by "Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
Published 03/14/2017 at 22:24
by "Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
Published 03/14/2017 at 22:24
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This is a question someone asked me earlier this week when they found out that I was an enthusiaist, thought it was a good one.
No going by parent company, you have to go by badge. What brand could keep you the most happy?
Hard mode: no vintage models or vehicles/brands you can’t afford
I’m stuck between Honda and Chevy, both companies have very few weak spots in their diverse lineups. Honda has a stronger image of quality but Chevy has just about every type of vehicle you are looking for.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
03/14/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 3
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"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
03/14/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 0
Probably a toss up between Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac for me...
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
03/14/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 1
Probably Lexus. Fantastic interiors, super reliability, great build quality. Plus the perfect 3 car garage would be an LS, LC, and LX.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
03/14/2017 at 22:29, STARS: 0
Audi, VW, or lexus for me.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/14/2017 at 22:30, STARS: 5
Toyota. They’ve got my bases covered beteween street fun (frs/future supra), dirt fun (taco, 4runner, land cruiser) and practical (tundra, sequoia, camry) with out having me tear my hair out keeping them on the road
"Baskingshark" (Baskingsharks)
03/14/2017 at 22:30, STARS: 1
I would love to bring Mitsubishi back.... Montero, Eclipse, Evo.... all of them
"Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
03/14/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 2
While I love my 3 and the Miata. The CX 5 is good. My heart wants to say Mazda but my head says Toyota/Lexus.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 2
Honda.
A Fit for the Wife. I know that your thinking “wouldn’t a new Accord be 100x better?” Yes, but my wife is a quite person with simple taste, she refuses to drive a car that looks at all expensive. She loves her Fit and just wishes it had heated seats. Crap now I wish I had picked Chrysler... heated steering wheels on everything!
Any way... 1991 Civic Daily, S2000 drifr car, EP3 rally car, and A Ridgeline because it’s the truck I need...and also the truck I want.
"AkursedX" (akursedx)
03/14/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 3
Mazda. Because Rotary and Zoom Zoom. Even my wife’s Mazda5 is relatively fun to drive.
But if I had to pick a brand based on current vehicle offerings alone, I’d go with Ford. The Mustang, Focus RS, F150, Explorer-Sport, and Taurus SHO are some of, if not my favorite vehicles in their segments.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
03/14/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 1
That is a pretty solid garage, especially if lc f
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
03/14/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 1
The Lexus L’s. Solid choice!
"gin-san - shitpost specialist" (gin-san-)
03/14/2017 at 22:33, STARS: 1
Vehicles/brands I can’t afford is a low blow. Looks like I’ll be sticking with KIA because they’re alright and are good bang for the buck (and I also already own one anyway, meaning I can afford it).
In an ideal world (one with more monies for me) it’d be Porsche.
"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
03/14/2017 at 22:34, STARS: 0
Audi
"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
03/14/2017 at 22:35, STARS: 1
Chevy, without a doubt. Not only do they have damn near every vehicle category covered (with good cars), but I’m also trained to work on them and have access to GM-specific diagnostic and repair tools should something go wrong.
"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
03/14/2017 at 22:37, STARS: 0
Merc
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
03/14/2017 at 22:37, STARS: 0
Honda, because most of the cool Acuras were sold as Hondas overseas so I could theoretically import one if I wanted.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 0
Hard mode: I pick Ford.
A Focus for the wife, a Mustang for me, and an F-150 for being a truck. Maybe a Fiesta RallyX car too. The only reason I couldn’t go with New Honda is 1 no RWD fun, and 2 I think the new Civic is hideous even in Hatchback guise.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
03/14/2017 at 22:38, STARS: 3
Ford - The Flex is the only family hauler i’ve actually desired. I had a Sport Trac and loved it so I’d be into the new Ranger. and mustangs are fun
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
03/14/2017 at 22:39, STARS: 2
If I had to make a lifelong commitment to brand loyalty, variety would be important. If I’m going to be stuck with one badge, it’s got to offer all kinds of vehicles, not just cars.
I think I’d chose a domestic brand like Ford or Chevy. (Dodge is no longer an option, since somebody decided that “RAM” needed to be its own brand.) I’d miss out on luxury cars, but I could be content with mere “premium” cars while maintaining the option of getting pickup trucks and vans.
