10 Worst Automotive Fads - Toyota Yaris Forums

wiirenet · 07-07-2009, 02:12 PM

Hehe, are any of you guilty??
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...mentid=1069499

I had the dice for a while!

Morgan · 07-07-2009, 02:43 PM

I think they really missed out on mentioning the whole market segment sold at Pepboys (or Walmart/Autozone/insert accessory store here) in accessories for your car. They could lump them all together and call it "anything applied with 3M tape" or "plugs into your 12v outlet" or something...

Thirty-Nine · 07-07-2009, 02:55 PM

My 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV had the motorized seat belts.

I had a fake carbon fiber license plate bracket on my 1999 Sentra.

SilverBack · 07-07-2009, 03:27 PM

Had no idea spinners started in the 80s. I thought it just started in the last few years by basketball player Latrell Sprewell

I guess I can be partially guilty for auto seat belts, even though they're actually on my dad's '87 Maxima Wagon

gokartride · 07-07-2009, 03:47 PM

I see the little stick-on diamond shape grill things folks seem to love sticking on the front wing. Instantly makes me queazy.

What about those whistle exhaust things they were selling? Never had those where I live, but over-loud exhausts are sadly all too common.

Gaudy (and often poorly painted) body work/rear wings are also nasty.

ChinoCharles · 07-07-2009, 04:10 PM

The only one I'm guilty of is the branded decals one.

texkid · 07-07-2009, 04:53 PM

My '94 Ford Escort had the automated shoulder belts. The funny part was that my friends 7-year-old son thought that my car was "freakin' cool" because of those seatbelts

.

And, a couple weeks ago I saw a 2006 or 2008 (??) Honda Accord with.....VINYL roof! Yes, yes, it is true. It was a light blue body with the white roof. At the stop light, I thought it was a Cadillac and was actually interested in it. That is until the turned green and it pulled forward to where I could see the make and model on the trunk. If he's local, I am sure I might bump into that car again and have my camera ready.

POORSHA · 07-07-2009, 09:08 PM

Velour seats, Landau roof, luggage rack on trunk.. unless it's british, indash cb, underdash cb,fake braided stainlesslines, spoked wheel hub caps and finally ..... any styling cue on a chrysler K car.

GeneW · 07-07-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiirenet

Hehe, are any of you guilty??
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...mentid=1069499

I had the dice for a while!

Landua roof on an 82 Buick Regal.

Surprised that they didn't discuss shag rugs under the rear windows, "Christmas Tree" air freshners, straight pipes, ladder bars.... or rubber/plastic testicles that hang under the trailer hitch.

Gene

CTScott · 07-07-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

My 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV had the motorized seat belts.

I had a fake carbon fiber license plate bracket on my 1999 Sentra.

I had a 92 Expo LRV Sport. I loved that car - There was nothing you couldn't carry in it. But, there's another one - putting the word sport on a mini-van.

MadMax · 07-07-2009, 09:24 PM

Fake Wood Paneling? Bullshit, FWP is da bomb!

I had a baby blue '74 Duster with a white Vinyl Roof. I hated that car!

And I'd take this car, Branded Decals and all!

Kaotic Lazagna · 07-08-2009, 12:26 AM

If I hung a pair of die off my rear bumper (part of the local forum I used be part of), does that count? LMAO.

Rich k · 07-08-2009, 12:43 AM

what about this horrible automotive fad: adding copious amounts of faux chrome, naugahyde, and useless options to and then rebadging an econobox to sell for twice the price. Can you say Cadilac Catera (caugh, cavilier, caugh)

tuckevalastin · 07-08-2009, 12:59 AM

I've wanted a Catera since they were new and probably will get the newest version of the Catera (CTS=Catera Touring Sedan) in a few years.

So I'll correct your post. The Catera is in no way based on the Cavalier. It's based on the platform that produced the Holden Commodore in Australia, Opel Omega in Europe, Vauxhall Omega in the UK, and the New GTO in the USA.

TLyttle · 07-08-2009, 10:16 PM

List isn't long enough... I agree with the lakes pipes condemnation, and I am old enough to remember spinner hubcaps from 56 Oldsmobiles... yeech. Moon caps on a VW has to be the epitome of poor taste, but rear wings are a close second, the taller the dumber, particularly on cars not capable of more than 75mph.

Being old has its benefits, but remembering all the auto fads is not one of them!

Yaristeve · 07-13-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich k

what about this horrible automotive fad: adding copious amounts of faux chrome, naugahyde, and useless options to and then rebadging an econobox to sell for twice the price. Can you say Cadilac Catera (caugh, cavilier, caugh)

If you think the Catera is bad, Google Cadillac Cimarron. You'd think they would have learned their lesson back then...

