Totally unsporty "sport" models

[scherzkeks]

Jacobyte said:

All "S Line", "M Sport" and "AMG Line" models.

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier package than the base models.

[lauda]

scherzkeks said:

Jacobyte said:

All "S Line", "M Sport" and "AMG Line" models.

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier package than the base models.

That's right. Nothing says sports car to me like a diesel saloon with all the unnecessary trinkets and nothing in the way of actual performance.

[Funkycoldribena]

Probably more suited to the misbadged thread but the Micra 160 SR is certainly not as sporty as it sounds...

[996TT02]

Ford Capri 1.3L

[irfan1712]

my courtesy car from VW this week after giving them my R32 was a new golf SV - which stands for Sports Van! its comical haha. Its basically a Golf +. it even had a sports mode. the most painful modern car ive ever driven..that 1.6tdi is ste.

[Pat H]

fathomfive said:

Why is that poor woman strapped into the back of that pickup?

[forzaminardi]

Leins said:

Does anyone know if these actually came with a net and an umpire?

Years ago, one of my neighbours had visitors who had a Roland Garros 106. Naff name, but nice car for a little one - metallic green with cream leather inside.

[forzaminardi]

Pat H said:

fathomfive said:

Why is that poor woman strapped into the back of that pickup?

It's hard to tell who's having the more unpleasant time there - the chap at the wheel or the poor lass stuck in the back.

[scherzkeks]

lauda said:

That's right. Nothing says sports car to me like a diesel saloon with all the unnecessary trinkets and nothing in the way of actual performance.

Well, it isn't a sports car. It is a saloon with some braking and suspension upgrades, and typically much more enjoyable to drive than the base model (assuming you live in a country with proper roads).

[Conscript]

Our X-Trail 2.2DCi is a "Sport" model, which means it gets a rear spoiler on the roof.

Never has there been a car which needed a spoiler less than a diesel X-Trail

[Stenn]

scherzkeks said:

Jacobyte said:

All "S Line", "M Sport" and "AMG Line" models.

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier packageterrible bone shattering ride quality and no improvement in performance than the base models.

EFA

It really is 99.99% marketing nonsense. My wife has a new 118d M Sport and it's really anything but sporty.

[anonymous-user]

scherzkeks said:

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier package than the base models.

Where's Vlad when you need him?

[Baz Tench]

forzaminardi said:

Pat H said:

fathomfive said:

Why is that poor woman strapped into the back of that pickup?

It's hard to tell who's having the more unpleasant time there - the chap at the wheel or the poor lass stuck in the back.

There used to be one around the corner from me. The owner had certainly bought into the 'sport' badge. He had fitted a big bore 'zorst and floored it everywhere.

Tool.

[Foliage]

lauda said:

scherzkeks said:

Jacobyte said:

All "S Line", "M Sport" and "AMG Line" models.

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier package than the base models.

That's right. Nothing says sports car to me like a diesel saloon with all the unnecessary trinkets and nothing in the way of actual performance.

I have an 'amg sport' diesel coupe. Its sportier (big engine, bigger wider wheels, spoiler, body kit, wider track, different suspension/brakes) than a lot of other marques 'sport' models but its certainly no AMG. Thankfully it doesn't say AMG sport anywhere on it, it does say AMG on the wheels and the mats but that's it. Its the 3ltr engine version, I test drove the 2ltr, no idea how that could be deemed sporty, but the sport was a trim level with that engine.

Edited by Foliage on Friday 22 May 13:36

[Jacobyte]

Stenn said:

scherzkeks said:

Jacobyte said:

All "S Line", "M Sport" and "AMG Line" models.

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier packageterrible bone shattering ride quality and no improvement in performance than the base models.

EFA

It really is 99.99% marketing nonsense. My wife has a new 118d M Sport and it's really anything but sporty.

Hook, line and sinker.

[CCM604e]

forzaminardi said:

Pat H said:

fathomfive said:

Why is that poor woman strapped into the back of that pickup?

It's hard to tell who's having the more unpleasant time there - the chap at the wheel or the poor lass stuck in the back.

He looks like he's bought right into it

[Mr E]

Jacobyte said:

All "S Line", "M Sport" and "AMG Line" models.

The Merc is an AMG "Sport".

scherzkeks said:

Absolute nonsense. Taughter suspensions with altered geometry and sway bars; wider tires; upgraded brakes; faster steering racks; and a set of proper seats and other trimmings all add up to a sportier package than the base models.

I believe "sport" was the only option you could have on it.
It is not in the least bit sporty. Rapid, yes. Not sporty.

[scherzkeks]

Foliage said:

I have an 'amg sport' diesel coupe. Its sportier (big engine, bigger wider wheels, spoiler, body kit, wider track, different suspension/brakes) than a lot of other marques 'sport' models but its certainly no AMG.

Precisely, and it isn't meant to be.

[Foliage]

How would you guys define sporty? what features would you need to see a car have to be sporty?

[anonymous-user]

Not "Sport" but my first car, a Corsa C went by the trim name of Comfort.
Certainly anything but.
Seats felt like they were stuffed with house bricks.