Which car manufacturer has the best drivers?

[Devil2575]

None.

The notion that you can determine how well someone is going to drive based on the car they choose is daft.

Never seen a Volvo driven badly?

Are you blind or have you just passed your test?

[anonymous-user]

Devil2575 said:

Never seen a Volvo driven badly?

Are you blind or have you just passed your test?

Or are there not that many Volvos round here so the chances of me seeing one driven badly are low?

[8potdave]

Generally driver involved cars. If something is your hobby you are more likely to be good at it than if it isn't. I am a terrible chef and you will find me ruining the simplest of dishes so I make simple foods.

Bad drivers buy simple cars because they see no point in anything better. Good drivers buy cars that have redeeming features (handling, power, etc.) and 'generally' display a better standard of driving.

[anonymous-user]

8potdave said:

Generally driver involved cars. If something is your hobby you are more likely to be good at it than if it isn't. I am a terrible chef and you will find me ruining the simplest of dishes so I make simple foods.

Bad drivers buy simple cars because they see no point in anything better. Good drivers buy cars that have redeeming features (handling, power, etc.) and 'generally' display a better standard of driving.

Very good point, with a few exemptions like Ferrari and Lambo due to the prices getting lower.

[kambites]

I'm not convinced there's a significant difference at the more mainstream end of the market. If there is a measurable difference, it'd probably be something that's bought predominantly by middle ages people, though; so Volvo or Saab is probably a decent bet.

In my experience, "driver focussed" cars often attract the worst (road) drivers because they're too confident.


Mostly it just depends on how you define a "good" driver, though.

[MarJay]

Lotus
TVR
Caterham


And BMW 1 series's obviously!