an intercooler it didn’t do well in desert heat.

[@OLDS98]

Excellent! You did a great job with the list a the video footage as well. Well narrated too. I was smiling and laughing and was like yeah... that is true. Sadly, GM made some mistakes indeed. I loved how well put together the video is and all the information too. I am a GM fan, but facts or facts and truth is truth.

[@mrlevhil]

Those mid 2000's Caprice Cop cars were nice. I hate they didn't catch on. The detectives in St Ann, MO had a couple in black.

[@ryanwashere21]

The biggest reason the Chevy SS didn’t sell was GM. They never really advertise it. It was more on an agreement to import the newer Commodore after GM dropped Pontiac. It was supposed to be the LS3 powered G8 which they made less than 1100 I think.

[@242HP]

It's high price didn't help either, or the fact that it basically looked like a rental car Chevy Malibu. It was also the first Chevy "SS" car that wasn't an offshoot of a particular model, like the Chevelle SS, the Impala SS or the Camaro SS. Just calling it a Chevy SS was sort of weird.

[@LynxStarAuto]

@@242HPI agree they should have named it the Caprice SS, but that name was relegated to the commercial chassis Caprice PPV (which was another Holden import) only sold to law enforcement. Really strange times at GM the late 2010's were.

[@davidcampbell4995]

Here in the UK the Cimarron was known as the Vauxhall Cavalier and in mainland Europe as the Opel Ascona , available as a 2/4 door saloon,5 door hatchback and a Holden designed estate car. All shared the GM (j platform) and were available with a wide variety of different engine's , this model was a great selling car and helped to severely topple Ford's dominance in the European market , the Omega model replaced 2 models (Senator Carlton/Omega (a) ) and this model sold reasonably well

[@TheSleepingonit]

One mechanic loved it when I called it the Cadillac Cavalier

[@arieljones4595]

NEVER knew CTS stood for Catera Touring Sedan. Mind blown.

[@BenTLador]

Subaru also made another flop after the SVX, the Tribeca. The Ascent wasn't Subaru's first attempt at making a three-row SUV. When the Tribeca first came out, people hated how the front end looked. So Subaru fixed it at the facelift but to a point that it looked too generic and was forgotten instantly by everyone. Heck, the facelifted Tribeca looks like the type of SUV you'd lose at a parking lot. Fun Fact: Right before GM sold their 20% share of Subaru to Toyota, there were plans of making another three-row Saab called the 9-6x. It was a facelifted Subaru Tribeca but with the usual Saab grille instead of the generic looking Subaru one.

[@CassidyListon]

Aw man. Still waiting for a VW Corrado episode.

[@VitoC.]

With Scirocco!

[@steven.l.patterson]

I remember a cousin’s boyfriend/husband buying a new XR4Ti - I thought it was cool. I’ve had two Saabs and three Volvos - all pre-GM & pre-Ford, respectively.

[@plap.]

T bird was sad. It was a good looking car The Reatta was good looking too but they developed it as both front and rear wheel drive to decide which to pick and went with the fronts. if it was rear wheel drive it probably would have done better

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

Ford's early 2000s T bird seemed to grasp hard at the brief trend 1998 to 2007 era for "retro" hip cars, convertible models.

[@sevenflashowls]

I think you can add most any Geo to the next list, the Escort ZR2, and the VW Carrado.

[@jeffking4176]

That Subaru was one bad-boy car, though. Worked at a detail shop, and just across the parking lot , another business owner had one. We did detail it . Subaru was extremely innovative. Albeit in a strange way. Very cool series. 🚗🙂

[@nixboox]

The Thunderbird reboot failed because Ford picked the wrong version of the brand to reboot. They picked the 55 and should have gone with the 60. People wanted the grills like were found on the PT Cruiser and the HHR. The 60 would have that but the 55 didn't. Also, how sure are you that there are 10 cars? You seem to jump from 3 to 1 so...where'd 2 go?

[@estebanmorales6487]

All of these made me facepalm. 80% was "what were the makers thinking", 20% was "what were buyers thinking". The Subaru SVX and the Pontiac GTO were great cars, but nobody bought them because reasons.

