Runt of the litter

[SnipsSt]

I've had a couple of Mercedes A-Classes as our family runabout (the previous generation, not the new one, sadly). Lots to like about these cars from a practical viewpoint, that suited my family. They've never let us down, but there have been a few minor issues, and not what I'd expect of a premium badge.

Thing is, I'm aware that the original A-Class is considered an embarrassment to the Mercedes range by many.

So, what are your suggestions for other models that stand out [in a bad way] in a manufacturer's range, past and present?

The Porsche 924 also springs to my mind as a car that didn't warrant the badge.

I guess the Aston Martin Cygnet could also be counted, but that's a bit too obvious

[snotrag]

City Rover. Nail, coffin.

[The_Burg]

Cygnet i have to admit i quite like, discussed with a fellow PHer as we walk past one every day, worth the money, don't be daft but if they had turboed it and gave it some 'POWER' it would be rather good. (At £19k tops of course).

[RivieraBlue]

Cayenne

A5

Q3

BMW m6

BMW x5m

BMW x6m

Ferrari California

BMW m5 diesel

Or is this just a list of cars I hate? Hmm..

[Lagerlout]

At the time, Porsche 914.

[SimonV8ster]

Talbot Tagora.

[Typhon]

[sebhaque]

RivieraBlue said:

Cayenne

A5

Q3

BMW m6

BMW x5m

BMW x6m

Ferrari California

BMW m5 diesel

Or is this just a list of cars I hate? Hmm..

"Runt" of the litter wouldn't typically imply flagship ///M cars.

I always thought that the Subaru Justy was a bit of a runt, especially how when I went to a Subaru dealer they had one or two parked right at the back of the dealership.

Alternatively, while not a runt in the slightest, S1 Elises seem to be somewhat unloved by dealers, being pushed aside for the arguably better looking S2s.

[Twincharged]

RivieraBlue said:

BMW m5 diesel

[dbdb]

snotrag said:

City Rover. Nail, coffin.

The City Rover will be a hard one to beat.

[Pothole]

Suzuki X90
Rolls Royce Camargue
MINI Countryman
Lotus Kia Elan

[tbc]

dbdb said:

snotrag said:

City Rover. Nail, coffin.

The City Rover will be a hard one to beat.

i saw one for £50, was gonna buy it for a mate for a laugh

then I saw sense and thought even that was too much

[boweslion]

The_Burg said:

Cygnet i have to admit i quite like, discussed with a fellow PHer as we walk past one every day, worth the money, don't be daft but if they had turboed it and gave it some 'POWER' it would be rather good. (At £19k tops of course).

That was one of my first thoughts, but then I suppose they didn't design it to blend in, such as with the Nissan Juke. They'll know what they're doing. Personally though I think it's hideous.

[AndyLB]

MX5



Am I doing this pistonheads malarkey right?

[cossy400]

AndyLB said:

MX5



Am I doing this pistonheads malarkey right?

[wildcat45]

2.9 Jag XJ40 with fabric seats. I recall someone like Sir John Egan saying it wasn't a proper Jaguar.

Another one. Jag X-Type.

[RivieraBlue]

Twincharged said:

RivieraBlue said:

BMW m5 diesel

Google

[J4CKO]

I would say the 924 is nearer to the brands core values than a Cayenne is, or a Panamera for that matter.

[Pints]

Would the BMW C1 count?

[Mr2Mike]

sebhaque said:

Alternatively, while not a runt in the slightest, S1 Elises seem to be somewhat unloved by dealers, being pushed aside for the arguably better looking S2s.

I much prefer the S1 shape. I'd have thought the main reason that dealers shy away from S1 is simply their age.