Models that Define Automakers
#33
drives cars
re: DeLorean, I think you mean "DMC 12" when it comes to the model name.
Pontiac's gotta be the GTO. The original, mind you. The GTO was a big deal. Trans Am would be a close second.
Lexus is a tough one. First, I thought "LFA", then "IS F", but I don't know if that's what Lexus is really known for. The original LS 400 is a good one too.
I think Toyota is easy - it has to be the Camry. It's the every-person car. It's what most people think of when they think Toyota. Maybe the Prius, then again...
Pontiac's gotta be the GTO. The original, mind you. The GTO was a big deal. Trans Am would be a close second.
Lexus is a tough one. First, I thought "LFA", then "IS F", but I don't know if that's what Lexus is really known for. The original LS 400 is a good one too.
I think Toyota is easy - it has to be the Camry. It's the every-person car. It's what most people think of when they think Toyota. Maybe the Prius, then again...
#34
Lexus Fanatic
Respectfully, I have to disagree on that one. GM has never been good at luxury two-seaters....all of their attempts (Reatta, Allante, XLR, etc...) have grossly failed. Even among smaller, less-expensive two-seaters, only the Corvette has survived.....the Pontiac Solstice, Fiero and Saturn Sky were also failures. Chrysler's attempt at a luxury two-seater (the Chrysler/Maserati TC) was also a gross failure...even more so than the GM attempts.
#35
Lexus Fanatic
Honda-Accord
Toyota-Camry
Nissan-Maxima 240Z
Mazda-Miata
Mitsubishi-Eclipse
Ford-Mustang would have been Taurus if they didn't change it
Oldsmobile-Cutlass Supreme
Buick-Regal
Pontiac-Trans Am/Firebird
Lotus-Espirit
Chevy-Corvette
BMW-3 series
Mercedes-S or E class
Jaguar-XJ
Porsche-911
Ferrari-308/entry mid engine 8 cylinder model range
Lamborghini-V12 range
Aston Martin-DB range
Bentley-Continental GT
Rolls Royce-Phantom
Lexus-LS range maybe ES
Acura-Legend TL/TLX range
Infinti-Q45 G35 range
Hyundai-Sonata
Cadillac- Deville
Lincoln-Continental/Towncar
To me it is just the cars that immediately come to mind when you mention the name, cars that have had the most history/generations, biggest presence, iconic models still talked about, seen in movies, shows, cars you likely had in family, friends drove, etc.
Toyota-Camry
Nissan-Maxima 240Z
Mazda-Miata
Mitsubishi-Eclipse
Ford-Mustang would have been Taurus if they didn't change it
Oldsmobile-Cutlass Supreme
Buick-Regal
Pontiac-Trans Am/Firebird
Lotus-Espirit
Chevy-Corvette
BMW-3 series
Mercedes-S or E class
Jaguar-XJ
Porsche-911
Ferrari-308/entry mid engine 8 cylinder model range
Lamborghini-V12 range
Aston Martin-DB range
Bentley-Continental GT
Rolls Royce-Phantom
Lexus-LS range maybe ES
Acura-Legend TL/TLX range
Infinti-Q45 G35 range
Hyundai-Sonata
Cadillac- Deville
Lincoln-Continental/Towncar
To me it is just the cars that immediately come to mind when you mention the name, cars that have had the most history/generations, biggest presence, iconic models still talked about, seen in movies, shows, cars you likely had in family, friends drove, etc.
#36
Lexus Fanatic
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yet another thread talking about 30+ year old models. smh
#38
Lexus Fanatic
For me, 911, 3 series, Corvette, S class, Camry....some on that list are the best they've ever been (#3), some are the worst or near worst (#2), some are average (#1 and #5), some continue to lead (#4)
#39
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by Lexbob2
To me, the long gone Rivera defines the Buick brand but maybe it's too far in the past to qualify.
#40
Lexus Fanatic
Honda-Accord
Toyota-Camry
Nissan-Maxima 240Z
Mazda-Miata
Mitsubishi-Eclipse
Ford-Mustang would have been Taurus if they didn't change it
Oldsmobile-Cutlass Supreme
Buick-Regal
Pontiac-Trans Am/Firebird
Lotus-Espirit
Chevy-Corvette
BMW-3 series
Mercedes-S or E class
Jaguar-XJ
Porsche-911
Ferrari-308/entry mid engine 8 cylinder model range
Lamborghini-V12 range
Aston Martin-DB range
Bentley-Continental GT
Rolls Royce-Phantom
Lexus-LS range maybe ES
Acura-Legend TL/TLX range
Infinti-Q45 G35 range
Hyundai-Sonata
Cadillac- Deville
Lincoln-Continental/Towncar
To me it is just the cars that immediately come to mind when you mention the name, cars that have had the most history/generations, biggest presence, iconic models still talked about, seen in movies, shows, cars you likely had in family, friends drove, etc.
Toyota-Camry
Nissan-Maxima 240Z
Mazda-Miata
Mitsubishi-Eclipse
Ford-Mustang would have been Taurus if they didn't change it
Oldsmobile-Cutlass Supreme
Buick-Regal
Pontiac-Trans Am/Firebird
Lotus-Espirit
Chevy-Corvette
BMW-3 series
Mercedes-S or E class
Jaguar-XJ
Porsche-911
Ferrari-308/entry mid engine 8 cylinder model range
Lamborghini-V12 range
Aston Martin-DB range
Bentley-Continental GT
Rolls Royce-Phantom
Lexus-LS range maybe ES
Acura-Legend TL/TLX range
Infinti-Q45 G35 range
Hyundai-Sonata
Cadillac- Deville
Lincoln-Continental/Towncar
To me it is just the cars that immediately come to mind when you mention the name, cars that have had the most history/generations, biggest presence, iconic models still talked about, seen in movies, shows, cars you likely had in family, friends drove, etc.
In college, apparently my wife had an Audi with white leather and a stick. Yet neither she, nor can any of her friends, nor relatives, tell me what model it was. It had 2 doors. Ridiculous. All she knows is it had white leather, a stick, and 2 doors. Nobody can produce a pic either. That's what happens when you grow up rich hahahahaha
#41
Lexus Champion
Guess I'm not nuts. Your list is far more vast than mine, yet every one on my short list of 5, is the same as yours.
In college, apparently my wife had an Audi with white leather and a stick. Yet neither she, nor can any of her friends, nor relatives, tell me what model it was. It had 2 doors. Ridiculous. All she knows is it had white leather, a stick, and 2 doors. Nobody can produce a pic either. That's what happens when you grow up rich hahahahaha
In college, apparently my wife had an Audi with white leather and a stick. Yet neither she, nor can any of her friends, nor relatives, tell me what model it was. It had 2 doors. Ridiculous. All she knows is it had white leather, a stick, and 2 doors. Nobody can produce a pic either. That's what happens when you grow up rich hahahahaha
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