POLL: What Is The Most Shameful Car You Have Liked?

"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
10/17/2014 at 10:49 • Filed to: Shame

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What car past or present has done it for you, only to find out it is either:

a terrible car

a car gearheads hate?

For me, it was:

The Ford Probe

Mmmmm Purple.

The last gen Mercury Cougar

Pictured: Dat bubbled lens.

The Pontiac Aztek (in metallic green or orange)

Pictured: Dat glass hatch tho.

And going waaaay back, the Pontiac sunfire (it looked more "exciting" than the cavalier).

Pictured: my deepest shame.

What cars have you liked that you have regretted? Try and post a picture (or five)!

DISCUSSION (100)

PatBateman > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:53

Ferrari California

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505Turbeaux > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:53

ain't no shame in my game son. Witness the following

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All that and a bag of snacks

And I love the aztec, and hate the miata

MIATAAAA > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:54

I love all those cars! Except that Sunfire. Disaster.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:55

Second on the Cougar, actually. I had a huge crush on those when they came out. Wanted one so hard.

qbeezy > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:57

Mitsubishi Galant. Just cause i drove this econobox for 5 years in college. Still want one again lol

Kinja'd!!!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > MIATAAAA
10/17/2014 at 10:57

I still have a bit of a crush on the probe, and I respect people who got azteks for their quirkiness. The cougar has NOT grown on me though, and everytime I see a sunfire I feel a little disgusted that I ever thought it was even okay.

Vimto > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:58

Chrysler Lebaron, only convertible I've ever ridden in...

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Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 10:58

You sir, have no F**ks to give.

Big Bubba Ray > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 10:59

Kinja'd!!!

Hello, Kitty.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > PatBateman
10/17/2014 at 11:00

That one has never really done it for me, it always seemed wrong somehow, maybe because I got into cars as the enzo came out and it seemed pretty half-assed.

Sn210 > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:00

The Cygnet will be a future classic

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3vil-Monkey > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:00

I miss my Old Sunfire

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Vimto
10/17/2014 at 11:01

Let it out man, no judging here.

camaroboy68ss > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:01

The 57 Edsel, Corvairs, Henry J

CalzoneGolem > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:01

I've never considered it shameful but I like me some PT Cruisers.

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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:02

Most of mine are beaters that make for surprisingly capable rally cars:

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I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:02

I don't actually regret liking these cars. So prepare the wood and prepare to burn me at the stake...

I would totally rock a Prius. 54 MPG? One of the most aerodynamic designs? I can dig it. Would rather have a Golf TDI, but I digress

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Smart Car: Rear engine, rear wheel drive? YES YES YES

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And while as a wagon owner I believe in the brown, manual, diesel, rotary, rear wheel drive, miata station wagon master race, I would totally rock a Suburban. No shame, no questions asked.

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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:03

What is this? I want it.

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3vil-Monkey > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:03

My first car ***bats eyelids***

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I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:03

Woah, people hate the 480? I LOVE the 480 and I've been thinking about importing one!

Coty > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:03

Kinja'd!!!

THIS COUGAR IS SPORTING STOLEN MIATA PARTS! WE MUST CONTACT THE AUTHORITIES PROMPTLY.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Vimto
10/17/2014 at 11:04

What about the Chrysler TC by Maserati? Same car, but you probably never rode in it since it wasn't working.

Coty > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:04

I loooove Trabis.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:04

I'm actually surprised I haven't been banned from Oppo for this but:

Kinja'd!!!

It has absolutely nothing to do with looks too. I love the way this car handles. I love taking it onto dirt roads and going crazy fast. I've even expressed how much I'd love to stick an I6 turbo engine in there, lift it 2 or 3 inches, stiffen the suspension, and rally the shit out of it.

Reason number two why I'm surprised I haven't been banned from Oppo: I don't like the Miata. I don't hate it. Just don't like it.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:07

That's a roger on the Probe and Sunfire. In my defense, I was an early teen.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > qbeezy
10/17/2014 at 11:07

Wasn't there a Ralliart Galant? Those can't be too bad.

Kaizer Soze > Vimto
10/17/2014 at 11:07

Same here.

505Turbeaux > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/17/2014 at 11:07

volvo 480 turbo

I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:07

Also, I think the Aztek is waaaay too criticized on it's looks, I think the Rendezvous is more deserving of eye bleach. And I don't mind the Aztec.

And I would totally rock a Yugo!

I would hand in my jalop card, but I never actually received it in the mail? I think it's because I changed shipping addresses. How do I change that on Kinja?

505Turbeaux > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:08

have you looked at prices on a nice turbo over there? They certainly arent loved. More than the 3xx but still. I want one too

Rock Bottom > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:10

I had an unnatural love for Ford Contours back in the day... so I bought one. Silver SE, V6. Great little car. Handled well, rode well, sounded sublime! People love making fun of these until they drive one.

Kinja'd!!!

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:10

*sigh*

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I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:10

YES TIME TO GET ONE SHIPPED HERE

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:11

I'm now looking for one...

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
10/17/2014 at 11:11

Your image is having issues.

