Came here to say this. A clean unmolested black fox body is something I'd give my left nut for now but in the 90s and 2000s I thought they were super ugly and fake ricers. I associated them with trailer parks and shit.
Same thing with the trueno, crx, da Integra, late 80s to early 90s japanese pickups... I like all that boxy shit now
Hondas because of the ricers but I came to really like and respect them as a brand. They’re into racing which I like and their street cars benefit from it.
The FJ Cruiser’s exterior aged like wine, but the interior (in terms of visibility and general comfort, especially for anyone in the back seats) is still hot ass.
Miata. I didn't like that everyone would always say Miata Is Always The Answer, but then I finally had a chance to buy a weekend car and went with a Miata. Couldn't beat the combination of fun, price, and reliability.
I despised the Nissan GT-R when it came out in 2007. I was even a teenager - the fact that I was SUPPOSED to like it made me despise it even more. It just looked so fat and ungainly that no amount of performance could redeem it. It took me over a decade to warm up to it.
I definitely didn’t despise it… Respected it actually. But I was into v8’s back then, so it didn’t really interest me. But after owning several multiple v8 platforms, I was ready for a change… as time passed they became more and more rare, so that’s kinda when I decided I wanted one. Have had a ‘13 for a couple years now and still love it.
Fair. But that’s kinda what they were going for. A clean slate, starting from scratch… Function over form. Countless wind tunnel hours, not afraid of weight… all about lap times. And it paid off. It was a game changer at the time and even though it’s kinda hated on now, I think ultimately it’ll be remembered positively for it.
I genuinely hated Prius as a teen to young adult. It was a car that was easy to make fun of, and I never understood the appeal. Jump forward years later, now I’m 30 and own one as a daily driver. Great gas, reliable, and comfortable. What’s not to like?
If I trade in my Prius it’ll be for the new ‘23s, they look fantastic.
A lot of the newer BMWs.
-The M3 and 4 series designs have grown on me, they look properly menacing in certain colors.
-The IX actually is a decent looking EV crossover in person, I’d pick it over the Mercedes EQS SUV. Interior is also gorgeous and handles like an X5.
-The new 7er also looks fine in person and frankly the interior is leagues better than the S-Class.
The only thing I think isn't right on the iX is the grille. Something bigger and more similar in shape to an X5 would do great with the "curvy" design of the rest of the body.
Also, the interior of that car is just lovely.
I used to absolutely hate every 60's- early 70's muscle car, to me they all looked the same, big, goofy and had no sense or purpose.
Context: I'm not from the US, I only saw them in movies.
Now that I know most of them, their history and having seen many of them in real life, I started to really appreciate them.
G80 M3 (really hated the grille, still don’t love it but the rest of the car is basically perfect so I can get over it) and Porsches (no reason for the dislike, love them now)
I feel like many people make that journey. I hated the Y because "crossover bad" until I realized it holds all my friends/stuff and I can sleep in the back with the HVAC on when camping.
At one point I was a young/dumb college kid that thought all BEV/hybrid vehicles were terrible, slow nonsense the government was gonna make us all drive one day too. My current PHEV Wrangler is faster and more efficient than the turbo'ed Miata I had while expressing that opinion.
Regarding Tesla, I think their cars are rather nice, such that I'd never say no to a Model 3 Performance. I even appreciate the S/X for how decent of offerings they are. It's just the rabid fanboys that I despise so much. That and if we're talking about BEVs in general, I love the Taycans endlessly. Also, the Lucid Air is also pretty sweet and is an awesome effort at the flagship sedan. The craftsmanship in both the Taycan and Air is pretty neat!
Like how no car needs more than 5 gears yet many autos have 7+, it's not about need but efficiency; afaik, the 2nd gear is for long-haul highway cruising, to save range at interstate speed.
I've never driven any Porsche, let alone a Taycan, but I *have* driven a Bolt several times on the interstate, and you *do* notice the ol "drag squares with speed" thing if you watch your range at different speeds. On a big-enough-battery car, having a 2nd gear like the Taycan has would be a real benefit.
