Confessional / The "Is It Wrong To Like..." Thread

[UltraWomble]

I harbour a deep desire to own the following:

 

Chrysler Cruiser

 

Chrysler Crossfire

 

And despite having a full bike licence for over 30 years..... a 110cc Keeway Partner Cub/Innova/Wave clone...

 

 

Fortunately I can confess these things here and not be ridiculed unlike at work where the BMW/Aldi/Juke driving fraternity would pour scorn on me.

[spartacus]

I've got to say, out of those three I think the Crossfire would be a disappointment.

Having said that, this site is pretty much about owning 'underdog' type cars, I think you're in good company.

[Cleon-Fonte]

Even here there doesn't seem to be much love for them, but the Cityrover is on my 'Cars to Own Someday' list provided they've not all been bridged by apathetic owners by that point. I imagine if they can take the punishment dished out by Indian roads they can easily cope with the occasional trip out to coffee mornings and bingo that most are likely to have seen over here.

 

 

Continuing the Chrysler theme, the first generation Neon is also on the list. I don't really know why, there's just something appealing about them.

 

 

The A-class in long wheelbase flavour is another. It's rare that manufacturers try and make anything innovative these days - especially German ones - but Mercedes went ahead and did it anyway. It's a shame that the execution didn't live up to the concept, but that surely just adds Shite points.

 

 

And as I've mentioned the A-class, why not go whole hog and add its Vaneo derivative.

 

[Station]

E46 Compacts, I've always really liked them, even more appealing as everyone (especially Pistonheads sheep) hates them. It's a well made RWD hatchback ffs!

Theyre so chunky and toy like.

 

[Richard]

The Mk1 Focus saloon. Nearly all saloons look better to me than their hatchback versions.

[Split_Pin]

96 to 00 Corolla, especially in rare -to-the UK saloon guise. Something about being the greyest of grey porridge translates as simplicity to me. They're meant to be good cars too.

[Split_Pin]

Also no point in stating that I like Corsa Bs as everyone who knows me knows that already!

[Lacquer Peel]

96 to 00 Corolla, especially in rare -to-the UK saloon guise. Something about being the greyest of grey porridge translates as simplicity to me. They're meant to be good cars too.

The styling is quite challenging.

The estate is the best one.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

As a Chrysler apologist and former owner of a 300C and Grand Voyager even I couldn't find space in my garage or heart for most of their recent dross.

But the Avenger always makes me smile on the rare occaisions I spot one on the road, in the dark, if you squint and its parked a long way away, it looks a bit like a Dodge Charger Hellcat.

 

Oh, I've just realised, it doesn't! Sorry, my mistake.

[smellypoo]

I think these 'unloved' cars bring a bit of interest to the roads - usually unloved = rare, because people tend not to buy many in the first place so as time goes on and their numbers thin out, it becomes an occasion to see them in the wild (even more so if they've been fastidiously maintained and on sale for peanuts). Saloon versions of the Focus and Corolla are awesome, and the E46 Compact - esp in 325 form - is an excellent call. Hated exterior styling but a great car under all that. 

 

Of the Chryslers mentioned above, the only one I'd want is the crossfire - it does look hideous but apparently drives rather nicely with it's SLK underpinnings. The PT cruiser is hateful, I can't stand them!  The Neon is a steaming pile of doggy-doo-doo (IMO of course - I hired one when they were current, had to swap it twice before being given an alternative hire car because of various automatic transmission faults - could have been just 'because hire car' and they'd been ragged, but I'm not so sure) but I actually don't mind the styling.

 

The CityRover (Tata Indica in it's homeland) is awful - in India, there are loads, I wouldn't say they cope with the day-to-day particularly well compared with other comptetive offerings such as the domestic version of the Suzuki Alto. 

 

I hereby nominate the Ford Scorpio. Hated by almost everybody at launch from an aesthetics standpoint, does seem to look a bit better over time (even more so with the minor facelift). Underneath, not a bad car at all. 

 

[smellypoo]

As a Chrysler apologist and former owner of a 300C and Grand Voyager even I couldn't find space in my garage or heart for most of their recent dross.

But the Avenger always makes me smile on the rare occaisions I spot one on the road, in the dark, if you squint and its parked a long way away, it looks a bit like a Dodge Charger Hellcat.

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Oh, I've just realised, it doesn't! Sorry, my mistake.

 

There is someone local to me driving around in a metallic red Dodge Caliber. Whenever I see it, I do think 'y tho?'

[Six-cylinder]

Even here there doesn't seem to be much love for them, but the Cityrover is on my 'Cars to Own Someday' list provided they've not all been bridged by apathetic owners by that point. I imagine if they can take the punishment dished out by Indian roads they can easily cope with the occasional trip out to coffee mornings and bingo that most are likely to have seen over here.

