What's the most pretentious new car?

"Alex B" (alexb420) 07/18/2014 at 11:03 • Filed to: None

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My vote goes to the Infiniti Q60 (G37 coupe). The drivers of these are worse than BMW drivers. So Oppo, what do you think is the most pretentious new car?

BoulderZ > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:07

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Hmmm. That's an interesting question, and kind of tough to answer. I'd bet there's a lot of regional variation, too. Around here, my vote for Most Pretentious New Car is the hybrid Lexus SUV (RXh, I think?).

TheCraigy > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:08

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Pretentious in its claimed unpretentiousness.

Alex B > BoulderZ 07/18/2014 at 11:09

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Yeah. I agree with that.

mazda616 > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:09

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Around here, I'd say it is any giant soccer mom SUV. They think they own the road and are beyond superior to everyone else.

Alex B > TheCraigy 07/18/2014 at 11:10

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Yes. Subaru drivers are among the worst, most snobby people.

Tripper > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:12

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Any electric or hybrid vehicle minus the P1.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:13

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Definitely these guys.

But really we are the best..

TheCraigy > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:13

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Oh yeah these things.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:15

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These things in the UK. THEY. ARE. EVERYWHERE. And I'm not just talking about the model in general, I mean this bodykit, black window tint, this colour combo ,those wheels and the 1.2 engine. They're always identical. They're a status symbol and I've actually seen owners of them look down their nose at other cars in them. A real car guy would never look down on another mans vehicle. I hate cars as fashion, which is what these are, the owners are never enthusiasts even though they put so much importance on owning one. Especially when the car itself is just decent, it's a solid A-B car but the handling is always compared unfavourably to the better regarded Fiesta and in my opinion it's quite ugly from the front.

GhostZ > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:16

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Oh, you know. Still just the two most pretentious cars that have been tied for the title for nearly a decade now.

Seriously, for every pretentious prius hypermiler, there's also some justifier insisting that it is the greatest car ever made. If only for the sheer diversity in how pretentious these people can be.

The Smart is similar, except that it's less of the oblique "I'm saving the world" as much as its the sunglasses and tweed vest "I'm so different, you're boring!" pretension.

spanfucker retire bitch > TheCraigy 07/18/2014 at 11:17

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I still say that would be one of the best vehicles Lexus offers if they would just make the F-sport version of the CT200h have the same powertrain as their Yaris concept vehicle.

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/toyota-ya…

A 420hp AWD Hybrid hatchback with a pretty nice interior? Yes please. Sadly, it's saddled with a frumpy engine combo.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:17

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Right? Those people are the worst when standing in line at Whole Foods. Or at Indigo Girls concerts..

No Prius Needed > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/18/2014 at 11:17

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Since when have Corsas been a status symbol?

Alex B > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 07/18/2014 at 11:17

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We don't get those in the US. Interesting though.

Alex B > Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom 07/18/2014 at 11:19

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And then there's the WRX bros.

Bandit > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:19

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Prius or Escalade. Alternatively the Miata: ITS THE BEST! TRACK DAY BRO!

TheCraigy > spanfucker retire bitch 07/18/2014 at 11:21

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Haha I wonder how much it would cost? Right now it's the cheapest point of entry into Lexus, and that would be totally eviscerated, making it the most expensive Toyota Matrix ever.

GhostZ > spanfucker retire bitch 07/18/2014 at 11:21

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I think that Lexus has institutionalized frumpy engines. They haven't offered an exciting engine and transmission combo in a mortal (read, not IS-F or LFA) car in over a decade.

scoob > TheCraigy 07/18/2014 at 11:22

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I actually quite like the looks of it, but they ruined the entire C-pillar area.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:22

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Yeah I don't think they'd sell so well in the US. We still have a bit of the FnF culture left over here so cars with factory bodykits seem to have a lot of appeal. Also for some reason black wheels became a thing so being able to get those from the factory made then popular too. As much as I dislike them you have to credit a manufacturer for grabbing so many sales with a bit of plastic and paint.

crowmolly > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:22

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Close. I'd say the Infiniti QX80.

Alex B > Bandit 07/18/2014 at 11:23

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Miata is always the answer.

Lokki > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:23

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Yo! Nothing beats the Escalade! It's the Cadillac of pretentious cars!

Alex B > crowmolly 07/18/2014 at 11:25

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But the QX80 costs some decent cash though...

GhostZ > mazda616 07/18/2014 at 11:25

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"I'VE GOT KIDS ON BOARD, AND THEY ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT, PRECIOUS THING IN ALL OF LIFE"

No, your kids are the most important, precious things in your life because you are so narrow-minded that you can't see anything else, including other cars on the road.

AAGGH.

Alex B > scoob 07/18/2014 at 11:26

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Me too. I just wish it had a decent motivation.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 07/18/2014 at 11:27

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wut?!? LOL

crowmolly > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:30

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You can still finance or lease it.

Ohto Kangas > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:32

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All the rage in the Modern Douchebag circles.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:35

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Get out of my way, peasant.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > TheCraigy 07/18/2014 at 11:39

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That is my slowest car on Forza 4

DipodomysDeserti > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:41

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So to summarize everyone's comments, the most pretentious new cars are:

Infinity

Toyota

Subaru

Ford

Audi

BMW

Lexus

SMART

...

DipodomysDeserti > Lokki 07/18/2014 at 11:43

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That's not pretentious, that's cholla.

spanfucker retire bitch > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:44

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I'd still love one of these. In either G37X or Q60 AWD guise, they're a great value for what they offer.

It'd just be a shame to be associated with so many douchebags.

Fed(oo=[][]=oo)uken > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 11:47

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Murdered out 2nd or 3rd hand Benz?

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 12:02

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Do they go to Indigo Girls concerts too?

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 12:04

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All, if not most, alternative fuel vehicles. Most are driven by the young and/or wealthy. This leads to expectations of special treatment by both the city and fellow motorists.

Alex B > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 07/18/2014 at 12:05

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My family owns a Leaf. Does that put us in the smug Prius driver stero type?

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Alex B 07/18/2014 at 12:12

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Sorry if I offended you, but it's really frustrating when you're trying to find a parking spot and a whole fucking row is appointed with EV only signs (not even charging stations) in an attempt to please a minority of drivers just because one person, complains to the city that their needs aren't being met.

Alex B > TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma 07/18/2014 at 12:18

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No worries. I wasn't offended at all. I feel the world is too easily offended these days. Anyway, do you live in California? That's like the most EV friendly place. Where I live most of the public charging stations are clogged with gas cars parked in. them. : /

mrbaits > spanfucker retire bitch 07/18/2014 at 12:50

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You know, we aren't all that bad. Sure, there are several people on the forums that fit your alleged stereotype, but I like yourself was just a guy who lusted after this fine machine for long enough that I just had to break down and get one. I didn't need the X model though, the other DD is AWD when that is needed. The sport package was all I really wanted with this car.

spanfucker retire bitch > mrbaits 07/18/2014 at 12:51

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Few people on Oppo actually fall into the stereotypes discussed so frequently on this website.

That however, doesn't ring true for all drivers.