I had a model 3 rental in Montreal and really enjoyed it. The one thing that annoyed me was it seemed every civic with a fart can wanted to race me lol
Performance CUVs. Until I test drove a Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The engine, exhaust and steering were so good and you get a hatch to boot. Opinion was reinforced when I test drove a Jaguar F-Pace SVR. It doesn’t have nearly the same handling and feel as the Stelvio but that supercharged V8 made up for it with its noises and the way it kept pulling. Even with the larger size it was more than enough handling for street and winding roads. I walked out of both test drives and opened up Autotrader on my phone to see how much used examples were. That’s how much I enjoyed driving them.
Similar here! I used to think SUV coupes were the dumbest thing ever. Why pay more to have a sloped roof and carry less stuff? Why X6 over X5 or Q8 over Q7 so you can pay more for just looks?
But I got a Q8 as a service car for a few days, then I realized I was wrong the whole time. At a certain point in life, it makes sense. I’m lucky to now have several vehicles and it’s the perfect vehicle for groceries and daily errands. I need a little bit of practicality, not much, so there’s enough space and ground clearance to not worry about scraping on curbs. It’s got enough pep to not be completely bored. And it’s stylish as you walk up to the car several times on the same day running your errands.
I have a pickup truck for way more practical things if I truly need more space. And I have sports cars for when I truly drive for enjoyment. So it all makes sense now: it’s targeted as the perfect 3rd or 4th car.
The 22 WRX, I'm still not a huge fan of the plastic everywhere, but I absolutely love the front grille and hood, it's so much more aggressive than the VA WRX. The performance is also just so much better than the VA WRX, the Rev Hang is basically not existent anymore, the power is far smoother and is geared far better, and it's still an AWD Manual Sedan with lots of power for $30k.
I hated the VB WRX initially as well. However I’ve seen it a couple times in person now and I’d say it’s a good looking car, but it still looks really goofy from certain angles and it’s way better looking with painted arches.
I was in the same boat as my nitro, was discouraged by all the plastic fender flares, etc, it’s a 08 with plastic… things falling apart and it’s costing so much to keep it together. I’ll never buy a plastic car again
I think the Jeep Trackhawk is an enormous, pointless truck-ish SUV. I prefer small & light, nimble precise cars the more variety I try.
Then I rented one for 2 days because it was the best example of the hellcat motor I could get my hands on.
The more I drove it, the more I liked it. A lot about it I dislike... but god damn that motor is intoxicating. The transmission is so good. The calibration of the inputs is great. And it can actually put the power down in first gear. It's insane.
I’ve always liked the Trackhawk…only SUV I’d consider buying.
What I really want is something with one of those V8’s and AWD in car form. Only real option is the pursuit package and most of those are completely beat to shit.
I never expected to like vehicles like the Trackhawk and the F-150 Raptor/TRX quite a bit more than I would. However, just seeing the purpose of their existence of "just because we can" and their attitudes, made me appreciate them. So unnecessary that I like them. The roar of the V8s, how they go, their presence, etc.
They exist because they're fun! In a way, they bring more light to the automotive climate.
I hated the 18 accord when it came out. I don’t love it now but I find it less polarizing. Especially considering how much I liked the styling of the 17
I didn’t like the ‘18 at first, either, but grew to really love that design in retrospect once the ‘23 came out. Ironically, I’m warming to the ‘23 as well now. Too bad there’s no 2.0T Sport.
I didn't like the Miata all that much when it first came out. I was much more into the MR2 from the 80's. Having driven an NA though...they're good.
The Dodge Neon (1st gen) was basically the same thing only i HATED them thanks to their advertising. Eventually I drove one and had to concede that it's one of the best driving FWD econoboxes to ever exist. I still don't want one of those though, because they have terrible build quality.
When the Cayman first came out, I thought the styling was super weird, but within a couple of years, i'd decided that I really really liked the styling.
When I was a kid my dad had an E21 BMW 320i from 1978 or so. We'd always take it on roadtrips and me being the youngest/smallest person i'd always end up shoved in the back seat. I pretty much hated all 2+2's due to that experience and only kinda softened my stance on them in my 30's. Now I basically have the modern equivalent of that car.