*kimona* · 07-14-2011, 12:27 AM

Rear wings, lambo doors, dumped rides, sky-high rides, massive chromed wheels, poked wheels, stretched tires, rubber band tires, excessive camber, fart can mufflers, dropped angle-mounted mufflers...

BluYrs · 07-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Digital dashboard? Check. This publicity pic even has a nice 80s feel to it.

07-07-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
wiirenet View User's Garage Drives: Black '09 2dr HB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: near Chicago, IL Posts: 286	10 Worst Automotive Fads Hehe, are any of you guilty?? http://editorial.autos.msn.com/lista...mentid=1069499 I had the dice for a while!

07-07-2009, 02:43 PM	#2
Morgan View User's Garage Drives: 07 MM LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PCB, FL Posts: 504	I think they really missed out on mentioning the whole market segment sold at Pepboys (or Walmart/Autozone/insert accessory store here) in accessories for your car. They could lump them all together and call it "anything applied with 3M tape" or "plugs into your 12v outlet" or something... __________________

07-07-2009, 02:55 PM	#3
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	My 1992 Mitsubishi Expo LRV had the motorized seat belts. I had a fake carbon fiber license plate bracket on my 1999 Sentra. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

07-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Had no idea spinners started in the 80s. I thought it just started in the last few years by basketball player Latrell Sprewell I guess I can be partially guilty for auto seat belts, even though they're actually on my dad's '87 Maxima Wagon __________________ 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

07-07-2009, 04:53 PM	#7
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	My '94 Ford Escort had the automated shoulder belts. The funny part was that my friends 7-year-old son thought that my car was "freakin' cool" because of those seatbelts . And, a couple weeks ago I saw a 2006 or 2008 (??) Honda Accord with.....VINYL roof! Yes, yes, it is true. It was a light blue body with the white roof. At the stop light, I thought it was a Cadillac and was actually interested in it. That is until the turned green and it pulled forward to where I could see the make and model on the trunk. If he's local, I am sure I might bump into that car again and have my camera ready. __________________ DIY: A/C Insulation

07-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#5
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	I see the little stick-on diamond shape grill things folks seem to love sticking on the front wing. Instantly makes me queazy. What about those whistle exhaust things they were selling? Never had those where I live, but over-loud exhausts are sadly all too common. Gaudy (and often poorly painted) body work/rear wings are also nasty.

07-07-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	The only one I'm guilty of is the branded decals one.

07-07-2009, 09:08 PM	#8
POORSHA View User's Garage Drives: 2008 LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NE CT Posts: 418	Velour seats, Landau roof, luggage rack on trunk.. unless it's british, indash cb, underdash cb,fake braided stainlesslines, spoked wheel hub caps and finally ..... any styling cue on a chrysler K car.

07-07-2009, 09:24 PM	#11
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Fake Wood Paneling? Bullshit, FWP is da bomb! I had a baby blue '74 Duster with a white Vinyl Roof. I hated that car! And I'd take this car, Branded Decals and all!

07-08-2009, 12:26 AM	#12
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	If I hung a pair of die off my rear bumper (part of the local forum I used be part of), does that count? LMAO.

07-08-2009, 12:43 AM	#13
Rich k Drives: 07 3dr white Yaris 5spd stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dutchess NY Posts: 130	what about this horrible automotive fad: adding copious amounts of faux chrome, naugahyde, and useless options to and then rebadging an econobox to sell for twice the price. Can you say Cadilac Catera (caugh, cavilier, caugh)

07-08-2009, 12:59 AM	#14
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I've wanted a Catera since they were new and probably will get the newest version of the Catera (CTS=Catera Touring Sedan) in a few years. So I'll correct your post. The Catera is in no way based on the Cavalier. It's based on the platform that produced the Holden Commodore in Australia, Opel Omega in Europe, Vauxhall Omega in the UK, and the New GTO in the USA. __________________

07-08-2009, 10:16 PM	#15
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	List isn't long enough... I agree with the lakes pipes condemnation, and I am old enough to remember spinner hubcaps from 56 Oldsmobiles... yeech. Moon caps on a VW has to be the epitome of poor taste, but rear wings are a close second, the taller the dumber, particularly on cars not capable of more than 75mph. Being old has its benefits, but remembering all the auto fads is not one of them!

07-14-2011, 12:27 AM	#17
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Rear wings, lambo doors, dumped rides, sky-high rides, massive chromed wheels, poked wheels, stretched tires, rubber band tires, excessive camber, fart can mufflers, dropped angle-mounted mufflers...

07-14-2011, 07:52 AM	#18
BluYrs ヴィッツドライバー View User's Garage Drives: 2006 3d 1.0 Linea Sol Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 433	Digital dashboard? Check. This publicity pic even has a nice 80s feel to it. __________________ The blue one

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