[frizzen]

Ok, to *most* of the American Car-Guys, there are 3 classifications. (or atleast most of the car guys I hang with)

These terms also apply to domestic FWD stuff, so....
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Econo-box - a factory stock compact or sub-compact, 4 cyl, FWD.

Ricer - a factory stock econo-box with poser parts to make it *look* like it has better performance, but can frequently be taken by it's stock counterpart.

Import - heavily tuned mechanically, much better performance, and can usually hang with or out perform factory stock sports cars.
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But to some, anything that isn't Ford, Chebby, or Mopar; is rice.
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If you don't like my definitions, write up your own.