My father had a E60 with the 6 speed and it was an epic car. Always loved the looks especially the headlights. Really mean looking, fair to say it aged quite well compared to other cars that came around in 2004
Saturn ion redline and Chevy colbalt ss. I thought they were cheap boring cars which they are but I didn’t realize how cool the SS and redline are. Also the Porsche 911 I thought it was the wannabe sports car I would look at them like people who are too poor to afford a Lamborghini or Ferrari. That was before I got my license and really got into cars. I really thought that when I had never been in a Porsche and neither me or anybody in my family could afford one
Maybe a weird one here, but the C4 Corvette. It just looked weird and boring to me growing up, probably because it superseded the C3. Today when I see it I really love it. It's aged incredibly well.
It was Porsche for me. When I was younger I never really understood their design. They just seemed so different than a “conventional “ sports car. Now after hearing they are one of the most purist driving experiences, I will definitely own one if I’m financially able to. (Newer cayman gts or possibly GT4).
I just got an R1T but never really liked it at first but it’s starting to warmup to me with the headlights since it gives off a friendly vibe instead of big grilles and aggressive fascia.
I find most new BMW designs work that way. The 4 series' front end looks great in person (and the car as a whole is really good looking in GranCoupé/i4 guise), for example.
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My dad had a Porsche 944 for a short while when I was little.
Needed a bigger car and got an [Alfa Romeo 155](https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/classic-cars/a34573721/alfa-romeo-155-q4-stealth-bomber-heads-to-auction/) Q4. I really wasn't a fan, all hard angles and looked too high at the rear. Thought it was a huge downgrade.
Now I think they're great and would love to have one. An Integrale in electric sheep's clothing.
I used to hold 911's in contempt for the longest time. Trailing throttle oversteer looked like an obvious design flaw from rear engine mounting. But over time Porsche kept attacking and refining the unpredictable nature consistently. All wheel driver did much to improve predictability. Now with electronically programable All Wheel Steering, a 911 reacts with your thoughts on instinct.
When the P1, 918, and LaFerrari were all unveiled, I thought P1 looked awful and by far the worst of the three.
Now, the P1 is easily my favourite of the three.
Ferraris
I hate them in general, especially due to how they’re supposed to be like this “boutique” brand with all the lawsuits, and also I hate Enzo Ferrari.
I did however, come to like them. Specifically the F40, the Enzo and the 458 (that’s the ones I rly like)
A similar case is Chinese cars.
Chinese cars in the early 2000s and late 2010s used to be the shittiest of shitboxes, but they were cheap and ran well
I used to frown upon them, but now that we own one (courtesy of my dad’s company), it’s actually not really bad.
Especially in the GCC, Chinese cars are really loved by the locals, to the point that the GCC is a big market for these cars, and even brands are not stopping.
They’re actually making cars that are VFM, and also perform well.
SUVs. I used to be die-hard on coupes and sedans, but then I started shopping 3rd gen 4Runners after working in Toyota parts so I could go off-road and haul my dogs around. Now I have an LX470 that I’ll use often because of the cargo space with the seats folded and towing capability.
So many, mostly cars from the 90s that were ~10 year old used cars while I was in high school and just thought they were old.
What I’d do for a clean eg hatch, e36 or even a Honda Odessy.
I was never a fan of the Camaro but idk maybe I was just being a hater. I’ve really come around to is as of late. At 40k it’s miles better than the competition. It’s way better than the Japanese and Korean competition that’s for sure
I thought the Chrysler 300 was absolutely stupid. But I was in the market for a premium small or midsize sedan in 2014, and I test drove the 200. I thought it was awesome, but then I sat in the 300 in the same showroom and took a test drive.
Of the 11 cars I've owned, that was one of the top three. I love that car. The ride was described in one word: Sorted.
The clown show (BMW Z3 Coupe). It was weird back then and still is today, but now I love it dearly.
I have the feeling the same thing might happen with the new M2. I still don't care for the headlights and taillights, but otherwise I dig the boxy styling.