"PanchoVilleneuve ST" (PanchoVilleneuve)
03/14/2017 at 22:39, STARS: 1
This is the correct answer. Also, the LX will always be hilarious to me, since there’s people out there for whom the Land Cruiser, the global halo car fro the entire Toyota brand (since the Century doesn’t leave Japan) just isn’t nice enough, thus requiring the LX.
"Nibby" (nibby68)
03/14/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 1
Rolls Royce, duh.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
03/14/2017 at 22:43, STARS: 1
I’d go with chevy, a Silvarado 1500 Z71 LTZ for a truck, SS for a sedan, Corvette for a sports car and a Tahoe for a family car.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
03/14/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 3
No brands I can afford? Ford. (little bit of everything)
Price no object? Porsche.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/14/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 0
Mercedes-Benz. They’re the only ones with a full lineup including a full size sedan, coupe, and 4 seater convertible. Plus, they’re all S-Classes!
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
03/14/2017 at 22:45, STARS: 1
Well for my non classic/aspirational cars I have been with Honda since 1994 I guess. Never had a major issue. I have a CRV but I would rather have an Acura RDX Turbo. I have two cars I care about, my DD is just functional and doesn’t leave me by the side of the road, so I hope to replace my CRV with a used RDX...
"Racin'Jason001" (racinjason001)
03/14/2017 at 22:46, STARS: 1
Honda then Chrysler, because Chrysler has a few good profitable brands under it’s belt.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:47, STARS: 1
Mmmm LC500. I still think it the prettiest car on the market right now, and that interior is magnificent.
"fintail" (fintail)
03/14/2017 at 22:49, STARS: 0
I can afford to at least lease some new MBs, or buy used (doesn’t count as vintage :) ) ones, so I pick that. There are models to keep away from, but many are just fine so long as you keep up with maintenance. I like traditional sedans/wagons and maybe a few pretty coupes, and there are enough to keep me going.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/14/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 1
Porsche
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 1
My “new cars only” pick was also Ford, lost of variety, and a sporty, or full on performance version of almost every model.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:53, STARS: 0
Don’t forget the “I’m not an STI” Focus RS, and Raptor. And Fiesta ST.
"punkgoose17" (punkgoose17)
03/14/2017 at 22:54, STARS: 8
Since we are only buying things we can afford, MATCHBOX.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:55, STARS: 0
And who knows maybe soon they’ll make a full size sedan coupe 4 seater convertible with some SUV trown in for the hell of it.
"PatBateman" (PatBateman)
03/14/2017 at 22:56, STARS: 7
Nope. You’re stuck with Honda.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
03/14/2017 at 22:57, STARS: 3
Just like Bernie, things don’t turn out the way we expect.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:58, STARS: 0
A Boxster for fun, Macan daily, and 918 for melting your face off.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/14/2017 at 22:58, STARS: 0
Toyota is a solid third choice for me, lots of variety in their (growing) lineup
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 22:58, STARS: 1
Hot wheels for life bro!
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
03/14/2017 at 22:59, STARS: 1
Chevy or Toyota.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/14/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 2
Now that’s a brand with variety!
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/14/2017 at 23:03, STARS: 1
I took the liberty of just crossing out the companies that don’t matter.
"In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you" (hoontheangelsing)
03/14/2017 at 23:03, STARS: 0
Morgan. They are making a killing right now. If you live in England, you can get a 4/4 for E300 a month with some money down.
https://www.morgan-motor.co.uk/finance/
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
03/14/2017 at 23:06, STARS: 3
You forgot the Targa for drooling.
"IAN_Z" (theonline)
03/14/2017 at 23:07, STARS: 1
Kia is the brand that springs to mind for me. They look good, are generally good value, and they’ve got this:
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/14/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 0
Do I even need to answer this question? :p :)
"GUYMANDUDE" (guymandudebro)
03/14/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 0
BMW
Because torque.
Also I have 2 e36's. One i plan on driving untill i die.
Parts interchangeability and available information. Lots of aftermarket support. Rarely have I run into a NLA situation.
"hike" (hike15)
03/14/2017 at 23:15, STARS: 0
Either Dodge or Mazda. They both offer a fantastic family vehicle, a fantastic large sedan, and a fun car.
