Well Driven Makes and Models of Cars

[biggbn]

I have rarely seen a badly driven Lexus Ls of any age. Perhaps it is their calming, soothing nature?

[Jonny_]

Shiv_P said:

I find golfs are usually OK. Also large luxury cars, a la A8, S Class

I'd agree with the latter, but I tend to find Golfs are one of the worst driven cars on the roads.

Alfas seem to avoid the knobhead element, but part of that might just be my own bias...

I haven't noticed much in the way of silly antics from Suzukis, or Toyotas, or Citroens.

[rainmakerraw]

I think there's a certain amount of confirmation bias inherent in this question. For example, as someone interested in cars I don't really pay any attention to the likes of Peugeot, Citroen, Kia, little Nissans etc. I couldn't tell you the last time I consciously saw one, but I know I see hundreds a day - they just don't make it to long term memory unless the driver commits a spectacularly poor faux pas.

I do remember seeing decent BMWs, Mercs, Porsche, McLarens and so on though...

That said, while Volvo V40 and XC-whatevers tend to be driven by younger throbbers around here (thus sticking in mind), and you get the usual good/bad mixed ratio of Vauxhalls, Fords etc, I can honestly not remember the last time I was offended by anyone in a Skoda. They have a wide age range of drivers, tend to keep up with traffic and move out of the way, and generally never cause any offence whether it's a Fabia or a Superb. So I vote Skoda. Maybe it's the whole 'definitely not a badge snob and have nothing to prove' attitude that tempers their approach to driving? Or maybe I'm biased because I used to have one. *shrug* I'm in a BMW now so I doubt it.

Edited by rainmakerraw on Sunday 19th January 00:26

[Joelonghair]

I dislike man in a skoda.

Either older and uncoordinated with poor awareness or out to prove it is actually an Audi in pyjamas. At least you know what you are getting with the S-Line Audis and M-Sport BMW's.

(again confirmation bias I suspect as had a Yeti cut me up repeatedly - 40ish throbber with wife on board)

[JP18]

Jonny_ said:

I'd agree with the latter, but I tend to find Golfs are one of the worst driven cars on the roads.

Alfas seem to avoid the knobhead element, but part of that might just be my own bias...

I haven't noticed much in the way of silly antics from Suzukis, or Toyotas, or Citroens.

I think there's so many golfs on the roads you're bound to run into a badly driven one at some point which will stick in your memory, same is true of the fiesta, 3 series etc. The estate version tends to be driven pretty sensibly though.

[miken2k8]

Mazdas only seen one rx8 being driven badly (knuckledraggers can't afford to put petrol in them). Mx5's aswell always well driven

[TheInternet]

Jonny_ said:

I haven't noticed much in the way of silly antics from ... Toyotas ...

Uber

[Dermot O'Logical]

Cars driven by people who own them outright, pay for their own fuel and repairs, and clean them at the weekends.

[SidewaysSi]

Subaru - only the finest drivers have these. Proper enthusiasts with proper wheelman skills.

And BMW drivers of course..they need to be able to exit roundabouts properly crossed up.

[bern]

Dermot O'Logical said:

Cars driven by people who own them outright, pay for their own fuel and repairs, and clean them at the weekends.

Correct answer, I reckon.

[Rozzers]

Easiest to spot these when riding a bike as they either cant overtake, close pass or pass then brake to turn left because they’re incompetent rather than malicious. There is no ‘best’ but among the worst:

Little Honda/Kia/Hyundai/Nissans (inclusive of 40 everywhere)
Older Zafira/Picasso’s (also 40 everywhere)
Virtually every Qashqai and Kia Sportage (also 40 everywhere)
Audis with wind deflectors on the windows (not a joke)
Any car with the driver wearing a hat (worse if a beard is added)
Vans, usually trades rather than delivery (usually malicious)
Any SUV driven by a yellow hared orange faced woman
Older Audi A3 with DIY black rims and windows.
BMW and Subaru’s in any sort of convoy

Reading the other posts I would agree that proper sports cars tend to be driven well, no tailgating, good overtaking and observation, and not any more likely to be speeding than the above list.

[AJB88]

SAAB and Alfa for me, noticed recently in MK there seems to be a mass influx of SAAB's see at least 10 a day now.

Never realised they made so many Nissan Almera's either but they all seem to be driven badly here in MK.

[lost in espace]

Electric cars are generally well driven, I drive a Leaf and keep my speeds to limits but do boot it off the lights. However you do get the odd high end Tesla and I-Pace on your rear end to inform you that they are higher in the food chain and desperate to overtake. Ex Audi/BMW drivers I suspect. I am also hearing reports of arguments at rapid charging points.

[anonymous-user]

bern said:

Dermot O'Logical said:

Cars driven by people who own them outright, pay for their own fuel and repairs, and clean them at the weekends.

Correct answer, I reckon.

Agree with this. PCP-white = trouble, no matter how much people try to deny it.

[psi310398]

TheInternet said:

Jonny_ said:

I haven't noticed much in the way of silly antics from ... Toyotas ...

Uber

Exactly, and it's not just Uber.

At least in London, is there a Prius driver alive who is not a minicab driver and a complete and utter selfish cocksocket when out and about? I'm looking at you, Addison Lee, BTW.

[Johnnytheboy]

Dermot O'Logical said:

Cars driven by people who own them outright, pay for their own fuel and repairs, and clean them at the weekends.

Oh I don't know, that includes me and I'm a dreadful driver.

[MrGTI6]

lost in espace said:

Electric cars are generally well driven

Totally disagree. I regularly see Leafs (Leaves?) and Zoes on the motorway driving at what must be about 40mph, forcing HGVs to overtake, causing traffic in the other lanes to slow down significantly. One of them was even doing it in the middle lane.

[Roboticarm]

I find that defender drivers tend to be courteous and drive well.
I've never seen a badly driven Subaru legacy either

[psi310398]

And, of course, black cabs in London are driven by true gents to a man

[Muddle238]

Most things pre-1970 seem to be driven with care my experience.

I would agree about Alfas being driven well, not so sure about SAAB nowadays given that plenty of 9-3s are in shed territory, despite being I suspect nice cars still.

I would say a majority of Volvo V70s are still driven well. Anything Volvo XC-- maybe not so. For that matter, any SUV whether a oversized, pimped out Audi Q7 or a front wheel drive jacked up hatchback such as a Ford Ecosport all seem to be badly driven.