Unpopular Opinions- Cars in General

[Wolfe]

Unpopular opinion: blue looks better on newer Ferraris than red does.

It always has, not just on newer Ferraris. But I dislike red so I'm probably biased.

The Dino is just perfect with that one light metallic blue.

 

[TheNuvolari]

What about this?

 

[R5]

Does it come with a zebra-print interior?

 

[Razor440]

What about this?

Since when did these Dinos come in Plum Crazy?

 

[MedigoFlame]

I actually like the stacked exhaust on Lexus F performance cars....

 

[Sage Ages]

The 964 and the 996.2 are the best looking incarnations of the Porsche 911.

 

[Pupik]

It certainly is a step ahead in terms of styling compared to the Passat that North Americans get.

Six of one, half-dozen of the other. They're both a bit anonymous; perfect for a sedan that's not pretending to be more than it is.

As the segment goes, great car - I'd put the Mazda 6 up there - but the 19"/20" wheels on the Passat make for a very darty ride on anything but the smoothest highways.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Making bed access easier with fold out steps and handle bars is NOT a way of losing masculinity in full size pickup trucks... People were making fun of Ford's easy step system and now they're talking about "losing access to your man card" or "there should be a compartment for you lipstick," because these trucks are making it easier to access. I honestly don't see anything wrong with making it EASIER to get in and out of a full-size pickup truck. The trucks themselves have grown so large to the point of being hard to even just reach your arm in and grab a tool laying in the bed. It's ridiculous that "men" find it offensive that manufacturers are making it easier to get in your truck.... You're not losing any "masculinity" for having a helpful feature.

Because it's totally "manly" to strain yourself pulling up onto and jumping off the tailgate.... Trucks are getting bigger and it's not getting any easier to use the bed. Although you could argue that it's "baby boomer" technology.

But I can't help but see it as "Work smarter, not harder."

 

[Joey D]

The first thing I thought of when I saw the truck was "Yo, dawg! I heard you like tailgates so we put a tailgate in your tailgate so you can tailgate while you tailgate!"

But ya, it's actually a pretty decent feature.

 

[Tunerguy21]

Probably the least masculine thing you could do in regards to trucks is buying one for the purpose of perceived masculinity over utility. So to make fun of a feature that enhances utility because its "not manly" is ridiculous.

 

[Northstar]

I think the whole concept of a luxury pickup is about as unmanly as you can get without buying a minivan (not sure if that tailgate is available on non-Danali’s but I hope it is as it’s cool).

 

[TheCracker]

Its a feature to make it easier/quicker to load up your flat bed with illegal immigrant workers from the side of the road.

 

[HoseHead]

Unpopular Opinion: I hate it when people name their car(s).
I mean the thing already has a model name and a color but some people feel so inclined to give it there own personalized name, just seems kind of juvenile to me. It's a car not a boat.

 

[R5]

It's a car not a boat.

Why is it ok for a boat and not a car?

 

[MedigoFlame]

Exoskeleton cars can be cool (like the Ariel Atom), but not when they're chopped up passenger cars.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Meh, I honestly don't care much for exoskeleton cars in general, I like having a body to look at.

 

[Turbo]

All this talk of skeleton cars, and I must say, while this creation is 100% questionable, I kind of sort of like it.

 

[Turbo]

Unpopular opinion: I'd take an 1000kg sports car with 200hp over a 2000kg "performance" barge with 550hp.

 

[Tornado]

Unpopular Opinion: I hate it when people name their car(s).
I mean the thing already has a model name and a color but some people feel so inclined to give it there own personalized name, just seems kind of juvenile to me. It's a car not a boat.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Unpopular opinion: I'd take an 1000kg sports car with 200hp over a 2000kg "performance" barge with 550hp.

Do you know what 'unpopular' means?

 

[Turbo]

Do you know what 'unpopular' means?

To bluntly answer your question, yes.

In todays world, people are excited by brash, heavy, complicated "sports cars" that ooze out power. Simpler, lighter sports cars just don't capture the masses attention, even if they are more well-rounded than the bulky performance car. Yes I do realize that cars are naturally bigger and heavier than they were let's say, 30 years ago, due to safety regulations, but that doesn't mean that a lightweight, sports-oriented car isn't attainable. Take the Alfa 4C, BreezFrees, Lotus Elise, etc as examples. Are those cars at the height of popularity? Nope. Instead, it's the Hellcats, GT500s, AMGs, etc.