The Cityrover has always interested me, but I have never driven one.

 

MG3 is a definite but not until they enter shiter price zone. I have test driven a new one, it was not good enough to spend all that money, but when they are £1k!

 

I did not flinch when Mrs 6C said she likes Jukes and how much are they, I think lots have been sold so maybe they will fall quickly to shiter price.

[rainagain]

I harbour a deep desire to own the following:

 

Chrysler Cruiser

 

 

 

 

I didn't like the Cruiser when it first came out until I had one on hire. I was very impressed with it, plenty of space inside and nice and comfy, looks more interesting than other MPVs.

 

I do feel sorry for car designers.

 

Buyer: all cars looks the same

Designer: look at this we've made something different from everything else out there

Buyer: I don't like change, that's horrible, I'm going to buy this white box that looks like all the others

Designer: bang, bang, as they hit their head off the wall

[Dirk Diggler]

The Mk1 Focus saloon. Nearly all saloons look better to me than their hatchback versions.

  

96 to 00 Corolla, especially in rare -to-the UK saloon guise. Something about being the greyest of grey porridge translates as simplicity to me. They're meant to be good cars too.

You both need to come to Ireland; saloons outsold hatches through the late 90s / early 00s

 

And being Irish spec, it's windy windows and base upholstery all the way

 

You'd be shocked to hear of the 'scene' tax on 90s corollas (I've seen 2.0L diesel vans from the early to mid 90s for sale for thousands)

[Supernaut]

E46 Compacts, I've always really liked them, even more appealing as everyone (especially Pistonheads sheep) hates them. It's a well made RWD hatchback ffs!

Theyre so chunky and toy like.

 

I'm actually considering one of them in 325 flavour for my next car. 190hp and 0-60 in 7 seconds! Laugh about how ugly it is all you want, mate. I'll leave you for dead!

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Im probably being stupid here, you know a bit like when your Mrs says " Go on ,be honest. Who do you find attractive..." I know I should say someone famous and unattainable, preferably dead or at least older and possibly fatter than she is, but sometimes you can't help being honest ( Top Tip; never say " Your sister")

Anyway, suck on these

[Supernaut]

Kia Stinger GT.

 

 

It's like an Audi A7 but not!

[mercrocker]

I saw one of those Kia things yesterday.     I was surprised to see the badge on it, I will admit.....

[dave21478]

Yep.

 

[LC Torana]

I like both the Bini and the "New Beetle".  There, I said it.

 

 

Edit:   The reason for liking the New Beetle is that I drive Mum around a lot; she's well over 90, and struggles to fold her legs into most cars.  The doors on the New Beetle are *huge* and she should be able to just about walk in, even though the car is quite modest in size.

[alcyonecorporation]

Hyundai Veloster and Mitsubishi Grandis. 

[AlabamaShrimp]

Hang on isn't this Autoshite? It's not wrong to love any car, random machine or owt really!

 

I confess nothing and everything, I love all shit cars and would drive anything!!

[dave21478]

I like both the Bini and the "New Beetle".  There, I said it.

 

The Bini was gopping when launched but looking back at the early ones now, they are a tasteful and smart looking car compared to the horrors being churned out these days. 

Would.

[sporty-shite]

Damn you, womble. I've just had to add Chrysler Crossfire to my "list".

 

Many more here that I definitely WOULD. But Mercedes A Class? Drove a couple when new, and they are, to this day, the only car that has managed to make me feel travelsick whilst driving.

[mercrocker]

I not only like these, but own it.    I IZ NOT DUBBA THO.  

 

 

 

 

[Slartibartfast]

Nissan Leaf. Like, if it somehow came to pass that I could buy a Nissan Leaf tomorrow I'd be properly chuffed for ages and ages. I really like them.

[Sigmund Fraud]

I have a "thing" for the first-generation Prius. Working ones are very close to shite money now, broken ones are worth pennies.

 

I'd love to have a play with a broken one. The idea would be to try and fix it, though I suspect I will fail miserably and end up throwing all the electrickery away and transplanting a Carina diesel engine running on veg. 

[Supernaut]

I saw one of those Kia things yesterday.     I was surprised to see the badge on it, I will admit.....

Wait, they've been released? I didn't realise they were out yet.

[Lord Sterling]

Allow me to confess my liking for the first generation BMW X5, though a bit big for me and still driven around mostly by confused looking WAGS and wannabe gangters. I'd also like to confess that I like (and would probably be inclined to own) the current shape Mercedes C220. I've driven a few to decide that it's definitely a car for me. The current Hyundai range are also cars I like.

[Split_Pin]

 

You both need to come to Ireland; saloons outsold hatches through the late 90s / early 00s

 

And being Irish spec, it's windy windows and base upholstery all the way

 

I like the sound of that!