Going back in time ,C3

Going back in time ,C3

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ZR1427

Original Poster:

17,999 posts

256 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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As far as cars go IMO the C3 has got to be the most seductive looking motor to hit the roads, a bit like a road going phalic symbol.
In comparison the lightweight E-type and Ferrari 250 looked very sexy aswell but how would these cars compare ,comfort,driveability,performance,cost,servicing etc.

jaytee368

2,058 posts

251 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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Agreed, and something the F*rd boys picked up on with the new Mustang. Something GM failed to pick up on with C5 Mark II.

ZR1427

Original Poster:

17,999 posts

256 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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It looks like the Ford boys looked to the past to revitalise the stang, the GM lot seemed to have looked to the future and now most cars are taking on the same appearance.
I like what Ford have done and IMO their retro look has paid of,,one things for sure ,you cant mistake it for any other make.

LuS1fer

41,786 posts

252 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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The C3 is a love it or hate it car. I love the looks but hate the cramped interior and the steering feels like you can turn it without the wheels actually moving. It's too cartoony for most people.

New Mustang looks great and is very well executed. the C6 is er...ummm...awkward I'd say.

vetteheadracer

8,271 posts

260 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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Agree about the comedy steering!

Loved the C3 shape of my first vette (a 1973).

You looked like someone from a 1940's film driving it, in that you could move the steering wheel about 45 degrees before anything happened at the wheels! those rag joints and "power stiring" made precise driving impossible.