Controversial Oppo Confession.

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 01/09/2016 at 10:26 • Filed to: None

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Supercars and hypercars are dumb toys for the rich and spoiled. There’s no use for them besides impressing people.

That being said, the most “super” car I’d ever own would be a Murcielago or a Ferrari FF. That being said also, on my top 20 favorite cars; you won’t find any supercars.

macanamera > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:29

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This is an interesting opinion. A wrong one, certainly, but interesting nonetheless.

jkm7680 > macanamera 01/09/2016 at 10:30

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Personal Opinion  Wrong

macanamera > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:31

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wrong = you

jkm7680 > macanamera 01/09/2016 at 10:32

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always correct= his divine majesty, jkm7680

Nymphicus Hollandicus > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:33

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Agreed, I’m also gonna go as far to say that many supercars today look boring.

macanamera > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:35

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always = never

jkm7680 > macanamera 01/09/2016 at 10:36

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never=always= his kingship jkm7680's ultimate correctness

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:36

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Actually, I think you’ll find a majority of people agree with you.

Not me, certainly, but plenty of less enlightened folks.

jariten1781 > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:39

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Supercars and hypercars are dumb fucking awesome toys for the rich and spoiled.

FIFY

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:39

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jkm7680 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 01/09/2016 at 10:41

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Berang > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:43

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I would say they serve to test and advance new technologies as well, but I’m feeling that’s not actually true anymore. In fact I don’t think that’s been true for a long time.

djmt1 > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:45

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I used to agree, especially after driving an Atom. I was thinking why would you pay 5x the amount for say a McLaren. Then I drove a McLaren and now I get it. They are toys like you said but man are they awesome. Speed is fun despite what the internet says.

TheHondaBro > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:45

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2+2=4

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:47

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A 458 sitting in some rich fuckers garage, yes is a giant expensive paperweight.

counterpoint:

Some guy drifting his Lambo on a dirt road is awesome.

yamahog > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:50

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That’s a pretty #hottake for so early in the morning.

...Wait, shit, it’s 11 already?

*gets into supercar and drives like an asshole to the gym in hopes of impressing people*

HammerheadFistpunch > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 10:52

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I don’t think this is as controversial as it used to be

yamahog > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 01/09/2016 at 10:53

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Those type of things always make me happy :) same with the higher-end Corvettes, you see someone doing silly shit (off public roads and not endangering other drivers of course) and know that some good ole boy or gal has done well and is enjoying the piss out of it.

Patrick Nichols > Berang 01/09/2016 at 10:58

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I think the top hypercars are doing that but not most supercars. I'd say the i8, everything from CvK, and the hypercar triplets are true engineering accomplishments.

Jayhawk Jake > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:00

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I don’t know, they seem pretty fun to drive. I'd love to own a McLaren

jkm7680 > Jayhawk Jake 01/09/2016 at 11:02

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‘Tis true. They’re fun to ride in as well.

JGrabowMSt > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:03

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I think it depends on how you define supercar. I consider my SL to be a supercar (what isnt super about it?!) but most people disagree.

But aside from that, I agree with what youre saying. Modern supercars are a little pointless on public roads.

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:04

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I thought your controversial opinion would be that you’re interested or excited about the new Chiron.

I know I am!

Nibby > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:19

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Most supercars do nothing for me.

CAR_IS_MI > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:24

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I both agree and disagree.

I agree based on the fact of the number of high end cars sold with improper transmissions and the number of times I’ve seen a Prius pass a [Ferrari / Maserat / Lamborghini] because they are driving under the speed limit.

I disagree becasue I am the exception, should I acquire the money to purchase the ultimate of vehicles, they would find track time.

Nibby > JGrabowMSt 01/09/2016 at 11:24

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DAT SL

Jonathan Harper > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:37

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Or, for enjoying high performance driving. Impressing people is not really in my mind when I'm driving a super. It's sort of a fun side effect but the car itself is usually the draw for me. That said, I'm not a big super car fan either. My favorite experiences are in older, very engaging sports cars.

