....just picked up "The World's Worst Cars" by Craig Cheetham at the local book store for ten bucks in the bargain bin. Lists a lot of lemons and a few cars that I never really thought were all that bad. Lists 150 cars. Definately a fun book.
....just picked up "The World's Worst Cars" by Craig Cheetham at the local book store for ten bucks in the bargain bin. Lists a lot of lemons and a few cars that I never really thought were all that bad. Lists 150 cars. Definately a fun book.
That book (and every other piece of drivel that car-racist prick has published) is horrible.
Javelin wrote: That book (and every other piece of drivel that car-racist prick has published) is horrible.
I feel like you are trying to say something but do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. Just speak your mind.
Sorry, I just really dislike people who make their living writing "books" by spouting off stupid comments about cars. I'll be nice now.
It is kinda stupid but funny IMHO. I don't agree on everything that he says but I like reading thru it. Also I have one for sale. 
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/93excivics-room-cleaning-sale/44902/page1/
It's OK. I tend to think that Jeremy Clarkson is annoying for the very same reason.
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:Javelin wrote: That book (and every other piece of drivel that car-racist prick has published) is horrible.I feel like you are trying to say something but do not want to hurt anyone's feelings. Just speak your mind.
Not much beating around the bush, was there. Straight for the jugular, no holds barred throat punch. 
Javelin wrote: Sorry, I just really dislike people who make their living writing "books" by spouting off stupid comments about cars. I'll be nice now.
Why don't you like Tim, David, Per & J.G? What have they ever done to you?
Car racist. I've learned a new term today. 
We learned the term but we still don't know what it means.
I like all of the writers at GRM, and really most auto writers period. This guy literally makes a living with these stupid "worst" books, and it's all the same old tired rhetoric.
Examples of car racism: "Ford Pinto, don't rear-end it!; AMC Gremlin, it's ugly!; Yugo, it's a Yugo!; FIAT, fix it again Tony!!! Harharhar I'm so insightful!"
Not just me who wants to throat-punch this Bob Costas, either:
http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Worst-Cars-Craig-Cheetham/dp/0760767432
Read the reviews...
Javelin wrote: Not just me who wants to throat-punch this Bob Costas, either: http://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Worst-Cars-Craig-Cheetham/dp/0760767432 Read the reviews...
for example
The "facts" on many of the American models included in the book, are inaccurate, poorly researched and seem to be based on stereotypes and hearsay more than anything else. When an author's research is so poor that he cannot properly identify model year spans and engine displacements, one questions how accurate any of his research can be. His inclusion of some models in the book and excluding others leaves one scratching their head.
I agree. Anyone who hates AMC's is a car racist! I didnt understand some of his choices.
If you were buying cars when AMC was around it is natural that you wouldn't have a very high opinion of AMC.
Javelin wrote: I like all of the writers at GRM, and really most auto writers period. This guy literally makes a living with these stupid "worst" books, and it's all the same old tired rhetoric. Examples of car racism: "Ford Pinto, don't rear-end it!; AMC Gremlin, it's ugly!; Yugo, it's a Yugo!; FIAT, fix it again Tony!!! Harharhar I'm so insightful!"
in my book you can add those two PBS buttholes.... click and clack to this group
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