Top 5 Vehicles That Should Be Sold In The USA

  In my previous two posts, I talked about the top 5 Toyota vehicles and top 5 Japanese cars that should be sold in the USA. Today's post will be different. Instead of talking about cars that are sold in a different country, I'll list the top 5 cars that should be sold here regardless of what country. So let the countdown begin.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

   5. Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Making it to number 10 on my list is the small Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Now the A-Class is a car that is classified as a mini multipurpose vehicle or Mini MPV for short. The MB A-Class has been manufactured since 1997 to the present day. The car is small like a Chevrolet Aveo and is significantly bigger than the Smart car. The reason I think that Mercedes-Benz would not bring this to the United States is due to the the car would ruin their image in the USA for being a luxury car manufacturer.

2011 Holden Ute

 4. Holden Ute. The Holden Ute is a coupe utility that is made by GM's Australian brand, Holden. The Holden Ute is basically the same thing as the Chevrolet El Camino. There were talks about this coming to the United States as a Pontiac, but when Pontiac got discontinued the Pontiac G8 Sport Truck fell through also. Now if you remember the new Pontiac GTO and G8, they were both Holden's dressed as Pontiac's and they never lasted long in the USA. GM could make a new El Camino though.

2011 Ford Transit.

3. Ford Transit. Make note that I said Ford Transit, not Ford Transit Connect. There is a difference. The Ford Transit is the van that Ford sells in Europe and well not the USA. I have nothing against the Econoline here, but Ford has to compete with the high roof vans like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and its twin brother the Freightliner Sprinter. I don't care much for the high roof vans, but since Ford did bring the European Ford Fiesta, Focus and Transit Connect to the USA, they should bring the regular Transit here   while they are on a roll.

2011 Land Rover Defender 90

2. Land Rover Defender. Back in the 1990s, Land Rover actually sold this in the USA. Due to US Safety requirements, Land Rover didn't want to make the modifications needed to meet it to US standards. You see if I want a Land Rover, I don't want a fancy luxury SUV. I want a rugged, Land Rover just like the original Land Rover was. This is the Land Rover we all would know and love. If Land Rover quit that luxury bullshit that they are peddling, they should realize that America needs this badly. I mean really badly. The problem is USA safety standards that is preventing this beauty from being sold here.

Not a 2011 model but, It looks closer to one seen on The Crocodile Hunter.

  
1. Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series.  Now the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series is another basic rugged off road vehicle, like the Land Rover Defender. If I wanted a  Toyota Land Cruiser, I definitely don't want the luxury one that is sold here in the USA. I want one that is basic and rugged and one that you can have lots of fun with. I'd even buy the pickup version because they are cool. Toyota needs to wise up and start selling these in the United States.

Top 5 Japanese Cars That Should Be Sold In The USA

   I love cars. I love them so much that I talk about them a lot. I even collect toy cars. But If you read my last post about the top 5 Toyota Vehicles That Should Be Sold Here In The USA, you know I like Japanese cars, well some of them. Anyway without further a due here are the top 5 Japanese cars that should be sold in the USA.

Honda Civic Type R Euro.

   5. Honda Civic Type R Euro. Now Honda sells many variations on the legendary Honda Civic here in the United States. However they don't sell the Type R Euro here. Now the Honda Civic Type R Euro comes in three different colors, Milano Red, Alabaster Silver Metallic, and Championship White. What makes this Civic so different? For one, it's a $42,000 Honda Civic. Also It's a high performance Civic which pretty much explains the high price tag. I'll keep my Matchbox version thank you.

Mitsubishi Triton

   4. Mitsubishi Triton. Here is a perfect example of something that Mitsubishi can make a ton of money on here in the USA. As you can see, the Mitsubishi Triton is a direct competitor to the Honda Ridgeline and the American Chevrolet Avalanche. But at a price of $41,800 it's a little expensive for a four door pickup truck. I think I would rather keep my Matchbox version of this thank you.

2011 Daihatsu Hijet

    3. Daihatsu Hijet. For those of you who remember the failure of Daihatsu in the USA back in the late 1980s probably can guess that Daihatsu will most definitely come to the USA ever again. Anyway here is the Daihatsu Hijet kei truck. Used kei trucks are already sold here in the USA, but not many places sell them. There is a use for these here in my opinion. Rural Postal workers can use these because they are already Right Hand Drive so it would be easier to put the mail in the mail box. Small farmers could use the Hijet to carry crops to the local market and so on. At a base price of $9,800, this kei truck won't break the bank. 

Nissan Civilian Bus.

   3. Nissan Civilian Bus. If you read my post on Toyota's you probably noticed the Toyota Coaster there. Well here is Nissan's equivalent to the Coaster. There is a huge market for small buses here in the USA, but the Japanese automakers fail to realize that. The Nissan Civilian Bus sells for $73,000 for a 26 passenger model, if you want 29 passengers you'll pay $3,000 more.    

    1. Subaru Exiga. Now here's a car from my favorite Japanese automaker, Subaru. My family loves Subaru's. Let's Cut to the chase here. The Exiga is a station wagon that is different from the Subaru Outback. For one thing, it seats 7 compared to the Outback's 5 passenger seating. It also has an optional glass roof and a turbo option. I know that this is not a minivan, but this car is the perfect alternative for the minivan. The Exiga is priced at $28,300.

The Top 5 Worst For Dummies Books

  Today I was in Barnes & Noble looking around, when I happened to come across some of those For Dummies books. While I was looking at them, It came to me that some of the titles and topics were pretty dumb. I had do walk into the mall to prevent myself from laughing like a maniac at them because some of the titles were hilarious.

5. Beekeeping For Dummies By Howland Blackiston. Now here is a book that sounds remotely dangerous to me. Why in the hell would anybody want to learn beekeeping? I know I don't because I don't like bees. But if the person who is reading this book, doesn't follow the safety precautions, such as not buying the beekeeper suit, and ends up getting stung by a swarm of angry bees and on top of that dies from them not knowing that they are allergic to bee stings. It would take a dummy to do just that. The only use for this book is as a gag gift to a person who has a fear of bees.

4.The Royal Wedding For Dummies. By Julian Knight. All I can say about this is WTF? If there has to be the ultimate waste of money, it has to be this book. What else is there to know about this wedding? Let me summarize this for you, It's about the Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, it took place in England, and It's the royal wedding. There now you don't have to waste your hard earned cash on this. I checked Amazon.com and this actually exists. So this ain't no photoshop.

3. Medical Terminology For Dummies. By Beverly Henderson CMT and Jennifer Dorsey. Now wait a minute. So If I read this book, that means I can be a doctor? I see this book is only useful to a med school student, but I see it as a useful resource for quacks. Lets see here Johnny, I think you have a cold here but I am not sure. Let me check this For Dummies book here to double check to see if I'm right.

2. Eating Disorders For Dummies.  By Susan Schulherr, LCSW. Ok What is the point to this one? I am going to use this example for comedy so bear with me on my poor taste. If I wanted an eating disorder there are 2 options, vomit after eating, or not eating anything at all. See now you don't have to buy the book.

1. Building Your Own Home For Dummies. By Kevin Daum, Janice Brewster, and Peter Economy. Ok this book is a recipe for disaster. This book should have a disclaimer, ask a professional for help. If someone misread a step, then their whole house could collapse on them and kill them and then the publishers, and authors would get the pants sued out off of them in court.