One Hit Wonders Wish List - Toyota Yaris Forums

chrisj · 10-09-2010, 07:09 AM

Are there any cars/trucks out there you wish had made it, because you liked them, but no one else did apparently?

I designed a website for a Chevy dealer back in 2003 and they were promoting this new vehicle, the SSR, that I loved the style of. I'm no fan of American car fare, but I sure liked this thing.

I only saw a couple of them on the road, and now can't even remember when I saw one last.

why? · 10-09-2010, 08:10 PM

the entire toyota all trac turbo line.

SilverBack · 10-10-2010, 04:11 AM

I honestly have to say the Chrysler PT Cruiser, even though it just recently got killed off. I hated it like crazy the first couple years it came out, but then learned to appreciate the fact it was just paying homage to the beach-going Woody of the '40's and 50's.

Same goes for the Plymouth Prowler. It was an awesome re-vamp of the old-school Ford Coupe hot rods, but with a modern twist. Chip Foose is a design genius!

chrisj · 10-10-2010, 08:10 AM

^ I loved the PT Cruiser when it first came out...how unique it was! But I have a decidedly jaded view of Chrysler (my daughter's Concorde (given to her by my dad) kept my pockets empty during her time in college). I thought the convertible was a great idea that just came too late.

On that Chevy SSR above, I liked something I read about one of the reasons it never made it. They said you just can't build a stock "hot rod". They looked like one but didn't run like one.

fnkngrv · 10-10-2010, 01:32 PM

Believe it or not the Edsel however I suppose that you couldn't call it a one hit wonder since they never really took off. There is a guy locally that has one still. He has a turntable from the factory in it!!! Weird and yet awesome...there were other things about the Edsel that technology-wise was beyond its time.

chrisj · 10-10-2010, 03:05 PM

^ I actually thought that front end was unique, but I suppose there weren't enough unique lovers around back then.

severous01 · 10-10-2010, 03:20 PM

the concept jeep with twin hemi engines, front and rear axle steering. i forget the name. hurricane i think??? http://trucks.about.com/od/jeepconce...ricane-Photos/

and the old school dodge half size truck...http://www.motortrend.com/future/con...m80/index.html

fnkngrv · 10-10-2010, 03:24 PM

How about the 2010 Toyota Supra concept? I think that if Toyota had released that car to the masses among what else was being placed out there it would have taken the world by storm if priced right.

BailOut · 10-10-2010, 06:10 PM

The Zap Obvio 012E: http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/to...-Obvio-012.htm

Prototypes made appearances and it was going to be produced starting in 2009 in both electric and gas-burning versions, but there were contractual issues that were exacerbated by financial issues and the end result is that it simply never happened.

Yar Is Word · 10-11-2010, 02:58 AM

Yes they charged too much.

chrisj · 10-11-2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

How about the 2010 Toyota Supra concept? I think that if Toyota had released that car to the masses among what else was being placed out there it would have taken the world by storm if priced right.

I remember Supras! Didn't most of them have those wild spoilers? I liked that...

eTiMaGo · 10-11-2010, 07:28 AM

I want my Moller Sky Car...... ;)

10-09-2010, 07:09 AM	#1
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	One Hit Wonders Wish List Are there any cars/trucks out there you wish had made it, because you liked them, but no one else did apparently? I designed a website for a Chevy dealer back in 2003 and they were promoting this new vehicle, the SSR, that I loved the style of. I'm no fan of American car fare, but I sure liked this thing. I only saw a couple of them on the road, and now can't even remember when I saw one last. __________________

10-09-2010, 08:10 PM	#2
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	the entire toyota all trac turbo line. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

10-10-2010, 04:11 AM	#3
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	I honestly have to say the Chrysler PT Cruiser, even though it just recently got killed off. I hated it like crazy the first couple years it came out, but then learned to appreciate the fact it was just paying homage to the beach-going Woody of the '40's and 50's. Same goes for the Plymouth Prowler. It was an awesome re-vamp of the old-school Ford Coupe hot rods, but with a modern twist. Chip Foose is a design genius! __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

10-10-2010, 08:10 AM	#4
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	^ I loved the PT Cruiser when it first came out...how unique it was! But I have a decidedly jaded view of Chrysler (my daughter's Concorde (given to her by my dad) kept my pockets empty during her time in college). I thought the convertible was a great idea that just came too late. On that Chevy SSR above, I liked something I read about one of the reasons it never made it. They said you just can't build a stock "hot rod". They looked like one but didn't run like one. __________________

10-10-2010, 01:32 PM	#5
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	Believe it or not the Edsel however I suppose that you couldn't call it a one hit wonder since they never really took off. There is a guy locally that has one still. He has a turntable from the factory in it!!! Weird and yet awesome...there were other things about the Edsel that technology-wise was beyond its time. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-10-2010, 03:05 PM	#6
chrisj Hooch Brewer-Shine Sipper View User's Garage Drives: 2009 5-dr LB Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S. Jesus, Kentucky Posts: 646	^ I actually thought that front end was unique, but I suppose there weren't enough unique lovers around back then. __________________

10-10-2010, 03:20 PM	#7
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	the concept jeep with twin hemi engines, front and rear axle steering. i forget the name. hurricane i think??? http://trucks.about.com/od/jeepconce...ricane-Photos/ and the old school dodge half size truck...http://www.motortrend.com/future/con...m80/index.html

10-10-2010, 03:24 PM	#8
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	How about the 2010 Toyota Supra concept? I think that if Toyota had released that car to the masses among what else was being placed out there it would have taken the world by storm if priced right. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-10-2010, 06:10 PM	#9
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	The Zap Obvio 012E: http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/to...-Obvio-012.htm Prototypes made appearances and it was going to be produced starting in 2009 in both electric and gas-burning versions, but there were contractual issues that were exacerbated by financial issues and the end result is that it simply never happened. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

10-11-2010, 02:58 AM	#10
Yar Is Word Drives: Yaris 5 door liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 648	Yes they charged too much.

10-11-2010, 07:28 AM	#12
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	I want my Moller Sky Car...... ;) __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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