Every car enthusiast has a favorite car which they lust after and secretly want. But every car enthusiast also has a darker, a perverse and masochistic side which they keep secret from their fellow car enthusiasts. What this means is that they like cars which were either horrible in their day, or are only just now being considered horrible - or simply weren't very good. Either way, these are cars which everyone else just wants to forget - except you!
Well, this is the place to come clean and share your automotive perversions with all of us! Post the car (or cars) which royally sucked in their day, but you don't care and would like to own because there's something about them which you like!
What happens in here stays in here! Your fellow automotive enthusiasts on other forums will never discover your automotive perversions and shun you for admitting them! :thumbsup:
I'll start!
1974 Dodge Monaco - I think this car is truly gorgeous and sexy in terms of design. I have a thing for '70s American landyachts anyway, and the Monaco is just one of those cars which I lust after! That design just oozes with gracefulness, class, elegance and a hue of dynamism. Plus, it looks great in LAPD trim, almost badass! I love it. It's one of those cars which I really dig, but I can't quite explain why. I just like it.
(http://img1.motor-klassik.de/Dodge-Monaco--19-fotoshowImageNew-4e15afb8-232405.jpg)
1976 Plymouth Volare - Yeah, it and the Dodge Aspens were total POS cars, but just look at that lovely design. LOOK AT IT!!! LOOK AT IT!!! :wub: Actually, the Volare's and Aspen's design reminds me of my neighbor's 3rd generation Toyota Cressida (Looks like THIS (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Toyota_Corona_Mark_II_X30.jpg/1920px-Toyota_Corona_Mark_II_X30.jpg)), a car whose design I always liked because it came across as elegant and stately.
(https://s22.postimg.org/fw7w9ei7l/9191.jpg)
Talbot Matra Simca Rancho - While not really a POS car, I feel that the Talbot-Matra-Simca (whatever brand name you prefer!) Rancho is one of those forgotten classics which paved the way for an exciting niche and gets no credit for it. What I like about the Rancho are its rugged, good looks and that roomy rear space. This is the kind of car which I want to take on a road trip through Europe and sleep in the back in.
(https://s15.postimg.org/tsddjpf17/image.jpg)
Looking forward to seeing your automotive perversions! :rockon:
Man, you'll think of any reason to start a thread with a Monaco and/or Volare in it.
I've always liked these old Ramblers. No good reason, never owned one, never knew anybody that owned one. The car itself looks like an upsidedown bathtub, plus it has a 95 HP sidevalve engine. :huh:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/1959_Rambler_American_2dr-sedan_Blue-NJ.jpg)
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j242/Demonsport/RETOUCHED/DSC01557_lzn.jpg)
Quote from: giant_mtb on October 05, 2016, 03:12:17 PM
Man, you'll think of any reason to start a thread with a Monaco and/or Volare in it.
It's called
PASSION. Try it some time. :devil: :lol:
Quote from: shp4man on October 05, 2016, 03:25:02 PM
I've always liked these old Ramblers. No good reason, never owned one, never knew anybody that owned one. The car itself looks like an upsidedown bathtub, plus it has a 95 HP sidevalve engine. :huh:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/1959_Rambler_American_2dr-sedan_Blue-NJ.jpg)
Very nice. Kind of looks like an older Volvo!
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2016, 03:43:32 PM
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j242/Demonsport/RETOUCHED/DSC01557_lzn.jpg)
That's one of those cars which I'd say was inspired by the Matra-Simca-Talbot Rancho! :lol:
(http://autoimages.org/wp-content/uploads/parser/Mack-r600-3.jpg)
Mack R600 or maybe even a B Model. Just a ridiculous and fun truck; as bare bones as they get and rewarding to drive right.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/Mini_Clubman_20090717_rear.JPG)
(http://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-bmw-i3-front-three-quarter-in-orange-750x500.jpg)
(http://static2.cochesmiticos.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/renault_18_turbo_ouverture.jpg)
(http://www.moibbk.com/images/ford-flex.jpg)
That's about the most vanilla one can get.
(http://www.2040-cars.com/_content/cars/images/21/700521/003.jpg)
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 05, 2016, 04:57:45 PM
(http://autoimages.org/wp-content/uploads/parser/Mack-r600-3.jpg)
Mack R600 or maybe even a B Model. Just a ridiculous and fun truck; as bare bones as they get and rewarding to drive right.