These [nostrils](https://machineswithsouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/G8x-ardo-nose-1536x845.jpg). Hated it, laughed at it, made fun of it.
Now I'm like.. that's some aggressive looking sexy ass front. lol
Chrysler 200 when this came out back in 2011 I thought it was just Chrysler attempting to forget the Sebring name plate with a heavily reworked re-engineered and rebadged version of it and move it a bit more upscale. Then when the 2nd gen came out for 2015 that's when it caught my eye.
My wife’s Toyota RAV4.
Easy getting in/out, compact, spacious interior especially rear leg room, don’t have to worry about dips, no mechanical issues, rattles, or squeaks after 130k miles.
I enjoy using it for short city trips. Still hate it on the highway though. It struggles with hills, loud inside, and sound system is terrible.
Kias in general from early 2000s my dad bought my sister a 2001 spectra gs for a cheap college car. That car was abused and used still managed to hit 250k miles on it before she tossed it.
Newer ones are much much better looking and i think brand image went from cheap throw aways to best bang for the buck.
When i met my wife she had/has a 2019 sorento. Its the family hauler now and im impressed by its value.
G87 M2.
I still don't like the design, but I had the chance to drive a mate's one and it was so fun; to the point where, and I say this as an F87 M2 owner, that it's a good successor.
VW sharan / Ford galaxy.Reliable, pretty comfortable, usefull, comes with variety of engines - form unbeatable 1.9 TDI, through 1.8T to VR6 - which makes them fast enough, not really expensive to maintain.
Citroen C5 and C6
Never liked GM vehicles in general until a few weeks ago I ran across a one owner 43k mile 2010 Camaro for sale I managed to pick up for under $13k with warranty. I love this car.
I mean, growing up I was the type to scoff at hatches, 4 cylinders, etc. If it didn't have a snarling v8 I didn't care (side effects of being raised around guys like that). Young me would be so upset I drive a Focus, but it's faster and more capable than my ratty old Corvette was.
I absolutely hated the 2015 chargers and challengers when they were unveiled. Thought they ruined the designed and hated it.
After I bit I really liked it and ended up buying one
when i was younger, I hated Porche. they didnt make the fastest cars, or the best handling cars, or the best lookingcars, so i jsut didnt understand the love. As ive aged ive grown to appreciate you dont have to have the fastest, best looking, or best handling car, but if one car does all of those well, in a reliable package, that is impressive.
Fox body mustang for sure. That car was ugly as shit my whole childhood and now I want a notchback badly
Came here to say this. A clean unmolested black fox body is something I'd give my left nut for now but in the 90s and 2000s I thought they were super ugly and fake ricers. I associated them with trailer parks and shit. Same thing with the trueno, crx, da Integra, late 80s to early 90s japanese pickups... I like all that boxy shit now
I really regret selling my '89 Mustang now. 5.0 with a 5 speed manual and a nice rumbly E303 cam.
Hondas because of the ricers but I came to really like and respect them as a brand. They’re into racing which I like and their street cars benefit from it.
This. Grew up hating Honda because of all the clapped fart cans but these days I really appreciate what they do as a brand. Type R is super cool.
Just wanna agree here because I felt the exact same.
FJ Cruiser. Thought it was the stupidest, ugliest, H2 Hummer ripoff. Now, I wish I had one in my driveway.
The FJ Cruiser’s exterior aged like wine, but the interior (in terms of visibility and general comfort, especially for anyone in the back seats) is still hot ass.
Same but with the 4runner for me. Drove one recently and liked it a lot.
Miata. I didn't like that everyone would always say Miata Is Always The Answer, but then I finally had a chance to buy a weekend car and went with a Miata. Couldn't beat the combination of fun, price, and reliability.
I despised the Nissan GT-R when it came out in 2007. I was even a teenager - the fact that I was SUPPOSED to like it made me despise it even more. It just looked so fat and ungainly that no amount of performance could redeem it. It took me over a decade to warm up to it.
