Is there a car you love for reasons you simply cannot explain?

"Luc - The Acadian Oppo" (luc5) 07/22/2015 at 15:26 • Filed to: None

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For me this car is the Chrysler Intrepid(Dodge Intrepid in USA) especially in this color. Ever since this car came out I loved it I just think it’s a great looking sedan. I would drive one with no shame whatsoever. It’s one of those cars when I see one I can’t help but smile. Even with it’s god awful interior I love everything about it.

I’ve never had one and I have no memories attached to one but for some reason this car affects me emotionally. I must of had something good happen in my life where one drove by at the same time therefore making everytime I see one it takes me back to those good memories.

I also remember racing one a lot in Gran Turismo 2 so maybe that’s why?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:30

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TheHondaBro > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:32

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nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:32

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They STILL use them here in VA on the highways. You almost forget about them then see a pretty array of red and blue - shit that’s a cop!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:32

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mine.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:33

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First Gen Nissan Versa hatchback.
Fight me.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 07/22/2015 at 15:34

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So in other words, if you’re going to speed in Virginia, just run. They won’t catch you.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:34

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The Saturn SL1, I really don’t know why I like it, my family had two, one Auto and a Standard, and they were both absolute shitboxes. I still like them though, for some reason.

thebigbossyboss > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:34

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All mailaise era boats just like yours. sure they are slow heavy and ridiculous, but I’d crusie any one down main street at 20 mph and enjoy the hell out of it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 07/22/2015 at 15:35

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It’s funny you say that. I just sold one of those in January.

Sweet Trav > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:36

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95-96 sebring coupes. no idea why...

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:36

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This specific generation of Two Tone Camrys. I HAVE NO IDEA why I love this car but I just do.

Jalopnik even wrote an article making fun of it.

MonkeePuzzle > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:36

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yup

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 07/22/2015 at 15:36

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Really? The last model year for these was 2004. They still use 11 year old cars? that’s crazy.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:37

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Oh, wow that’s clean. I dig the wheels, too. Miata wheels?

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:37

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Late 80s and early 90s Oldsmobiles..

davedave1111 > TheHondaBro 07/22/2015 at 15:37

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Is it really so hard to understand? You like it for the looks, clearly. I was going to say that most of my loves are weird, but they’re not, I just like odd-looking cars.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 07/22/2015 at 15:37

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Yup I bought those wheels for $100 bucks.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > thebigbossyboss 07/22/2015 at 15:38

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I'll miss mine. I just had to mark down the price to $800, with an oppo discount of $100 on top of the price drop.

Takuro Spirit > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:38

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Do you even Motorsports Edition, bro?

Tohru > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:39

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Up until a couple years ago my local police dept. ran a squarebody (think Robocop) Taurus as their cop car. Yes, just one cop car. It’s a town of like 600.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:40

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Hold on to your dream, and let it remain precious. Let me assure you, the reality of living with those cars is not as nice as your dream. Mine went through 3 engines. 3! Avoid those cars at all costs.....One thing about it though, it did have a smooth ride, and for a car that size, it did handle pretty well. Other than that....avoid ‘em!

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > not for canada - australian in disguise 07/22/2015 at 15:40

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I always like the Saturn SC2 in green

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:43

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Pontiac Aztek.

Vicente Esteve > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:43

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For reasons I can’t explain, I would have to think about it. I do love the 1st gen. Cayenne because of what it is, which goes against what a lot of people think. Also, for some reason I think it looks excellent.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sweet Trav 07/22/2015 at 15:43

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It’s brother the Dodge Avenger is another car I really like.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Takuro Spirit 07/22/2015 at 15:45

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Never heard of it.

I have seen some converted to RWD with a V8

Jack Does Cars > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:46

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I don’t know why.

MultiplaOrgasms > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:46

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Duh

NOPE, TOO OBVIOUS

thebigbossyboss > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 07/22/2015 at 15:46

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I know, but taking on a new car right this second is kinda dumb for me. My contract is up for renewal in October.

