Any makes you would never buy?
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easytiger123 said:
Jaguar. I have a deep and hard to put my finger on loathing for the brand and hence every car they make.
Jaguar for me too. Had a dreadful X-Type and the behaviour of the dealer and Jaguar themselves was awful. Will never darken their doors again.Loved my Fiats and the Alfa but there does seem to be a long list of Volvos in my past so there could well be more in the future
James P said:
My father always said he refused to have a Vauxhall after I was told at a motor show circa 1976 that I couldn't sit in the drivers seat as I wouldn't be buying one being too young - he simply told the woman in that case he wouldn't buy one and he never did.
I't really does amaze me the short-sightedness of some people like that unknown stand attendant at that motorshow. Ok so a 5yo for example is not going to be going out and buying a car but what happens when they're older? That kind of experience is the one that can set a child for a lifetime of car fandom or conversely dislike. I recall a thread where someone posted a tale of how at an young age despite not having a hope in hell of buying one he was shown round (IIRC a Jaguar) showroom and allowed to explore the cars. It left a lasting impression and as a result they were his dream car.Not generally bothered by brand - I've owned Talbot, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Vauxhall amongst others - but more based on what's available from each maker and whether it suits my needs and budget.
If we're just looking at new cars, then almost nothing from MB, Audi, Jaguar entice. Not a fan of big off-road thingies so no Land/Range Rover appeals. Can't see myself in another Volvo ever, and the last Saab I liked was the 900T16S. In fact, there are v few new cars I CBA about.
I'd never dismiss a car though based solely on its brand, just on its appeal to me, and I have become more appreciative of the quiet reliability available from Japanese cars.
If we're just looking at new cars, then almost nothing from MB, Audi, Jaguar entice. Not a fan of big off-road thingies so no Land/Range Rover appeals. Can't see myself in another Volvo ever, and the last Saab I liked was the 900T16S. In fact, there are v few new cars I CBA about.
I'd never dismiss a car though based solely on its brand, just on its appeal to me, and I have become more appreciative of the quiet reliability available from Japanese cars.
Tinkshusband said:
Frankthered said:
This is definitely a movable feast, isn't it?
In my younger days, I quite fancied a rear engined Skoda, because they were cheap to buy; and when the Favorit (first FWD) came along, that looked really good! A bit later in life and I didn't want one at all. Might think about one now.
Owned a 2006 Civic until a couple of years ago, nothing in Honda's range is remotely appealing to me just now.
Can't imagine ever wanting a Proton, but you never know. At one time they were meant to be putting the FWD Elan back into production, I might have thought about one of those. (Did that ever happen??)
it was kia that made a badge engineered version of the 90s elan.In my younger days, I quite fancied a rear engined Skoda, because they were cheap to buy; and when the Favorit (first FWD) came along, that looked really good! A bit later in life and I didn't want one at all. Might think about one now.
Owned a 2006 Civic until a couple of years ago, nothing in Honda's range is remotely appealing to me just now.
Can't imagine ever wanting a Proton, but you never know. At one time they were meant to be putting the FWD Elan back into production, I might have thought about one of those. (Did that ever happen??)
Ferrari.
Nothing against the cars there's just something naff about the image and the thought of a balding, sweating, 40 something mound of blubber male behind the wheel thet just doesn't appeal.
I'd probably suit a Zafira or Citroen Picasso better
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edit to add: I can more realistically afford one of those POS as well
Nothing against the cars there's just something naff about the image and the thought of a balding, sweating, 40 something mound of blubber male behind the wheel thet just doesn't appeal.
I'd probably suit a Zafira or Citroen Picasso better
.edit to add: I can more realistically afford one of those POS as well
kers which puts me offMotorrad said:
Ferrari.
Nothing against the cars there's just something naff about the image and the thought of a balding, sweating, 40 something mound of blubber male behind the wheel thet just doesn't appeal.
I'd probably suit a Zafira or Citroen Picasso better.
edit to add: I can more realistically afford one of those POS as well
Nothing against the cars there's just something naff about the image and the thought of a balding, sweating, 40 something mound of blubber male behind the wheel thet just doesn't appeal.
I'd probably suit a Zafira or Citroen Picasso better
.edit to add: I can more realistically afford one of those POS as well
Once saw a Ferrari 360 CS being driven through Aberdeen by a guy who must have been installed behind the wheel through liberal use of lubricants and an elaborate pulley system!
I would never say never for any make of car, because I judge each car I drive equally, which is both natural and a deliberate principle that I stick to.
That said, from what I've driven to date, I think it's very unlikely that I would ever own a Vauxhall or a Ford. That's purely because whilst some of them serve their purpose in life very well (cheap FWD transport), that's not a purpose I have any inkling towards at all; plus I'm the sort of person who wouldn't mind going for something older and higher mileage in order to get a better quality of car, a more comfortable car and one that drives better, which is usually possible for every sector that Ford and Vauxhall occupy, particularly the type of car I normally buy, which has a good choice of easily available and nice handling rear drive cars in it. I think the only exception might be the very small cars that Ford and Vauxhall produce (the Ka for example), but I can't see me ever needing or wanting one.
I was tempted to say Alfa Romeo, because I doubt I'll ever have room or funds for a classic, and it's only the classics that interest me. However, things look they're about to change and if they make a rear drive 3 series/XE/C Class competitors I'll be in the queue!
That said, from what I've driven to date, I think it's very unlikely that I would ever own a Vauxhall or a Ford. That's purely because whilst some of them serve their purpose in life very well (cheap FWD transport), that's not a purpose I have any inkling towards at all; plus I'm the sort of person who wouldn't mind going for something older and higher mileage in order to get a better quality of car, a more comfortable car and one that drives better, which is usually possible for every sector that Ford and Vauxhall occupy, particularly the type of car I normally buy, which has a good choice of easily available and nice handling rear drive cars in it. I think the only exception might be the very small cars that Ford and Vauxhall produce (the Ka for example), but I can't see me ever needing or wanting one.
I was tempted to say Alfa Romeo, because I doubt I'll ever have room or funds for a classic, and it's only the classics that interest me. However, things look they're about to change and if they make a rear drive 3 series/XE/C Class competitors I'll be in the queue!
Probably Alfa Romeo - a 2nd hand Brera was in my price range, but all the reliability horror stories put me off buying one. Mainly due to my dad saying for years that they are all terribly put together and he wouldn't have one near him.
Shame, the Brera looks amazing. Ended up getting a C30 instead, probably wiser choice!
Shame, the Brera looks amazing. Ended up getting a C30 instead, probably wiser choice!
jshell said:
Once saw a Ferrari 360 CS being driven through Aberdeen by a guy who must have been installed behind the wheel through liberal use of lubricants and an elaborate pulley system!
Motorrad said:
jshell said:
Once saw a Ferrari 360 CS being driven through Aberdeen by a guy who must have been installed behind the wheel through liberal use of lubricants and an elaborate pulley system!
Kleinfeld said:
Probably Alfa Romeo - a 2nd hand Brera was in my price range, but all the reliability horror stories put me off buying one. Mainly due to my dad saying for years that they are all terribly put together and he wouldn't have one near him.
Shame, the Brera looks amazing. Ended up getting a C30 instead, probably wiser choice!
Friend took his Alfa to a garage who asked if he took it out in the rain... 'These are not meant to get wet', they said! Shame, the Brera looks amazing. Ended up getting a C30 instead, probably wiser choice!
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