Auto Countdown: Top Ten Cars I Saw in 2012

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In 2012, I went to 18 car events in the greater Houston area. From the monthly Houston Cars and Coffee events to the 2012 Houston Auto Show to 2012 Houston Classy Chassis to Lamborghini and Ferrari Festivals, I saw a variety of cars. Only at the Houston Auto Show was I allowed to test drive cars. To reflect on the variety of cars I saw in 2012, these are the top ten cars I saw. Only one car per brand. Both classic and current cars are included on this list. I have to have seen it in 2012 only. I regret not doing a list like this for 2010, which would include the Gumpert Apollo, or 2011, which would include the Bugatti Veyron Supersport. Also, cars that I have driven will not be on this list since I have already covered them in my four lists consisting of the cars I have driven in 2012. I also left cars of that I know I will see several times in 2013. So you will not see the Camaro ZL1 on this list.

Auto Countdown: Best Cars I Drove In 2012

In 2012, I test drove sixteen cars, resulting in First Drive Reviews. As 2012 comes to an end, I am doing four lists dedicated to the cars that were horrible to drive, cars that were good but not great to drive, and cars that were pleasantly surprising to drive. Now, it is time to reflect on the cars that put a smile on my face when I was behind the wheel. These are the five best cars I drove in 2012.

Auto Countdown: 2012 Cars That Were Good Drives

In 2012, I drove a few cars that I felt that they were good, but not great cars. These cars were decent to drive. They were not pleasantly surprised or the worst cars that I drove in 2012. These three cars were decent and should be taken on test drives.

Auto Countdown: Cars That Were A Pleasant Surprise To Drive

In 2012, I test drove several cars. Some were just awful to drive, which I have already covered. There were cars that put a smile on my face when I was behind the wheel. And then there are the cars that come out of nowhere and just are a pleasant surprise to drive. These are the five cars that were a pleasant surprise.

Auto Countdown: Worst Cars that I drove in 2012

2012 was an interesting year for me. In addition to covering cars that I have seen at the various car shows, I have also done test drives. In 2012, I started a series of cars that I have driven, First Drive Reviews. In 2012, I have driven sports cars, compact cars, midsize sedans, muscle cars, hybrids, a turbocharged sports sedan, and an electric car. With 2012 coming to an end, I think it is time to reflect on the cars that put a smile on my face during the test drive and cars that were pleasant surprises. While I enjoyed driving some of these cars, there were a three that did not impress me. These are the three cars I never want to drive again.

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First Impression: Ferrari FXX

To date, I have done 99 First Impression . I have also done 19 articles about Ferraris. The 100th First Impression Review need to cover a special car. This is First Impression: Ferrari FXX. The FXX is such an amazing car that it is not even street legal.

First Drive: Mitsubishi Lancer GT

First Drive: Mitsubishi Lancer ES

First Drive: Toyota Prius

First Impression: Toyota Prius C

Unlocking The Car: Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

Welcome to Unlocking the Car, where I tell you how to unlock a certain car in different video games. The first car I will tell you how to unlock is the legendary Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. Winning races to unlock the car do not count.

Classic Car: Plymouth Belvedere Fury

First Drive: Nissan Leaf

First Drive: Ford Mustang V6

First Drive: Ford Focus Sedan

First Drive: Chrysler 200 Limited V6

First Impression: Chrysler 200

First Drive: Chevrolet Camero RS

First Drive: Dodge Dart

First Impression: Dodge Dart

First Impression: Volkswagen Golf R

First Impression: Fiat 500 Abarth

First Drive: Scion FR-S

First Impression: Cadillac ATS

Top Gear US Season 2 Episode 10 "Muscle Cars"

Top Gear US Season 2 Episode 9 "Big Rigs"

First Impression: Dodge Charger SRT-8

Auto Countdown: Best American Cars

First Impression: Cadillac XTS

First Impression: Rolls-Royce Ghost

Classic Car: Dino 246

First Impression: Aston Martin Virage

First Impression: Scion FR-S

Top Gear US Season 2 Episode 8 "Hollywood Cars"

Classic Car: Shelby Cobra

First Impression: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni

Auto Countdown: James Bond Cars

The James Bond franchise is known for a few things. One of those things is cars. The Bond cars are amazing machines loaded with awesome gadgets. In honor of 007, here are my top 7 James Bond Cars. To be considered, the car must be the main car for James Bond in a film. Each of the cars have something unique about them that put them on this list.

First Impression: Scion IQ

First Impression: Fisker Karma

First Impression: Porsche 991 Carrera/Carrera S

First Impression: Ford Mustang Boss 302

Classic Car: McLaren F1

First Impression: Volkswagen Passat

Classic Car: Audi Quattro

First Impression: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

First Impression: Porsche 997 GT2

First Impression: McLaren MP4-12C

First Drive: Subaru Impreza

First Drive: Buick Verano