What's your favorite class of car?

"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin) 05/08/2016 at 20:22 • Filed to: None

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And why!

Mine isn’t terribly exciting, I like mid-size luxury cars like the E-class, Lexus GS or Cadillac CTS the best. My logic is that these cars are usually different enough from the standard family car to warrant the price. Plus they usually have plenty of power with nice engine options and still can be fun to drive. If I was stuck with only class of car to purchase for the rest of my life, I’d be happiest with this.

Close second is sport compacts like the GTI, Focus ST or Civic Si. Nice and practical with plenty of power, but not too pricey.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:25

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Small pickup class. Does everything I need and nothing I don’t.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:30

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I don’t really have a fav class of car, but I do have a very big taste for things that are quirky.....(at least from a Canadian automotive point of view!)

To name a few likes in particular order...

FIAT 126
Classic FIAT 500
Modern FIAT 500
FIAT Topolino
FIAT 850
FIAT Barchetta
Citroen Traction Avant
Citroen DS
Citroen CX
Citroen 2CV
Citroen HY van
Suzuki Wagon R RR
Daihatsu Copen
Fiat Panda (all gens)
Autobianchi Bianchina
Autobianchi/Lancia Y10
Lancia Ypsilon (first-gen)
Daihatsu Fellow Max
Suzuki Fronte Coupe
Honda Life (first-gen)

.....well......yeah, I guess I like small, somewhat basic cars, especially classic ones...? :P

ranwhenparked > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:30

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Personal luxury coupe. Right blend of style, elegance, and comfort, plus enough power to move when you need to.

It’s a look that says I’m fairly successful and stable in my career, I’m generally respectable, but also maybe a little bit sleazy.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:33

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Midsize sport coupes. Handle well, fast, fun, and often available with a manual. Also, my tall self often fits in them because coupes generally have a lot of legroom. I’ll classify midsize sport coupes as stuff like the Mustang, Camaro, Audi S5, and to a lesser extent, the BMW i8 (note these are just the ones I fit in).

hike > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:34

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My personal favorite is sport sedans, which is admittedly very vague. So. Maybe upscale compact? I don't love the current crop of cars, but some great cars have been upscale sport sedans, such as the original G35, the previous gen c class, most 3 series, the current Cadillac ATS and original CTS, and the original Lexus IS. Not to mention they all come in insane high performance models. So much variety!

Wobbles the Mind > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:39

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It used to be FWD large cars (I know, the horror!) Mostly because they were the best used car values. But now, I’m 100% sure that midsized, 2 row CUVs/SUVs are the best vehicles in the world. You get enough cargo space to actually seat five and all their luggage. They are large enough to fit bikes on top, on back, or inside with the seats down.

They tow well enough, fit in garages. They have the widest array of engines and personality variations between physics defying handling, off road capability, or maximum urban beigeness. Think about how different the Jeep GC is with a V6, EcoDiesel, HEMI, Summit, or SRT.

Plus the feature content is great. There isn’t a bad midsize SUV from any brand, and all of them look damn decent. Plus a great used car value since after 4 years they are the same price as the entry level crossover from the same brand.

Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:39

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I too like sporty variants of compact sedans/hatches, especially 90's Euro and Japanese. Mondeo STs, Mazda 323 GTX, and all those crazy trims they made when the economy was good and rally was king. I like the slightly more than adequate power, slightly less than adequate interior space, and how easy they are to maneuver and park.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:41

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Full-Size luxury.

Because any car that has a rear seat that’s better than the front seats is a car I like.

PorkchoPlissken > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:41

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1987

smobgirl > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:46

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Microcars. Because I am not a rational human being.

For Sweden > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:46

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Wagon

If you don’t agree, get out

TheJWT > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:47

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Hoon cars

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Short-throw Granny Shifter is 2 #blessed 2b stressed 05/08/2016 at 20:47

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Much better said than I! I love the small footprint of compacts, no stress parking and maneuvering is something no money can buy

Blondude > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:49

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What’s the class that’s made up of sportscars with muscle car qualities? Because whatever that is it’s my favorite.

