What's Your Least Favorite Car From Your Favorite Car Brand?

"472CID" (472CID) 02/27/2015 at 12:16 • Filed to: None

1

87

So you're a fanboy of a car company, it's ok just accept it. But every car company/brand has at least one terrible car, that even the most die hard fanboy can't stand. What car do you wish never marred your favorite car maker?

For Cadillac you might easily jump the the Cimmaron. It was bad yes, but it was just a mediocre car that had the audacity to pass itself off as a luxury car. For me the absolute worst was the downsized Devilles of the mid 1980s. They took the classic shaped of GM's luxury flagship and morphed it into a cruel fwd caricature. To add insult to injury they powered with the miserable oil swilling 4.1. BMW and Mercedes were in their prime and the thought that this could go up against them was a sick joke.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:18

1

I'm a Toyota fanboy, so it's tough to pick just one of their cars that I hate. So much beige! lol

KirkyV > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:18

0

*hissssss*

It's my least favourite car from my favourite marque, and indeed, my least favourite car in all of cardom.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:20

0

Wow, that is an ugly car.

If we're talking the closest company I come to being a bonafide fanboy of, we're probably talking Audi. And I would have to say my least favorite car from them is the Q5. Nothing wrong with it, but compared to an X3 or Evoque or XC60 it's just so goddamn boring.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:21

2

The Camry has quite a few redeeming qualities. The Corolla has one, but the Civic does that one just as well, while doing other things a lot better.

Grindintosecond > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:22

0

Dodge Aspen. I talked about a while back. Dad had it as a company car and he said it tried to kill him on three occasions. It got 9 mpg city. POS.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:26

1

After thinking about it for a while, I realized that I don't have a favorite car brand. There are certainly some car manufacturers I dislike more than others (looking at you, Mopar), but just about any company can turn out a good car even if most of their offering is bad. Maybe not Mopar, but you get the idea.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:27

0

Chevrolet Equinox.

Textured Soy Protein > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:28

0

Any VW product with the 2.Slow. Take your pick.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:29

1

The budget Land Rover options;

nermal > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:33

0

The Jetta Shitbox Edition.

It's a shame, the higher end models are quite nice. The lower end ones ruin the brand though.

rcasi > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:39

4

It's just... why is the Jeep badge even on there?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:40

1

The Aveo. What a hateful POS that thing was. The Sonic is LIGHT YEARS ahead of it.

Carl (@stuffcarlsays) > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:41

2

Too easy.

As Du Volant > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:43

0

Thunderface > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:45

0

Pintoooooooooooooooooo

505Turbeaux > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:45

1

Al Jazeera Chrysler Jeep > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 12:54

0

5-series GT. These suck. X6 is a close second.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Carl (@stuffcarlsays) 02/27/2015 at 12:55

1

At least that was RWD based with a wonderful straight 6 or optional 6.0 LS, the 9-4x was an SRX.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Thunderface 02/27/2015 at 12:56

0

Those had racing pedigree though! The Tempo did not.

Your boy, BJR > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:01

0

This fucking thing. Fuck this fucking thing so much. It's ugly as shit, seats are rock hard, steering is heavy as fuck, and it runs out if what little steam it has he second you let up even a tiny bit on the accelerator.

I hate these fucking things.

TheJWT > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:03

0

It's just so... normal.

phreaddy > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:04

0

VW's rebadged Chrysler... the Routan!

Thunderface > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/27/2015 at 13:05

0

Personally, I actually prefer the tempo. Don't ask :)

Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:05

0

Dat back window tho

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Thunderface 02/27/2015 at 13:08

2

But!?!?

DuckDraper > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:15

2

Disclaimer: I don't think the 300C is a bad car but...

shameless badge engineering for what was once a legendary brand make me clinically depressed.

Oh how the mighty have fallen.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:17

0

Sorry, not sorry

El Rivinado > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:17

1

I'm going to say Cadillac but for me, its the third gen and fourth gen Escalades.

At least with the second gen, it looked kind of okay and still classy. but this was the point when the company was trying way too hard to appeal to the wannabe rappers and their "tasteful" sensibilities that popularized the car in the first place.

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:21

3

X type. A Ford Mondeo in drag. From a company that a decade earlier had fought so hard against common platforms that they'd engineered their cars not to take their own V12 for fear they'd have the Rover V8 foisted on them. Plus it has that hideous "pastiche of big brother which is itself a pastiche of grandad" styling.

Yuck. (Sorry MyXTypeIsTooARealJaguar)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Carl (@stuffcarlsays) 02/27/2015 at 13:22

0

Still an improvement over a Trailblazer/Rainier/Bravada.

