Automotive Guilty Pleasures

[Liquid]

@Csigutt Quite a lot of WANT for that.

 

[Robin]

I love the Enclave and Encore (Mokka), they do have a very unique look to them being SUV's. More normal pleasure than guilty pleasure I would say.

 

[chzsln485]

I have this thing for Japan-only MPVs for some reason, especially the cheap-leather-and-glossy-wood faux luxury type ones.

First up is the Mazda Biante:

Just because it looks crazy.

Next is the epic Nissan Elgrand:

And finally, the Toyota Vellfire:

I would happily use these to conquer any and all British motorways, with most coming with auto gearboxes and decently-sized petrol engines - 3.5L V6 in the Elgrand.

 

[Slash]

Looks every bit like a Chevrolet Nova and that's not a coincidence. It has to be said that the Pontiac has a noticably better looking front end, though.

That's because it's literally a rebadge with Pontiac engines.

 

[synchromesh]

Why do I like the most unsuccessful Lister ever made, the Storm GTL?

I also love Autobianchi, such as the A111 pictured here.

 

[D.Kadettdriver]

This is my guilty pleasure. The Skoda Felicia Pickup.

I must admit: I like the Fun version.

 

[Aesthetics]

I don't get why people hate the Audi TT. So what if it's a Beetle?

 

[Badasp5.0]

I must admit: I like the Fun version.

OMG I WANT THAT SO BAD. That would be epic here in the US.

I don't get why people hate the Audi TT. So what if it's a Beetle?

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I love those cars more the 1st gen vs the current. But very cool IMHO.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

Next is the epic Nissan Elgrand:

And finally, the Toyota Vellfire:

I would happily use these to conquer any and all British motorways, with most coming with auto gearboxes and decently-sized petrol engines - 3.5L V6 in the Elgrand.

These two here are quite popular imports here actually. Driven an Elgrand before and if I ever need use for an MPV, bugger the Odyssey or anything like the Kia Carnival, I'd rock one of those.

Also the whole quirky Japanese-MPV thing reminds me of the Mitsubishi Delica Spacegear which is another sort of guilty pleasure for me:

 

[Heldenzeit]

These are surprisingly fun in two door manual trans form.

 

[Badasp5.0]

^ They made those in 2door? WOW that would be fun!

 

[Heldenzeit]

^ They made those in 2door? WOW that would be fun!

It drives like a lifted front wheel drive Miata. Pretty exciting.

 

[Slash]

 

[Sage Ages]

I'm not supposed to like these but:

Who cares if it's ugly. Who cares if it's detuned and makes 200 something horsepower and 400 something torque. I like it.

 

[TexRex]

I would very proudly be seen making egress from one if only they were available here. I'd even track it.

 

[Slash]

I'm not supposed to like these but:

Who cares if it's ugly. Who cares if it's detuned and makes 200 something horsepower and 400 something torque. I like it.

You can make ungodlyamounts of power out of these things for no money...

 

[Downhill Dino]

Be it any generation of the Honda Fit really, always just liked them but it feels wrong for some reason.

 

[TexRex]

It drives like a lifted front wheel drive Miata.

THEY REALLY DO!!!

 

[Slash]

Be it any generation of the Honda Fit really, always just liked them but it feels wrong for some reason.

I was partially responsible for this

 

[Johnny1996]

My automotive guilty pleasure? The 1st-2nd gens Suzuki Alto (1st gen pictured).

Yes, that's right. The same guy who hates anything with under 100 HP with a burning passion, absolutely loves and is obsessed with the Suzuki Alto. But it must be first or second generation only, otherwise it can burn in hell. I can't even give a reason why. I have absolutely no idea whatsoever why I like these otherwise ugly pieces of crap so much.

And consider this more of a confession than a guilty pleasure.

 

[homeforsummer]

These are surprisingly fun in two door manual trans form.

Agreed. Had a go in this last year:

Had never given them much thought before, but it felt quite peppy, rode nicely and had a weird mix of a nice high-up driving position yet usefully short/narrow proportions, so you don't take up much of the road. If I had space and budget for such thing as a winter beater, it'd be high up my list.

 

[Heldenzeit]

I might want one for myself. It totally confuses my girlfriend being that its an SUV but only has 2 doors. She doesn't see the point at all haha.

 

[Joey D]

I rallyx with a guy that has a RAV4 with an All-Trac drivetrain swapped in it, it's stupidly fast and also looks like a ball of fun to drive.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Um...

 

[Slash]

 

[ildd]

Um...

I too love the Flex...

 

[Badasp5.0]

I too love the Flex...

Its a great SUV. I would love to DD a Turbo one.

 

[ildd]

Its a great SUV. I would love to DD a Turbo one.

I see a bunch of retro design in it. I made my parents look at it back in 2010 but they didn't really like it. They liked the fusion better...idk how

It's one of the very, very few SUVs I'll ever give a crap about

 

[CSMDuty11]

Lada 2101

Cute isn't usually the word i'd use to describe cars, but this is an exception.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Lada 2101

Cute isn't usually the word i'd use to describe cars, but this is an exception.

I like it a lot, but I am a Russian/Eastern European car fan. I wish there were more in the US.