What was the best car you ever had that failed the "park it up test"?

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth) 03/07/2017 at 12:19 • Filed to: None

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By that I mean, you could park it, then walk away without giving it a second glance.

PartyPooper2012 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:23

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Does parking for a living count? if so, all of them.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:23

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New Pathfinder, it was forgettable.

Pixel > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:25

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1996 Subaru Outback. This thing was very capable, and pretty reliable, and not special in any way. Honestly the only thing I remember from 1.5 years of ownership was that over 3500 rpms the engine really woke up and it pulled surprisingly well.

It was the only vehicle I owned that I didn’t have a name for.

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > PartyPooper2012 03/07/2017 at 12:25

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If it’s not your car, I don’t count that. Because let’s face it, when dealing with rental cars, it’s also “all of them”.

For Sweden > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:29

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What about cars you have to look back at 

crowmolly > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:30

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Fifth generation (2000) Chevy Malibu.

The thing was basically an indifferent shrug on wheels.

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:34

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Mk6 GTI. I loved driving it for the 10 days I had it. But I never wanted to look at it, like I do with my Alfa 147 or the second gen CLK I owned previously.

XJDano > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:42

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I look back moreso nowadays to watch for the lights flashing confirming that the doors are locked and my stuff inside is secure.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:44

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Mazda3. Handled alright, the AC worked, had an aux jack. Also frequently lost it in parking lots.

TysMagic > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:44

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2012 Escape
It was lovely. Leather, loaded with options. Plenty of space to haul things if need be. The black had a nice metallic in it. It however was just a vehicle to do vehicle stuff.

Roundbadge > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:49

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My current 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx is quite forgettable, but has been terribly useful over the years. It’s great having a hatchback in which all the seats can be folded down. I once hauled a 28' extension ladder with it. I think about 5 feet hung out the hatch.

PartyPooper2012 > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 12:55

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To be honest tho, few cars I had to look back on and soak them in for a bit. Jaguar XJR was one of my favorite cars to “park”. The paint was always so smooth. Ran back of my hand on that front fender. Smoother than silk.

Quirky cars were annoying AF. Had to look back to see what junk it was. For instance, some Buick Park Ave had light switch on the door rather than dashboard. Every time I had to park on of these, I turned either blinker or windshield wiper. (Of course I fell in love with Park Ave when I owned one)

Screw driver in ignition cars I had to glance over a few times to see if I saw anything that indicated a stolen car.

But to answer your question, Saturn anything - never looked back at the damn thing.

PartyPooper2012 > crowmolly 03/07/2017 at 12:58

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Indifferent shrug on wheels - Wish I could fit that on a license plate

PartyPooper2012 > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. 03/07/2017 at 13:00

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I know exactly what old pathfinder looks like. Take badges off a new one and put it in a lineup with other cars without badges that look like it, I won’t be able to pick it out.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 13:03

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Never had one. Because I’ve only had one and it passes.

But if I were to include everything I can remember driving:

1988 Chevrolet Beauville - Pass

1998 Jetta TDI Manual- Pass

1997 Jetta GL Auto - Fail. The TDI and manual is where the magic’s at.

2016 Golf R - Fail. That was a surprise.

2013 Outback 3.6R - Fail.

2012 (I think, it was a rental) Cruze - Fail.

2016 Audi A3 e-Tron - Fail.

2010 Fiesta Auto - Could go both ways. If the last thing I did was flog a corner, Pass. Otherwise, Fail.

2013 Fusion 2.0T AWD - Pass

2002 Montana - Pass. Shocker!

2010 E350 - FAIL. Fail SO HARD.

2010 Golf 2.5 Manual - Pass

2011 Sienna 3.5 - Fail.

1984 S10 4.3 Manual - Pass

2004 Sierra 4x4 4.8 - Fail.

201? Mercedes Sprinter - Fail.

2009 Silverado 2wd 4.8 - Fail.

2003 Grand Caravan - Fail.

20?? Corolla (drivers ed) - Fail.

2006 Malibu Maxx SS - Pass

2010 Colorado 4x4 5.3 - PASS

Stapleface > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 13:03

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When you say look back, you mean to take a second glance because you’re just so enamored with how it looks? I will say every car I’ve had falls into that category. I’ve just never really had an exciting car.

Looking back (no pun intended) I had a few that I should have appreciated more (85 CRX, 85 Prelude, 91 318i).

What do you mean when you say best? I guess the “best” (in terms of value) that I don’t really feel the need to look back on is my ‘15 Civic.

Arrivederci > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/07/2017 at 13:56

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Honestly, probably my Miata. Mine was a NC1 generation (2006), finished in silver. Lots of fun behind the wheel, infinitely reliable, but not particularly good-looking, to be honest.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 03/08/2017 at 05:34

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all of them.