QOTD: Any Bad Takes, Man?
Gearheads love to argue about stuff: Ford vs Chevy, Evo vs WRX, Senna vs Prost. There’s only one answer to that last one, by the way.
Inevitably, someone tells us we have an incredibly bad take on something, and we’re forced to defend our unpopular opinion. Click through and let us know yours in the comments. I’ll go first — and it involves the Porsche 911.
I think every 911 needs to have a rear wiper. There, I’ve said it. *runs for cover*
It’s an unpopular opinion, at least in the circles in which I run. This declaration is often met with scorn and derision, with other gearheads saying they ruin the lines of the car and spoil any semblance of aerodynamics. Adds weight, too, they say.
Never mind the last one, I say. If the whole works of it adds ten or fifteen pounds, I’ll simply hit up the gym and lose that amount of weight myself if it means that much. As for the aesthetics, I think the wiper adds to the European styling.
In fact, Petrolicious has a great write-up on the history of the thing. Allegedly, they first appeared thanks to a customer request, quickly gaining popularity when the first example showed up in public.
But that’s just my bleatings. What’s your unpopular automotive opinion? I’ve put my bad take out there for everyone to see; now it’s your turn.
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If the "downmarket design" works well, what is the possible difference? Ive talked to Hyundai and Kia employees who now work at my former employer, and they all said the same thing: Great cars, tons of warranty issues, and pretty much POOR resale value. Yes, Mazda's have always had superior driving dynamics, but the company is no longer interested in being the inexpensive boy-racer-wannabe car provider. Do yourself a favor, visit a Mazda dealership and road-test the Mazda6 Signature, the CX-5 Signature...and the MX-5 Miata. Let me know what you think of them based on your road test. I won't hold my breath waiting for your road-test results.
It wasnt internet knowledge--it= was face-to-face conversation with people in the sales and finance departments with actual personal experience. My point was not the obvious difference between the 2 suspensions, but rather if it doesnt adversely affect the handling, and if less expensive more money can be put into the car like interior features, what's the problem--or do you just want to have bragging rights?
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