Did I Just See Something Good Today? (DYSAGT Opinion-Seeking Thread)

[AlvaroF]

Aero is a bit more better than the regular. I think it is worth. I've seen some but they were bodykits like AMG on regular Mercs. They are lower and more aggressive. Compare with others

 

[GranTurismo916]

A Citroen BX in decent nick would always be interesting enough to post, even though they may not be the sort of model one would bother posting because they aren't 'good'. They're rare and quirky enough these days that I'd sooner post one than a GT-R or 911 [Insert model here]. And even though I've never seen a Tesla Model S and only just spotted a Quattroporte for the first time in yonks (funny how I've seen that exact same Mazer half a dozen times already this month), I see those so frequently in the DYSAGT that I can barely muster any interest towards them.

Right now I consider the Subaru XT to be my most interesting spot. Closely followed the Citroen CX, Scimitar GT, Humber estates and Mk I Hawk. All are either rare, old, or both (in the case of the three Humber's).

That said, there are still some less common spots that I never bothered posting. Might be worth leaving them here to gauge some interest.

Corrado VR6 - Yes.
Alfa - No idea how common those are over there, so I can't really judge it.
Copen - I'd say yes.
VW - Looks interesting.
Van - I have no idea what that is.
Passat? - No idea.

 

[Wiegert]

I see what you mean and yeah, I suppose it depends on what you're used to; in Greece an old Corolla or Lancer is ten a penny in Greece. They'll keep a car until it is dead and halfway towards the afterlife. I hadn't seen an Austin Montego since about 2001.

I'd say that DYSAGT should be DYSAIT. Interesting more than good. I'd say my favourite spots are Triumph Acclaim, Triumph Spitfire, Ford Escort Mexico, Daimler Double-Six and a Mine's R32 GT-R.

Only one of those fits in with the current policy of hyper-performance, but still, the others are certainly worthy of capturing.

And I stick them on Facebook or sometimes Twitter instead anyway.

I guess it's not so odd that I always see "Interesting" rather than "Good" in that thread title. And I agree it's a far more fitting title.

I also tend to ignore certain models if I start seeing them in abundance. I can't go out these days without seeing a different R35 GT-R parked in town, and stuff like M3s really aren't that special considering how common they are around here. Right now I'm more miffed that I missed a chance to snap a Fiat Ritmo/Strada Abarth yesterday than a 911 GT3 RS earlier this month.

VR6's are always good spots. The Alfa unless they are GTA's not really interesting even with the V6. The Copen is postable. The other VW thing is a good spot IMO because not even I don't what it is nor I ever seen one. Minivan is meh (don't really know much about it) and the Phaeton is postable.

Corrado VR6 - Yes.
Alfa - No idea how common those are over there, so I can't really judge it.
Copen - I'd say yes.
VW - Looks interesting.
Van - I have no idea what that is.
Passat? - No idea.

That Alfa 166 (it's not even a V6 or pre-facelift model) would otherwise be uninteresting if it wasn't for how rare they are in the UK due to poor sales. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't compare to the Alfa GTV Cup I saw last week. Only 180 were made. 155 of which were RHD models for the UK market.

The red VW Polo Ranger was something I had planned on posting but forgot, as with the Copen. The minivan (Nissan Elgrand Highway Star) struck me as odd since it's uncommon to see a Japanese van imported here that isn't a Mazda Bongo. And I'd already posted a VW Phaeton V6 the other month, so I assumed it wasn't worth posting another one so soon.

 

[AlvaroF]

The Alfa 166 are becoming rarer because they were expensive and depreciated a lot and nobody really bought them. I only saw a couple here in Portugal. Uninteresting but rare, definatly. It's a bit debatable.

 

[Wiegert]

The Alfa 166 are becoming rarer because they were expensive and depreciated a lot and nobody really bought them. I only saw a couple here in Portugal. Uninteresting but rare, definatly. It's a bit debatable.

Probably because later models were so nondescript. Certainly not as interesting to look at as the original 166, but even then I'd debate posting one.

 

[Doog]

@Wiegert, I'd say the Copen is a worth posting, since there's a large amount of members who like Kei cars quite a bit. That large JDM van (Alphard?) is worth posting as well, I'd say.

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

I seen this at the Corvette factory today and it looked familiar but I couldn't pinpoint what it was, and the internet at my dad's is, well...the nearest town is an hour away and they have a McDonalds as a main attraction, so searching for what it is is not really an option.