[@damilolaakanni]

A non-luxury car that failed: the Subaru Tribeca. It had adequate power for a midsized crossover with a 6 cylinder engine. However, it was smaller than the crossovers it tried to compete with (Highlander, Pilot etc), and as a result it had a much smaller second and third row than the competition. Also, the styling was controversial in 2006 and 2007. Subaru redesigned it for the 2008 model year, but it didn't help much. Fuel economy wasn't great either compared to other 6 cylinder AWD crossovers in its segment. By 2014 Subaru pulled the plug on the Tribeca and didn't make another three row crossover until the Ascent in 2018.

[@Noah_E]

There was a gold early Tribeca (still had B9 in the name) in the parking lot at Costco today. Still ugly.

[@Foxonian]

Plus, they were actually very close to making a SAAB version of the Tribeca. Thank goodness GM's money trouble scotched that idea.

[@Henry_Jones]

The new gto failed cuz it looked like a grand prix coupe. If they gave it the g8 styling in 03 it woulda been a smash hit.

[@Valorius]

Yep

[@UnknownGhostK]

GM is greddy, they hardly like to invest , the reason why they had so many rebadge car that look similar. Cheap corporation.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

During Chryslers purchase of AMC the main things they wanted was jeep and all of the engineers Renault brought on. The eagle premier was reworked in to the lh cars and the lx platform. Also the bravada was the 1st gmt 360 truck introduced, and had its own distinctive body ,until it was rebadged as a Saab and Buick.

[@stevenmaginnis1965]

I'm still fascinated by how, in one fell swoop, Chrysler's buyout of American Motors killed the last domestic competitor to the Big Three (until Tesla came along) and pushed Renault out of the U.S. market, clearing the way for Peugeot's exit in 1991. Now the only French car you can buy in America is the million-dollar Bugatti.

[@ScrotieJohnson]

@@stevenmaginnis1965 depends on what u mean as french, nissan/ mitsubishi 50% french ownership wise and nissan and mitsubishi share platforms and engineering with renault. and with stellantis we will see french cars reworked as chryslers.

[@michaelb.42112]

The 400hp GTO seems like a car you could buy cheaply these days, and have one of the sleeper muscle cars under $10K like you had on another episode.

[@flaxseedoil1000]

It's called a bi-plane spoiler, same as the SVO, which is where they got the engine, which was detuned a bit.

[@killer13324]

Still hoping for a video on the Buick LeSabre

[@alpaljl]

LeSabre, Park Avenue, or Regal. All would be cool!!

[@edwardautrey3671]

The Saab version of the Trailblazer SS equipped with the LS must be super rare

[@culcune]

I saw one at a mechanic's shop a couple years ago, and I asked the mechanic if it had a transmission mounted ignition switch. It did.

[@gregmorris2022]

You videos are great.

[@MultiTelan]

I miss the X-90. I have a feeling something stupid like that would work more these days where everything HAS to be all wheel drive.

[@P.Galore]

Find me a great condition XR4ti, and I'll buy it. The Thunderbird is now going UP in price with collectors as is the G8

[@that_jamesguy]

So good! I wanted a GTO so bad when I was younger…

[@davinp]

Chrysler bought AMC because they wanted Jeep. Eagle was an AMC brand, but Chrysler dropped it after a few years

[@gigachadtjk1956]

Maybe the Pontiac Aztek would be good for a series on interesting cars from movies/TV.

[@fredd410]

Here’s a rare one from the 80’s...Bertone X19 (formerly Fiat)

[@johnfinnerty252]

I was dating a girl at the time the Merkur 1st came out, she thought XR4TI was actually a word which she pronounced: “zuh-RAH-tee” Like “Maserati” minus the “Ma”. True story!

[@BradLancaster86]

I bet if they badged the OMEGA as a buick, gave it like puke for a colour and made it fit two golf bags in the trunk they would have sold so many cars.

[@JohannesSebastian]

The Omega was indeed a luxury car, a sports limosine like BMW 5.

[@TheShornak]

I always liked that Pontiac GTO from the Holden cars. Always thought it was a good sleeper. And yes also love the SS and PPV.

[@saablazer]

I owned a 2006 Saab 9-7x 4.2i for 7 years and absolutely loved it.

[@tractordave475]

Great episode can you do an episode for the flops of the Ford explorer sport Trac?