"Cherry_man1" (Cherry_man1)
03/14/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 0
Does it only have to be new from them? Like how old we talking like nothing later then that 1980s?
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
03/14/2017 at 23:23, STARS: 0
If I wanted a Murani CrossCabriolet, I would have picked Nissan.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/14/2017 at 23:23, STARS: 0
It doesn’t have to be, that was just an added challenge you could take. New means it still has the manufacturer warranty, so 5 years is pushing it.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/14/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 0
You spilled cherry slurpee on my picture!
"404 - User No Longer Available" (toni-cipriani)
03/14/2017 at 23:35, STARS: 0
Tossup between Cadillac or BMW. Just give me all the compact RWD sedans with a manual you got.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/14/2017 at 23:38, STARS: 0
It would be Toyota, but it’s not like I can even afford those either.
"wiffleballtony" (wiffleballtony)
03/14/2017 at 23:48, STARS: 0
Ford
"Monkey B" (monkeyb)
03/14/2017 at 23:55, STARS: 0
The answer is simply Toyota, no brand has something for everyone...but they come closest.
"Audistein" (Audistein)
03/15/2017 at 00:06, STARS: 4
Crossed off Mercedes, VW, and Toyota but left Hyundai, Fiat, and Lincoln?
Crazy.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/15/2017 at 00:13, STARS: 0
Mercedes are all ugly now, all of them, Toyotas are getting uglier. The only good thing they make is the GT86 and the BRZ is significantly better looking. I guess the 4Runner is kinda cool, but why not just buy a JK?
Hyundia has some good things coming up, and I still like the Gen Coupe all tho I guess Genesis isn’t Hyundia any more...
The New Contiental is perfection, and MKZ is still awesome even tho the new styling isn’t as bold
And Fiat, I guess could have been crossed off, but i don’t want to say god by to the 500 Abarth.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
03/15/2017 at 00:13, STARS: 0
Indeed.
"Cherry_man1" (Cherry_man1)
03/15/2017 at 00:39, STARS: 2
Ford then, only because that have a Strong enthusiast line up for each class I think.
Full size sedan = SHO
Mid Size = Fusion Sport
Compact = Fiesta ST
Small Size = Focus ST
Coupe = Mustang GT with PP or GT350
Super Car = Ford GT
Truck = Raptor
SUV = Edge Sport
Crossover = Flex with the 3.5L EcoBoost
"AMC/Renauledge" (n2skylark)
03/15/2017 at 01:16, STARS: 0
Buick. The small Encore works great in the city. The Cascada is the sunny day vacation car. The Regal GS is the fun car. The LaCrosse is the cruiser, and the Envision and Enclave work depending on the amount of people and things to carry.
"Amoore100" (amoore100)
03/15/2017 at 01:46, STARS: 1
Volvo, of course. 2 740s that made it to 300K+ miles. 2 Ford-era Volvos bought for $4500 each with one at 150K and one at 215K. Comfy as hell, not pretentious, relatively reliable and dependable, safer than any contemporary, and rather handsome and somewhat fun to drive. There is literally no better daily driver or automotive partner in my eyes.
"facw" (facw)
03/15/2017 at 03:12, STARS: 1
Well, if you are loving those TriStars too much to give up, you still have options: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/what-we-do/aerospace-defense/ground-vehicles.html
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
03/15/2017 at 03:45, STARS: 1
I can’t afford any new car (I buy with cash and won’t finance). Broadening the question to affordable brands, I’d say;
Peugeot
Renault
Mazda
Ford.
Probably in that order.
"Spoon II" (Spoon_II)
03/15/2017 at 04:39, STARS: 0
I think I’d go Dodge, because I both like, and fit in, most of their vehicles (I’m too tall for many things).
"Audistein" (Audistein)
03/15/2017 at 05:04, STARS: 0
Mercedes are all ugly now, all of them
Have you seen the new C-Class, E-Class, or S-Class? They all look fantastic as sedans and even better as coupes. The GLC is nice too. By far the best interiors in the world right now as well. On top of that, there are all of the AMG models, and that’s not even mentioning the AMG GT.
Toyotas are getting uglier.