BigBlock440 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:47

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Admire from afar, they look good but are so slow and you’ll be chasing down electrical gremlins for the life of it, just like any good DSM.

x87172 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:48

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I definitely have to go with the Eagle Talon.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > thebigbossyboss 07/22/2015 at 15:48

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That's too bad, as I'm moving in a month.

MultiplaOrgasms > TheHondaBro 07/22/2015 at 15:49

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norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:50

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Oh MGB GT fits here as well. Don’t know what turned me on to those little buggers but I fucking love them.

Azrek > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:51

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1999 Nissan Maxima. 4 Doors, but was quick. It was never something I’d ever consider buying. It seemed like a better Soccer Mom car than an Accord or Camry ever was or would be.

area man > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:51

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One of my buddies has that exact Intrepid in dark green. Thing is HUGE on the inside.

I’ve been developing a soft spot for the new Acuras, especially the MDX. Whyyyyyy

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/22/2015 at 15:51

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Did you have the 2.7,3.2 or 3.5? I know the 2.7 was not a very good engine at all but the 3.5 was a great motor, the same motor that was in a Chrysler 300.

Takuro Spirit > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:51

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In 2001 to celebrate the return of Dodge to NASCAR (feller) they made “Motorsports Edition”s of the Neon, Dakota, and Intrepid.

Basically a sticker package with black wheels and yellow letter’d Goodyear tires that were impossible to find.

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:52

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Chrysler Sebring Convertible specifically the 2002-2003

TheHondaBro > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 07/22/2015 at 15:52

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And the Lexus version is even better.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > x87172 07/22/2015 at 15:54

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The next Generation Talon was a superbly pretty car especially in two tone red/black.

Now that I think about it if you base it on looks alone most of the chrysler/dodge/eagle products of the mid 90’s were all pretty good looking cars.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Takuro Spirit 07/22/2015 at 15:56

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That’s a handsome Dakota. 10/10 would hoon

Klaus Schmoll > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:57

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When I was in Arizona as an exchange student in ‘94, my host’s dad had a first gen Intrepid. Black with some select red trim and a very dark tint. My initial reaction was “OK. So he drives like the American version of a 5-series.” Just a good looking, and even somewhat sporty looking sedan, that says “I like driving, but I’m also good at my job.”

Justin Hughes > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:57

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This was Apollo, my 1996 Saturn SL2. I used to race against this car in my 95 SC2, but the car and its driver were too fast for me to beat. Years later, I was looking for a fun but practical daily driver, and the guy offered it to me. I left it as he sold it to me, except for swapping in a leather interior.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1 07/22/2015 at 15:59

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You mean one of these?

I agree that’s a pretty car. It seems Dodge/Chrysler of the late 90’s to early 2000’s made a whole lot of greatly styled cars. Dodge/Chrysler seem way more conservative now than ever before.

TrickJos > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 15:59

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My fiancee’s bug. It it by far the most unreliable of our three cars, and one of those cars is 21 years old (the Saturn in the background). But I just love it. Probably has something to do with all the time I spend wrenching on it.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:01

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Any FWD V8 GM W-Body. They’re stupid, pointless, and have transmissions like glass but I want a Grand Prix GXP SO DAMN BAD.

Second Gen Vue Redline. We all know I irrationally loved my mom’s Vue XR. That same engine and platform with a sweet body kit and more performance tuned suspension and leather/suede seats? Count me in!

First gen Ford Escape. Dunno why but I can’t help but giggle every time I drive my friend’s ‘02.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:02

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2.7 and I babied that car too. No hooning at all. All three engines crapped out, one of them was a new engine that died after just 20,000 miles. Thank god I had a warranty that replaced it, but still, any engine should last longer than that especially when it is being properly maintained! Screw Mitsubishi engines! (yes, they designed it!)