Because awesome.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 20:51

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GT/Personal luxury cars, full-sized luxury sedans and full size luxury SUVs. Basically anything big with lots of power, lots of comfort, and some snobbery.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > For Sweden 05/08/2016 at 20:51

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Dream car

More realistic dream car

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 05/08/2016 at 21:00

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That’s definitely not a Solara

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 21:01

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My favorite class of car is either the supermini or the city car. Easy parking, easy maneuverability, tidy dimensions. And I can put my accelerator to the floorboard without feeling (too) guilty. I like to have a working knowledge of my car’s dimensions so I can slip through dicey urban situations with mere inches to spare. Just this afternoon I was able to adjust my lane position without leaving my lane to get past an improperly parked hotel shuttle bus that was encroaching on my lane. And with my plastic body panels, I won’t feel too bad if someone else’s misstep turns a low-speed close call into a low-speed body rub.

Svend > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 21:14

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I’d have to say economy and performance-economy compact-midsize saloons and estates (yes it’s quite a convoluted range but aren’t they all these days).

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Svend 05/08/2016 at 21:20

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I just wish this class existed in the states

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Blondude 05/08/2016 at 21:24

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Overpowered sports cars? Nothing wrong with that!

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 21:28

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French performance (not really a class)

and a Pug

Svend > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 21:34

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It makes up a very large portion of the cars on sale here.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Svend 05/08/2016 at 21:41

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I want one of these, but they don’t have them here.

The want is strong

Svend > For Sweden 05/08/2016 at 21:48

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I hear ye’.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 21:57

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Not a realistic answer, but Homologation specials take the cake for me:

Do I really need to explain why?

As for a realistic answer: as an 18 year old with next to no money, I’ll take anything I can get!

smobgirl > For Sweden 05/08/2016 at 22:02

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Second favorite.

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 22:04

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Fast wagons. Get to drive fast while you carry copious amounts of stuff.

Svend > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 22:13

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Ye’, I thought you’d want one. Seat Leon SR Cupra 280.

“ Seat’s Leon ST Cupra 280 has become the fastest production estate to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife – clocking a time of 7min 58.12sec, the Spanish car firm has revealed.

This lap time puts the Leon ST Cupra 280 ahead of such high performance cars as the 2007 Audi R8 V8 coupe (8min 4sec) and the Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R (7min 59sec). The front-wheel drive Leon ST Cupra 280 can accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.1sec and has a top speed of 155mph.

It’s powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged motor developing 276bhp at 5600-6500rpm and 258lb ft of torque from 1700-5600rpm.”

The Cupra 2.0TSi 290 is on sale starting at £31,430 (USD$45,334).

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch 05/08/2016 at 22:29

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Cars that look normal but will absolutely walk anything else. Like stupid fast wagons. V60 Polestar. C63 AMG s. BMW M5 touring. Audi RS6

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Enginerrrrrrrrr 05/08/2016 at 22:51

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Is there a better class of car? I don't believe there can be!

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Svend 05/08/2016 at 22:56

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You brought ŠKODAs and SEATs to the party, this makes me happy.

Svend > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 05/08/2016 at 22:59

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I will always bring Skodas to the party and what sort of party doesn’t have Seats?

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Svend 05/08/2016 at 23:01

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I usually bring both, but today I brought Renaults.

Svend > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 05/08/2016 at 23:14

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How about the Renault Clio, Megane and Talisman estate (though we don’t get the Talisman at all or the Clio in estate form).

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Svend 05/08/2016 at 23:23

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The Talisman is stunningly beautiful IMO. Although, I’d probably buy a Citroen C4 Cactus over all of them.

Svend > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 05/08/2016 at 23:37

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I myself am not a big fan of the Cactus. I’m more into the DS than Renault.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Svend 05/08/2016 at 23:45

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I fell in love with the Cactus in Prague. I do really like the DS though.

anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq > Svend 05/14/2016 at 14:54

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I want that so bad

Svend > anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq 05/14/2016 at 15:53

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SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290ps. 2.0TSi, 6 speed manual or 6 speed DSG.

anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq > Svend 05/14/2016 at 18:06

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I need new pants

Svend > anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq 05/14/2016 at 18:44

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I thought you’d appreciate the 3 door hatch over the 5 door. There is an estate too.