Toyotas reached peak ugly and actually seem to be on the way back. Highlander refresh looks better than before and the new Camry, while not the prettiest car, is definitely better looking than the old one. Also you kept Lexus in consideration, which uses a similar design language.
The only good thing they make is the GT86 and the BRZ is significantly better looking.
While this may have been true before, the new 2017 GT86 is way better looking and far more modern especially in person. The 2017 BRZ, even after the refresh, still looks like it belongs in 2011.
I guess the 4Runner is kinda cool, but why not just buy a JK?
Because the 4Runner is a little more practical and has way better on road manners. The Wrangler is way more specialized than anything else. Even with the other models, driving only Jeeps and no other brands would be a bit annoying.
Hyundai has some good things coming up, and I still like the Gen Coupe all tho I guess Genesis isn’t Hyundia any more...
Said it yourself, Genesis is a separate brand from Hyundai. Pretty limited lineup over there though.
The New Contiental is perfection,
Really? It just looks like a knockoff of a Flying Spur, Audi A8, and Kia K900 mixed together. I’ve been in one and the interior doesn’t look nearly as good as the press photos in person and a lot of the materials, especially the plastics, are super cheap. Additionally, there’s no V8 option and the whole car is FWD based, not RWD based as it should be. The door handles are cool but that’s about it.
and MKZ is still awesome even tho the new styling isn’t as bold
The taillight going across is the best part of the car. Also while it seems neat, even with the “400 hp” V6 (Ford tends to overrate their cars while Germans underrate) you’re still just paying a lot of money for a Fusion with some extra chrome. The interior on that Turbo V6 model is really not up to the $40k price tag. A $25k Passat has better interior materials.
I mean, if I could only shop one brand, I’d take Ford over Lincoln just to get the extra choice and almost the same level of luxury. New F-150/Expedition Platinum is almost as luxurious as the Continental.
And Fiat, I guess could have been crossed off, but i don’t want to say god by to the 500 Abarth.
I mean as cool as it is, you’re not going to only drive Fiats for the rest of your life just for the 500 Abarth.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
03/15/2017 at 05:27, STARS: 0
Holden
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
03/15/2017 at 07:26, STARS: 0
Chevy
"random001" (random001)
03/15/2017 at 07:26, STARS: 0
Chevy, because LSx, because Corvette.
"GE90man" (ge90man)
03/15/2017 at 08:03, STARS: 0
if I choose Volkswagen, does that mean I get to take under it with a Volkswagen badge? i.e. a Volkswagen aventador or das neuer Volkswagen Continental GT.... VW R8..... hell the 919 and R18 E-tron
"MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig" (MR2_FTW)
03/15/2017 at 09:28, STARS: 1
No vintage cars? That’s kinda lame. I was going to say Toyota because that’s what all 3 of my cars are, but the newest is 05, and the others are 86 and 88. They don’t make anything I would really want any more other than maybe a 4Runner or a truck.
"tuxOnWindows" (tuxonwindows)
03/15/2017 at 09:47, STARS: 1
Subaru, because I know I could get every vehicle with a manual transmission.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/15/2017 at 10:19, STARS: 0
The only new cars was for an added challenge, you don’t have to do that one. It was more for trying to prevent someone only buying old Bentleys for $23k lol
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/15/2017 at 10:20, STARS: 1
Nope, no badge swapping. That’s what makes it hard!
"GE90man" (ge90man)
03/15/2017 at 13:01, STARS: 0
just imagine if everything owned by VW had a VW badge
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/15/2017 at 13:38, STARS: 0
I guess I would have to choose between Pontiac and Cadillac
"RT" (rt-p)
03/17/2017 at 11:08, STARS: 0
Mazda, if I can choose slightly older cars.
You had the AZ-1, bonkers mid-engined city car.
Some very nice obscure luxury cars, like this Xedos 6 with a 2.0 V6.
The fastest RX-7 (and one of the most beautiful cars of all time imo).
Of course that’s not all.
This thing, the Eunos Cosmo, has three rotors and lots of computers.
And this race winning 787B has four rotors , and makes a godly noice.
When all is said and done, Miata is always the answer.
They also sold Lancias and Citroëns in their Japanese dealers for a limited time, so there’s that.