What car are you embarrassed to admit you want?

"I own dead car brands only" (Prd2bdf)
12/20/2014 at 22:05 • Filed to: None

Lets sit on the floor in a nice circular formation. Lying on your belly is optional. Its dark. You're surrounded by judgmental best friends. Its time to share secrets.

What car are you embarrassed to admit that you want and/or own and why you want that ?

For me it is the Jeep Patriot 4x4. It is such an odd car and I like odd cars (as evidenced by three Saabs) I have a soft spot for undesired cars and compact SUVs or crossovers.

I would rock one but I didn't because I found my current Saab and just loved it a bit more.

I know it is not the best off roader but i think it is pretty damn capable for what it is.

DISCUSSION (100)

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:10

Want...or already own?

Brian Silvestro > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:10

Kinja'd!!!

Can't stop thinking about the looks and the sound

I know everything else is pretty shitty compared to competitors, but damn

I own dead car brands only > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
12/20/2014 at 22:12

Either works!

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:13

Mercedes GLK

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Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:14

Huh.. well.. I'm known for my love for odd/strange/quirky cars.. BUT, I AM embarrassed about the fact that I'd REALLY want a Cadillac Allanté.

Now WHY do you want that you ask? Well, I think it's a good looking car actually, and it's got a V8, and it just SO beverly hills in the eighties.

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jkm7680 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:14

I would totally rock a Hummer H3 with the 6-Speed manual. Dunno about locking diffs and whatnot though.

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nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:14

oh dear..

GeorgeyBoy > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:14

Kinja'd!!!

Almost bought one as a winter dd one time. Just seems like such a good idea in theory.

 V8 Rustler > Brian Silvestro
12/20/2014 at 22:15

The RS5 is pretty cool, shame it's auto only.

lone_liberal > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:15

I'm not really embarrassed about it but my desire for a big mid-60s convertible is out of character as I normally am not a convertible or a big car guy. A Buick Wildcat like this one would be just fine.

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Brian Silvestro > V8 Rustler
12/20/2014 at 22:16

If it was a manual, my thoughts would be much stronger towards this car.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:16

A Mercury Capri.

Not that one (There would be a picture of a Fox Capri here, but Kinja).

Not that one either (There would be a picture of a Ford Capri here but again, Kinja).

The little two seat roadster one (something something something, Kinja).

A friend of mine had one in high school, and I've always thought they were kinda cool. I'd look absolutely ridiculous driving one, like a bear riding a tiny bicycle, but I'd like one some day if they haven't all rusted by the time I get that far down my "cars I'd like to own" list.

Steve in Manhattan > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:17

If I could find a Saab 9.5, last generation, manual gearbox, I'd do it if I needed a car. Getting it serviced? Eh, worry about that later.

dogisbadob > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:18

The HHR SS

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/20/2014 at 22:19

So not this one

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Not this one.

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But THIS one

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samssun > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:19

TT RS. Chick car, <6 cylinders, sideways engine, FWD based. But so much potential...

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Twism > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:20

Related to yours:

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Jeep Compass Rallye.

I went THIS close to get a brand-new one (like, contract-on-the-desk close), but for various reasons, I didn't.

4wd, manual, torquey 2.4L, it handled nicely...

Cheapo interior, but hey.

AND, I had a plan for it: It's based on the Caliber's chassis, and most of the drivetrain is actually similar.

SO, I wanted to take the turbocharged 2.4 out of a SRT4 Caliber, mod it, pair it with the AWD system and end up with an STI killer.

FromCanadaWithLove > Tim (Fractal Footwork)
12/20/2014 at 22:20

What's wrong with the GLK?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:23

Honda Element. It has no performance aspects at all, but it's quirky. I like quirky cars

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/20/2014 at 22:23

Exactly. Which is not to say I don't want a Fox Capri (I had an '85), and of course I'd love a Ford Capri, but I'm not embarrassed to admit to those ones. Also, it looks like all the...I hesitate to call them 3rd gen Capris, but here we are, they're all red or teal. Might as well maximise you're frilliness, I suppose.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/20/2014 at 22:24

I'd drive the shit out of a teal 3rd gen Capri for sure.

JGrabowMSt > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:24

Embarrassed? Why should I be embarrassed to say I want a car?

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I'd love to know what all the fuss is about....I really do....I'll take it as pictured even.

whoarder is tellurium > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:26

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Gaaaah I still want one tho...

 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:29

I want this.