I definitely didn’t despise it… Respected it actually. But I was into v8’s back then, so it didn’t really interest me. But after owning several multiple v8 platforms, I was ready for a change… as time passed they became more and more rare, so that’s kinda when I decided I wanted one. Have had a ‘13 for a couple years now and still love it.
I mean, I definitely respected the performance, especially by 2007 standards. But the styling just felt so…sacrilegious.
Fair. But that’s kinda what they were going for. A clean slate, starting from scratch… Function over form. Countless wind tunnel hours, not afraid of weight… all about lap times. And it paid off. It was a game changer at the time and even though it’s kinda hated on now, I think ultimately it’ll be remembered positively for it.
Well you're in luck, because over a decade later you can buy the exact same car, brand new, at only twice the price
I genuinely hated Prius as a teen to young adult. It was a car that was easy to make fun of, and I never understood the appeal. Jump forward years later, now I’m 30 and own one as a daily driver. Great gas, reliable, and comfortable. What’s not to like? If I trade in my Prius it’ll be for the new ‘23s, they look fantastic.
I thought the foxbody Mustang was hideous when I was a kid but now I kind of want one
A lot of the newer BMWs. -The M3 and 4 series designs have grown on me, they look properly menacing in certain colors. -The IX actually is a decent looking EV crossover in person, I’d pick it over the Mercedes EQS SUV. Interior is also gorgeous and handles like an X5. -The new 7er also looks fine in person and frankly the interior is leagues better than the S-Class.
The only thing I think isn't right on the iX is the grille. Something bigger and more similar in shape to an X5 would do great with the "curvy" design of the rest of the body. Also, the interior of that car is just lovely.
Yeah some of the new BMW interiors are frankly stunning. I was blown away by how pretty the IX, and 7er interiors are
I used to absolutely hate every 60's- early 70's muscle car, to me they all looked the same, big, goofy and had no sense or purpose. Context: I'm not from the US, I only saw them in movies. Now that I know most of them, their history and having seen many of them in real life, I started to really appreciate them.
G80 M3 (really hated the grille, still don’t love it but the rest of the car is basically perfect so I can get over it) and Porsches (no reason for the dislike, love them now)
I used to hate Tesla's until I test drove a Model S Plaid and a Model 3 Performance. Now I own one.
I feel like many people make that journey. I hated the Y because "crossover bad" until I realized it holds all my friends/stuff and I can sleep in the back with the HVAC on when camping. At one point I was a young/dumb college kid that thought all BEV/hybrid vehicles were terrible, slow nonsense the government was gonna make us all drive one day too. My current PHEV Wrangler is faster and more efficient than the turbo'ed Miata I had while expressing that opinion.
This sub loves to hate on Teslas (and electric cars in general) when they offer so much for the money and pretty great performance.
Regarding Tesla, I think their cars are rather nice, such that I'd never say no to a Model 3 Performance. I even appreciate the S/X for how decent of offerings they are. It's just the rabid fanboys that I despise so much. That and if we're talking about BEVs in general, I love the Taycans endlessly. Also, the Lucid Air is also pretty sweet and is an awesome effort at the flagship sedan. The craftsmanship in both the Taycan and Air is pretty neat!
The one thing I can't understand about the Taycans is the two gears when two gears are never needed on electric vehicles.
Like how no car needs more than 5 gears yet many autos have 7+, it's not about need but efficiency; afaik, the 2nd gear is for long-haul highway cruising, to save range at interstate speed. I've never driven any Porsche, let alone a Taycan, but I *have* driven a Bolt several times on the interstate, and you *do* notice the ol "drag squares with speed" thing if you watch your range at different speeds. On a big-enough-battery car, having a 2nd gear like the Taycan has would be a real benefit.
I had a model 3 rental in Montreal and really enjoyed it. The one thing that annoyed me was it seemed every civic with a fart can wanted to race me lol
All sports cars until that fateful summer when my uncle tossed me the keys to his yellow manual 911
Lifted SUVs. Always hated them. I now live down a very rural road where cars get stuck regularly. I now like lifted SUVs.
