For the Monte Carlo (which should actually be spelled Montecarlo), they admit that it isn't really crap, but they criticize the problem with the easily locking front brakes on early models.
The 924 is only criticized for having the same engine used in VW vans (I wonder which one exactly, AFAIK the 924 used Audi engines).
The STS (actually Seville STS) is criticized for its tasteless interior with huge amounts of fake wood, which I do agree about.
The only problem with the Safrane seems to be that it's big and French, which they obviously don't think is a good combination.
About the XJ40 they say that Jaguar had ignored everything their customers liked about their cars, and they also don't like the dashboard, the build quality or the sloping rear end.
The 3000 GT is criticized for being filled with pointless technology and not being a Japanese Porsche (why should it be?)
The Wagon R is said to accelerate slower than some dead things, and they also say that it doesn't seem to have any kind of suspension and, of course, criticize for its odd exterior.
The Polonez is criticized for its aged technology and bad build quality, while the Serena's diesel version is criticized for its poor performance. The Lada is criticized for its aged technology.

I only have the Swedish translation of the book, so some points may have been "lost in translation" as I translated the things back to English.


I don't think that the book would change anyone's opinions about these cars, as it is written in such an exaggerating way, and they don't come with any real criticisms for most of the cars.