 

[GranTurismo916]

I seen this at the Corvette factory today and it looked familiar but I couldn't pinpoint what it was, and the internet at my dad's is, well...the nearest town is an hour away and they have a McDonalds as a main attraction, so searching for what it is is not really an option.View attachment 114996

It's a Corrado.

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

It's a Corrado.

So...will it blend is it a good spot?

 

[GranTurismo916]

So...will it blend is it a good spot?

I'd say yes. It looks like a VR6, and even if it isn't it's still good.

 

[Slash]

I seen this at the Corvette factory today and it looked familiar but I couldn't pinpoint what it was, and the internet at my dad's is, well...the nearest town is an hour away and they have a McDonalds as a main attraction, so searching for what it is is not really an option.View attachment 114996

What am I looking it? Boooooorriiinnggg

 

[Rage Racer]

Look what I saw yesterday.

Lifted but not finished. These wheels look like they were taken from an UAZ.
This kind of American SUVs is a rarity here. It's a K5 Blazer, right?

 

[AlvaroF]

As promised the Saab 9000 Turbo. Is it a good spot?


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The M3 is just awful quality. I won't post it (the pic is in my flickr, if you don't belive).

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

Are these good spots? Th!nk City, a Norwegian electric car made in Finland and Indiana with something like ~2,000 made. I've seen a few of these around but only taken a pic of one (the first one I seen) and I'd like to know if it's something to look out for in the future.

 

[GranTurismo916]

As promised the Saab 9000 Turbo. Is it a good spot?


Untitled by daemoniorum2, on Flickr

The M3 is just awful quality. I won't post it (the pic is in my flickr, if you don't belive).

I don't think they sell those in the US, but if they do I'd say it's good.

Are these good spots? Th!nk City, a Norwegian electric car made in Finland and Indiana with something like ~2,000 made. I've seen a few of these around but only taken a pic of one (the first one I seen) and I'd like to know if it's something to look out for in the future.

Definitely. I've never seen one.

 

[ildd]

Trailblazer- meh. Even if it's rare in Russia, it's not really good... although I've never seen many of that gen.
Saab- I see them all the time, but not the Turbo. I'd post it.
City- yes.

 

[Doog]

Look what I saw yesterday.

Lifted but not finished. These wheels look like they were taken from an UAZ.
This kind of American SUVs is a rarity here. It's a K5 Blazer, right?

It is indeed a K5 Blazer. I'd say go ahead and post it, just because of how much it sticks out against the Russian city-scape.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Should that go in the questionable mods thread too?

 

[Doog]

Should that go in the questionable mods thread too?

Not if it's in progress.

 

[Rage Racer]

Yep, if he owns a K5 Blazer here, he definetly has a taste for cars (if he didn't, he'd have something cheaper and easier to maintain), and he can't be stopping on this stage. He's probably waiting for his import wheels to be delivered.

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

I seen a Saab 9-3 9000 and got a pic, but I have a couple questions about it.

1. How do you tell a turbo from a non-turbo?

2. If it turns out to not be a turbo, is it still a good spot?

 

[AlvaroF]

You don't. I think you distinguish it by the badge.
A non-turbo is common apparently when I seeked opinon on my 9000 Turbo. Posts #45 and #46

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

You don't. I think you distinguish it by the badge.
A non-turbo is common apparently when I seeked opinon on my 9000 Turbo. Posts #45 and #46

Ok. There were no badges reading "Turbo" so I guess it wasn't one.

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

Are either of these any good?

 

[GranTurismo916]

Yes to the E30, no to the Porsche. @xXKingJoshXx

 

[Dagger311]

Unidentified

Unidentified.

Possibly SRT8

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

First is a Saturn if you're talking about the white car which is not good, the 2nd is a celica, which is also not good, the challenger looks like a base model not a srt8. The srt8 should have a srt8 badge on the spoiler.

 

[ildd]

Speaking of Challenger SRT8's, Is that considered a good spot? I saw one poking along the highway today... red with black stripes

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Is say its ok but not good.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Speaking of Challenger SRT8's, Is that considered a good spot? I saw one poking along the highway today... red with black stripes

Yeah, I'd say it's a good spot. Depends how common they are where you live, but you may as well take a photo if you get a chance.

First is a Saturn if you're talking about the white car which is not good, the 2nd is a celica, which is also not good, the challenger looks like a base model not a srt8. The srt8 should have a srt8 badge on the spoiler.

I think the white car is a Toyota Tercel, not that that makes it any better.