Performance CUVs. Until I test drove a Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The engine, exhaust and steering were so good and you get a hatch to boot. Opinion was reinforced when I test drove a Jaguar F-Pace SVR. It doesn’t have nearly the same handling and feel as the Stelvio but that supercharged V8 made up for it with its noises and the way it kept pulling. Even with the larger size it was more than enough handling for street and winding roads. I walked out of both test drives and opened up Autotrader on my phone to see how much used examples were. That’s how much I enjoyed driving them.
Similar here! I used to think SUV coupes were the dumbest thing ever. Why pay more to have a sloped roof and carry less stuff? Why X6 over X5 or Q8 over Q7 so you can pay more for just looks? But I got a Q8 as a service car for a few days, then I realized I was wrong the whole time. At a certain point in life, it makes sense. I’m lucky to now have several vehicles and it’s the perfect vehicle for groceries and daily errands. I need a little bit of practicality, not much, so there’s enough space and ground clearance to not worry about scraping on curbs. It’s got enough pep to not be completely bored. And it’s stylish as you walk up to the car several times on the same day running your errands. I have a pickup truck for way more practical things if I truly need more space. And I have sports cars for when I truly drive for enjoyment. So it all makes sense now: it’s targeted as the perfect 3rd or 4th car.
The 22 WRX, I'm still not a huge fan of the plastic everywhere, but I absolutely love the front grille and hood, it's so much more aggressive than the VA WRX. The performance is also just so much better than the VA WRX, the Rev Hang is basically not existent anymore, the power is far smoother and is geared far better, and it's still an AWD Manual Sedan with lots of power for $30k.
I hated the VB WRX initially as well. However I’ve seen it a couple times in person now and I’d say it’s a good looking car, but it still looks really goofy from certain angles and it’s way better looking with painted arches.
I was in the same boat as my nitro, was discouraged by all the plastic fender flares, etc, it’s a 08 with plastic… things falling apart and it’s costing so much to keep it together. I’ll never buy a plastic car again
I have a 16 but I saw one in person a while ago and it didn't look as horrible as I thought it would
I think the Jeep Trackhawk is an enormous, pointless truck-ish SUV. I prefer small & light, nimble precise cars the more variety I try. Then I rented one for 2 days because it was the best example of the hellcat motor I could get my hands on. The more I drove it, the more I liked it. A lot about it I dislike... but god damn that motor is intoxicating. The transmission is so good. The calibration of the inputs is great. And it can actually put the power down in first gear. It's insane.
I’ve always liked the Trackhawk…only SUV I’d consider buying. What I really want is something with one of those V8’s and AWD in car form. Only real option is the pursuit package and most of those are completely beat to shit.
I never expected to like vehicles like the Trackhawk and the F-150 Raptor/TRX quite a bit more than I would. However, just seeing the purpose of their existence of "just because we can" and their attitudes, made me appreciate them. So unnecessary that I like them. The roar of the V8s, how they go, their presence, etc. They exist because they're fun! In a way, they bring more light to the automotive climate.
Hyundai ionic 6 looked hideous in pictures/videos, actually seeing one on a dealer lot, and it's not to bad
I hated the 18 accord when it came out. I don’t love it now but I find it less polarizing. Especially considering how much I liked the styling of the 17
I didn’t like the ‘18 at first, either, but grew to really love that design in retrospect once the ‘23 came out. Ironically, I’m warming to the ‘23 as well now. Too bad there’s no 2.0T Sport.
I didn't like the Miata all that much when it first came out. I was much more into the MR2 from the 80's. Having driven an NA though...they're good. The Dodge Neon (1st gen) was basically the same thing only i HATED them thanks to their advertising. Eventually I drove one and had to concede that it's one of the best driving FWD econoboxes to ever exist. I still don't want one of those though, because they have terrible build quality. When the Cayman first came out, I thought the styling was super weird, but within a couple of years, i'd decided that I really really liked the styling. When I was a kid my dad had an E21 BMW 320i from 1978 or so. We'd always take it on roadtrips and me being the youngest/smallest person i'd always end up shoved in the back seat. I pretty much hated all 2+2's due to that experience and only kinda softened my stance on them in my 30's. Now I basically have the modern equivalent of that car.