How many shifters does it have?
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 05, 2016, 06:39:10 PM
That's about the most vanilla one can get.
I think that's why I oddly like them. I only really like em in certain colors/trims.
(http://momentcar.com/images/plymouth-sundance-1993-8.jpg)
Actually, all of the cars in this one
(http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1996-Suzuki-X90-02.jpg)
(http://cdn2.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/styles/16x9_720/public/bmw_5_series_gt_8.jpg?itok=BisPB1oo)
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2016, 06:45:25 PM
How many shifters does it have?
The R models are nearly all one sticks, some with an air splitter. The B models are usually twin sticks, either 8, 12 or 16 speed.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 05, 2016, 07:01:03 PM
(http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/1996-Suzuki-X90-02.jpg)
If Roger Rabbit ever had a car...
Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 05, 2016, 04:24:12 PM
Very nice. Kind of looks like an older Volvo!
Speaking of, this definitely tops my list
(http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/14/47/980x551/546b07ce031e0_-_images6101_1_5-lg.jpg)
but that was almost too easy. and only because it was my first car. you're supposed to feel nostalgic for your first car.
Digging deeper, when I was a little kid, I loved any and every wedge-shaped fastback car with pop-up headlights regardless of whether it was actually a good car or not
(http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/uploads/photoalbum/1987-nissan-300zx-turbo-coupe-2-door-30l-1.JPG)
(http://www.turbododge.com/forums/attachments/cars-sale/79154d1375045035-1991-dodge-daytona-shelby-4-000-202.jpg)
but I was like 8 when those cars were out. 8-year-olds don't know anything about turbo lag or suspension tuning.
what I can't explain is why I liked these GM midsize coupes
(http://blogs.dohcfiero.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/062012183454.jpg)
(http://imganuncios.mitula.net/1994_oldsmobile_cutlass_supreme_5940055421803556531.jpg)
(http://image.superchevy.com/f/165360440+w640+h640+q80+re0+cr1+st0/1988-chevy-monte-carlo-front-side-view.jpg)
there must be something about the quad sealed-beam headlights I suppose...
VW Fox
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/volkswagen-golf-vs-honda-civic-mercury-tracer-and-five-more-compact-cars-archived-comparison-volkswagen-fox-gl-page-8
Volvo was a good car, Fox was a good car.
I love all 200-series and previous Volvos.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 05, 2016, 04:57:45 PM
(http://autoimages.org/wp-content/uploads/parser/Mack-r600-3.jpg)
Mack R600 or maybe even a B Model. Just a ridiculous and fun truck; as bare bones as they get and rewarding to drive right.
Pretty sexy-looking truck! Love those American trucks that actually have a "snout". Such trucks have died out here...
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on October 05, 2016, 05:30:23 PM
(http://static2.cochesmiticos.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/renault_18_turbo_ouverture.jpg)
A Renault 18! Nice! :mrcool:
May I ask what you like about it? Did your family own one as you were growing up?
Quote from: Vinsanity on October 05, 2016, 07:18:17 PM
Speaking of, this definitely tops my list
(http://roa.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/14/47/980x551/546b07ce031e0_-_images6101_1_5-lg.jpg)
but that was almost too easy. and only because it was my first car. you're supposed to feel nostalgic for your first car.
Good choice. Those old Volvo 200s are classics, and very solid.
And yeah, I still love my first car and have fond memories of it. I had a 1992 Mitsubishi Galant GTI, basically a VR4 with no turbo, no AWD and no 4WS. Great car. Mine looked exactly like this. :wub:
(https://iak.olx.ph/images_olxph/822087999_12_1000x700.jpg?rev=002&bucket=09)
Quote from: cawimmer430 on October 06, 2016, 03:31:23 AM
A Renault 18! Nice! :mrcool:
May I ask what you like about it? Did your family own one as you were growing up?
Yes. My family owned a couple of them when I was around 9 years old. My dad was a big fan of Renault. I love the design, It was a really comfortable and refined car for the time.
