Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

Godfrey · 08-02-2003, 07:08 PM

Mr. Mephisto,
For some reason American auto companies can't get the concept that people like a vehicle with some power. They leave it up to their marketing departments to convince all their mindless, brain dead, potential customers that 200 horsepower is a lot. They think that a flashy TV commercial can convince us that the Monte Carlo SS or Cadillac CTS powered by that 200 horsepower engine is really going to impress us. Maybe someday they will realize we're not brain dead and all we have to do is put the "pedal to the metal" to figure out their engines are boat anchors for the most part. As far as the suspensions I think they get complaints of a rough ride whenever they put a good suspension under an average car. I believe most American customers perceive being removed from the driving experience as a sign of luxury.......hence the mushy suspensions.

08-02-2003, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Godfrey Upright	Mr. Mephisto, For some reason American auto companies can't get the concept that people like a vehicle with some power. They leave it up to their marketing departments to convince all their mindless, brain dead, potential customers that 200 horsepower is a lot. They think that a flashy TV commercial can convince us that the Monte Carlo SS or Cadillac CTS powered by that 200 horsepower engine is really going to impress us. Maybe someday they will realize we're not brain dead and all we have to do is put the "pedal to the metal" to figure out their engines are boat anchors for the most part. As far as the suspensions I think they get complaints of a rough ride whenever they put a good suspension under an average car. I believe most American customers perceive being removed from the driving experience as a sign of luxury.......hence the mushy suspensions.