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 07/22/2015 at 16:05

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Yeah but they likely have a Charger waiting around the corner. VA likes to stagger bike cops and patrol cars too.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 07/22/2015 at 16:05

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I know! That 2.7 was pure junk. It was essentially a paper weight.

sebdel > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 07/22/2015 at 16:06

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That camry still looks great

Brickman > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:06

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Suzuki SX4. IDK why, it must be because it is AWD with locking diff :)

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:06

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We also have the bubbly Taurus’.. tauruses.. tauruii(?) floating around for the local Sheriffs as well. Great when you see the old and new side-by-side.

kanadanmajava1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:06

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I did also like the Intrepid too and I couldn’t explain it either. I’m not sure about my feelings now. There isn’t many here (I’m pretty sure that I have seen one at some point) so possibility of driving one are low. I’m pretty sure that it would be a disappointing experience.

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:09

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The Cadillac Catera, primarily the pre-refresh model.

It’s actually got some cool stuff, considering it was actually an Opel, and was truly a German Cadillac.

It even had a sport mode!

I like this car without shame. I don’t care. I just like it.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/22/2015 at 16:12

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The Grand Prix GXP was a fucking BAD ASS CAR. I worked in the wash bay at Pontiac when they came out. In 2005 303hp was A LOT! Remember back then trucks didn’t even have 300hp and the mustang GT had 260hp. 303 hp out of grandmas grand prix was insane.

I still love that car to this day but GXP I know why I love it. The Intrepid I don’t.

Mercedes Streeter > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:15

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Geo Metro Convertible.

Is it a floppy version of a terrible, terrible, terrible car that should probably keep its roof? Yep. Do I care? Nope. Would I buy one? In a heartbeat.

Bonus points for RV style decals!

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:16

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This may be the first time I have ever seen the Dodge Intrepid mentioned on Oppo or the FP. With that said, I actually looked into one of these as my first car (glad I didn’t get it though).

A car I love but cannot explain would probably be a Honda Accord Crosstour that has been lowered (properly on air suspension).

It’s so wrong yet so right. It just looks like a really long shooting brake.

Let me also say that I normally do not like slammed cars but if the car never had sporting intentions to begin with then I’d say it’s okay as long as it is done correctly.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Mercedes Streeter 07/22/2015 at 16:16

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I’ve seen one just last Saturday. My buddy Bruno and I had a good chuckle. It was actually the Turbo model convertible in white but no RV stripes.

Mercedes Streeter > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie 07/22/2015 at 16:17

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“Please stop the vehicle! My car is too old and rusty to keep up!”

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 07/22/2015 at 16:17

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Ah, yes, the Gallery Edition.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 07/22/2015 at 16:18

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There’s a first time for everything I guess.

But yes Slammed Crosstour is the best Crosstour especially on Vossen wheels (like that one is)

Mercedes Streeter > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:20

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Wait...Geo Metros had a *Turbo* model?

. . . *Brain BSODs* . . .

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Mercedes Streeter 07/22/2015 at 16:25

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maybe it was a Pontiac Firefly but it was the exact same car underneath.

sebdel > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:32

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The VW Saveiro, I love these and I want one more than I want a ferrari.
Somehow this thing is -to me- one of the most beautiful cars in production today.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > sebdel 07/22/2015 at 16:36

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I don’t hate it. it’s essentially a VW Golf-amino. Utes are always welcome around these parts.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > TheHondaBro 07/22/2015 at 16:38

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My best friend’s mom has one of these. Exactly the same as your picture. It had frameless windows right? God, they don’t make Lexuses like they used to.

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart 07/22/2015 at 16:39

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Yep the Gallery, and also this Collecctor’s Edition. (For Premier Camry collectors right?)

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 07/22/2015 at 16:42

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Beige over silver never looked so good.

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:50

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My grandma has had one for a decade and it is a brilliant shade of blue. It's wonderful. And I agree they did make some good looking cars during that time

cazzyodo > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:52

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Much to the disappointment of my gf and friends, I really like the FJ Cruiser. I remember seeing it in blue as a concept and thinking, “that thing is so weird yet capable...I like it.”

Every single one I look at, I see this:

While my friends see this:

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 16:53

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For some odd reason I like the Prius C.

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 07/22/2015 at 16:55

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I have one, and I think you are nuts.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > cazzyodo 07/22/2015 at 16:58

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I damn near bought one in 2007 but the dealership and I couldn’t come to an agreement so a passed on it. I still like them quite a bit tho.

cazzyodo > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 17:04

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For some reason, the all grey with black roof rack and wheels just speaks to me.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > cazzyodo 07/22/2015 at 17:08

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I was looking at a base 4x4. Black with white roof and no rack. I was never a fan of the rack.

