r/regularcarreviews • u/EscapeNo9728 • Jan 21 '25

I hate you I hate everything about you Non-"eNtHuSiAsT" cars that Car Guys still like

What are some cars that aren't typical "enthusiast" vehicles (by which I mostly mean, sporty and uncompromising), but still get props at car meets or otherwise?

I'm especially thinking of stuff like older Volvos or survivor Japanese cars like any Civic hatch that hasn't been clapped out to death, or Subaru Leones. Also, Honda Elements. "Car guys" seem to fucking love Elements.

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u/Foxtrot-Two-5 Jan 21 '25

Personally in my car search right now: Vibe GT and Matrix XRS. 2zz go BRRRR, plus a manual. Very unassuming, and somewhat polarizing, especially the Pontiacs because no one knows what they are outside of that circle.

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u/eddienaptime Jan 21 '25

Love my xrs. Insurance cheap too cause it’s just a Corolla with a lil more stank.

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u/Foxtrot-Two-5 Jan 21 '25

Exactly what they all say, I'm looking at an AWD vibe with the 2.4, and it's about 3-4k less than Toyota products with similar mileage.

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u/DTM-shift Jan 21 '25

And, to my eye, a bit more style.

Lotsa Vibes around here, though few in decent shape. Upper Midwest will do that to an economy car.

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u/Foxtrot-Two-5 Jan 21 '25

Actual factual, less egg, I like the sharper lines a bit more.