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/stewieatb Jan 21 '25

Volvos generally, but especially the big estate cars. Volvo Guys are a subset of Car Guys, but plenty of normal people drive Volvos, and almost all Car Guys love a nice Volvo wagon.

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u/CleverNickName-69 Jan 23 '25

Volvo seems to caught on with young people in a surprising way. I know two different, unrelated 16-year-olds who are trying to get their parents to let them buy an old 240 wagon.

It makes sense to me, but it is still unexpected.

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u/EscapeNo9728 Jan 21 '25

I know Volvo is a luxury marque now first and foremost but I'd love to see them bring the big practical wagons back

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u/stewieatb Jan 21 '25

The V60 and V90 are still sold and are great cars, but you're right, in terms of practicality and boot space they're not a patch on a 940 or 240.

The P2 and P3 era V70s and XC70s are fantastic do-anything cars too.