[@Theogenerang]

Australians were told the Pontiac failed because it didn't have enough vents, scoops, chrome and other useless panel decoration to suit the U.S market. We couldn't believe it.

[@IsaacLoven]

Australia is still in morning for the passing of the Manoro/Commodore /G8.

[@Doc1855]

I really liked the last generation T-Bird, but Ford threw it together. It was underpowered, squeaky, rattled, etc. Ford had a last chance to make a high performance T-Bird and crapped all over it. The MSRP was $50K for a few months and then they dropped it to $35K. But in 1990, you could get a new Lexus LS for the same price.

[@MF_ZOOM214]

Yeah, that T-Bird had a lot going against it with being overpriced and underpowered, but everyone hates on the design. I think it’s a pretty good looking car. I love coupes, though. Especially 2 seaters, obtainable 2 seaters. I liked the Cadillac Allante and the Buick Reatta, both cars that were total flops. I guarantee if the Allante and Reatta were RWD they’d have a bigger cult following.

[@Doc1855]

@@MF_ZOOM214 I agree with you completely on all accounts

[@davidp2888]

I think a lot of these had decent premises at the start but were poorly executed.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

I thought the Buick Ranier replaced the Oldsmobile Bravada? 🤔

[@runoflife87]

I think both cars replaced the Bravada in their own ways.

[@oldshowfanatic77]

@@runoflife87 I could see that. Kinda like the Buick Terraza and Saturn Relay filled the gap left by the Oldsmobile Silhouette.

[@Rascofresco11]

Between this and Motorweek I'm probably all set for this weekend.

[@stevenmaginnis1965]

The Scorpio should have been marketed as a Lincoln.

[@jimgerock9190]

It’s been a very long time since I’ve seen any of these. So sad the development money that was wasted.

[@jakethreesixty]

There must be something wrong with me, because I've wanted most of these cars for years

[@djkenny1202]

I have a friend with a love for Scorpios. Bought another 4-5 yrs ago. I think the Merkur is beautiful. Always liked them.

[@kevinbarry71]

I remember the Merkur Scorpio when you. I personally liked it. However I never remember seeing any advertisement for it. The only reason I knew it existed was I happen to see it in a dealership showroom. Ford did market the XR4Ti more. I like that one as well, although it basically was a mustang underneath.

[@CarsandCats]

Do you remember the squeeze bulb attached to the seat to pump up the lumbar support?

[@marcrussell5295]

I had a 1983 Mercury LN7 that I truly enjoyed and truly miss. I'd love to see a video of this highly underappreciated vehicle. Mine has a ¹.9l 4 cylinder engine and a 5 speed. I could drive from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey to Buffalo, New York on a tank of gas, which at the time(1987) cost me a total of $27.00!!!

[@hunterphille1280]

What about the Eagle Talon?

[@anymancandoitwiththerightools]

One of those SVXs is right down the street from me.. it had transmission issues last I heard.

[@Redmenace96]

Always felt that The Market let down Bob Lutz... instead of the other way 'round. He had brilliant ideas! Feel like the company delayed them and changed them just enough to miss the mark. The dude was an inch away from glory.

[@brettbanta2100]

I always thought the Chevy SS was a sweet car. They were grossly overpriced though

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

If I had the $$$, early 2000s I'd buy a new GM Impala SS sedan. It had On Star 🛰, powerful engine, XM radio 📻. Impalas were popular for years.

[@joelvinson]

Man, I loved the XR4TI. SOmeone put together a custom at SEMA this year ( or last?). Either way, it was GORGEOUS.

[@arixant]

mr2 spyder should have made the cut. the cars only sold ~23k units for the entirety of north america (excluding canada since it was never sold there). the final year of production for the usa in 2005 only sold 780 units total and the final 2006 model year in mexico only moved a total of 5. other parts of the world these cars exploded in popularity, even with the lack of advertising toyota did across the board for them. but in the land where toyota makes 23k camrys in the span of 2 weeks it’s widely regarded as a commercial failure here.

[@2majortwinz]

The Caprice would have sold good in the mid 2000's if it was offered as a civilian version.

[@Foxonian]

It was. The Chevrolet SS was essentially it. But, GM didn't know how to market it so many didn't even know it existed.

[@williambone7724]

That Subaru XT coupe was very sleek and sporty. One of the few Subaru cars I would ever own.