3vil-Monkey > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:11

480 turbos were quick little beasties

jariten1781 > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:11

Minivans...they're awesome. I will not succumb the the hate. Enthusiasts bemoan the death of the wagon then hate on minivans for the exact same vanity driven reasons the public turned on wagons.

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T5Killer > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms
10/17/2014 at 11:12

Same here I kinda wanted to buy a 5speed v6 one and swap a SVT Contour heads and intake on a 3.0 Taurus shortblock and make it a sleeper.

nermal > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:13

Kinja'd!!!

This is the best part...

T5Killer > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:13

Kinja'd!!!

'90 Cutlass Convertible. I love these cars even if they are complete GM poop.

Alex B > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:15

Oh my gosh, I will be killed after I post this.

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The TLX looks really good in person.

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It felt good to get all that out. :) I have more, maybe I'll post later.

505Turbeaux > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:15

It is on my list for the future. However are you serious about it? I am bringing something over in short time, probably over the winter. Be happy to split a container. I am just bringing a base mercedes w124 wagon over though with manual everything. Especially if you are east coast, but even if not it might work to have it trucked from boston

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:15

Probably these two.

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505Turbeaux > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
10/17/2014 at 11:16

http://www.autoscout24.com/ListGN.aspx?at… here is several!

I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:17

Unfortunately as a poor college student, not any time soon.

505Turbeaux > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:18

ah gotcha! Make that cheddah son!

Mattbob > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:19

Worst car I've ever really wanted:

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I have no regrets. I still want one.

kanadanmajava1 > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:19

I like your picks but I'm not totally sure about the last two though (strong maybe still).

mazda616 > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:20

Beretta. I was obsessed. Literally. I knew everything about them and their entire history. And I just HAD to have one as my first car. Had to. So, I got one. And spent like two grand modding it. I even wrote a research paper on Berettas during my freshman year of high school.

Kinja'd!!!

Cebu > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:21

Kinja'd!!!

Buick LeSable.

Because it is the classiest retireemobile, ever.

I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:24

Well I am a Pre-Med so I will...10 years from now ;)

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > mazda616
10/17/2014 at 11:26

Haha that's pretty funny. How did it drive?

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Mattbob
10/17/2014 at 11:27

I think everyone kinda wants one too, at least to drive off road once.

Burrito de EJ25 > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:27

Kinja'd!!!

The RB26 powered "Nismo Mustang" in Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. Nothing set off car enthusiasts more than this, and it was fantastic seeing how upset these nerds got.

I thought it was cool if a bit limp wristed. They should have gone full hog and figured out a way to cram the second turbo in there.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Cebu
10/17/2014 at 11:27

That's definitely a retireemobile!

505Turbeaux > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:28

haha yeah, are you specializing or staying in GP? My brother in law is GP and sought after, while everyone else who specializes is getting the shaft trying to find a job after spending a ton more for school to try and pay off student loans. Once upon a time it was a valid strategy

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:30

I still kinda like how the back of the aztec looks, but the front isn't great. It truly gets too much flack for what it is.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
10/17/2014 at 11:31

Ha! I knew you were going to post yours!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Alex B
10/17/2014 at 11:32

Damn son, are you sure? This is a judgement free zone, but damn.

I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > 505Turbeaux
10/17/2014 at 11:33

I really want to do Oncology, I have a passion for genetics and cancer itself, but I have considered GP. I have lots of time though, I'm only a sophomore so right now the only specializing I'm doing is in Organic chemistry haha

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > T5Killer
10/17/2014 at 11:33

That would work. Nobody expects the SVT Cougar!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > Burrito de EJ25
10/17/2014 at 11:34

I also love this car, because I'm a sick bastard who likes weird engine swaps.

crowmolly > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:34

Kinja'd!!!

Smogger Vettes.

Yeah yeah, I've heard them all:

Heavy, slow, malaise era, can't handle, GM at it's worst, ha ha let's all point and laugh at low hanging fruit, etc. Generally lambasted by those who have never looked past the factory specs. In a way I'm glad for that, since they can follow the herd and keep the prices down.

These cars have a ridiculous amount of potential. RIDICULOUS.

Mattbob > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:35

I just imagine it being super fun to drive rally style. It could probably use a different engine though. Something a bit more responsive.

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:36

The Ford Probe GT is a regretful like of mine.

I also regret liking these:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A…

I am sure that if I think real hard I can come up with a few more examples of regrettable likes in automotive fancy.

Mattbob > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec?
10/17/2014 at 11:39

how would you fit an I6 turbo in that little thing???

fhrblig > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:39

Dodge Caliber. I can't tell you why I like them, I just do.

Kinja'd!!!

Also, I honestly can say the first-gen Aveo hatch is one of my favorite designs (especially in Daewoo Kalos form). It makes me sad that they were so terrible. If I found one in decent enough condition for cheap, I'd probably still buy one.

Kinja'd!!!

505Turbeaux > I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner
10/17/2014 at 11:41

haha well good luck man. the right decision will come in time!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > crowmolly
10/17/2014 at 11:41

Someone from my church growing up had one in metallic brown, I still love them.

mr2gud2u > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:42

I loved the last Gen Probe. The GTs where great looking cars. I wish that would have done right by that car and made it a rear drive.

