Automotive Guilty Pleasures

[Legro]

Volkswagen Lupo. Yes, even the base models, not just GTI. GTI is even better, though.

The thing is, these were never officially imported to Finland, so the first time I saw one was in GT4, I liked the way it looked and the fact that you couldn't just take a walk and see one. The feeling of rarity is gone, as I've had few trips to central Europe where these aren't that hard to find, but I haven't stopped liking them.

 

[JTB10000]

Ok, these are actual guilty pleasures.

They're just so cute to me

 

[Cowboy]

I've always liked the mustang ll.

 

[Davis]

It's dangerous to post pictures of Mustang IIs around these parts.

 

[Liquid]

Ford Escort Mark V

Not the Cosworth. Just a regular Escort with a vanity spoiler.

Vanity spoilers themselves are a big guilty pleasure for me. My Civic has one.

And then there's the Mondeo.

And the Primera.

 

[axletramp]

Whilst flicking through this thread I've realised I actually like most of the cars here.

So to add to the love, here's one of my guilty pleasures, the babe repellent that is the Fiat X1/9:

You can tell she's not happy in that pic.

 

[7up747]

VW golf mk2 even base 1.6 C

 

[R5]

Whilst flicking through this thread I've realised I actually like most of the cars here.

So to add to the love, here's one of my guilty pleasures, the babe repellent that is the Fiat X1/9:

You can tell she's not happy in that pic.

the seats are folded forward... why?

 

[Wiegert]

the seats are folded forward... why?

She's either preparing to change a wheel or put out a small fire.

 

[R5]

She's either preparing to change a wheel or put out a small fire.

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Explains why she doesn't look happy I guess

 

[Niku Driver HC]

She's either preparing to change a wheel or put out a small fire.

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Looks like the owner is already prepared for the classic gag of "Italian mid-engined car on fire", then.

 

[Wiegert]

Looks like the owner is already prepared for the classic gag of "Italian mid-engined car on fire", then.

Well it's either that, or a set-up for one of those 'Carstuckgirls' videos.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Well it's either that, or a set-up for one of those 'Carstuckgirls' videos.

I should ask whatever the heck a "Carstuckgirls" video is, but I feel I'll regret doing so...

 

[Adamgp]

the seats are folded forward... why?

To keep the seat back and bottom out of the sun, so the driver & passenger don't fry their butts when it is time to drive home.

 

[Populuxe]

Renault 12. I had one when I was living in Turkey back around 1987-88. Underpowered but so much fun to drive.

 

[R5]

To keep the seat back and bottom out of the sun, so the driver & passenger don't fry their butts when it is time to drive home.

Kinda makes sense

Especially in a skimpy bikini.

 

[axletramp]

Words cannot describe how much I craved a Matra Rancho when I was young... and even now.

To keep the seat back and bottom out of the sun, so the driver & passenger don't fry their butts when it is time to drive home.

I would imagine it was this. I had a Morris Minor convertible and if I didn't do that after a day at the beach my legs would weld themselves into the vinyl.

 

[Wiegert]

Words cannot describe how much I craved a Matra Rancho when I was young... and even now

It's entirely Matchbox's fault that I care about "that weird Rancho Rover", as I used to call it.

 

[Slash]

Renault 12. I had one when I was living in Turkey back around 1987-88. Underpowered but so much fun to drive.

I like the front end.

 

[JackGTP]

Renault 12. I had one when I was living in Turkey back around 1987-88. Underpowered but so much fun to drive.

Looks a bit like a lada tough...

 

[Sage Ages]

 

[Nessy]

Whilst flicking through this thread I've realised I actually like most of the cars here.

This^

I know i shouldn't but i do really like the look of these awful motor cars, (especially in 3 door).

Austin Allegro.

 

[axletramp]

This^

I know i shouldn't but i do really like the look of these awful motor cars, (especially in 3 door).

Austin Allegro.

Yay! I learnt to drive in a blue MK2 Allegro. Giugiaro actually had a hand in the styling which you can tell by the balanced proportions. Built better than many people give them credit for too as you still see a few knocking around today.

 

[VXR]

Great stance on that one.

 

[Robin]

I've seen that Aztec before on the net and always thought how amazing it looks. Testament to the design that it still looks modern now, especially as cars are starting to have loads of crazy angles.

 

[Liquid]

We always state how awful the Chinese car industry is for copying other models and getting away with it but it's equally shameless how much the first Land Rover Discovery looks like a Matra Rancho. And there was a twelve year gap between them.

 

[axletramp]

We always state how awful the Chinese car industry is for copying other models and getting away with it but it's equally shameless how much the first Land Rover Discovery looks like a Matra Rancho. And there was a twelve year gap between them.

True. I remember reading something along those lines recently. Also, shocking Rancho fact #1: As of today there are only four registered Ranchos remaining in the UK!

 

[Liquid]

Also, shocking Rancho fact #1: As of today there are only four registered Ranchos remaining in the UK!

I honestly would have thought all Matras had crumbled away by now.

 

[axletramp]

I honestly would have thought all Matras had crumbled away by now.

The week hasn't ended yet...

 

[Greycap]

My next is the Dacia Logan pickup:

Oh bloody hell NO. I have enough first hand experience about the Logan Van that I'd happily pile the entire production up in one big heap and blow them to smithereens just to prevent anyone else from suffering behind the wheel ever again. Seriously, my '92 Volvo 240 estate drives better and also performs better with all of its 116 bhp. And it does it while being a lot more comfortable.

Having said that I'd actually like a small(ish) pickup myself, preferably RWD/AWD, two seats and a two metre bed. Hard to imagine a more useful combination for a mountain biker living in Finland where winter lasts for nearly half a year in one form or another.