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LexFather 02-17-11 09:25 AM

Real Gangstars, Thugs and Hustlers drive...
 
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...0/gangsta2.jpg

GS3Tek 02-17-11 09:34 AM

you left out the rapers (errr, rappers :p) in your title:D

I think we had this somewhere last year

bad co 02-17-11 09:39 AM

The new lil Wayne mobile lol

PhilipMSPT 02-17-11 10:07 AM

Walking or Running?

Both light up at the same time... :confused:

Turbinator 02-17-11 10:27 AM

Dubai? (looking at the license plate)

Turby

Richie 02-17-11 10:38 AM

Whats with the walking / running stickers?

IS-SV 02-17-11 10:51 AM

a wannabe white Escalade-in-the-works maybe...., just get some 28's.

STIG 02-17-11 04:04 PM

They drive ES330?

rdgdawg 02-17-11 04:33 PM

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That is SICK.... well done :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

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LexLaw 02-17-11 04:37 PM

Classic.....I always tell people that CR-Vs are BADASSS!

Jetfire 02-18-11 01:13 AM

i didn't know gangster stormtroopers existed.

lamar411 02-18-11 06:16 AM

Where are the 28"s?

Kira X 02-18-11 08:27 AM

I thought gangsters drove SC400's, Bentleys, and Escalades?

mmarshall 02-18-11 09:01 AM

What happened to the PT Cruiser, the classic "Gangster" design? It's been discontinued, of course, but there are stilll plenty of them left.

http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/06/cruiser.jpg
https://www.thetorquereport.com/2009...ser_rear_d.jpg

IS-SV 02-18-11 10:07 AM

lol, not seeing the "gangsta" in PT-Snoozer, (or the CRV). I do see an attempt at retro styling, (combined with crappy engine and marginal safety ratings) too.

mmarshall 02-18-11 09:19 PM


Originally Posted by IS-SV (Post 6156939)
lol, not seeing the "gangsta" in PT-Snoozer, (or the CRV). I do see an attempt at retro styling, (combined with crappy engine and marginal safety ratings) too.

Chrysler doesn't necessarily see it as an LOL issue. They admit that the classic late-30s styling, during the Big-City Gangster era, was the inspiration for the PT Cruiser. So, yes, it is retro styling, as you suggest....and more.

As far as the rest goes, I agree that its engine durability (particularly with the turbo) and overall build quality left something to be desired, but, according to Consumer Reports, its reliability rating, though below average and mediocre at best, was not bad by Chrysler standards.

IS-SV 02-18-11 09:35 PM


Originally Posted by mmarshall (Post 6158390)
Chrysler doesn't necessarily see it as an LOL issue. They admit that the classic late-30s styling, during the Big-City Gangster era, was the inspiration for the PT Cruiser. So, yes, it is retro styling, as you sugggest....and more.

And LESS, even if it sold in volume at it's peak. Consistently a low quality, low performance vehicle with low safety ratings. LOL is how it was viewed by sophisticated and knowledgable buyers. Chrysler can see it anyway they want (nobody cares) because we know the idiotic management drove the company right into bankruptcy (well documented)

Btw, those up on current events know this car was never "gangsta" in last couple decades, (which has nothing to do w/ 30's styling)

IS-SV 02-18-11 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by LexLaw (Post 6155100)
Classic.....I always tell people that CR-Vs are BADASSS!

Wow, this confirms it (maybe)...

lex-phil 02-19-11 08:14 AM

haha! I knew this thread will feature a Honda even before opening it.

mmarshall 02-19-11 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by IS-SV (Post 6158432)
Btw, those up on current events know this car was never "gangsta" in last couple decades, (which has nothing to do w/ 30's styling)

Of course gangsters didn't actually DRIVE the PT Cruiser, but there is no doubt that its styling was inspired by the 30's Gangster-Era. In fact, many of the PT reviews refer to its "Gangsta" styling....you can find them all over the Internet.

IS-SV 02-19-11 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by mmarshall (Post 6159071)
Of course gangsters didn't actually DRIVE the PT Cruiser, but there is no doubt that its styling was inspired by the 30's Gangster-Era. In fact, many of the PT reviews refer to its "Gangsta" styling....you can find them all over the Internet.

A vast majority of the reviews considered styling to be "retro", you can see this by checking multiple reviews on the Internet.

Again and OT for a change, OP is talking about "gangsta" as term is used in this era. Lol, since the CRV and PT don't cut it in last couple of decades.

IS-SV 02-19-11 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by Kira X (Post 6156695)
I thought gangsters drove SC400's, Bentleys, and Escalades?

Exactly (for those less familiar w/term gangsta in 2011), lol.

This must be his transition vehicle for the wannabe Rick Ross.

LexLaw 02-20-11 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by IS-SV (Post 6159228)
Exactly (for those less familiar w/term gangsta in 2011), lol.

This must be his transition vehicle for the wannabe Rick Ross.

LMAO....Indeed!

mmarshall 02-20-11 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by IS-SV (Post 6159163)
Again and OT for a change, OP is talking about "gangsta" as term is used in this era. Lol, since the CRV and PT don't cut it in last couple of decades.

I can understand the PT (at least in image) associated with (even retro) Ganster image, but not the CR-V. Two totally diffferent vehicles. And the CR-V, of course, had something the PT generally didn't.......build quality.


Exactly (for those less familiar w/term gangsta in 2011)
I understand your point (30's-gangster image vs. 2011), but, of course, the PT itself was built throughout 2010, and was only recently discontinued.


Originally Posted by Kira X
I thought gangsters drove SC400's, Bentleys, and Escalades?

Well, unfortunately, the NBA, NFL, and Rap world do have their share of criminals. :D

Bentleys, though posh, are a little too sporty..........mobsters love the Rolls-Royce flair and those Flying Lady hood ornaments. :D

IS-SV 02-20-11 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by mmarshall (Post 6161401)


I understand your point (30's-gangster image vs. 2011), but, of course, the PT itself was built throughout 2010, and was only recently discontinued.



::D

Wow seemed like you got it...., until I read the part about PT.
being discontinued in 2010. Btw, the PT was never "gangsta" through it's entire lifecycle (nor was CRV,lol).


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