Talk:Halo vehicle

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[edit] So about this list...

I am not sure about this list. Somethings don't seem right. For one, this list contains universal trims like Mercede's AMG line. Then it moves to more specific to contain certain models, and then it goes to say more specific things like select trims of select models, like Honda Civic Si. Next, Honda Civic Si a halo model? It is not even much faster or better than a regular ass civic. And in Japan they have Si type R IIRC that is much much faster. Next, the list includes pontiac firebird, but no chevy camaro (they are the same car). The list contains Mitsu 3000GT rather than the 3000GT VR4 (twin turbo) which is much faster and more deserving the halo model title. Next, maybe older Mercury Cougars on this list, but not the newer ones, they suck. Next, I can see PT cruiser, kind of, but is it really a display of what chrysler can do? sure it was unique and somewhat innovative for its time, but other than engineering, the rest of the car is pretty basic. Just my gripes with the list. Please discuss...--24.210.178.8 01:11, 19 November 2006 (UTC)

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possible add the Daimler Crysler PT Cruiser to the list of examples? --217.88.156.223 12:23, 15 Oct 2004 (UTC)

I don't think that the PT Cruiser really counts in this category. Sure, it's a vehicle designed for notice and to improve the perception of the marque, but the typical halo vehicle is one a customer might admire, and even go to the dealership to look at, but probably not buy. My impression is that people attracted to Chrysler by the PT Cruiser probably buy a PT Cruiser. It's a bit too practical a vehicle to be a true halo vehicle. —Morven 16:54, Oct 15, 2004 (UTC)

Not so sure the Ford GT40 should be on the example list. First, the original GT40 was race-only, I believe. The new consumer model is the Ford GT. Second, the car is so exotic that it's very hard to find at dealerships.

Also, there might be clarification on which generations of the Ford Thunderbird were "halo vehicles": the first and latest, definitely, but the 70s-mid 90s models, not quite. --Vossanova 20:28, 26 September 2005 (UTC)

I agree with you completely, I'm not really sure where to draw the line here. I'm not familiar enough with the car. I read our article on the Thunderbird but I really can't make the decision. Maybe at 1977, when the car was downsized for the first time? I think starting in 2002 it became a halo vehicle again, though. TomTheHand 20:52, 22 March 2006 (UTC)
I decided to "draw the line" at 1967 (5th gen), when the T-bird was made bigger to be upscale from the new Mustang. --Vossanova 14:48, 24 March 2006 (UTC)

And yes, Halo model should be merged with this article and redirected to it. --Vossanova 20:30, 26 September 2005 (UTC)

Merge done, tags removed. Kcordina 09:22, 14 March 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Shouldn't the Nissan Skyline GT-R be on this list?

[edit] we can cut this list down considerably

for starters, all it states is examples. Therefore we should only list a few select and say there are numerous others. The article itself is about what a halo car is not types of halo cars. That would require a different article. I'm going to knock this list down.RYNORT 04:32, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Overhauled

I went through and edited it to make it fit better into the standard wikipedia format. Please leave your messages here to talk about any other changes RYNORT 04:56, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] An American term

I've added the USA template as besides the fact that this article currently has no references, sources or citations, in my limited 40-year experience of the automotive world this term has only ever cropped up in US car magazines. Please feel free to add material to indicate that this perspective is incorrect. Mighty Antar 02:10, 4 December 2007 (UTC)