Quote:I've actually been thinking about this over since you posted this and there is not a single element in cars in which American cars lead the world. Reliability, fuel efficiency, engine output, styling, build quality, handling, price. Almost every nation with a significant automobile industry leads the pack in something, but the Americans don's. That's seems strange to me.

 

I like to exaggerate the false perception that you have some form of social stigma against all things American. I know you don't "really" hate all Americans, nor all things American. Just 99%.
 
I wouldn't expect you to agree, or I am not really sure you would understand this (take into account I have driven very few foreign designed muscle cars) ... An american muscle car is as much about the deep loud exhaust, the powerful rumble that you feel through the seat, and the steering wheel as it is about the raw power. Handling is a bit down the list, as the huge majority of us older generations were far more into straight line competitions when we were young working on our own cars. No one in my neighborhood put any time into cornering. I guess we also had limited access to anything not made in america, anyway.
 
Muscle Cars from my era are as well very nostalgic for older american men like myself. It just wouldn't be the same to have a nice quiet powerful car that corners really well. A Harley is way down the list when it comes to handling, speed, and comfort ... but they are the trophy to the majority of american motorcyclist, and it isn't just a status symbol. One day you will also enjoy opportunities to relive your youth. I wouldn't expect that to be a reinvention of an american car.

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