Zimmy Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 With new nostalgic favorites – Corvette and Mustang – coming out in 2005, how do you think the Legacy will rank in “Car of the Year” contests in the US? Don’t forget that Motor Trend picked the Toyota Prius for the 2004 Car of the Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 It won't win. No way, not in this market. But it will sure be MY Car of the Year. :D Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 It could win.. if it drives as well as it's other versino in foreign markets.. it really could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 It should at least be in C&D's top 10 as we've discussed before. Dollar for dollar, it should be one heck of a value. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 [quote name='Dr. Zevil']It could win.. if it drives as well as it's other versino in foreign markets.. it really could.[/quote] I agree with the Z. If it's set-up the same it will catch the eye of a lot of jornos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 If I recall correctly, the WRX got it before, didn't it? So I don't see why the Legacy won't. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 From SOA's site: [quote] AUTOMOBILE OF THE YEAR - IMPREZA WRX "The competition was strong-particularly BMW's awesome new M3, Ford's surprising SVT Focus, and Acura's sweet RSX Type-S, not to mention the Jaguar X-type, the Ford Thunderbird, the dramatically improved Nissan Altima, and the new Toyota Camry." --Automobile Magazine, 2002[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Those kind of things are nice bling and bragging rights, but not worth much, really. If you like a car and it suits your needs, who gives a rat's @ss who agrees with you. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Ironically, enough do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 True enough. It's nice to have that sort of confirmation of a car buying decision, but in the end, there's little meaning in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I see the Leg having a lot of other things going for it as well, extra refinement, 1st rate safety, excellent hardware package amongst other things that aside from an award make it an excellent value and buy, thus also make it a candidate for awards. For me awards are secondary to what it actually has, but some cars tend to get it year after year which makes it boring and somewhat expected by some. I don't think we can count how many times the Accord has been on C&Ds top 10 and that is half the car in performance and hardware specs the GT is. It just comes down to what you like for a group of us, others need those reviews to make a decision, regardless of how one-sided they may be sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert486 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 motor trend car of the year? no....its too bland. they dont always pick the most sensible car. ie (thunderchicken?!?!) but, it may bump the mazda 6 off car and drivers top 10, but wont replace the accord. thats my guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I don't think much could bump the Accord from the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Accord is just too versatile, reliable and solid to replace on the C&D list. If I was in the market for a roomy, bland, FWD sedan with relatively weak power (I need a manual, and they don't offer the 6 with a stick in the sedan), then the Accord would be #1 on my list. But I'm looking for something more... which is why I'm looking at the Leg GT so closely. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 [quote name='racerdave']Accord is just too versatile, reliable and solid to replace on the C&D list. If I was in the market for a room, bland, FWD sedan with relatively weak power (I need a manual, and they don't offer the 6 with a stick in the sedan), then the Accord would be #1 on my list. But I'm looking for something more... which is why I'm looking at the Leg GT so closely. :D[/quote] My thoughts exactly. :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPower Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 [quote name='racerdave']Accord is just too versatile, reliable and solid to replace on the C&D list. If I was in the market for a roomy, bland, FWD sedan with relatively weak power (I need a manual, and they don't offer the 6 with a stick in the sedan), then the Accord would be #1 on my list. But I'm looking for something more... which is why I'm looking at the Leg GT so closely. :D[/quote] I wouldn't call the Accord weak. With a V6 it is quicker than a Marauder. OK, so that shows how slow the Marauder is more than how quick the Accord is, but point is that it is no slouch. Motor Trend COY? Doubt it. Automobile? Maybe. C&D 10 Best? Definitely, and hopefully can stay on more than just one year. What does R&T have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Note: I don't want a slushbox. Accord Sedan + V6 = no manual. Oh yeah, and Accord's FWD + Dave's wants = no sale. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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