I wanted to brosofy it with a lift and big tires. Just like this but black instead of burgundy.

Takuro Spirit > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna 07/22/2015 at 17:20

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I wish mine was two tone. Hell, I wish mine was any color BUT green.

Alex from Toronto > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 17:25

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I like the third gen caprice. Yes it’s slow but it has so much potential.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Alex from Toronto 07/22/2015 at 17:26

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Potential it has!

misfitmascots > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 17:39

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LeadfootYT > Jack Does Cars 07/22/2015 at 17:45

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Assuming you’re referring specifically to the Redline version (or at least any version with that bumper package), I think it’s the proportions. I like the look for the same reason.

LeadfootYT > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 17:45

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My go-to answer to this question. It’s like a statelier Mondeo.

I want to SHO-swap one.

El Rivinado > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 18:03

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A bit late to the party, but my pick out of the vast picks I could do is the Lincoln Navigator.

I should hate this thing, I’m not a big SUV fan, I don’t think it’s the best looking car, and I should hate it considering I hate it’s Cadillac counterpart. But, I don’t know, I just can’t despise it.

But for the record I really like the 2015 version more.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > misfitmascots 07/22/2015 at 18:04

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Fantastic car from when Honda was still Honda. Nothing to be ashamed of there.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > El Rivinado 07/22/2015 at 18:06

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As a Lincoln owner and all around Ford guy you have my respect. Those are fantastic!

Amoore100 > Jack Does Cars 07/22/2015 at 18:17

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Because V6 versions came with a Honda J35. That’s why.

Jack Does Cars > Amoore100 07/22/2015 at 18:24

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Really? That’s interesting.

Axial > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 20:36

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Both the Buick Reatta:

...and the Chrysler TC:

No explanation, I just love them. Shame about the wrong-wheel drive, though.

AM > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 20:41

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This guy right here:

It’s a FWD boat with heavy amounts of understeer but I simply love it.

Sn210 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/22/2015 at 20:52

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I’ll go with the Infiniti M45. I think anyone outside of Oppo would be like what???

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Sn210 07/22/2015 at 22:13

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I love those.

Amoore100 > Jack Does Cars 07/22/2015 at 23:42

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http://www.caranddriver.com/news/the-shock…

Shift24 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/23/2015 at 12:27

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Missed out on this yesterday but for me 1980s to 94 S10 Blazer/Jimmy/Bravada. They are boxes on wheels that get teens, have multiple gremlins, and roll over prone but they are brutes that always seemed to run and surprisingly well mannered if you get the right tires. Want to own one again and love the offshoot, the Typhoon.

NJAnon > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/23/2015 at 17:30

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The Mitsubisho FTO. The only FWD car I’d put up with. Better in design than any FWD car and just like the AE86, it never got sold in the US which means if I wanted one real bad, its getting someones hand me down.

Also the Renault Clio Sport V6 24V. forget all the civic, vtec, nismo ,etc nonsense. None of the people developing those cars have the gonads to make their compact MR like Renault did. BTW they also have a Renault Megane Trophy racing car that is MR and eats other cars alive.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > NJAnon 07/23/2015 at 17:36

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Renault has always been a bit batshit crazy which is why we love them.

I mean to come up with this you have to have a few screws loose.

NJAnon > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 07/24/2015 at 09:30

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One of maybe 3 vans worthy of jalopnik list of all time bests. :P

AM > El Rivinado 07/29/2015 at 22:20

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But the Escalade is so damn beautiful. Come on, admit it.

El Rivinado > AM 07/29/2015 at 23:35

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Buddy, I don't know what you be huffing, but I want whatever it is.

AM > El Rivinado 07/29/2015 at 23:40

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Hey man it looks 1000x better than that frumpy looking thing Lincoln makes.

El Rivinado > AM 07/29/2015 at 23:42

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Hey, that's fine you're entitled to your opinion. It's wrong, but you're entitled to it.