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BrownMiataDieselWagon > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:31

I also like the Jeep Patriot. But I also want to own of these:

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greasemonkey235097 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:31

For a want:

Renault 4, not too common here in the USA

coelacanthist > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:33

First generation of the Honda insight. Interesting technology, and I think it would be fun to drive one with the 5 speed. Anyone driven one?

Spaceball-Two > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:35

This exact set up.

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Vicente Esteve > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:38

This Barbie edition Volkswagen New Beetle.

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You guys might think, Why the hell would he want that?

Well, this edition of the Beetle totals at 13 units. Its so rare and unique I can't help but want one BADLY.

Spaceball-Two > Twism
12/20/2014 at 22:38

I didn't even know that was a thing.

blacktruck18 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:39

jkm7680 already said it, H3. I would by an H3 alpha but, I am not too embarrassed because I would definitely take it off road and use it properly.

Kinja'd!!!

I own dead car brands only > GeorgeyBoy
12/20/2014 at 22:39

I wanted one so badly but the headroom in them is horrible!

I own dead car brands only > Spaceball-Two
12/20/2014 at 22:40

I approve. I am a big fan of them as well as those wheels.

V8soundRIOT- Now Has a V8 > samssun
12/20/2014 at 22:40

Don't let Torchinsky see this.

I own dead car brands only > Steve in Manhattan
12/20/2014 at 22:40

Servicing the NG 9-5 is easy. I should know, i have one.

GeorgeyBoy > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:40

Along with some other aspects.

Spaceball-Two > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/20/2014 at 22:40

My mom had one. Root beer brown. Top never worked and tons of electrical gremlins. But it was fast and fun with the top down.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Spaceball-Two
12/20/2014 at 22:42

Oh.. a Brown Allanté? Now I must find me some pictures of that, I've always wanted a red one, but a brown one seems awesome.

Spaceball-Two > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:43

It just looks fun but all of its qualities are useless to me.

I own dead car brands only > jkm7680
12/20/2014 at 22:43

I dont think the six speed was offered, i know a 5 speed was.

fhrblig > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:44

I'm convinced that I have the soul of a 65-year-old bank president. I love scotch, I love cigars, and I would kill to have a black/black leather Lincoln Town Car.

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Spaceball-Two > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/20/2014 at 22:45

Just like this!

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ArthurJenson > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:45

I just bought my "ashamed to want one" car, a 2003 tahoe 4x4, and it's magnificent.

Nothing really wrong with them for what they are. But I've had sports cars and imports for the last 15 years. The garage has a fleet of fast motorcycles and two miatas in it now. The gti just left the stable as did the severely tuned civic coupe. And my last 4x4 was a very flexy very modified full locker jeep yj. So the shame of buying a soccer mom SUV almost killed me.

Thing is, it's freaking fabulous! Milage is better than you would think, loads of cargo capacity, and almost annoyingly good off road. And the best part, it flies totaly under the radar, which is handy when you have 30k of cameras and kit stacked up in the back.

Brickman > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:46

1st gen Rav4. But at least I want the 2 door, manual, and 4WD if possible :)

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CTSenVy > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:46

It looks like a truck, but it's unibody and only comes with a V6 and it's all wheel drive not 4 wheel drive. The bodywork from the cab to the bed is what I like to call "functionally ugly". Add to that where I live anything with a bed that doesn't have a Ford, Dodge/Ram, or Chevy badge means the locals will look down on me, but I still really think I may get a Honda Ridgeline.

Kinja'd!!!

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Spaceball-Two
12/20/2014 at 22:47

Damn, that's gorgeous. Not a big fan of th two tone interior though.

ArthurJenson > coelacanthist
12/20/2014 at 22:47

Yeah, it's a total dog on power but really nicely made. My neighbor has one and loves it, something like 190k on it and it's exactly like new

jkm7680 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:49

I think you're correct.

I own dead car brands only > jkm7680
12/20/2014 at 22:51

and I will also own one, probably as a second car. Because I need to own all the dead car brands.

HammerheadFistpunch > jkm7680
12/20/2014 at 22:53

FYI the son of this vehicle exists currently in other markets, and i want one.

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7 seats, 2.8 liter duramax diesel with 350 ft-lbs. leaf springs live axle rear with lo range and diff lock. 30+ inches of water fording AND you can see out of it. Like the H3 its basically an SUV Colorado/canyon. Want.

Spaceball-Two > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/20/2014 at 22:54

Oh it was awful! Imagine this. All that tan and a really bright green dash and instrument lights.

FocusedMark > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:55

Lincoln town car, preferably just like this one, but I'm not picky

Kinja'd!!!

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:56

I own a Lada Niva... does that count?

