Corolla & LS460 F Sport are worst drives of Jalopnik editor

got-rice · Dec 14, 2012

http://jalopnik.com/5968539/the-best-and-worst-cars-ive-driven-this-year

Alex Lloyd said:
Worst: 2013 Toyota Corolla

It's dull, bland, beige, uninspiring and - like Chelsea Clinton – hideously boring. It's like playing foosball against a man with no arms. From behind the wheel, it's emotionless and lacks feeling. It is a means of transport that gets you from A to B. Personally, I'd rather take a bus filled with murderers.

Alex Lloyd said:
Worst: 2013 Lexus LS460 F-Sport

This is the most pointless car in the history of the world. I like the LS460, so when I came to drive the F-Sport I was particularly excited.

Here's what Lexus did to the LS460 to turn it into the souped-up F-Sport: Tweak the grille, gave it some new boots, didn't touch the engine, completely ruined the interior… And that's basically it.

It still drives like a cruise ship, and the "more sporty" interior is simply a worse interior. If you press the paddle to change gear, the transmission appears to run to the shop, buy the cog you have requested, then proceed to mount the gear, and eventually select it for you. By which time you'll have given up and gone to the pub.

Tip: If you are going to name a car "F-Sport," it's probably a good idea to make it somewhat sporty. Otherwise, you'll just end up with a tweed sports coat.

:rofl2:

zythr · Dec 15, 2012

They both do their jobs, A-B transport

got-rice · Dec 15, 2012

He doesn't want a to b transport, he wants a stiff ride and unreliability. :lol:

onemph05 · Dec 15, 2012

Don't worry, Toyota Ricing Development is working hard to develop even sportier cosmetics pieces. :rofl:

ECHOKnight2000 · Dec 15, 2012

I agree with the Rolla but that's not surprising. Its like saying the sky is blue. The GS on the other hand I disagree. Other publications not only praised the regular GS I can't imagine how much better the F version will be.

got-rice · Dec 15, 2012

OTOH, I envy this guy for having the chance to drive a legendary car; I'm lucky enough to have a HW replica of it:

Best: Datsun BRE 510

Hey, there are no rules saying I can't pick an oldie! This is not just the coolest car I have driven in 2012, but one of the coolest cars I have driven period. The car I drove was none other than John Morton's 1971/72 Trans-Am winning #46 BRE 510, at Memphis Raceway.

Why was it incredible? Because it's beautiful, raw, alive and legendary. I could go on and on. The noise? Holy crap! The history and stories behind this car made it extremely special to drive. Something I will never forget.

gold94corolla · Dec 15, 2012

Remind's me of Jeremy Clarkson's old video of the early 90s Corolla.... he called it a teleporting machine LOL.

Zmon · Dec 15, 2012

Typical Jalopnik, the hate for anything Toyota over there gets silly.

pmesfun · Dec 15, 2012

God, they ruined the LS with that hideous standardized grill.

PhatRoyale · Dec 18, 2012

:rofl:

I agree 100%.

A flagship like the LS should exude class and demand respect. This one will only get the owner laughed at.

Corolla & LS460 F Sport are worst drives of Jalopnik editor

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