[@FXDGRND]

I remember the cadillac cimarron as a kid. I thought it was pathetic. We used to drive by Casa De Cadillac alot and there was a brown/yellow combo one sitting on the side of the main buidling. It was new. I think they were ashamed they had to sell them.

[@carringtonpageiv6210]

The X90 is so cute! I saw one for sale but I didn’t have enough!

[@tirebiter1680]

When people buy luxury and sports cars, they want a car that is better than an ordinary car. These have a higher price than ordinary car, but their buyers feel they are getting a better car, so it's worth the extra money. Mercedes Benz could earn a much larger profit if they paid Hyundai to build cars for them that were disguised to look like a Mercedes, but most people who test drove these cars and then looked at the price on the window sticker would think the salesman was a con artist who was trying to sell them a Hyundai with a Mercedes price.

[@NYCS19339]

The SAAB 97x internal structure was substantially different from the others oddly enough. The GM bunch wasn't too happy when the SAAB engineers improved it, but obviously increased the cost.

[@magikahn]

1986 Pontiac Turbo Sunbird. That car was a bottle rocket. It was cool, and fun, and fast when it was new, then blew up in a spectacular way...

[@1969Risky]

The reason why the Holden V2-VZ Monaro, VE & VF weren't selling to well in the US was due to the US car union UAW. They thought that these cars would rob the US manufacturing & a deal was struck between management & UAW on how many could be imported. Plus these cars weren't heavily advertised in the US. The US were happy to have Kia & Hyundai's over without fuss but when it came from Holden Australia which GM owns it, they were screwed.

[@fernandobarajas3157]

How about a 10 best and 10 worst engines

[@BELCAN57]

Catera commercials used to urge folks to "Lease a Catera" it caught a tv script writer's fancy and some tv program had a character named "Lisa Catera".

[@romanseano]

It was actually a package of the commercials themselves that used the pun: The announcer would say "Lease a Catera from..." (insert regional Cadillac dealer network name, then a brief pause) "Who IS Lisa Catera??" - while the animated duck shrugs its wings.

[@GeeEm1313]

The X90 has to be one of the most foul looking vehicles on the road. Especially when ordered in pink.

[@MATTY110981]

The Ford Sierra’s jelly mould design wasn’t that well received in Europe. Especially with owners of the model it replaced the Ford Cortina. It didn’t help that was initially sold it only as a hatchback.

[@char1737]

What GM should have inported from Holden was the ute it could have been a Chevrolet el camino imho i think they missed out especially after the avalanche was ended

[@shamarcobarclay1991]

The late 80's Nova should have been number 1 on the list. Man that car was a big mistake and disappointment 😂

[@Slideyslide]

I think Ford should introduce a Thunderbird sports car to compete against the corvette. It would go great with the reintroduced Bronco.

[@curtiswritt8474]

The 9-7x Aero was Kick Ass!

[@stevendorris5713]

GTO suffered from the Zarella marketing fiasco and the esteemed brand manager. Bob Kraut.

[@NDC1115]

Missed FoMoCos other flop! The Lincoln Blackwood! Totally forgot about thier existence until I saw one yesterday

[@MyOldCar]

Watch my first Flops episode

[@jaka286]

That XR4TI looks like a glorified stretched 1989 Ford Escort

[@AlaskanInsights]

I had a merkur scorpio , it had the v6 koln engine... great car till you needed parts.

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

The issue with the GTO was IMO the same as the Chrysler TC by Maserati, it looked as much like a Grand Prix as the TC did a LeBaron.

[@artdalby6108]

The le baron looked like the TC, but by the time Maserati got production going the Le Baron had hit the sales floor.

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

True but what truly mattered was the perception of the buyer and to the buyer the TC looked like the lebaron that they've already seen. So plans to release one b4 the other didnt change what car was actually released first. So the newly released TC looked too much like the already released lebaron.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

Failed cars? Cadillac XLR, Chrysler Crossfire, Mazda RX-8, Lincoln MKZ, BMW 850,

[@olegal11]

Please do the Chevy lumina

[@A3A4Tom]

SVX was a great GT instead of a sports coupe. Its a pity, at the same price of an E36 325iS and 900 Turbo 16, it wasn't able to be the "halo car" for Subaru.