The Daily Ping

FROM: Robert
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2000 -- 2:41:47AM

I don't trust a design that gives the illusion that the car has already been hit from behind. It goes right out and steals my job from me.

FROM: Old Fezziwig
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2000 -- 1:48:05PM

I saw the Aztek at a car show recently and it's not as bad when you see it in person (in my opinion). And strangely, the yellow Aztek is the best looking one (I usually don't like the bright yellow cars).
-Old Fezz

FROM: Paul
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2000 -- 9:28:03PM

When I saw the Aztek at the Chicago Auto Show, I fell to the floor in laughter and terror.

FROM: Robert
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2000 -- 10:19:32PM

Those Ford Focus commercials need to stop now, dude.

FROM: John
DATE: Saturday August 19, 2000 -- 12:05:21AM

Do the car companies ever stop and say: GOOD LORD, WHAT WHERE WE THINKING!!?

FROM: jeff
DATE: Thursday February 22, 2001 -- 2:42:00PM

Well....ok I understand it is odd looking. I had been looking at them from the time of introduction and now I own one. No matter what think guys this is an awsome car. Strange yes, but I have to say I have owned many cars and this one is (imho) top notch. It drives smooth and quiet with good power from the engine. When you are all done laughing at it please drive one. I think you will be glad you did.

FROM: Robert
DATE: Thursday February 22, 2001 -- 3:03:09PM

Jeff--If you're buying I'll drive two!

FROM: Paul
DATE: Thursday February 22, 2001 -- 5:36:41PM

I sat in an Aztek at the auto show and was unimpressed with the plastic-happy, cheap-feeling interior. Jeff, we're gonna have to agree to disagree. And even if it's a BMW, if it's ugly, it's going to be tough for me to get over.

That said, I have an odd fascination and infatuation with the PT Cruiser, which many people think is quite ugly.

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FROM: jk
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2006 -- 12:37:31 am

I find the Scion mini truck-like vehicle to be mighty unattractive. Unless of course you want to sell ice cream from your car.

FROM: Sean
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2006 -- 1:16:10 am

It's kinda ugly, but it's better looking than most SUVS that have a big rear end to match the big fast-food asses of their owners. What really gets me are four-doors that wish they were street racers and especially anything with a spolier. One of these days I'm going to take a crowbar and destroy every super-spoiler in sight.

The PT Cruiser Convertible is just about the ugliset and stupidest thing I've ever seen.

FROM: jk
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2006 -- 9:02:10 am

PT = Pretty Terrible. Oops, someone near and dear to our hearts here has one.

FROM: Dave Walls [E-Mail]
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2006 -- 11:52:15 am

Good call with the Scion, jk. I always think the brown versions look like a cardboard box with wheels.

(and during my work as a traffic reporter, I can tell you that they react like cardboard boxes when you get in an accident, if you know what I mean)

FROM: jk
DATE: Thursday July 6, 2006 -- 7:57:53 pm

A friend of mine has the Scion that wants to be a Golf, and I did worry that it might be awfully light.

On the other hand, I think the Mazda 3 is cute.