# Most over-rated in 2008 **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 13, 2009, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340 "2009-01-13T10:28:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/1 "2009-01-13T10:28:19Z")
[_The Overrated List of 2008 | Straightline Blog on Edmunds’ Inside Line_](http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3193566-10364102?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.edmunds.com%2Fstraightline%2F2009%2F01%2Fthe-overrated-list-of-2008.html%3Ftid%3Dedmunds.il.home.photopanel..2.%2A) **The Over-Rated List of 2008** ![http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/mechanic-overrated.jpg](http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/mechanic-overrated.jpg) I expect many of you to disagree with me on many of these, but remember, if you do, you’re wrong. The Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Not only is it too damn big, but a Shelby Mustang GT500 sucks its doors off. Chip Foose Enough with the two-tone and the billit. Talk about a one note somba. Time to overhaul your esthetic. 2009 Nissan GT-R Too noisy. Too rough. Too fragile. Better not use the launch control. Piloti Driving Shoes Piloti must be Italian for Geek in the overpriced clown-booties. The Toyota Prius If any conventional car was that ugly, that uncomfortable and that rotten to drive it would have been a laughing stock. The Tesla Part car, part bull\*\*\*\*. Buying one seems to require a secret handshake, a briefcase full of cash and a pinky swear to never drive the car in public. I’ve seen one on the road and I live in the hybrid loving more money than brains club headquarters that is west Los Angeles. If they’re selling these things like they say they are, where are they selling them, Ohio? Small SUVs Acura RDX, Infiniti EX35, VW Tiguan, etc. Who the hell buys a Sport Utility with absolutely no utility? There’s more room in my sinus cavity than the new crop of cute utes. 2009 Lincoln MKS Worst engine in its class. Would have been competitive during Clinton’s second term. Speed Channel Too much NASCAR. Too much Pinks. Too much Wrecked. No enough cool stuff. 2010 Ford Mustang Second verse same as the first. Suddenly it’s 2005. Sync Bong, play Britney. Bong, play Britney. Bong, play Britney. Saturn Aura So much better than the embarrassing Ion it replaced this average sedan was destined for overrated status. Top Gear Oops. My mistake. This should not be on the list. Top Gear really is that good. Lexus IS-F Fake tailpipes and suspension tuning endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Honda Civic Si Sinfully ugly. No torque. Battlestar Gallactica called and wants its dashboard back. 2009 Jaguar XF Looks like a tarted up Lexus GS. It may be a needed new styling statement for the luxury car division of Tata Motors, but after the sexpot XK (also designed by Ian Callum) it’s nothing short of a let down. 2009 Chevy Corvette Fast? Yup. Affordable? Kinda. Plasticy? Oh yeah. Looks like it got rear ended by a semi? Twice. Me I’m not really as great as I say I am. Plus, my cottage cheese thighs could use a little sun. Bob Lutz He once told me the Saturn Ion was good. It wasn’t. Miles Per Gallon In case you haven’t noticed (and nobody has) gas is really cheap again. ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/2 "2009-01-13T11:14:55Z")
A+. Would read again. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/3 "2009-01-13T11:24:42Z")
Hhaha. Good post. ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/4 "2009-01-13T11:26:36Z")
I happen to love the si’s dash, very stylish, especially at night, my own opinion though 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/5 "2009-01-13T11:28:32Z")
> [@TEEUP to corey's detailing! pics inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/teeup-to-coreys-detailing-pics-inside/12486/4): > > I happen to love the si’s dash, very stylish, especially at night, my own opinion though 🙂 > I expect many of you to disagree with me on many of these, but remember, if you do, you’re wrong. LoL ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/6 "2009-01-13T11:42:40Z")
good list LOL i agree with alot of them esp the prius and speed channel ! fuuuuuuuu speed ! ---
**Author:** ![HANSTECH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hanstech/32/6445_2.png) [@HANSTECH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HANSTECH)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/7 "2009-01-13T11:44:04Z")
> [@TEEUP to corey's detailing! pics inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/teeup-to-coreys-detailing-pics-inside/12486/4): > > I happen to love the si’s dash, very stylish, especially at night, my own opinion though 🙂 i agree. im the captain of the ss civic si. yarrr ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/8 "2009-01-13T12:10:02Z")
I agree with most ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/9 "2009-01-13T12:13:31Z")
As far as the Challenger goes I would hope a $70k supercharged car would beat a $40k na car. Ill take a new Challenger over a new Mustang anyday. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/10 "2009-01-13T12:20:08Z")
> [@TEEUP to corey's detailing! pics inside](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/teeup-to-coreys-detailing-pics-inside/12486/11): > > As far as the Challenger goes I would hope a $70k supercharged car would beat a $40k na car. > > Ill take a new Challenger over a new Mustang anyday. MSRP on the GT500 is $43k > **[Ford® - New Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, SUVs, Crossovers, Trucks, Vans...](https://www.ford.com/)** > > Ford® is Built for America. Discover the latest lineup in new Ford vehicles! Explore hybrid & electric vehicle options, see photos, build & price, search inventory, view pricing & incentives & see the latest technology & news... ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/11 "2009-01-13T12:50:30Z")
> [@T-Up to Verizon Wireless, T-Down to Low-Life's](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/t-up-to-verizon-wireless-t-down-to-low-lifes/12433/17): > > MSRP on the GT500 is $43k > > [http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mustang/models/](http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mustang/models/) Good luck finding one for that. ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/12 "2009-01-13T12:55:23Z")
same on the SRT-8, no? ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/13 "2009-01-13T12:55:57Z")
Im not sure what theyre going for these days. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/14 "2009-01-13T13:39:22Z")
Edmunds is just mad because they need the driver mod badly ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/15 "2009-01-13T13:44:29Z")
What Jesse said. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/16 "2009-01-13T14:49:16Z")
Gt500 can be had for 45K now, SRT-8 Challenger are pulling in 60K right now…IF you can get one… How many times must i say this ---
**Author:** ![d\_gage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/d_gage/32/6321_2.png) [@d\_gage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/d_gage)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/17 "2009-01-13T15:22:58Z")
> [@Callin out Mikes98RT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callin-out-mikes98rt/12176/26): > > Gt500 can be had for 45K now, SRT-8 Challenger are pulling in 60K right now…IF you can get one… > > How many times must i say this Albany dodge had/has a 6-speed srt-8 for 43k buy it now. it was on ebay a few days ago ---
**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/18 "2009-01-13T15:35:08Z")
i agree with everything. awesome read. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/19 "2009-01-13T15:38:51Z")
> [@5/25/06 TITS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-25-06-tits/12411/7): > > Albany dodge had/has a 6-speed srt-8 for 43k buy it now. it was on ebay a few days ago Its not a SRT model, they dont make an SRT8 in anything but an automatic yet. Its a Hemi 375hp 6spd tehy sold ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340/20 "2009-01-13T16:03:53Z")
I think '09’s have optional 6 speeds. All '08’s were auto. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/most-over-rated-in-2008/241340.md?page=2)