What Car do you Associate with good drivers? 

"JDMatt" (JDMatt) 03/05/2015 at 13:28 • Filed to: Good Drivers, bad drivers, subaru, outback sport, subaru outback sport, lexus, lexus rx300, auntie parking fail, parking fail

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You know how sometimes when you see bad drivers they sometimes tend to be driving the same make and model of car? I.e, not all Lexus RX300 owners are bad drivers, but a lot of bad drivers own RX300's.

What if the opposite is true? Is there a make and model of car that is consistently being driven by good drivers? I.e. You rarely see this car camping out in the left lane, it's rarely taking up two parking spaces, and they're always courteous to other motorists.

I nominate the Subaru Outback Sport. In general I think Subaru drivers are more competent than the average driver on California roads, even the STi fanboys with loud exhausts. Not saying all good drivers own outback sports, but a lot of outback sports are owned by good drivers.

If somebody wants to get super technical, comment with data from an insurance company relating to vehicles with the least amount of insurance claims.

Bonus video, an RX 300 being driven stereotypically:

jkm7680 > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:29

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None.

dogisbadob > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:31

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miata?

E. Julius > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:32

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There are good drivers on the roads?

For Sweden > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:32

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Volvos

HammerheadFistpunch > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:33

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parked ones

Frosted > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:34

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The Mitsubishi Mirage. The new one. I've seen maybe 4 on the roads, all of them going the speed limit because they don't have enough power to go much faster. It's a car that almost forces you to follow the rules of the road. The Mazda 2 on the other hand I always see being driven by teenage girls with the starbucks and the phones or by some 20 year old who thinks it handles on rails and wants to show that off by whipping through traffic.

But I've never driven a Mirage so maybe those people are afraid to hoon it due to it not being a good car.

I want to drive one because of reasons.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:36

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Toyota Tacoma, unless it's been heavily modified (lift kit, etc).

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:38

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Quattro-luvr, Powered by Datsun & Stinger > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:43

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Obviously.

cabarne4 > For Sweden 03/05/2015 at 13:43

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As well as Saabs. Just something about Swedish cars.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:49

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Any time I see an "enthusiast car" that isn't a common one (WRX, Camaro, M3) I assume the person is a good driver.

Also, Volvos.

Cé hé sin > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:50

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LoremIpsum010101 > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:50

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I think most slightly-upscale mid-sized car drivers are better than average. A guy/gal in a new Taurus SHO is probably pretty mature and stable, but cares enough about driving to buy a slightly-nicer mode of transportation.

Niquemarshall > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:52

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these

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:54

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Bad drivers tend to draw more attention, so they're easier to pin to a certain type of car. Good drivers are a little more difficult, and they seem quite spread out (Probably because the same features that lead a bad driver to a certain car are the same ones that cause them to be bad, a lack of interest). Within a range from any manufacturer, it becomes easier though. Example-

Subaru:

Base model. Driven by someone who would've bought a Corolla, but wanted AWD. Bad.

Mid range. Mid range driver as well.

High end: Enthusiast. (Except for the Tribeca. Obviously.) Probably good.

Chevrolet:

Malibu, Equinox, Trax. Didn't try anything else, and don't seem to care how it feels to drive. Bad.

Impala, Traverse, Cruze, Sonic, Spark. Average.

Performance cars. Usually good. Notice a trend?

BONUS- Express. Wild Card. Regard with suspicion at all times. :)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 03/05/2015 at 13:56

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I would disagree. When I see the likes of a WRX, Camaro, M3, or other "common" high-performance model, I give them a wide birth. They usually think they are very good drivers, need I say more?

thebigbossyboss > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:58

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Old Mazda 626.

BobintheMtns > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:58

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My car. And that's it.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 13:59

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I am now going to call all female bad drivers "aka mid sized luxury SUV owners" "Auuntieeee", in an Indian accent.

As far as good drivers go, they tend to own cars that show a bit more passion, or uniqueness. Like others have mentioned, Volvos, most Saabs, and Subaru(especially the outback variants like you said. People who drive better tend to choice cars that seem a bit more "special", because they car about their car.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/05/2015 at 14:05

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I can't disagree with them thinking they are better than they are, and I definitely agree the more common names are more diluted, but in general I find them less of an annoyance. Like I said, it's hard to pin down. However I stand behind this as a general trend, even if at times that happens to be only 51%/49% in favour of.

JDMatt > LoremIpsum010101 03/05/2015 at 14:37

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I agree with your logic. however, for a ford taurus, it could be driven well because it's a undercover cop behind the wheel that's been through a defensive driving course!

revrseat70 > JDMatt 03/05/2015 at 14:40

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As Jalop as it sounds, I'd say any car that exclusively comes in a manual transmission (if we are talking about America). No one in this country chooses a manual transmission only car to buy somewhat new unless they care about driving and sought that model of car out specifically for performance. I say this because these are typically more unique or special cars too. Camaros, Mustangs, M3's, Challengers, and even some Evo's are typically driven badly and overconfidently because they are auto's. I have yet to see a STi, ST, or something like that drive inconsiderately or without giving proper forethought to moves like those piloting auto versions of performance cars (those listed above, Genesis Coupe, Z's, and others).

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > revrseat70 03/05/2015 at 14:43

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Then we should fit all busses with manuals.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 03/05/2015 at 14:44

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500 Abarth springs to mind.

revrseat70 > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 03/05/2015 at 14:48

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Cut to flashbacks of long distance charter bus rides in MT buses as a kid, filled with bogging, lurching, and bouncing to the point of ailment every minute of non-interstate travel.

JDMatt > dogisbadob 03/05/2015 at 17:02

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Miata is always the answer!

cornerslide > JDMatt 03/29/2015 at 19:39

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The one that's not two tons of bad judgement.