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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Car/truck of the year awards

MINI wasn't even in the running ...but the Fiat 500 was
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...cid=autos_2237
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by SpicyMaguro
MINI wasn't even in the running ...but the Fiat 500 was
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...cid=autos_2237
LOL people are attracted to the newness of the vehicle.. it'll wear off when it's old hat. It's really nothing to write home about.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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the 4 door evoque is a beautiful looking vehicle.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Having driven the Fiat 500 I was not impressed. Except with the turning circle which was really small.

I liked the 2012 Accent sedan better than the Fiat.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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The Countryman was considered! woot woot! Honorable mention!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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The North American Car of the Year is a joke...a complete joke.

Since when is the BMW X3 a truck? Heck, the Mini Countryman, a truck, seriously? You know who buys X3's? Rich accountants who want to feel superior on the road but know as much about cars as a fifteen year old girl who thinks a dog is a fashion accessory. The X3 breaks down just passing by a dirt road; heaven forbid you actually try to drive on one, enjoy getting stuck in that 3 inch pothole.

Half the cars listed are the type of car you buy when you've given up on life and accepted the fact that you're a meaningless worker drone. Nothing says, "I've given up on enjoying life" as a Camry.

And last but not least, a Buick? Really? I figured all the people that like Buicks are either dead or have lost their license. I thought a prerequisite to owning a Buick is being an AARP member. If that doesn't say "Car of the Year" I don't know what would.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tasteskindasalty
The North American Car of the Year is a joke...a complete joke.

Since when is the BMW X3 a truck? Heck, the Mini Countryman, a truck, seriously? You know who buys X3's? Rich accountants who want to feel superior on the road but know as much about cars as a fifteen year old girl who thinks a dog is a fashion accessory. The X3 breaks down just passing by a dirt road; heaven forbid you actually try to drive on one, enjoy getting stuck in that 3 inch pothole.

Half the cars listed are the type of car you buy when you've given up on life and accepted the fact that you're a meaningless worker drone. Nothing says, "I've given up on enjoying life" as a Camry.

And last but not least, a Buick? Really? I figured all the people that like Buicks are either dead or have lost their license. I thought a prerequisite to owning a Buick is being an AARP member. If that doesn't say "Car of the Year" I don't know what would.
Now now, don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tasteskindasalty
The North American Car of the Year is a joke...a complete joke.

Since when is the BMW X3 a truck? Heck, the Mini Countryman, a truck, seriously? You know who buys X3's? Rich accountants who want to feel superior on the road but know as much about cars as a fifteen year old girl who thinks a dog is a fashion accessory. The X3 breaks down just passing by a dirt road; heaven forbid you actually try to drive on one, enjoy getting stuck in that 3 inch pothole.

Half the cars listed are the type of car you buy when you've given up on life and accepted the fact that you're a meaningless worker drone. Nothing says, "I've given up on enjoying life" as a Camry.

And last but not least, a Buick? Really? I figured all the people that like Buicks are either dead or have lost their license. I thought a prerequisite to owning a Buick is being an AARP member. If that doesn't say "Car of the Year" I don't know what would.
Wait the Countryman is not a truck and a dog is not an arm accessory... You have just wrecked my world! Haha!!!
 
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