Which car do you like, even though most people don't like it, because reasons?

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 11/17/2019 at 15:50 • Filed to: about as sexy as a mirror

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I don’t know why, but I still like the pre-facelift 2nd-gen Scion tC. Specifically in this deep gray, or Nautical Blue Metallic.

As a brief recap for no one in particular, the Scion tC is basically a 2-door Camry liftback, available with a 6-speed manual or auto. Its looks wrote checks that the driving experience didn’t really sign. 180hp from an NA 4-banger ain’t bad, but in a hard-plastic container on a fairly large car, it is definitely not an enthusiast’s dark horse choice.

All that said, you do get some utility out of the thing. Mindless reliability, 8 airbags, middling fuel economy, usable cargo space for larger items in a pinch, and a driving experience as predictable as a the soul-crushing waking of a Monday morning. This is the kind of car you buy with high miles for peanuts while you wait to gather funds to buy something you’ll actually want long term.

What about you?

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 15:56

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Lada Niva. I used to own a good one 20 years ago and I still miss it....

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 15:57

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For me it’s RWD Volvos. I know they have a cult following but they are usually described as ugly or boring. I think they are some of the most aesthetically pleasing cars around (I think Lada sedans are gorgeous too so I’m weird), especially in the sea of soap bars and jelly beans that are current on the roads.

As for the TC I think it’s hilarious how many I see with body kits and other ricey stuff (I think some of the body kits and wings and junk were dealer options?) when under the skin they ARE A CAMRY. 

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 11/17/2019 at 15:58

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They are good looking everyone else is wrong 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) 11/17/2019 at 16:02

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How they looked was never really the problem people had with them ...

CB > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:02

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That was almost my first car, but a Fiesta ST was the same price.

Deal Killer - Powered by Focus > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:02

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For some reason, the 2-door 3rd Gen Focus.

Not fancy, just reliable, easy to repair and maintain. I fit it in quite well, and has enough toys and power features to keep me happy.

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:03

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Newer cars or old cars? Disliked by people or enthusiasts?

I always kinda liked the first gen RX/Toyota Harrier before it became too Stepfordian.

The first RAV 4 and CRV are admirable for their honesty, although I think they have cults.

BL Princess is a guilty pleasure.  Also, Ladas and other Soviet stuff.

I like some rather ordinary 70s/80s Japanese cars, say a Datsun 810 wagon, Toyota Crown, etc, but I think those all have big fanbases these days, but the normies would see them as boring old cars.

I also like some somewhat boomery stuff, such Edsels, especially senior 1958 models and 1960 models, and high spec 1960 big Fords.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:04

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Rental car/”gangsta” car rolling on 24"donks in low income areas

But with the 5.7Hemi zf 8 speed its swift quiet comfortable even on  20" wheels has all the features you need and affordable. Now consumer reports says their reliable as well. It's Gangsta yes, but the good kind of gangsta

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 11/17/2019 at 16:05

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No Bluetooth? 

Echo51 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:09

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I too, do indeed like the Scion tC and wish it was available here in the EU

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:09

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Along the same lines. FWD Sport compact liftback. Also it’s real real dumb that the TC wasn’t just a Celica.  

Also the 3rd gen camry. Zoidy May have had some influence here. (Scrolls up and realized this is your post) it’s just a nice car. If I could find a clean one I’d Daily it. ESP if I could find a manual Wagon. 

Mercedes Streeter > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:10

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No comment..

ranwhenparked > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:11

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For me, it’s the 1968-2004 VW Beetle. Yes, all air cooled Volkswagens have a fanatical following, but, it’s sometimes surprising how many “car guy” types absolutely hate them, especially those who get all their opinions from the Old New Top Gear. Even among VW enthusiasts, though, it's the least desirable era. Everyone loves the 1938-1966 models and goes crazy over the '67s.

I had a ‘71 Super Beetle in high school, and have been seriously considering buying another lately. I’ve already decided that if I do go back to vintage car ownership, something without a heater core, radiator, coolant lines, water pump, A/c compressor, climate control, and lots of power features would be the best way to go. All that shit gets annoying when it gets up in years.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/17/2019 at 16:13

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Even the 3.6 is more than adequate. We have one in a Ram, and the fat pig will hustle.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:14

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The Subaru BRAT is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:15

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well, MOST people don’t like the 200 series.  so that.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 11/17/2019 at 16:18

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But what about the Subaru Baja?

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:24

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I even kept her hidden from Oppo for a few months/almost a year cause I wasnt sure how she'd be received. I mean come on, a bright red Cobalt?!

Chariotoflove > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 11/17/2019 at 16:25

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I very much like the second gen if this car. 

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:26

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Dodge Dart. They look good inside and out. 

RacinBob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 16:28

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Chevy Uplander; Nice interior, quiet, comfortable, and gives you 22 MPG while running 80+ MPH all day. Also it tows 4000 pounds without a sweat and makes an excellent race support vehicle. 80,000 miles by me with virtually no problems, 

RacinBob > RacinBob 11/17/2019 at 16:29

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Ps, the haters that hate them have never driven one. This is another of the long string of GM products where they get it perfect and then cancel it. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Deal Killer - Powered by Focus 11/17/2019 at 16:30

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I nearly bought one a manual , maroon , SES Sedan. Same package as the one you pictured there, black trim, cool wheels, and a sportier Front  bumper, leather heated seats, it was a nice car. 

