bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/15-mo...-money-can-buy

Funny article, but for those who don't want to click:

-Mitsubishi Mirage
-Toyota Prius
-Volkswagen Jetta
-Mitsubishi Lancer
-Honda Civic Hybrid
-Nissan Altima
-Chevrolet Tahoe
-Acura ILX
-Buick LaCrosse
-Nissan LEAF
-Lexus ES 300h
-Any Lincoln
-Chrysler Town & Country
-BMW 5-Series
-Nissan Rogue

Hoovey689

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Saw this a few nights ago. It's makes for a good laugh when you read the journalists reasons

dat dude

BMW 5-series, really?

fastdak25

More specifically the Gran Turismo. Saying it's "boring" compared to normal 5 series sedan"

mmarshall

Did you link the correct web site, bit? I couldn't find the article on the autos.msn site you linked.

Still, while I basically agree with them on the Prius and several Lincoln models, keep in mind that a number (though not all) of those guys in the auto press seem to think that anything that doesn't drive like a Porsche 911 is for Grandpa and Grandma. I got tired of listening to that nonsense years ago.

dat dude

Ah, that makes sense, thanks for posting a clip from the article.

fastdak25

when you open the link, hover over where it says slideshows on the left half way down and you will see the link pop up

bagwell

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/15-mo...-money-can-buy

mmarshall

Thanks....that one works.

BTW.....while I understand that the Nissan Leaf is no sports car, it's hard to imagine anything being boring that you constantly have to drive around with one eye on the road, the other on the charge-level gauge, and your brain trying to keep in mind (or be directed to by GPS) the nearest charge-outlet before the battery craps out and leaves you stranded. When you drive a pure electric, unlike with a gas/electric hybrid, you have to THINK and pay attention.

LexFather

I believe they mostly were meant to be boring..

And so much irony lol

dseag2

I don't think the new Lincoln MKZ is boring to look at. I actually think it's pretty attractive. But I'm sure dirving it is boring and I wouldn't give up my GS F Sport for one.

Fizzboy7

I would have included the current Passat on the list, although I'm okay with it's business looks and symetric dashboard.

Blackraven

I agree with most of the list EXCEPT

I highly disagree.

I don't know what's going on in that reporter's head........but imho, the new Altima (L33) is not boring and imho, it's one of the more dynamic-looking vehicles in this segment (executive/mid-size/D-segment)



You want boring? Then buy a Honda Accord

TangoRed

Uh not really. If you don't live far from work or drive that many miles a day all you have to do is remember to plug it up at night. I know I don't need to drive more than 50 miles a day. My daily mileage could easily be reduced to 20-30mi a day but I chose to live farther away from work.

mmarshall

Yes, agreed. if you only go a few miles each day, and plug it in overnight, charging probably will not be an issue...except in an area-wide power failure. But, as I indicated above, that greatly limits the potential use of most full electric cars (except perhaps for the Tesla Model S and its very expensive, long-range battery) to short-range trips around town. And, of course, there is always the possibility of teen-age pranksters coming by at 2 AM when you're in bed and unplugging an outdoor cord, just to make d****e-bags of themselves....the same group that likes to go around keying paint.