So, Y2K didn't destroy us. And this decade is about to end.


The automotive industry has changed dramatically within the past ten years.

Considering how certain cars changed the face of the automotive industry, from how we drive, spend our money, perceive the industry, and talk about all the good that there is in the business:


GIVE ME YOUR TOP TEN BEST CARS IN THE PAST DECADE!!!

And give us a little insight to why you chose the cars on your list.


DISCUSS...

 

Without going into super car territories, here's my list

Honda S2000
Acura MDX
Lexus LS430
Lexus SC430
Infiniti G37
Nissan GTR
RR Sport
Audi A5/S5
BMW 335 Coupe
BMW M5

 

1. 2001 ES300 PLATINUM - whenever i see a black plat edition it makes me think of buying one. good looks, and a nice interior
2. 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8 - This car is fast and turns heads!
3. 2007 Dodge Magnum SRT8 - Same as #2
4. 2006 RX330 - Luxurious and comfy
5. 2007 Z06 corvette - sporty and good looking
6. 2007 Caddilac SRX - this is a good package good styling and nice interior
7. 2001 BMW 7 series - Really imposing cars that will look great all the time.
8. 2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited- Good looks, performance, and a nice interior.
9. 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS - Nice Camry engine and nice body molding makes it look sporty.

Sorry only could think of 9...

 

I only list my top ten favorite:

Nissan GT-R
Mazda MX-5 Miata
BMW 3-series
Lexus IS
Volkswagen GTI
Honda Fit
Honda S2000
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Infiniti G
Porsche Cayman

 

BMW 335xi
3Gen Subaru Legacy/Outback
Lexus LS430
Lexus IS300
2Gen Acura RL
2010 Audi S4 (see my recent posted review)
3Gen Chevy Malibu
Saturn Aura
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Corvette C6

 

Corvette C6..huge leap forward
2G Toyota Prius...ground breaking, best selling hybrid
2G Lexus IS350...better than BMW IMO
Lexus RX400h...ground breaking LUX SUV hybrid
Infinit G...great engine
2G Audi TT...beautiful car IMO (wifes)
'10 Camaro...306hp for $22K!?!?!
'06+ VW Jetta TDI...huge leap for diesel
BMW 335...great powerplant
Porsche Cayman...better handling than a 911!?!?!?

 

I have two lists, one for normal cars and another for over $100k supercars, the best supercars were built in this decade.

Normal

Lexus IS300- It is what I own, and it is on mmarshal's list
Lexus LS430- Completely changed the luxury car game- you didn't have to buy german to get a high class luxury car
Lexus IS-F- proves Lexus can build a luxury hot rod
Infinti G35- Single handlely saved infinti and is a great car to drive
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution- proved the Japanese can build a eco box that can take down supercars
Nissan GT-R- Again can take down much bigger badges at a lesser price.
Chevrolet Corvette C5/C6- Proved America can build a world class sportscar
BMW M3- provides space for four people, yet is at home on the race track.
Porsche 911- Porsche just keeps improving the formula
Porsche Cayman S- A true mid engine Porsche with a roof

Supercars
Bugatti Veyron
Ford GT
Saleen S7
MB SLR
Koninsegg CCX
Pagani Zondra
Aston Martin DBS
Porsche GT2
Ferrari 360 challange stardale
Lamborghini gallardo superlegga

 

Certainly a more upbeat list of desirable cars geared toward personal preferences.

 

gotta put veyron in there just cause its a tech marvel.

but;
2007-current S class
2007-curent LS
LF-A hopefully? lol

sorry cant think now

 

The veyron has 10 radiators and reach speeds that F1 cars cant get to. Tech marvel it is.

