Cars you like even though no one else does...
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LittleEnus said:
irocfan said:
also really like these...
over there a bit of a red-neck's car - over here not loved either
It is not considered a red necks car. It was for a while in the early 90s, in the same way Escorts, Capris etc were driven by chavs.over there a bit of a red-neck's car - over here not loved either
They are now collectors cars and have increasing respect. They have survived the periodic dip when they are no longer new and picked up on the cheap and not maintained. Most sporty cars do this- M3's, Scoobys, Integrales, Quattros etc.
The IROC is one of the most famous Camaros of all time.
Citroen XM
I love them, I bloody love them.
I have owned 2 and I am looking for a 3rd to take the strain of my 944 S2.
I work as a Contract Mechanical Engineer and my current boss said they may not have taken me on if they had known of my passion. It makes them nervous, an engineer who like French oddities.
I love them, I bloody love them.
I have owned 2 and I am looking for a 3rd to take the strain of my 944 S2.
I work as a Contract Mechanical Engineer and my current boss said they may not have taken me on if they had known of my passion. It makes them nervous, an engineer who like French oddities.
Another one for Mk3 Golfs. This is SWMBO's Colour Concept GTI, we bought it 5 years ago for less than shed money, has cost us less than the purchase price in those five years. Fully original, AC, heated colour-coded leathers, lovely piece of kit.
This was my CC GTI, still wish I hadn't sold it. Reliable as ****.
This was my CC GTI, still wish I hadn't sold it. Reliable as ****.
Paraicj said:
And finally, one I didn't see mentioned. Remember Colin McRae Rally games? I don't know why, but when I first got it, I picked the Renault Megane Coupe as my car of choice. Liked it ever since. Full rally livery please!
But even the plain old boring 2.0 road version makes me smile appreciately. In Yellow. So weird!
Yes! Love them. Rally Championship on the PC!But even the plain old boring 2.0 road version makes me smile appreciately. In Yellow. So weird!
Seen a few mentions of the Calibra (for which I have a soft spot as my Dad had a MkIII Cavalier around that time) but one car which rarely gets mentioned these days - not so much hated as just completely forgotten about - is the Ford Probe. Really thought they were a great looking car when they were about and don't think time has been too cruel to them either...
Edited by Yiliterate on Friday 28th November 21:14
Oh, and I forgot one.
Poorly reviewed, lacking interesting noise, interior plastics that look cheaper than the lunchboxes I used to take to school... and so badly designed they couldn't think of anywhere sensible for a numberplate.
Yet I really want one. In reality I think what I really want a Focus ST or one of its close rivals, but I'd like a go in one of these first. Be a while before I can afford one anyway, so I've got time to think about it.
EDIT: Second hand, anyway. Who the actual flying f
k would spend over £30k on one of these instead of a Golf R or M135i? 
Poorly reviewed, lacking interesting noise, interior plastics that look cheaper than the lunchboxes I used to take to school... and so badly designed they couldn't think of anywhere sensible for a numberplate.
Yet I really want one. In reality I think what I really want a Focus ST or one of its close rivals, but I'd like a go in one of these first. Be a while before I can afford one anyway, so I've got time to think about it.
EDIT: Second hand, anyway. Who the actual flying f
k would spend over £30k on one of these instead of a Golf R or M135i? Edited by blearyeyedboy on Friday 28th November 21:21
DeltaTango said:
Agree with you on both. Really liked the post facelift 6 cylinder Z3's and a 2.0 megane coupe was my first half decent car.
My goodness, fast becoming a Z3 appreciation thread!Fits perfectly, as its really a car that 'no one else' seems to like most of the time. Never told someone I own a Z3 and had 'nice car' or similar. Normally, I just don't mention it ofcourse...
You hit the nail on the head re the post facelifts- starting to look rather spiffing now imho.
Mine:
The Megane less so, even in full rally livery. Im from the McRae games generation, and these still never tickled me. Remember those poor Meganes used to get Max Powered with the mkiv Supra-esque spoiler and Morette quad headlights alot. Something of the blancmange about them to my eye.
blearyeyedboy said:
Oh, and I forgot one.
Poorly reviewed, lacking interesting noise, interior plastics that look cheaper than the lunchboxes I used to take to school... and so badly designed they couldn't think of anywhere sensible for a numberplate.
Yet I really want one. In reality I think what I really want a Focus ST or one of its close rivals, but I'd like a go in one of these first. Be a while before I can afford one anyway, so I've got time to think about it.
EDIT: Second hand, anyway. Who the actual flying fk would spend over £30k on one of these instead of a Golf R or M135i?
Somebody who just wouldn't buy a VW or a BMW out of principle!.Poorly reviewed, lacking interesting noise, interior plastics that look cheaper than the lunchboxes I used to take to school... and so badly designed they couldn't think of anywhere sensible for a numberplate.
Yet I really want one. In reality I think what I really want a Focus ST or one of its close rivals, but I'd like a go in one of these first. Be a while before I can afford one anyway, so I've got time to think about it.
EDIT: Second hand, anyway. Who the actual flying f
k would spend over £30k on one of these instead of a Golf R or M135i? Edited by blearyeyedboy on Friday 28th November 21:21
The QV is usually very highly rated by those that bought them, especially the phase 2 version. 😊
The Toyota Previa from the early 90's...
velocemitch said:
Somebody who just wouldn't buy a VW or a BMW out of principle!.
The QV is usually very highly rated by those that bought them, especially the phase 2 version. ??
Don't get me wrong velocemitch- I have a real soft spot for them and I would be *delighted* to be proven wrong about my criticisms. I presume you drive one? The QV is usually very highly rated by those that bought them, especially the phase 2 version. ??
When I eventually change my car- likely to be in about three decades at current rate of saving
- I'm interested in something that strikes a good compromise between roadholding and a reasonable ride, given that a lot of my days are spent on pretty bumpy B-Roads. A Giulietta might appeal.I'm on about the TCT introductory special edition here, to be very specific. It might be good for £25-27k new maybe, but over £30k seems very steep.
Edited by blearyeyedboy on Friday 28th November 23:40
Codswallop said:
3ananaPie said:
I don't even know why I like it - It's very stupid and pointless. And I usually hate most American cars.
+1You have to love the absurdity of a retro styled pickup with a metal folding roof.
blearyeyedboy said:
velocemitch said:
Somebody who just wouldn't buy a VW or a BMW out of principle!.
The QV is usually very highly rated by those that bought them, especially the phase 2 version. ??
Don't get me wrong velocemitch- I have a real soft spot for them and I would be *delighted* to be proven wrong about my criticisms. I presume you drive one? The QV is usually very highly rated by those that bought them, especially the phase 2 version. ??
When I eventually change my car- likely to be in about three decades at current rate of saving
- I'm interested in something that strikes a good compromise between roadholding and a reasonable ride, given that a lot of my days are spent on pretty bumpy B-Roads. A Giulietta might appeal.I'm on about the TCT introductory special edition here, to be very specific. It might be good for £25-27k new maybe, but over £30k seems very steep.
Edited by blearyeyedboy on Friday 28th November 23:40
I rated my Giulietta as the best set up car I've had for the bumpy B roads stuff, which like you is my natural habitat.
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