OPPO needs more Forgotten Cars that are Chingon!

"EL_ULY" (uly) 11/28/2015 at 14:41 • Filed to: None

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Feel free to add to this small list of the forgotten cool cars that OPPO never/rarely talks about. Only rule, has to 2013 and up.

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CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 14:44

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Chrysler 200. Buick Rainer

TheHondaBro > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 14:47

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Toyota Venza...

...I’d rock one.

MLGCarGuy > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 14:48

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It has a ton of features, a 6 speed manual, and a 200 hp turbo 4. What’s not to like?

EL_ULY > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 11/28/2015 at 14:49

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don’t they make the 200 in AWD now? Or was that a dream

EL_ULY > TheHondaBro 11/28/2015 at 14:49

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ditto, in red tho

EL_ULY > MLGCarGuy 11/28/2015 at 14:50

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200 hp and 6 speed? Didn’t know that, AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 14:59

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XFR-S

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 15:00

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Remember when you could get this with a 420hp V8? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

EL_ULY > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/28/2015 at 15:01

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isn’t the 5.6 an option?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 15:06

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sm70- why not Duesenberg? > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 15:07

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No longer available. Went away when they changed to all Q names.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > MLGCarGuy 11/28/2015 at 15:10

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Same for the Veloster.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/28/2015 at 15:11

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For the 10k less they cost to a comparable 4Runner, and being available with a 6-speed in top offroad spec, I would totally take an Xterra.

not for canada - australian in disguise > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 15:13

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BaconSandwich is tasty. > MLGCarGuy 11/28/2015 at 15:17

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It certainly doesn’t get the same attention as the FiST or FoST.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 11/28/2015 at 15:18

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When did they stop making the Ranier? I thought it’s been dead longer than that.

Funny you mention it: I saw one last week.

Under_Score > MLGCarGuy 11/28/2015 at 15:21

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That looks like a Scion iM with a Kia grill to me.

MultiplaOrgasms > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 15:32

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French Diesel-hybrid, AWD and (kind of) manual Wagon with offroady bits:

EL_ULY > MultiplaOrgasms 11/28/2015 at 15:35

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Oh woooooooooow!!!!!!! That is one fine ride!!!!!!!!!

EL_ULY > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/28/2015 at 15:36

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I approve of every single one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MultiplaOrgasms > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 15:42

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It weighs nearly two tons and is pretty unremarkable otherwise. If you really want a sweet PSA wagon you’ll want a C5 Tourer with the 3.0 Twin Turbo Diesel (same engine is used in Jaags and Range Rovers). Dat Hydractive III+, yo.

MLGCarGuy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 11/28/2015 at 15:50

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I think the Veloster works too, but its looks allow it to be noticed; the Forte5’s styling leaves it unnoticed.

EL_ULY > MultiplaOrgasms 11/28/2015 at 15:53

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maybe 2 tons, but if the chassis is done right, it will perform great. It looks fantastic and the 3.0 TT diesel must be a charm for sure

MLGCarGuy > Under_Score 11/28/2015 at 15:54

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It does, actually. But the Forte5 came before the iM/Auris refresh.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 16:00

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We don't talk about the Miata do we?

EL_ULY > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 11/28/2015 at 16:04

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I don’t think so lol :]

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 16:07

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Or Volvo wagons and Old British cars right?

EL_ULY > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 11/28/2015 at 16:09

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or as James May said on his first day, “B M bloody W’s!”

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 16:13

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You're right. I've never seen an M3 or even a plain E30 ever mentioned.

Textured Soy Protein > MLGCarGuy 11/28/2015 at 16:24

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I like it in theory but I have a thing against fwd cars with twist-beam rear suspensions.

Textured Soy Protein > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 11/28/2015 at 16:26

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Infiniti’s website disagrees with you.

MLGCarGuy > Textured Soy Protein 11/28/2015 at 16:27

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Do they not handle so well?

Textured Soy Protein > MLGCarGuy 11/28/2015 at 16:30

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They can do fine, but in my experience they often have trouble handling mid-corner bumps.

Viggen > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 16:31

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EL_ULY > Viggen 11/28/2015 at 16:56

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OH SWEET BABY JESUS YES!!!!!!!!

MultiplaOrgasms > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 17:14

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No not the Citroën, the Pug. Granted the C5 is only 200 pounds lighter, but at least it can outaccelerate a 1980s Golf.

Your boy, BJR > EL_ULY 11/28/2015 at 17:23

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Cadillac XTS Vsport. For when you're a grandpa but WRC is life.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Textured Soy Protein 11/28/2015 at 18:19

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It’s back?

YAY!!!!

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > BaconSandwich is tasty. 11/28/2015 at 18:42

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I don't know. They always seemed like slightly grandpafied Trailblazers.

EL_ULY > Your boy, BJR 11/28/2015 at 21:06

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1 trillion percent FACT!

BaconSandwich is tasty. > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 11/28/2015 at 23:32

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I think “grampafied” describes the Buick brand as a whole pretty well. I've heard they do have some decent models now, but they always strike me as having the "old person" reputation.

Nauraushaun > EL_ULY 11/29/2015 at 21:06

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Nismo is a sad state. The idea is awesome, but the cars are too fat and heavy. They’re for older buyers with more money.

EL_ULY > Nauraushaun 11/29/2015 at 22:37

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No. They are very good cars I think. Besides, old people buy all sorts of cars from all brands

Nauraushaun > EL_ULY 11/30/2015 at 00:49

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It’s true. But I think they’ve failed to capture the heart of the enthusiast as much as they should be.

Sales speculation aside, something like the 86 or IDX, by Nissan/Nismo with a turbo, would stir the pants of a lot more people on Oppo. Maybe then they wouldn’t be on a forgotten cars list.

EL_ULY > Nauraushaun 11/30/2015 at 08:54

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true, especially for the Z. The competition is too high.

The Devil Drives a Mustang (Rotary Pending) > EL_ULY 11/30/2015 at 12:01

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The 200 is kinda AWD. I don’t actually own one, but I have read about this and it doesn’t sound good. Basically, they have a gimmick in there where under normal conditions the driveshaft is outright disconnected from the rest of the drivetrain rendering it effectively FWD. When the computer detects slippage it re-engages the driveshaft letting the rear wheels play.

They do this to boost the mileage figures. But the end result is that the time it takes for the computer to engage and disengage the driveshaft (~0.5s or so) means that the system doesn’t do a whole lot of good as an AWD system.

EL_ULY > The Devil Drives a Mustang (Rotary Pending) 11/30/2015 at 12:09

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oh ok. Lexus RX400h had a 100% electric read axle but only worked up to 10 or 15 mph