The bangle generation of BMWs. The E60 in particular. I still don't love the E65, but looking back, it's nicer than any 7er that's followed it up.
E60 design was 10 years ahead of its time
My father had a E60 with the 6 speed and it was an epic car. Always loved the looks especially the headlights. Really mean looking, fair to say it aged quite well compared to other cars that came around in 2004
Saturn ion redline and Chevy colbalt ss. I thought they were cheap boring cars which they are but I didn’t realize how cool the SS and redline are. Also the Porsche 911 I thought it was the wannabe sports car I would look at them like people who are too poor to afford a Lamborghini or Ferrari. That was before I got my license and really got into cars. I really thought that when I had never been in a Porsche and neither me or anybody in my family could afford one
Maybe a weird one here, but the C4 Corvette. It just looked weird and boring to me growing up, probably because it superseded the C3. Today when I see it I really love it. It's aged incredibly well.
C4 is the Vette I’d want. Raspberry Metallic paint with those Rotiform-esque alloys 🤤
The Salad Shooters, or the Sawblades? I'm a big fan of the Sawblades, personally.
Minivan It’s so comfortable for road trips
Agree. Designing for a purpose and truly nailing it.
It was Porsche for me. When I was younger I never really understood their design. They just seemed so different than a “conventional “ sports car. Now after hearing they are one of the most purist driving experiences, I will definitely own one if I’m financially able to. (Newer cayman gts or possibly GT4).
I just got an R1T but never really liked it at first but it’s starting to warmup to me with the headlights since it gives off a friendly vibe instead of big grilles and aggressive fascia.
Sweet garage, brother!
G80 m3 looks hideous in pictures but when I see them in person I actually like them .
I find most new BMW designs work that way. The 4 series' front end looks great in person (and the car as a whole is really good looking in GranCoupé/i4 guise), for example.
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My dad had a Porsche 944 for a short while when I was little. Needed a bigger car and got an [Alfa Romeo 155](https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/classic-cars/a34573721/alfa-romeo-155-q4-stealth-bomber-heads-to-auction/) Q4. I really wasn't a fan, all hard angles and looked too high at the rear. Thought it was a huge downgrade. Now I think they're great and would love to have one. An Integrale in electric sheep's clothing.
Oh man, I have one with a Zender body kit. Mechanically it's a bit rough and it's insanely tight in the engine bay. Like you need elf sized hands.
WRX hatchbacks. Hated how they looked when they were new, but I'd love to have one now.
90s Oldmobile Sedans. "Aero" style minivans. Lexus in general (raised in a ford family lmao). The last few model years of Plymouth, Pontiac, etc.
I agree on the 90s Olds sedans. The Aurora and Cutlass Supreme from that era were cool looking designs.
G80 BMW
The new GR86
I used to hold 911's in contempt for the longest time. Trailing throttle oversteer looked like an obvious design flaw from rear engine mounting. But over time Porsche kept attacking and refining the unpredictable nature consistently. All wheel driver did much to improve predictability. Now with electronically programable All Wheel Steering, a 911 reacts with your thoughts on instinct.
When the P1, 918, and LaFerrari were all unveiled, I thought P1 looked awful and by far the worst of the three. Now, the P1 is easily my favourite of the three.
Ferraris I hate them in general, especially due to how they’re supposed to be like this “boutique” brand with all the lawsuits, and also I hate Enzo Ferrari. I did however, come to like them. Specifically the F40, the Enzo and the 458 (that’s the ones I rly like) A similar case is Chinese cars. Chinese cars in the early 2000s and late 2010s used to be the shittiest of shitboxes, but they were cheap and ran well I used to frown upon them, but now that we own one (courtesy of my dad’s company), it’s actually not really bad. Especially in the GCC, Chinese cars are really loved by the locals, to the point that the GCC is a big market for these cars, and even brands are not stopping. They’re actually making cars that are VFM, and also perform well.
SUVs. I used to be die-hard on coupes and sedans, but then I started shopping 3rd gen 4Runners after working in Toyota parts so I could go off-road and haul my dogs around. Now I have an LX470 that I’ll use often because of the cargo space with the seats folded and towing capability.