My strange vehicle wants are too long to list here, but it can be summed up by:
Just about everything AMC ever built,
Pontiac Aztec,
Hummer H3 SUT
Half of the Saturn and Saab models,
Many, many, many older English cars (not even all sports cars)
A bunch of other random foreign stuff.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Spaceball-Two
12/20/2014 at 22:57

I don't want to imagine that :P

jkm7680 > HammerheadFistpunch
12/20/2014 at 22:57

The more you know! That actually look pretty interesting

jkm7680 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 22:57

Haha, It's your duty!

I own dead car brands only > FocusedMark
12/20/2014 at 22:57

probably one of my favorite styles of Town Cars. I also really like the soap bar styling of the newer ones.

JR1 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:09

Kinja'd!!!

Suzuki Vitara with T-tops

mazda616 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:09

I have a lot. Mostly obscure '80s and '90s GM crap that I find nostalgic, like the Chevrolet Corsica. It was my mom's first brand new car ever and I practically grew up in one. They always remind me of her and she's been gone since 2001. So, they hold a place in my heart. But recently, I've rediscovered my love for these:

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Pretty quick, comfy as hell, nice looking (in my opinion), lots of options for their age, etc. My stepmom had a '99 Millenia S and I absoltely hated her but she had a sweet car so that made putting up with her a bit easier. Those Miller Cycle supercharged V6s the Millenia S came with are very picky with their maintenance, though. My stepmom's eventually blew up and I smiled. Even when it failed, I liked that car. Because it inconvenienced her. Haha

JeepJeremy > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:20

I seem to catch more scorn than praise over my want of a Porsche 914. But the want is strong!

SJGeorge94 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:23

the fifth gen accord

Kinja'd!!!

Specifically one that looks like this (a 96 special edition with heather mist metallic paint and steelies role up windows and manual locks) Why? Because it was supposed to be my first car but I chose to sell it before actually driving it because I thought I could get something nicer (5 years later and still nothing). At the time I didn't realize how much the car really meant to me. My parent's only bought in 96 because the baby (me) was kind of hard to get out of the rear of a Toyota Tercel 2dr (the other car I want) and with another one in the works (my brother) they had to get a car. This was the car my siblings and I grew up, trips to family in Jersey on Friday nights, getting Wendy's chicken nuggets on the way back (we weren't aloud to eat in the newer cars since they were new and my moms), grocery shopping, pretending to drive, and fighting over whose crayon it was that melted in the cup-holder. At the time we sold the car I only cared about what I could get but now I realize what I had lost. This car represented life before the "I want and I have" phase of my life. This car is a reminder to a simpler time. Hopefully one day I can find one that isn't rusted and riced out or maybe the one we sold (apparently my dad saw it rolling around ) and restore it.

Oh and the Tercel because I thought it was a sports car when I was four because of the economy cloth seats (racing seats), 2 doors, and the racket it made going down the highway at speed (especially when the windows were rolled down because no AC). I really just want to pretend its a sports car again for the giggles this time (it sure made my dad laugh whenever I asked him).

Kinja'd!!!

I want one just like this (including the back things on the seat) except in white.

Dusty Ventures > FocusedMark
12/20/2014 at 23:23

We used to have a couple of those. Like driving a waterbed

Dusty Ventures > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/20/2014 at 23:25

I do dig the Element

Dusty Ventures > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:31

I refuse to be ashamed about my automotive desires, but most would probably say I should be ashamed for kinda wanting a Pontiac Aztek. Yes, it's ugly, but the creativity of its features were awesome. From Wikipedia:

The Aztek was able to carry within its interior a standard 4 feet (1.2 m) by 8 feet (2.4 m) sheet of plywood and was available with two rear cargo area options: a pull-out cargo tray that held up to 400 pounds (180 kg) that rolled on built-in wheels when removed from the vehicle, or a versatile cargo net system that held up to 200 pounds (91 kg) and could be configured (a claimed) 22 different ways. Options included a center console that doubled as a removable cooler and a tent/inflatable mattress package that, along with a built-in air compressor , allowed the Aztek to double as a camper . Extending this image was a seat-back mounted backpack , and a number of specialty racks for bicycles , canoes , snowboards , and other such items. An optional 10 speaker Pioneer stereo system provided a set of controls located at the rear of the vehicle for tail-gate parties as well as an unusual 2-piece tailgate with built-in cup-holders and contoured seating area for added comfort.

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That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > SJGeorge94
12/20/2014 at 23:31

My grandmother had a 5th gen. Gold with tan leather, every option...might have been a v6 if that was available. What a great car.