I was like 10 or 12 grand at the time, that was 2013. I see the car regularly around town, now it’s a complete rust bucket and I’m glad I didn’t need buy it. I had a felling they did rust just as hasn’t as the first gens and I was right,

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 11/17/2019 at 16:31

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I do hate colbalts. That interior is horrible. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Chariotoflove 11/17/2019 at 16:32

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I was impressed with them, until I drove a manual one. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > OPPOsaurus WRX 11/17/2019 at 16:35

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No

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:04

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That would be like...most of the cars I like :P

Most FIATs....most people think of them as unreliable, disposable crap. I love them. Eastern Bloc stuff? Love it. French stuff, especially classic French stuff? Love it. Kei cars? Love ‘em.

Oh, and my 2009 Hyundai Accent hatchback, of course.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:13

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Chevy Traverse. I’d never buy one but they are quiet, get 20+ mpgs are comfortable and have a good v6 under the hood. Way better than the explorer in my opinion. I put 1,500 miles on one and had zero issues and quite enjoyed the no nonsense way to traverse Montana and Wyoming at great speed.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:15

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My entire taste in cars is based on this idea.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to continue looking for a US spec automatic E36 M3.

LastFirstMI is my name > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:16

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For once Miata is not the answer

Maxima Speed > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:27

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The Chrysler 200 is the most beautiful sedan built in the last 10 years.

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > RacinBob 11/17/2019 at 17:27

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“ B-b-B-bUt VaNs ArE  lAmE?!?!?!”

-Lone guy in a Suburban

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 11/17/2019 at 17:30

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The Saturn skinned slobalt was the worst car I have ever driven or owned, but they were endearing for how hard they were to kill, and how rusty they were. “It’s plastic so it will never rust!”....well.....you say that..........

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2019 at 17:30

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Imagine the same shitty interior but with the gauge cluster in the middle for no fucking reason 

Jayvincent > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:39

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I’m there with you... my son drives a Tc and it’s all about the looks because it certainly doesn’t bring the performance.

OneSlowScion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:41

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Same as you, although I prefer the first gen myself.  And yes reliability is mindless, except for an appetite for oil.

Kar Wai Wong > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 17:42

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Hummer H2

Jeep Patriot

Dodge Nitro

All terrible cars that I would never want to drive, but I like their styling.

Nissan Kicks, I prefer the Juke too, but I don’t see the complaint that the styling is boring. Maybe derivative, but not  boring or ugly.

The new Chevrolet Silverado, although the incredible looking plastic bumper regular cab with the offset Chevy bowtie heavily sways my decision.

Maybach 57 / 62, I’m don’t even know why, they were horribly outdated when new, never mind the 10 years they spent on sale with no major changes. Maybe it’s because it was kinda the “underdog” compared to Rolls-Royce and Bentley, which is a terrible justification.

Aston Martin Cygnet, Its such a hilarious car, the definition of “what were they thinking?”, and I’m shocked at how many people hate it.

I could go on...

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 11/17/2019 at 18:18

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Incase you missed it  https://oppositelock.kinja.com/brat-with-a-twist-1839908629

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > LastFirstMI is my name 11/17/2019 at 18:22

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I’d much rather have a Fiata. The only problem is the lack of color choices on the Fiat. Not that the ND has a huge selection buy a lot more than the 124

Alfalfa > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 18:46

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I have a soft spot for the TC as well. It’s a bo ring reliable car, but at least it’s interesting to look at.

I don't think it's a secret that I love me a manual 1 liter Geo Metro. Enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike look at me weird when I say I like them. Any 3 pedal car you can drive at 10/10 without breaking any laws is fun in my book.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2019 at 19:02

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That’s so... odd.

Chariotoflove > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2019 at 20:01

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Never driven one.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Chariotoflove 11/17/2019 at 20:22

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The auto in them isn’t bad at all. But the stick shift is horrible, clutch has no feedback, shifter is weightless, and the plastic that the knob was made out of reminded me of B uzz L ight year’s helmet.

Chariotoflove > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 11/17/2019 at 20:26

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That makes sense that they’d spend more attention on the auto  for their market position, but it’s a shame because it could have been a fun little daily for an enthusiast.

E90M3 > RacinBob 11/17/2019 at 20:28

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That's a U-body, right? 

Fyoeu > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 21:03

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I almost don’t wanna admit it, but I secretly want a Malibu Maxx SS .... in that color specifically.

MrSnrub > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/17/2019 at 23:10

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At least it’s interesting to look at. The new Ram is so BORING, it looks like an insurance commercial generitruck

RacinBob > E90M3 11/18/2019 at 00:28

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very good, see this 12 months after my van was built there....

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-last-uplander-1789511240

E90M3 > RacinBob 11/18/2019 at 08:03

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My parents had a 2001 Olds Silhouette that they bought new. I loathed that thing. It didn’t drive terribly, but it wasn’t enjoyable either.

I’m from ATL, drove by that place many times. 

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > RacinBob 11/18/2019 at 23:40

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Dirty Little Secret: “ GM Builds Reliable Drivetrains”

-- Locutus sez as he fetches yet-another Benz-BMW-Audi-FJ80-Nissan “problem child” stranded somewhere using one of his Silverburbandos with an LQ4 and bulletproof 4L80.

RPM esq. > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 11/19/2019 at 13:24

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as predictable as a the soul-crushing waking of a Monday morning

This is why I’ve always thought Sundays are underrated drinking days : if waking up on Monday is going to suck anyway, why not lean into it?