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on October 05, 2016, 07:04:45 PM
(http://cdn2.carbuyer.co.uk/sites/carbuyer_d7/files/styles/16x9_720/public/bmw_5_series_gt_8.jpg?itok=BisPB1oo)
These are really comfortable, though.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 06, 2016, 08:47:46 AM
These are really comfortable, though.
I know. That's why I like them.
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on October 06, 2016, 09:51:27 AM
I know. That's why I like them.
More comfortable than the 7-series, IMO.
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on October 06, 2016, 05:14:50 AM
Yes. My family owned a couple of them when I was around 9 years old. My dad was a big fan of Renault. I love the design, It was a really comfortable and refined car for the time.
I bet more of them survive in the mild climates of Central America than in Europe. Seeing a Renault 18 here would be a miracle!
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/4d/3c/fa/4d3cfa8a42ee6eb68557e869cb3cfc75.jpg)
Quote from: 2o6 on October 06, 2016, 10:15:35 AM
More comfortable than the 7-series, IMO.
Yes. Also much more practical and a little more discreet.
Quote from: shp4man on October 05, 2016, 03:25:02 PM
I've always liked these old Ramblers. No good reason, never owned one, never knew anybody that owned one. The car itself looks like an upsidedown bathtub, plus it has a 95 HP sidevalve engine. :huh:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/1959_Rambler_American_2dr-sedan_Blue-NJ.jpg)
Even better:
(http://aw1nms5ybmtylxn0yxrpyy5jb200.g00.ranker.com/g00/1_TU9SRVBIRVVTMiRodHRwOi8vaW1nMS5ybmtyLXN0YXRpYy5jb20vbm9kZV9pbWcvODMvMTY0ODI5NS84NzAvbmFzaC1tZXRyb3BvbGl0YW4tYXV0b21vYmlsZS1tb2RlbHMtcGhvdG8tMS5qcGc%2FaTEwYy5tYXJrLmltYWdlLnR5cGU%3D_$/$/$/$/$/$)
The inside is just as surreal as the outside.(http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/photogallery/1958rambleramericansuper/dash.jpg)
:lol:
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on October 06, 2016, 12:22:15 PM
Yes. Also much more practical and a little more discreet.
3GT? not so much tho. The 3GT is a cross between an X3 and 3 wagon that no one asked for.
Since we're on the topic of BMW - this was probably my favorite car to drive when I used to work at BMW.
(http://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-BMW-i3-94Ah-Protonic-Blue-33-kWh-Elektroauto-02.jpg)
i3's have my favorite interior on sale right now, too.
Quote from: 2o6 on October 07, 2016, 08:40:46 AM
3GT? not so much tho. The 3GT is a cross between an X3 and 3 wagon that no one asked for.
Since we're on the topic of BMW - this was probably my favorite car to drive when I used to work at BMW.
(http://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-BMW-i3-94Ah-Protonic-Blue-33-kWh-Elektroauto-02.jpg)
i3's have my favorite interior on sale right now, too.
The i3 is a simply fantastic urban car. And yes dat interior.
(http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1987_Chevrolet_Sprint_Turbo_For_Sale_Front_resize.jpg)
The i3 is not really an automobile "perversion". It's pretty well liked and a well-reviewed car.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on October 07, 2016, 04:09:55 PM
The i3 is not really an automobile "perversion". It's pretty well liked and a well-reviewed car.
A lot of these cars on this list were at one point too.
First gen Scion xB, most definitely. I love that fugly, fugly box.
I think the i3 is the only BMW I'd consider buying. I love how BMWs drive but the image just doesn't suit me. i3s get my geek juices flowing, however.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on October 07, 2016, 02:09:24 PM
(http://13252-presscdn-0-94.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/1987_Chevrolet_Sprint_Turbo_For_Sale_Front_resize.jpg)
Grosssssssssssssssss
Citroen SM. Frumpy but awesome.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/Citroen_SM_at_Anet.jpg)
A shame about the rear bumper, though. Flguhhgh. The goatse of cars.
(http://www.velocetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/cit-m-5-glenn.jpg)
Quote from: Laconian on October 08, 2016, 12:54:05 AM
First gen Scion xB, most definitely. I love that fugly, fugly box.