Would most people really prefer a 288 GTO over a 488 Pista? Or a 3.0CSL over an M4 GTS? A 911 Carrera 2.7RS over a 991 Turbo S? A (vintage) Alpine A110 over a Megane Trophy RS? A 2000GT over an RCF? The list goes on.

Therefore, it is unpopular.

 

[Downhill Dino]

To bluntly answer your question, yes.

I'm not convinced.

Maybe even less so after this post, or after any post you make in these threads. Feels like you're just saying very average things and labeling them for no reason at all. I won't call some of them popular but saying unpopular feels excessive.

 

[Turbo]

or after any post you make in these threads.

Then put me on your Ignore list if it bothers you that much.

Feels like you're just saying very average things and labeling them for no reason at all.

Define "average". Because I'm not convinced that I just post, average, vague, BS without any reason.

I won't call some of them popular but saying unpopular feels excessive.

Fair enough, but what would you call them, in that case?

 

[Northstar]

Take the Alfa 4C, BreezFrees, Lotus Elise, etc as examples.

The 4C sadly just isn't that great of a car and the Elise isn't in production anymore so that's why neither of them sell. The BRZ/GT86 is a curious case. The MX-5 has been selling well though.

Would most people really prefer a 288 GTO over a 488 Pista? Or a 3.0CSL over an M4 GTS? A 911 Carrera 2.7RS over a 991 Turbo S? A (vintage) Alpine A110 over a Megane Trophy RS? A 2000GT over an RCF? The list goes on.

Therefore, it is unpopular.

That must be why classic cars are dirt cheap these days.

I'm also not sure how comparing older cars that can be hard to come across and even more difficult to maintain compares to a new car you can order from a dealer and comes with a warranty.

 

[Turbo]

the Elise isn't in production anymore so

Not to cherry-pick, but yes it is.

That must be why classic cars are dirt cheap these days.

I'm also not sure how comparing older cars that can be hard to come across and even more difficult to maintain compares to a new car you can order from a dealer and comes with a warranty.

When I used the word "popular" I was referring to how interested and excited people get by the said car, not how well they sell. Obviously people would rather buy a new car over an old one, but the old car could still be more interesting and exciting. I compared those new cars with their predecessors because the old cars were simple and lightweight which I like, while the new ones turn out the opposite.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Then put me on your Ignore list if it bothers you that much.

But that's lame and doesn't promote discussion.

And you post a lot of pictures.

Define "average". Because I'm not convinced that I just post, average, vague, BS without any reason.

I mean, they seem like very regular opinions to have and nothing too far-fetched.

Fair enough, but what would you call them, in that case?

Regular.

 

[Northstar]

Not to cherry-pick, but yes it is.

For some reason the Lotus website didn't list it on the menu, I stand corrected. Still though it hasn't been sold in the U.S. for quite some time.

When I used the word "popular" I was referring to how interested and excited people get by the said car, not how well they sell. Obviously people would rather buy a new car over an old one, but the old car could still be more interesting and exciting.

People do get excited about them though, it's why the classic car market is as big as it ever has been.

I compared those new cars with their predecessors because the old cars were simple and lightweight which I like, while the new ones turn out the opposite.

That would be mostly because people have this weird desire to not be severely injured in even a minor accident.

 

[Turbo]

That would be mostly because people have this weird desire to not be severely injured in even a minor accident.

But would modern "simplistic" cars that I mentioned like the BreezeFrees, 4C, Elise, etc beat you up as badly as a 2000GT, 3.0CSL, or A110? Cars can still be simple and light, but not safety hazards either.

 

[Northstar]

But would modern "simplistic" cars that I mentioned like the BreezeFrees, 4C, Elise, etc beat you up as badly as a 2000GT, 3.0CSL, or A110? Cars can still be simple and light, but not safety hazards either.

All those cars are much heavier than their predecessor's as you pointed out, I was explaining why.

I compared those new cars with their predecessors because the old cars were simple and lightweight which I like, while the new ones turn out the opposite.

 

[Turbo]

All those cars are much heavier than their predecessor's as you pointed out, I was explaining why.

True, but the new Elise is 420kg lighter than the 3.0CSL, yet it is safer.