RallyWrench > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:22

2

I'm a lifelong VW nut, but I can't stand these things, particularly automatic convertibles.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/27/2015 at 13:25

0

If the Evoque and Disco sport didn't exist I would rock an LR2.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Your boy, BJR 02/27/2015 at 13:26

0

Um...Ben...You once spent an entire evening convincing me why these are good cars.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Your boy, BJR 02/27/2015 at 13:44

1

As much as you hate them, the general public sure as hell doesn't. They're either Cadillac's best seller, or are just behind the Escalade.

whiskeybusiness NOW A DANGER TO CROWDS NEAR YOU > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 13:57

1

Need I say more?

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > DuckDraper 02/27/2015 at 14:22

1

Agreed. The makers of the 037 deserve better than this.

TylerLinner > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 14:45

1

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/27/2015 at 14:46

1

..........

TylerLinner > KirkyV 02/27/2015 at 14:51

0

Sorry, I couldn't hear you over all those trophies clanging around.

F10M5 > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 14:55

0

Even the X6 or the smaller 2-series Active Tourer I can kinda understand. But this is stupid.

KirkyV > TylerLinner 02/27/2015 at 15:00

0

The road cars were utter shite, though. Poorly designed, poorly made and, most damningly considering Peugeot's reputation at the time of the 206's release, absolutely awful to drive. The 205, 106, 306, 405 and 406 had all been brilliant fun for their respective classes, even in pedestrian trim, and the GTis, Rallyes, Mi16 and so on were even better. Peugeot had become known as the company you went to if you wanted an ordinary, sensible car that could put a smile on your face.

The 206 changed all that, and represented the start of a decline that Peugeot still haven't fully pulled themselves out of.

TylerLinner > KirkyV 02/27/2015 at 15:06

0

I must admit that the only Peugeot I remember seeing in the US was an Mi16, but you have to admit that the rally car redeems the crapbox to some extent! I would go with the 1007, a car which supposedly is worse at everything than its competitors, and has no 'pedigree' at all. But of course, it is your answer, not mine.

KirkyV > TylerLinner 02/27/2015 at 15:13

1

It would, if a decent number of the actual good Peugeots hadn't had their own excellent rally cars. The 206 gets my vote simply because it was the car that kicked off the whole PSA malaise period. I utterly, utterly despise the bloody thing. It's the reason why, if I want to replace my current Pug with another, I have to shop for cars that are at least twelve years old, and generally a good deal older.

It's the reason why Peugeot drivers have become something of a national joke where I live. It destroyed Peugeot's formerly excellent reputation, almost single-handedly. If I never see another bloody 206 again, it'll be too soon.

Your boy, BJR > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 02/27/2015 at 15:28

0

I know. Because, when the chips are down, I'll defend any cadillac save for the Catera and Cimmaron

472CID > DuckDraper 02/27/2015 at 15:29

2

Should've picked the Lanica badged Sebring

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Your boy, BJR 02/27/2015 at 15:30

0

As long as you admit it.

Now, I'm off to trash-talk Cadillac on some far corner of Oppo that you can't find.

Your boy, BJR > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 02/27/2015 at 15:32

0

Trust me, I fucking know. My mom has one and likes it more than the XTS she had, which I adored, therefore I hold the SRX responsible for that no longer being in the driveway. Fuck. S. R. Xs.

472CID > F10M5 02/27/2015 at 15:33

1

The X6 and GT cars are uglier, but this looses tons of points for forsaking BMW's rwd.

472CID > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/27/2015 at 15:35

1

The SRT but not the regular Neon?

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Your boy, BJR 02/27/2015 at 15:36

0

Hey, at least it's its own unique platform, while the XTS is a fancy Impala.

Unless it was a V sport, then you have all right to be pissed.

472CID > rcasi 02/27/2015 at 15:36

0

It's weird that you picked a photo of the vastly improved Compass, not the extra shitty original.

472CID > TylerLinner 02/27/2015 at 15:37

2

Even the worst Tatra is Jalop dream material.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 02/27/2015 at 15:39

0

rcasi > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 15:42

0

Yeah that was even worse for sure, but I thought we were doing current. If it's the entire lineup past, I'm 100% with you.

Manic Otti > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 16:10

0

I think I've said this somewhere else, but I really can't like the Ford Tempo, no matter how hard I try. I'd rather drive a pinto, despite the near constant risk of fiery death.

Manic Otti > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/27/2015 at 16:12

1

Good lord, that thing on the bottom needs to be banished to the fiery depths from which it was spawned.

Manic Otti > DuckDraper 02/27/2015 at 16:14

1

I actually think it looks better than the early ones though. The grille on those was just redicilous.

Manic Otti > rcasi 02/27/2015 at 16:14

0

So old people will buy it.