Fast fact - a lot of my flip engines and transmissions have been carried in a gen 1 xB
Quote from: Laconian on October 08, 2016, 12:56:45 AM
Grosssssssssssssssss
Turbo Sprints were kinda cool. Super lightweight little shitkickers man. The trouble today would be finding 12 inch performance tires.
http://thegarageblog.com/garage/forgotten-sporty-cars-chevy-sprint-turbo/
Quote from: Soup DeVille on October 08, 2016, 05:37:52 AM
Turbo Sprints were kinda cool. Super lightweight little shitkickers man. The trouble today would be finding 12 inch performance tires.
http://thegarageblog.com/garage/forgotten-sporty-cars-chevy-sprint-turbo/
I took a '90 model on a test drive back in the day. It was a hoot.
Quote from: Rockraven on October 08, 2016, 08:55:01 AM
I took a '90 model on a test drive back in the day. It was a hoot.
Damn Canadians get all the good shit :(
I like the ZDX from the front and the back. I really dislike the roofline, though. Impossible to not bang your head getting in and out of the rear seat.
<_<
I think my most disturbing automotive perversion is an unhealthy interest in the Morris Marina. It was a such a cynical piece of shit, everything you'd expect from a government-controlled car company that was sliding down the shitter: run by clueless nincompoops in management, and Communists on the production lines. It was unreliable, crude, and obsolete from day one. I don't know why I like it: 70's nostalgia mixed & a morbid fascination at the whole collective incompetence of British Leyland. Maybe the same reason Germans love the Trabant.
(http://www.autodata1.com/media/morris/pics/morris-marina-%5B14907%5D.jpg)
http://youtu.be/YRVpT7lqEfc (http://youtu.be/YRVpT7lqEfc)
Quote from: Morris Minor on October 09, 2016, 10:20:51 AM
I think my most disturbing automotive perversion is an unhealthy interest in the Morris Marina. It was a such a cynical piece of shit, everything you'd expect from a government-controlled car company that was sliding down the shitter: run by clueless nincompoops in management, and Communists on the production lines. It was unreliable, crude, and obsolete from day one. I don't know why I like it: 70's nostalgia mixed & a morbid fascination at the whole collective incompetence of British Leyland. Maybe the same reason Germans love the Trabant.
(http://www.autodata1.com/media/morris/pics/morris-marina-%5B14907%5D.jpg)
http://youtu.be/YRVpT7lqEfc (http://youtu.be/YRVpT7lqEfc)
I recently discovered that the Morris Marina was sold in the United States and Canada for a few years as an Austin model! Wow!
Not really a perversion, but I have a thing for 90s Toyota/Lexus products. They remind me of my childhood. Ditto Honda, but to a lesser extent. My roommate has a 99 Corolla I sometimes use, and I enjoy it because of the nostalgia factor.
As part of the savage cost-cutting which took place during the Morris Marina's development, British Leyland deemed producing a set of longer doors for the coupe version to be too expensive. So, the Marina coupe simply used the front doors from the saloon, making access to the back seat extremely difficult!
And to think BL management seriously believed this car could compete with the Ford Capri! :wtf:
(http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/media/6110388/4.jpg)
LOL
Gen 1 Celica. Love to find one for reasonable $$$.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/90/f4/b3/90f4b33b1ec6d870eca65e3bf02a880d.jpg)
Quote from: Rockraven on October 10, 2016, 06:55:39 AM
Gen 1 Celica. Love to find one for reasonable $$$.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/90/f4/b3/90f4b33b1ec6d870eca65e3bf02a880d.jpg)
Always been pretty cool cars IMO.
(http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/wwfeatures/live/624_351/images/live/p0/1h/h2/p01hh217.jpg)
Just gonna dump this here for you, Wimmer.
(http://i.imgur.com/GBlgsa3.png)
Quote from: CaminoRacer on November 08, 2016, 08:15:45 PM
Just gonna dump this here for you, Wimmer.
(http://i.imgur.com/GBlgsa3.png)
Oh dear imaginary god... that car was not ruined, it got ravaged! :cry:
Mercedes R63 AMG. An outrageously fast performance minivan? Totally idiotic. Thus it's an automotive perversion which I kinda wanna try! :tounge:
(http://www.carthrottle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/R63.jpg)