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Why shouldn't more people have enjoyable cars? If they can afford an enjoyable house, and they drive regularly, they should treat themselves to an enjoyable car

by tlb 7y ago

Why shouldn't more people have enjoyable cars? If they can afford an enjoyable house, and they drive regularly, they should treat themselves to an enjoyable car too. The idea of buying a nice car fell into some disrepute starting in the late 70s, when the major manufacturers stopped making actual nice cars and just added some extra plastic to their economy cars to sell as the premium brand. So people buying Cadillacs in the 90s seemed like, well, chumps. But that shouldn't be a permanent indictment of nice cars! The nice cars of a former era sucked, but now we have nice cars that are actually pretty sweet. As more people realize that well-designed cars can actually make you and your family happier while driving, there'll be a lot of demand for those cars even at high price points.

ggm 7y ago
'nice' cars and 'well designed' cars are dis-joint sets.
flattone 7y ago
>Why shouldn't more people have enjoyable cars? To my eyes (auto mech first job/into car/driving experience more than i can afford): There has not been an interesting new car (on my sub 6 figure radar) in around 15 years. In Washington state subaru are pretty popular seeming (all wheel drive due to rare snowfall in the city). I hopped on the band wagon with an 04' wrx, with a sti conversion, suspension/bushings/motor/turbo etc changes). I'm having more fun with a deeper connection for 1/4 of the money than any porsche i've ever entertained on the freeway. I get that labels are cool, but at the mechanical level it's just a word for OEM perception. SO yes enjoyable cars. But sadly no nothing to buy. I would love to be a 'normal person' with a car payment and something that is 'new' and fresh. I dont want to knock any newer popular cars but good lord. . i could. Someone mentioned to me yesterday that the Tesla Cybertruck is a bit odd looking. To me everything is an ugly marshmallow these days (including my 04 i guess but it has a pleasantly stout looking rear). So dear Tesla, thanks for making new car life potentially interesting.
- thedrbrian 7y ago
  > To my eyes (auto mech first job/into car/driving experience more than i can afford): There has not been an interesting new car (on my sub 6 figure radar) in around 15 years. How have you missed the best selling fun car for thirty years? https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2020-mx-5-miata https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2020-mx-5-miata
  - flattone 7y ago
    AS i submitted this I anticipated being shown some good options. I've never driven an MX5 but had a wild good time in the Miata. And i spent a solid 5 minutes feeling bad making a somewhat negative comment about nearly everyone else's car. It's really a 5050 thing. I guess cars are just appearing too big to me. Dreamcar 1) datsun 510 with ~600hp 2) A 'disconnected' tesla. (in other words i'd have one today, but i dont my consumer actions to mean that im suddenly married to some company. Regardless of my appreciation/supportive attitude of that company.

by tlb 7y ago

ggm 7y ago

'nice' cars and 'well designed' cars are dis-joint sets.

flattone 7y ago

>Why shouldn't more people have enjoyable cars? To my eyes (auto mech first job/into car/driving experience more than i can afford): There has not been an interesting new car (on my sub 6 figure radar) in around 15 years. In Washington state subaru are pretty popular seeming (all wheel drive due to rare snowfall in the city). I hopped on the band wagon with an 04' wrx, with a sti conversion, suspension/bushings/motor/turbo etc changes). I'm having more fun with a deeper connection for 1/4 of the money than any porsche i've ever entertained on the freeway. I get that labels are cool, but at the mechanical level it's just a word for OEM perception. SO yes enjoyable cars. But sadly no nothing to buy. I would love to be a 'normal person' with a car payment and something that is 'new' and fresh. I dont want to knock any newer popular cars but good lord. . i could. Someone mentioned to me yesterday that the Tesla Cybertruck is a bit odd looking. To me everything is an ugly marshmallow these days (including my 04 i guess but it has a pleasantly stout looking rear). So dear Tesla, thanks for making new car life potentially interesting.

thedrbrian 7y ago
> To my eyes (auto mech first job/into car/driving experience more than i can afford): There has not been an interesting new car (on my sub 6 figure radar) in around 15 years. How have you missed the best selling fun car for thirty years? https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2020-mx-5-miata https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2020-mx-5-miata
- flattone 7y ago
  AS i submitted this I anticipated being shown some good options. I've never driven an MX5 but had a wild good time in the Miata. And i spent a solid 5 minutes feeling bad making a somewhat negative comment about nearly everyone else's car. It's really a 5050 thing. I guess cars are just appearing too big to me. Dreamcar 1) datsun 510 with ~600hp 2) A 'disconnected' tesla. (in other words i'd have one today, but i dont my consumer actions to mean that im suddenly married to some company. Regardless of my appreciation/supportive attitude of that company.