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 16:15

0

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 02/27/2015 at 16:17

0

They made less than 500 of those 5 years ago. I'm still calling it exclusive to the SRX.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Manic Otti 02/27/2015 at 16:21

0

wiffleballtony > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 17:04

0

Lamborghini Gallardo. It's too safe and a proper Lamborghini needs at least a V12.

Your boy, BJR > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 02/27/2015 at 17:09

0

I'm sorry, is this "what is your least favorite car from your favorite maker", not "keep bugging Ben on his FUCKING CHOICE and trying to tell him he's wrong"

Vaffanculo!

traderQAMobileTestAutomationMobileBoostOn > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 17:13

0

DuckDraper > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 18:38

0

Oh boy I forgot about that one.

DuckDraper > Manic Otti 02/27/2015 at 18:48

0

You're talking about the Thesis right?

While the design is... striking , at least it's original. The rebadging of Chryslers into Lancias is done so shamelessly and lazily. To me, that's why it's a worse offense than this car's ugly mug.

Manic Otti > DuckDraper 02/27/2015 at 19:01

1

No, actually I was talking about the early 300's but now I'm also trying to unsee that other abomination that you posted.

ranwhenparked > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 19:02

0

I don't think I have a favorite brand, really. So, I'll just echo your sentiment. GM's first round of downsizing with the B/D-Body full-size cars in '77 and the A-body midsize cars in '78 was masterfully executed. But, they kind of lost the plot after that.

The FWD Deville & Fleetwoods from the mid 80s were total disasters that both chased traditional Cadillac buyers over to the nearest Lincoln-Mercury showroom AND completely failed to lure any new conquests to the brand. The Eldorado and Seville adopted similar styling at the same time, with similar results.

Manic Otti > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 19:27

0

These never really worked for me either. The third picture is just there because I found it while looking for the others and thought it was interesting...

DuckDraper > Manic Otti 02/27/2015 at 19:40

0

Oh jeez sorry for hurting your eyes!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > 472CID 02/27/2015 at 21:29

0

All Neons

Manuél Ferrari > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/27/2015 at 23:41

0

are they that bad?

I've never driven either

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Manuél Ferrari 02/27/2015 at 23:52

1

reinsert Eddie Murphy slow blink. They are ford escapes

Old-Busted-Hotness > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 02/28/2015 at 07:03

2

Caliber is worse.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Old-Busted-Hotness 02/28/2015 at 07:04

0

I kinda liked the caliber

I love you but I've chosen hooning! > TylerLinner 02/28/2015 at 07:25

0

Edit: Sorry, I switched between this thread and the "Least Jalop car" one, so naturally I thought you were implying a car with a V8 in the back was anti-Jalop. I apologize.

Manuél Ferrari > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/28/2015 at 15:34

0

haha really? I never knew that!!

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Manuél Ferrari 02/28/2015 at 17:40

1

I am generalizing to the maximum here but you get my point

Manuél Ferrari > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 02/28/2015 at 18:06

1

I get it. What a bummer.

I would just get a Carmax Range Rover like Doug did. Real thing for cheap

TylerLinner > I love you but I've chosen hooning! 03/02/2015 at 10:22

0

*Air cooled V8 in the back, 5-spd manual, from Czechoslovakia, apparently wearing Borbet Type A's.

I don't think anyone would have taken you seriously anyway!

not for canada - australian in disguise > 472CID 03/03/2015 at 17:38

0

This fucking thing.

Or, if quirky CDM cars count: Asuna SE/GT/Passport Optima:

clutchshiftington > 472CID 03/05/2015 at 15:26

0

A 3000+ lb Lotus??? It's the least Lotus car to ever Lotus.

Shiftright > 472CID 03/05/2015 at 15:58

0

Shameful and horribly horrible

From the same company that gave us these:

MultiplaOrgasms > 505Turbeaux 03/05/2015 at 15:59

1

KirkyV gon' be pissed.

MultiplaOrgasms > 472CID 03/05/2015 at 16:39

0

Better late than never: Take your pick

These three masterpieces (and their brethren) personify everything that was great and horrible about old Lancia. All were impeccably well engineered and built cars, wonderful to drive and even better to look at, yet all these qualities also led to the company's downfall, as no one at Lancia had ever heard anything about cost efficient manufacturing. You wanted a sleek and pretty small coupé? That'll cost you the same as an E-Type Jag. No matter how good the cars actually were, no one wants to pay super car money for a family sedan. Not then and not now. Then of course came Fiat, and with Fiat came the second nail in Lancias coffin.

The rest is history/will be soon.

Papa Van Twee > Old-Busted-Hotness 03/05/2015 at 18:25

0

So much this.

505Turbeaux > MultiplaOrgasms 03/05/2015 at 18:48

0

he is entitled to his opinion. As am I :)