TheJWT > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:48

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How many people here bashing supercars have ever actually driven one?

jkm7680 > TheJWT 01/09/2016 at 11:49

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Me.

TheJWT > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:50

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Then I respect your opinion:) I’m willing to bet most people in the comments here haven’t though; and theirs I don’t.

macanamera > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 11:52

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jkm7680 = big poopoo brain

jkm7680 > macanamera 01/09/2016 at 11:53

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macnamera= biggest poo poo brain

Rico > yamahog 01/09/2016 at 11:59

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Pfft a real rich asshole has their own gym at home to avoid the pleebs lol

Rico > Jonathan Harper 01/09/2016 at 12:00

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If anyone can lend their opinion here it should be you.

Tripper > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/09/2016 at 12:02

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Right, it’s easy to only see super/hyper cars for their aesthetic/status value, until you’ve been behind the wheel.

yamahog > Rico 01/09/2016 at 12:07

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but then I’d have to invite the poors into my home to show off my strength and my gym bod!

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 12:08

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On the whole, I think that’s true, but there is a trickle-down affect from high-end cars.

ABS, active suspensions, e-diffs, flappy-paddles, carbon construction, tire tech all starts out as money-losers on supercars that are part of daily life today. Hell, even backup cameras are old mid-engine technology

JR1 > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 12:09

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I agree. There are always exceptions to the rule though. And most of those exceptions can be found on this website.

macanamera > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 12:12

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I'm rubber you're glue whatever you say bounces off me and sticks onto you

jkm7680 > macanamera 01/09/2016 at 12:15

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I'm fire, you're gasoline and I burn you.

Sneaky Pete > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 12:16

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Can’t pass up an opportunity to post my favorite gifs, even though I sort of agree with you.

I think they’ve somewhat lost their luster after having the opportunity to see most of the supercars and hypercars in person. I think the accessibility that cars and coffee type events gives to this types of cars makes them lose some of their specialness. Except for the F40, Ford GT40, and Daytona/Superbird. Everything I see one I still get the chills. Edit: Stratos too. Hnnnggg.

macanamera > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 12:16

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then you also kill children in their beds

You disgust me

jkm7680 > macanamera 01/09/2016 at 12:20

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I am also Cthulhu on the weekend btw.

jkm7680 > Sneaky Pete 01/09/2016 at 12:21

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Where my summerhouse is, happens to have ungodly amounts of supercars. So, I’m no longer like “WOW A BENTLEY CONTI GT”. I’m just like “oh, another bentley.”

MrDakka > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 12:23

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Admit it, you’re just jelly :)

jkm7680 > MrDakka 01/09/2016 at 12:25

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I’m not.

I’d rather have a Lancia Fulvia than a Veyron.

nermal > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 13:45

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The problem isn’t the cars, it’s the people that buy them.

In order to afford a $250k+ vehicle, you either need to obsessively put earning $$$ before all else in your life, or have a dad that did. Neither of which leads to a particularly well rounded individual.

Burn-Spaz1966-Burn > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 13:49

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Dude, Race car? Pushing the envelope on what is possible for cars. Yeah the Rich Posers wrap them or stance them or whatever else for Looks.

It’s not in style anymore to race cars on track.

Something about that sound, my world would be smaller without it.

My bird IS the word > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 14:03

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I think that this did not used to be the case, but is becoming the case. supercars are gradually becoming faster/better performing than can be experienced on public roads (safely of course) and now even some tracks. They are becoming so advanced that they are boring to drive slow. I think we will hit a peak where they wont have any reason to put more power into street cars. 300-500 horsepower seems like a sweet spot. I feel the market for mid level cars (like lotus) will come back. Now if only lotus can get their shit together to capitalize on it.

PushToStart > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 14:31

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Wrong. They also serve as key characters in your favorite racing game :)

But really, I disagree. It depends on the owner I guess as far as who is doing what to impress people, but there are plenty of people who would love to have a supercar to actually have an enjoyable and unique driving experience.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > jkm7680 01/09/2016 at 15:35

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There is an extreme, extreme want for a manual SV Murci but I don’t even want to know how much those will go for (even compared to autos) IF they come up.