 

Here's my picks:

1. 2004+ Ford F-150: Redefined a trucks limits. Showed consumers a truck could be a family vehicle. Upscale interior ahead of the competition
2. Ford Fusion/fusion hybrid: Fords edgy sedan proved that it could compete with the Accord and Camry. The hybrid and sport versions took this sedan to a new level
3. Ford Escape Hybrid: Most fuel efficient SUV, Hybrids began to catch on with the 2005 introduction
4. Lexus RX400h: Luxury. Utility. Hybrid.
5. Aston Martin V8 Vantage: A gorgeous baby Aston, nough said
6. Cadillac CTS/CTS-V: A true AMERICAN luxury/sport sedan engineered to take on the boys from Deutschland
7. Infiniti G: An affordable alternative to BMW or MBZ. RWD and powerful V6
8. Mazda3/speed3: An entry level car with a quality interior and fun-to-drive factor. The Speed only adds more fun
9. Jaguar XF: The car that brought Jaguar back into the modern age
10. Hyundai Genesis: An amazing RWD sedan that lacks the pedigree of Lexus or MBZ but offers nearly the same quality, power and reliability, at the fraction of the price

Two honorable mentions I would add
- Mini Cooper: Stayed decently true to the original. Fun, economical, and charm
- Ford Mustang 2005+: Retro meets modern. Restarted the pony car showdown

 

Lexus RX-Doesn't matter, pick one. Created and Defines the Segment any generation. Hybrid only increased its legend. Who doesn't have one?

Toyota Prius- the first profitable and mainstream hybrid. It is THE hybrid. Caught the world by surprise and defines the hybrid segment.

3-series-Defines its segment, is legendary and has many choices from the old 323 to the incredible M3. The car everyone tries to beat but rarely can.

Escalade-I would never drive one but you cannot deny what its done. It is THE bling vehicle. Crushed the Navigator and brought Caddy back.

S-class-continues to be THE flagship car. Endless options and not one but 2 AMG choices. Now a hybrid is coming. New Mafia car of choice

Infiniti G35-The Q45 didn't lead the revitalization, this car did. The brand would be dead without it. Cheap, fast, fun in a bigger size than its competition

Porsche 911-THE sports car. GT2/3 is ridiculous. Turbo was the GT-R target. The same, yet is not. Also economical for a sports car. Variations for days

Acura TL-almost missed it b/c the current version is horrid but it introduced us to the "one option" Acura (Nav or no Nav) and got better and sold great

Toyota Camry-hated by internet punks, loved by consumers. It is THE American sedan. Now in a hybrid and more options than ever. The target.

Tie-MX5/F-150-Easy to take both for granted but they are THE definition of their segments and continue to sell well and they continue to improve

Honorable mention
300C- made everyone think they were a rapper or hollywood star. Couldn't save Chrysler
GT-R-costly until you realize it whoops everything *** short of the Space Shuttle.
Corvette-A world class effort and sticks to its roots. In a world of tech, lightweight and power rules
IS-first RWD Japanese sedan to seriously tackle the 3 and got tons better the 2nd gen. IS-F is now the first super Japanese sedan here
7 series-ugly as all sin, unreliable as hell, I-drive was horrid and it was very much loved by the new generation of BMW fans/owners. Bangle butt ftw!
LS- Acura, Infiniti, Audi, Jaguar cannot do what Lexus has done. A S/7 fighter people want. No longer one sedan, not has many variations and a hybrid
Civic-bland it sells, new age style it sells. Si is fun. Continues to keep young buyers with Honda.
3- best looking in class, arguabley best driving and MS3 was a great upgrade.
Rav-4-created the segment and now offers 5/7 and I-4/V-6 and FWD/AWD. Actually very fast with the 6 and very versatile
Audi R8-supercar Audi? You bet! Brought some new style and life to a brand that is always behind BMW/Benz/Lexus.

 

My list of successful and significant cars in the 2000's (in no particular order):

Boxster
911
3 series
C-class (current gen)
Camry
XF
RX
Genesis
IS (current gen)
Prius

Honorable mention: 'Vette, Vantage

 

Lexus LS600hL
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado/ GX470
Lexus RX400h
Lexus GS450h
Lexus LX570
Bentley Continental GT(C)
Toyota Prius
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Aston Martin DB9

 

If we are talking about changing the face of the automotive industry, it has to be the Prius. It introduced a whole new class of powertrain to the automotive market.