Remember a new car you thought was awesome and now you think the opposite?

[1969chargerrtse]

I thought this would be a neat thread to start.  Are there any cars out there that you remember seeing in the showroom brand new and you thought it was the coolest thing ever?  The type of car you dreamed of at night.  A car so beautiful to you, you were trying to find ways to buy one, And now when you see one you think, what the heck was I thinking?
I do.  The 1990 Oldsmobile cutlass conv.  I wanted one so bad because of the roll bar under the soft top.  I just thought that car was so cool.  Now when I see one, I just think, yuk.

[chargerboy69]

My parents had three of those cars.  In fact, mom still has her teal one.     Mom probably has not driven it in a year or two and would probably sell it, but dad bought it for her, and he passed away a few years ago.

They are not a bad car. . . but not a great one either.

[cdr]

2002 trans am

[Aero426]

Oldsmobile was coming on pretty strong at that time under John Rock's leadership.   I think the Cutlass was among the best looking of the GM-10 cars; very close to the Grand Prix in the looks department.    It made a very good stock car body.    The convertible was a 500 pace car.   The roll bar was cool, and necessary for the seat belts and body flex.    They also had that heads up display where you read the speedo on the windshield.    Today, the looks may be a little dated with all that side cladding, but it wasn't a bad car.  

All of that said, it is easy for your automotive taste buds to mature over time.

[1969chargerrtse]

2002 trans am

Ha! Good one

[1969chargerrtse]

Oldsmobile was coming on pretty strong at that time under John Rock's leadership.   I think the Cutlass was among the best looking of the GM-10 cars; very close to the Grand Prix in the looks department.    It made a very good stock car body.    The convertible was a 500 pace car.   The roll bar was cool, and necessary for the seat belts and body flex.    They also had that heads up display where you read the speedo on the windshield.    Today, the looks may be a little dated with all that side cladding, but it wasn't a bad car.  

All of that said, it is easy for your automotive taste buds to mature over time.

Yeah I loved the 69 Charger back when they were new, and love them today. The olds just looks ugly to me today, but back then I'd give a nut for one.

[Chryco Psycho]

Shelby Daytona Z
Finally bought one , test drove them new , they are a blast to drive .... if you can keep them running , the year I had mine I walked more then I drove 

[71charger_fan]

Lincoln Mark VII

[Old Moparz]

Back in high school I thought the TR7 was cool when it came out in the 70's.

Until I learned that owning one would probably get my ass kicked by nerd-like students with pocket protectors.

[skip68]

 Ford EXP.  I just loved the look back then but know now it's a turd.   OH, the Mercury Capri and Opal GT.   BOTH TURDS ......

[Daytona R/T SE]

Ford EXP.  I just loved the look back then but know now it's a turd.   OH, the Mercury Capri and Opal GT.   BOTH TURDS ......

Hey !   

I had an Opel GT !!

It WAS a turd !!  

[ChgrSteve67]

late 70s early 80s Ford mustang

[A383Wing]

Chev Monza...brown in color, manual trans, with the big spider decal on the hood

I never did get one

Bryan  (wheew!)

[Ghoste]

Countach.

[myk]

No such regrets for me, as I'm picky and have a "feeling" about the cars I like from the start.  I will say that I had an opposite change of heart about the 4.2 Gen Ram Air Firebird.  When I was out looking for a new muscle car in '98 I looked at the new Ram Air T/A's and said, "Goddamn that is the ugliest f**king car I have ever seen-were the designers on drugs?"  Fast forward to now, where I proudly drive a beautiful black '99 F-bird and as I walk up to it I can't help but notice how crazy the car looks but I love it so much it brings tears to my eyes; not since my Charger has a car moved me so.  

Yeah, anyway...

[Mytur Binsdirti]

My parents had three of those cars.  In fact, mom still has her teal one.     Mom probably has not driven it in a year or two and would probably sell it, but dad bought it for her, and he passed away a few years ago.

They are not a bad car. . . but not a great one either.

You actually thought that car was cool?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Chev Monza...brown in color, manual trans, with the big spider decal on the hood

I never did get one

Bryan  (wheew!)

My brother had one of those.... Monza Spider.  It was white with red velour interior...huge red & black spider on hood.  It had T-Tops as well....I think

[chargerboy69]

My parents had three of those cars.  In fact, mom still has her teal one.     Mom probably has not driven it in a year or two and would probably sell it, but dad bought it for her, and he passed away a few years ago.

They are not a bad car. . . but not a great one either.

You actually thought that car was cool?

They are alright.  I do not like the teal one they have now.  But, the 1995 red one with white leather they had was very nice. I was young when they had it and would take it out every now and then. Had some fond memories in that car. 

[PocketThunder]

Dodge Stealth, the poor mans viper.

[1969chargerrtse]

late 70s early 80s Ford mustang

Yes, good one.  I agree.  I look at those big ugly front lights now and think, yuk.  But back in the day I had a 88 GT conv and thought it was awesome looking.

[1969chargerrtse]

No such regrets for me, as I'm picky and have a "feeling" about the cars I like from the start.  I will say that I had an opposite change of heart about the 4.2 Gen Ram Air Firebird. When I was out looking for a new muscle car in '98 I looked at the new Ram Air T/A's and said, "Goddamn that is the ugliest f**king car I have ever seen-were the designers on drugs?"  Fast forward to now, where I proudly drive a beautiful black '99 F-bird and as I walk up to it I can't help but notice how crazy the car looks but I love it so much it brings tears to my eyes; not since my Charger has a car moved me so.  

Yeah, anyway...

Ha, that is funny. Yeah reverse thought.

I always loved the Monte Carlo.  Even the big swoopy lines of the 73.  One day I was pulling into a parking lot.  I saw the back end of a brand new 78.  I looked at the car and said that is the ugliest car ever produced, what the hell is that?  When I saw Monte Carlo on the trunk I almost dropped dead right there.  I think I threw up to?  

[Ghoste]

Dodge Stealth, the poor mans viper.

Although I don't recall them being that cheap when they were new?

[Ghoste]

Dodge Stealth, the poor mans viper.

Although I don't recall them being that cheap when they were new?

[Back N Black]

I had a 74 Roadrunner when i was 17 and thought it was the SHi##, but not so much anymore. I like the 71 and 72 much better.

[ACUDANUT]

I had a 74 Roadrunner when i was 17 and thought it was the SHi##, but not so much anymore. I like the 71 and 72 much better.

I agree. My same thoughts about the Charger. I love the 71/72's 10 times more than the 73/73's.

I had a 73 Monte Carlo in H.S., I liked it alot until my brother bought a 72 Charger.  His car was 10 times better looking and faster.