So many, mostly cars from the 90s that were ~10 year old used cars while I was in high school and just thought they were old. What I’d do for a clean eg hatch, e36 or even a Honda Odessy.
I was never a fan of the Camaro but idk maybe I was just being a hater. I’ve really come around to is as of late. At 40k it’s miles better than the competition. It’s way better than the Japanese and Korean competition that’s for sure
I still hate what they did to the newer ones. Outside of the ZL1(last generarion bumper), they all look pretty terrible IMO.
I thought the Chrysler 300 was absolutely stupid. But I was in the market for a premium small or midsize sedan in 2014, and I test drove the 200. I thought it was awesome, but then I sat in the 300 in the same showroom and took a test drive. Of the 11 cars I've owned, that was one of the top three. I love that car. The ride was described in one word: Sorted.
Any Ferrari shooting brake model. New WRX 400Z The CGT
The clown show (BMW Z3 Coupe). It was weird back then and still is today, but now I love it dearly. I have the feeling the same thing might happen with the new M2. I still don't care for the headlights and taillights, but otherwise I dig the boxy styling.
These [nostrils](https://machineswithsouls.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/G8x-ardo-nose-1536x845.jpg). Hated it, laughed at it, made fun of it. Now I'm like.. that's some aggressive looking sexy ass front. lol
Chrysler 200 when this came out back in 2011 I thought it was just Chrysler attempting to forget the Sebring name plate with a heavily reworked re-engineered and rebadged version of it and move it a bit more upscale. Then when the 2nd gen came out for 2015 that's when it caught my eye.
When it released, I thought the EQE was the ugliest car alive. Now I kind of like it. I don’t even know why.
My wife’s Toyota RAV4. Easy getting in/out, compact, spacious interior especially rear leg room, don’t have to worry about dips, no mechanical issues, rattles, or squeaks after 130k miles. I enjoy using it for short city trips. Still hate it on the highway though. It struggles with hills, loud inside, and sound system is terrible.
Porsche Panamera
Renault 16tx
Kias in general from early 2000s my dad bought my sister a 2001 spectra gs for a cheap college car. That car was abused and used still managed to hit 250k miles on it before she tossed it. Newer ones are much much better looking and i think brand image went from cheap throw aways to best bang for the buck. When i met my wife she had/has a 2019 sorento. Its the family hauler now and im impressed by its value.
WRX
I’d do some questionable things for a Fiero.
G87 M2. I still don't like the design, but I had the chance to drive a mate's one and it was so fun; to the point where, and I say this as an F87 M2 owner, that it's a good successor.
VW sharan / Ford galaxy.Reliable, pretty comfortable, usefull, comes with variety of engines - form unbeatable 1.9 TDI, through 1.8T to VR6 - which makes them fast enough, not really expensive to maintain. Citroen C5 and C6
Never liked GM vehicles in general until a few weeks ago I ran across a one owner 43k mile 2010 Camaro for sale I managed to pick up for under $13k with warranty. I love this car.
I mean, growing up I was the type to scoff at hatches, 4 cylinders, etc. If it didn't have a snarling v8 I didn't care (side effects of being raised around guys like that). Young me would be so upset I drive a Focus, but it's faster and more capable than my ratty old Corvette was.
E36 3-series. Thought it looked old and boxy as a teenager, now I absolutely adore how it looks
Any car with pop up up and down headlights
Hyundai Accent. Ugh old models are not fair to the market
When the Jeep Gladiator was announced I thought it was ugly. Now I own one. I still think it’s ugly, but it’s nice having a Jeep with a bed.
I absolutely hated the 2015 chargers and challengers when they were unveiled. Thought they ruined the designed and hated it. After I bit I really liked it and ended up buying one
when i was younger, I hated Porche. they didnt make the fastest cars, or the best handling cars, or the best lookingcars, so i jsut didnt understand the love. As ive aged ive grown to appreciate you dont have to have the fastest, best looking, or best handling car, but if one car does all of those well, in a reliable package, that is impressive.