Dan Neil (LA Times) does NOT like it...
Dec 5, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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Dan Neil (LA Times) does NOT like it... He gave it the number 1 turkey award at the LA Auto Show.
The L.A. Auto Show runs through Thanksgiving weekend, which seems appropriate, because there is a lot of turkey on the show’s menu. From Honda’s hydrogen-powered hypercar – I guess that’s tofurkey, of a sort – to a huge, steroid- infused, poultry-yellow Rolls Royce that is lacking only a wattle, the show’s collection of large, flightless birds is certainly worth a, um, gander.
I know, I know. You’re stuffed. You’ve loosened your belt, maybe even undone your trousers … ahhh. But perhaps there’s room for one … more … tiny … morsel?
-- Dan Neil, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
2009 Ferrari California
You’ve got to hand it to Ferrari. When they shoot themselves in the foot they fire both barrels and then reload. This silly, swoopy red confection, with a face like Pokemon and a keister like Tom Arnold in a thong, is probably the single least desirable Ferrari ever made. I didn’t like this car when it was called the Maserati 4200 and I like it less now. They will sell thousands.
The L.A. Auto Show runs through Thanksgiving weekend, which seems appropriate, because there is a lot of turkey on the show’s menu. From Honda’s hydrogen-powered hypercar – I guess that’s tofurkey, of a sort – to a huge, steroid- infused, poultry-yellow Rolls Royce that is lacking only a wattle, the show’s collection of large, flightless birds is certainly worth a, um, gander.
I know, I know. You’re stuffed. You’ve loosened your belt, maybe even undone your trousers … ahhh. But perhaps there’s room for one … more … tiny … morsel?
-- Dan Neil, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
2009 Ferrari California
You’ve got to hand it to Ferrari. When they shoot themselves in the foot they fire both barrels and then reload. This silly, swoopy red confection, with a face like Pokemon and a keister like Tom Arnold in a thong, is probably the single least desirable Ferrari ever made. I didn’t like this car when it was called the Maserati 4200 and I like it less now. They will sell thousands.
Dec 6, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers, but I'd rather have one if it's hotter sisters. (Alfa or Maserati) if fact, no matter how bad Clarkson says the 8C is, I'd still give many a vital body part for one. IMO it is one of the hottest cars of all time (err, top 20).
of course, Ferrari will still sell every single one they build.
of course, Ferrari will still sell every single one they build.
Dec 6, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating crackers, but I'd rather have one if it's hotter sisters. (Alfa or Maserati) if fact, no matter how bad Clarkson says the 8C is, I'd still give many a vital body part for one. IMO it is one of the hottest cars of all time (err, top 20)..