Alex B > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:42

Kinja'd!!!

I know. :(

Alex B > fhrblig
10/17/2014 at 11:44

Whoa. I guess your not as bad as me. My list is... well, very different.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > mr2gud2u
10/17/2014 at 11:45

I bet you could get a probe and swap silvia running gear into it. I imagine there are enough drift tarded s-chassis that you could make one for cheap.

Stupidru > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:46

Ford Probe. I have a few good friends who grew up on those in high school- they're actually pretty cool cars once you get past the name

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Mattbob
10/17/2014 at 11:46

I don't remember exactly which one it was, but a friend of mine and I found a diesel V8 that would fit. But the torque would have destroyed the car. The engine bay is a good bit bigger than it looks like.

I Do It For Miatas, NC Owner > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:48

Yeah, I agree about the front, I just like how GM really pushed the envelope on the design. Not as much of a soft reader like the current crop of crossovers. And that tent!

BoulderZ > crowmolly
10/17/2014 at 11:50

I don't even really like vettes, and I love these. I think it's the curvy fenders, and the broad potential for modification with great aftermarket support. Very nice!

Mattbob > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec?
10/17/2014 at 11:53

I feel like it needs a higher revving engine than a diesel. It's not for crawling in my eyes, it's for driving fast in dirt. Maybe a turbo V6.

BoulderZ > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
10/17/2014 at 11:54

^ this, including the age qualifier. I don't know if they were deliberately targeting the under-20 crowd (Why? No real income to speak of.), but that was definitely a thing.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > 3vil-Monkey
10/17/2014 at 11:56

Are you a masochist?

qbeezy > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:58

Honestly, never heard of one!

*frantically goes to every Craigslist within 200 mi*

MultiplaOrgasms > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 11:59

The R34 GT-R. I was young. I was playing Gran Turismo 3 and the NFS Underground games. But ever since I watched The Fast and the Furious , I started to dislike it. I don't hate the car itself, I have massive respect for its capabilities but I hate how it became an icon for the Fast & Furious type of tuner. I could throw up every time I see replicas of the F&F GT-R, Supra and Eclipse. Nowadays I do not think it was particularly pretty either, just a boxy shape straight out of the early 1980s in all its box flared glory, slightly rounded for the millenium and garnished with functional, but ugly spoilers and intakes. If the Urquattro had been around in 1999, it would have looked exactly like a fastback R34. I greatly prefer the 4-door. Purple ones are neutral in my book, however.

Kinja'd!!!

What else?

The 2006 Impala SS. I remember being amazed about how it had all of 300hp. I also thought it was quite cool looking. Same applied to the Cadillac DTS. Little did I know about it being FWD and GM interiors.

Kinja'd!!!

And to finish this off, something European. The Opel Vectra OPC.

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Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > MultiplaOrgasms
10/17/2014 at 12:01

Dude, the R34 in purple is nothing to be ashamed of, as long as you keep it stock it is the antithesis of FF/NFS.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Burrito de EJ25
10/17/2014 at 12:06

I love this. Because it royally pisses off purists.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 12:06

I managed to kinja myself

MultiplaOrgasms > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 12:07

My point was that I generally dislike the (R34) GT-R with the exception of purple ones. I know it's no car to be ashamed of, but I still cringe everytime I see a remotely F&F'd one.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > MultiplaOrgasms
10/17/2014 at 12:08

I definitely do that whenever I see a badly modified good car.

mazda616 > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 12:12

Okay for what it was. If it would have had the 3.1 V6 they were offered with (along with just about everything else GM sold in the '90s), I would've kept it longer. But it had the 2.2 four-cylinder mated to a three-speed automatic. It was dangerously slow, especially since the transmission was slowly grenading itself. Merging to get on the interstate was dangerous because it would slam itself into first gear and stick there if you gave it more than half throttle. It never would shift out of first gear if you didn't let off the gas. I drove the piss out of it for about a year and modded it how I wanted (Beretta GTU wheels and ground effects, tint, stereo, alarm, Beretta GT spoiler, etc.). and sold it to a girl for $1,700. It blew up on her about two months later. The transmission finally died. I think she junked it. To this day, if I see a Beretta, it turns my head. They're downright rare now.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 12:28

Ahem.

Kinja'd!!!

There's probably more...

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > Big Bubba Ray
10/17/2014 at 12:30

I didn't even notice that!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
10/17/2014 at 12:31

That smart, yikes...

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 12:33

I want this though :C

Kinja'd!!!

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
10/17/2014 at 12:34

Yikes!

luvMeSome142 & some Lincoln! > crowmolly
10/17/2014 at 12:34

This is the best 'vette! Styling-wise anyway... and excepting the latest one.

LuczOr > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
10/17/2014 at 12:36

2000 Honda Civic Si. Of all the hateful Hondas out there, this is the one I love. Pictured is my car circa 2009. Took me 1 year to build it from the ground up and it was promptly stolen a few months after I finished it. I think its untimely theft instilled an even deeper love for this econobox turned high-revving spaz.

Kinja'd!!!