RE: Buick Reatta: PH Carpool
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F1GTRUeno said:
LambShank said:
My uncle, aunt and cousin in the US all had one each.
I drove one around the means streets (!) of north-west Arkansas once.
Wasn't very memorable...
In Arkansas your uncle, aunt and cousin could be the same person...I drove one around the means streets (!) of north-west Arkansas once.
Wasn't very memorable...
Fortunately, my relatives are actually British
Well tickle me pink.
As an Australian PHer, the thought of seeing a car somewhat obscure US car that I thought as desperately pretty once in a Wikipedia article, appearing having an owners writeup featured on a predominately British website, and then finding out that it shared the GM 3800 V6 (albeit as a FWD, and with slightly less power, and with a 3 speed rather than a 4 speed auto) that sat behind the bonnet of the Toyota Lexcen (Toyota Australia badge-engineered Holden Commodore) that I did most of my leaner driving on... amazing.
That's top carpooling.
As an Australian PHer, the thought of seeing a car somewhat obscure US car that I thought as desperately pretty once in a Wikipedia article, appearing having an owners writeup featured on a predominately British website, and then finding out that it shared the GM 3800 V6 (albeit as a FWD, and with slightly less power, and with a 3 speed rather than a 4 speed auto) that sat behind the bonnet of the Toyota Lexcen (Toyota Australia badge-engineered Holden Commodore) that I did most of my leaner driving on... amazing.
That's top carpooling.
Great article. You can tell how much the owner bonded with the car due to its friendly characteristics matching the intended use and environment. No stress. Comfort. Ease of maintenance. I dont think the looks are too unpleasant. There's a bit of Mk1 RX7. Mazda Cosmo. Lexus Soarer. Cars designed to appeal to average American who wants sporty looks without frenetic input behind the wheel. A guy up the road from me has a Chrysler LeBaron cabriolet which is from the same sort of era and ethos.
PATTERNPART said:
Great article. You can tell how much the owner bonded with the car due to its friendly characteristics matching the intended use and environment. No stress. Comfort. Ease of maintenance. I dont think the looks are too unpleasant. There's a bit of Mk1 RX7. Mazda Cosmo. Lexus Soarer. Cars designed to appeal to average American who wants sporty looks without frenetic input behind the wheel. A guy up the road from me has a Chrysler LeBaron cabriolet which is from the same sort of era and ethos.
Except the Lebaron was a rolling turd lol. The Reatta was at least build with a sense of pride and build quality. My best friend in high school (I attended in the US) had a Lebaron coupe turbo, the velour interior was something else haha.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff