Why do people hate four door cars?

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 02/01/2017 at 20:42 • Filed to: None

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They cost significantly less money for no good reason.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:46

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Because less chassis rigidity which means less race car

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:47

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An overly-glorified perception of lack of responsibilities?

lone_liberal > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:47

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Because back then the styling was done for the two-door and the four-door was an afterthought and often looked weird or awkward compared to the two-door. Just look at this thing. Sure, you can have fun with it but it ain’t no beauty queen.

TheHondaBro > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:47

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Because coupes are better.

I’ll make an exception to the Charger Hellcat. I’d take one of those over a Challenger Hellcat.

for Michigan > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:47

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Because, and I quote, “If it has four doors, it’s an old man’s car.”

So sayeth the Boomers.

E90M3 > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:48

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Unless you’re shopping for an E9X M3, the E90 seems to hold its value more than the E92.

fintail > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:49

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Indeed, I like my 4 door car, examples of which can be had for a fraction of the price of a coupe or cabrio:

At one time, wagons were just as disregarded, but that changed a while back.

Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:49

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When I was growing up only old people drove sedans. Both of my parents had 2 doors until my mom switched to a SUV in early 2000's.

crowmolly > lone_liberal 02/01/2017 at 20:49

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Agreed

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:55

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Because surf boards are cooler than kick boards?

InFierority Complex > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:55

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I kinda like the Italian way of making a coupe and sedan of the same car that look almost nothing alike

Beta coupe and berlina

Fiat 124 coupe and berlina

years may vary because I’m lazy.

As to the original question, at this point these cars are most likely not someone primary means of transportation so practicality is pretty much a non-issue.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:56

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Less is more.

A four door means you have responsibilities and you need to be practical, whereas a coupe says free and unencumbered. Me? My DD is a minivan, so I know all about the hate for vehicles that are practical and affordable.

The AE86 of Mt. Akina (Hachi) > JR1 02/01/2017 at 20:58

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Because they’re ugly.

camaroboy68ss > crowmolly 02/01/2017 at 21:01

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about the only somewhat “cool” 4 doors were the 56/57 Chevy Bel Air 4dr hardtops. it was about as close to the 2 door in styling.

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crowmolly > camaroboy68ss 02/01/2017 at 21:03

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I think it may be stemming from the “giving up speed for practicality” mindset.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JR1 02/01/2017 at 21:03

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Because short wheelbases are just better.

I like my Galant, but I’d love it if it was a Talon, or Eclipse. Why, because the Galant is 8 inches longer, 150lbs heavier, and has an extra two doors that I never use.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > JR1 02/01/2017 at 21:05

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Pfah, four doors. Why, I’d never.

Okay, in non-joking mode, some of the other remarks about the styling choice make sense, but that didn’t consistently apply to FoMoCo products. Plenty of FERDs are on the same pan with the same final pillar position, etc. etc. so it doesn’t really matter - then again you have wacky things like the ‘63-1/2 Galaxies with the fastback. Anyway, with FERDs and Mopars not having run away price-wise there are a lot of great choices out there.

More to the “but styling”, there are also models that *were* distinct, but also got special restyles to make the styling better for the four door. Like the Extended Deck Cadillacs.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/01/2017 at 21:06

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A lot of two-doors back in the day had nearly the same pan and the same wheelbase, though. Ford was particularly guilty of this.

C62030 > JR1 02/01/2017 at 21:14

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Structural rigidity bruh

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > for Michigan 02/01/2017 at 21:26

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Who are now old men, ironically.

for Michigan > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes 02/01/2017 at 21:28

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Does that means coupes are the new old man cars?

My bird IS the word > JR1 02/01/2017 at 21:54

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The viscious cycle of car collectibility. People desire what is rare and valued highly, hence why top tier models hold their value better as well as appreciating to insane heights. Four doors are seen as consumer models, whereas two doors are “Sporty”. Given that classic cars are purchased for their nostalgia factor rather than for competitive features admittedly stupid distinctions like this are the entire motivators for value. Realistically, people should not desire classic cars at all because they are old and outdated. It just depends on where you draw the line.

Personally, I want the two door.

John-Palazzo > JR1 02/01/2017 at 21:57

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Because people are fools.

shop-teacher > lone_liberal 02/01/2017 at 22:07

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Bingo. My mom absolutely refused to drive anything with four doors, because four-door cars were ugly. It wasn’t until I was in high school and she became a realtor, that she relented and got a sedan.

JR1 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 02/02/2017 at 07:50

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Does that really matter for something like a 4 door Caddy?

JR1 > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes 02/02/2017 at 07:50

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You might be onto something

JR1 > lone_liberal 02/02/2017 at 07:51

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I can see how it is an issue there. But the 62 above. I’m not so sure...

JR1 > E90M3 02/02/2017 at 07:53

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Really? Interesting

JR1 > fintail 02/02/2017 at 07:53

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Yeah and you can take the whole family to get ice cream in a four door!

JR1 > Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition 02/02/2017 at 07:54

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So it’s Madison Aveunes fault.

JR1 > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 02/02/2017 at 07:58

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Freedom is overrated

JR1 > The AE86 of Mt. Akina (Hachi) 02/02/2017 at 07:58

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Some yes. Others. No.

JR1 > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 02/02/2017 at 08:00

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Let’s say you had a pure luxury car though. Then it wouldn’t matter if it was a two door or four door for performance

JR1 > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht 02/02/2017 at 08:01

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True. But for something like the 62 Caddy above. I would say the difference between a 2 door and 4 door is minimal at best.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > JR1 02/02/2017 at 08:09

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No in that case it might as well have 6 doors. But I’m not at.l point in my life where that is the kind of car I want to drive.

E90M3 > JR1 02/02/2017 at 09:03

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I think it’s cause there’s less sedans out there, but i just doubled checked and a 2011 sedan is about the same price as a 2013 coupe.

fintail > JR1 02/02/2017 at 12:18

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And for some cars, a 4 door might actually now be less common than 2 door variants, due to much lower survival rates. Don’t let vanity win.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > JR1 02/02/2017 at 12:22

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Yes!

JR1 > My bird IS the word 02/03/2017 at 07:49

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Good way of putting it. Especially when you consider these vehicles aren’t a persons primary car.

xyzabc > JR1 02/03/2017 at 10:09

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Four doors = obligation.

People tend not to like being on the “ownership / deliverable” side of an obligation.