E92M3 > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:38

Not really that bad, but I like the Nissan Juke.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/20/2014 at 23:38

The Element is awesome.

dogisbadob > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/20/2014 at 23:38

you mean the 4-seat roadster? :p

Yup, the Australian Capri has a back seat!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:39

Good Argument for the Patriot is you can buy a with 4x4 model with, a 5 speed manual, and roll up windows.

dogisbadob > GeorgeyBoy
12/20/2014 at 23:40

I'd totally rock the wagon version, which we actually got over here!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > blacktruck18
12/20/2014 at 23:40

What about an H3T

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or did they not actually make those

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > GeorgeyBoy
12/20/2014 at 23:41

was it an AWD with three pedals?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:41

I almost bought a set of those wheels for my Civic

dogisbadob > Brickman
12/20/2014 at 23:43

even better if it's the convertible version :)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:44

Not really ashamed, but it's frowned upon here. Diesel bro trucks.

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Specifically one of these, deep wheels and all, preferably Fuels.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > blacktruck18
12/20/2014 at 23:44

I would totally want an H1 and live somewhere like NYC with it. The absurdity of it would be great.

xxstich666xx > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:45

Suzuki X90. I saw one the other day and nearly shit myself at how it's shorter than my Miata.....

I MUST HAVE ONE!

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coelacanthist > ArthurJenson
12/20/2014 at 23:46

Oh man that reminds me of a good one. I've always wanted one of those mid 90's two door Tahoe or Yukons.

SJGeorge94 > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/20/2014 at 23:46

there were v6s, apparently the 5th gen could be made to handle (SI-R in Japan) and was the last accord we shared with Japan well until the tsx

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > I own dead car brands only
12/20/2014 at 23:49

I have to giulty automotive pleasures.

One an SRT4 Caliber. I know is Ugly, I know it has a cheap interior, I know it's just a "manlier" PT Loser GT. But it's stupid, and has lots of cargo room, and rear leg room, and 280hp, and lots of boosty fun, and it was just fun to drive despite it's faults... like it's totally numb shift linkage.

Kinja'd!!!

the second is a Baja. on the condition that it is a Baja Turbo and has a manual trans. The hardest part would be deciding to lower it of lift it.

Kinja'd!!!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/20/2014 at 23:55

It looks like some one took a Merc and made it American

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/20/2014 at 23:56

looks like a Reese's peanut butter cup.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
12/21/2014 at 00:00

It was supposed to be a competitor to the MB R107, and it was cheaper (in the US atleast).

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/21/2014 at 00:03

Oh yes the Capri. Fords "American" answer to the Miata. That was build and designed in Australia, used a Mazda engine, and had a convertible top mechanism designed by Ford's German design team. It really is an international car.

It's also note worthy that the car wasn't originally supposed to me a Mercury. It was going to be a Ford, but since it had to be built in Australia they had to make it a Mercury to cover the cost of importing the car.

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
12/21/2014 at 00:03

mmmmm teal. so much 90's

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Dusty Ventures
12/21/2014 at 00:04

It has charm

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Twism
12/21/2014 at 00:06

I remember seing one of these in traffic, and being like... is that an OEM body it? and wondering if it was an SRT4 Compass.

QCGoose > coelacanthist
12/21/2014 at 00:09

One of my buddies has one with the 5speed. It's slower than dog shit, but it's a neat little car and the gas mileage is insane. Plus, being all-aluminum, it won't rust, which IMO is an almost greater trait than its superb fuel economy.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > SJGeorge94
12/21/2014 at 00:11

5th gen Accords are actually great cars. I loved driving mine. I didn't however love the, tan interior, or the white exterior, or the cancer eating away at it's driver's side rear fender. But it was a nice car. If it wasn't for the rust I'd still be driving it.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CTSenVy
12/21/2014 at 00:15

I like the Ridgeline to. My Dad actually came close to buying one, but he found a good deal on a used Tacoma with a 5 speed and went with that instead. My biggest problem with the Honda is it gets half ton truck mileage(or worse), but only has midsized SUV power.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Brickman
12/21/2014 at 00:17

I want one to, but for me it has to be a 4 door. I dream of swapping a Celica Alltrac 2.2 turbo motor into one, lowing it just a scooch and making a beasty DD.

SJGeorge94 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
12/21/2014 at 00:18

That's the thing I hate about letting my accord go, it was a rust free body that could easily have served the base for a honda sleeper stock interior and exterior (steelies, hub caps and even muffler) with a k24 /k20 swap. Hopefully the current owner doesn't kill it before I find it again.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
12/21/2014 at 00:20

The AMC I want

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