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What vehicles are a guilty pleasure for you?

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Guilty pleasure... meaning not a vehicle you'd actually see yourself in but one you appreciate.

For me, apparently it is this 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness.

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Here's why it's a guilty pleasure:

-I know nothing about cars and have zero interest in anything about them.
-I've never owned a car, hardly ever driven one, and my parents were the same. Therefore, there's most likely nothing that would intrigue me to ever get one.

I didn't know this thing existed until 5 minutes ago when my sister-in-law sent me the link. But I can admit it looks aggressive, kind of like a TRD truck, and that 9.5 inches of ground clearance is pretty cool. So it made me want to make this thread, lol.
 
Tyler said:
Guilty pleasure... meaning not a vehicle you'd actually see yourself in but one you appreciate.

For me, apparently it is this 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness.

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Here's why it's a guilty pleasure:

-I know nothing about cars and have zero interest in anything about them.
-I've never owned a car, hardly ever driven one, and my parents were the same. Therefore, there's most likely nothing that would intrigue me to ever get one.

I didn't know this thing existed until 5 minutes ago when my sister-in-law sent me the link. But I can admit it looks aggressive, kind of like a TRD truck, and that 9.5 inches of ground clearance is pretty cool. So it made me want to make this thread, lol.
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I like it for a car! Very practical as a daily driver with good mpg's (missing those a little right now).

I used to drive a '10 mini cooper and miss that little car a bit...that thing was a go-kart and could corner like crazy and park anywhere. Ive always been in love with the countryman though!
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I have many many guilty pleasure cars. I've always been a car guy, I grew up around car guys, and I remember stealing super streets from my local auto parts store as a kid. My brother was best friends with the manager and looking back I'm pretty sure he was covering them for me... I just keep getting Tacoma's and never anything fast or fun. But for me - this second - maybe not in 30 sec - is the one.
Porsche 944 cargo
I love all shooting breaks and wagons.
 

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I have many many guilty pleasure cars. I've always been a car guy, I grew up around car guys, and I remember stealing super streets from my local auto parts store as a kid. My brother was best friends with the manager and looking back I'm pretty sure he was covering them for me... I just keep getting Tacoma's and never anything fast or fun. But for me - this second - maybe not in 30 sec - is the one.
Porsche 944 cargo
I love all shooting breaks and wagons.
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Doug DeMuro might say this one is... quirky!
 
When I was a kid I was fascinated with the AMC Eagle 4x4 wagon. I wanted so bad for some reason. I'd still grab one for sure if I found one.
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Now days the closest thing would be a Subaru Crosstrek with a lift maybe

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I'm not super into cars. I've only owned one actual car in my life which was my first car at 16. An '88 mustang LX. Ever since it's been 4x4 jeeps and trucks. But if I had to get a car it would be something like this
 
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Berserker__taco said:
When I was a kid I was fascinated with the AMC Eagle 4x4 wagon. I wanted so bad for some reason. I'd still grab one for sure if I found one.
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Now days the closest thing would be a Subaru Crosstrek with a lift maybe

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I'm not super into cars. I've only owned one actual car in my life which was my first car at 16. An '88 mustang LX. Ever since it's been 4x4 jeeps and trucks. But if I had to get a car it would be something like this
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That first one is not any less badass than a 4x4 truck from that era, damn!
 
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I can’t believe this is something they actually wanted to make. I wish cars/trucks were still unique and wild like they once were.
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These things were highly underrated. From what I recall they were mounted to a CJ-7 frame and some parts were cross compatible. They were rad as hell. I'm scrolling craigslist now for one haha
 
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These things were highly underrated. From what I recall they were mounted to a CJ-7 frame and some parts were cross compatible. They were rad as hell. I'm scrolling craigslist now for one haha
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I’m looking all over Google about them lol
 
Tyler said:
Try

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carsandbids.com

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Cars & Bids has daily auctions of cool enthusiast vehicles from the 1980s to the 2020s — like Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and more.
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I'll check those sites out. Would be awesome to find on and rebuild it so the kids have a Wicked sweet car in 10yrs when they can drive.
 
Tyler said:
Guilty pleasure... meaning not a vehicle you'd actually see yourself in but one you appreciate.

For me, apparently it is this 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness.

1624371191485.png


Here's why it's a guilty pleasure:

-I know nothing about cars and have zero interest in anything about them.
-I've never owned a car, hardly ever driven one, and my parents were the same. Therefore, there's most likely nothing that would intrigue me to ever get one.

I didn't know this thing existed until 5 minutes ago when my sister-in-law sent me the link. But I can admit it looks aggressive, kind of like a TRD truck, and that 9.5 inches of ground clearance is pretty cool. So it made me want to make this thread, lol.
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my sister has that outback, those are great, safe, and hold their money like a Tacoma
 
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his one is still 8k but maybe that’s just what they’re worth now?
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Seems pretty solid. 8k might be worth it actually. They will just keep going up in price as they get more rare. I've seen those Honda Civic CRX 2 doors from the 90's bring stupid money because there are hardly any left now.
 
when I was 18 I purchased a 1996 Paseo 5 speed manual. Basically it was a “sporty” Tercel. It wasn’t a fast car with a whopping 96hp but it was pretty fun to drive and took one hell of a beaten in the 8 years I owned it. Unfortunately the car was wrecked when some ass hat rear ended me on the highway. I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on another one.
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black_taco said:
when I was 18 I purchased a 1996 Paseo 5 speed manual. Basically it was a “sporty” Tercel. It wasn’t a fast car with a whopping 96hp but it was pretty fun to drive and took one hell of a beaten in the 8 years I owned it. Unfortunately the car was wrecked when some ass hat rear ended me on the highway. I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on another one.
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This is the perfect car for this thread. (y)
 
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My 1999 4Runner. Was my daily and adventure vehicle for 6 years. When I got my tacoma I kept it. I don't need it, but I also don't need to sell it. So I have it and I love it.
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My Tacoma is going to end up this way. It won’t be pretty and probably not worth much from being all hacked up. But there won’t be a reason for me to ever want to sell it.

Actually, I still have 3 of 4 of the trucks I’ve owned. They’re all enthusiast types. And the 4th that I don’t have is my brother-in-law’s now.

I guess I’m a truck hoarder.
 
My fleet of junk…

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2005, in really nice condition. Sold to brother-in-law.

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Paige’s Jeep. Bought new in 2013, now paid off. Really nice shape and low miles at 65k. It seems to be worth a decent amount if we sold right now but we never will sell this.

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Left: My baby. Will never sell.

Right: My first truck. Daily driven for 3-4 years. Sold it, went into the military for 6 years, came back home and the owner managed to contact me and ask if I want it back. I couldn’t believe it. So now I have it again and I think it should be a non-street legal project of some type.
 
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My first memorable car is my guilty pleasure. It was a 1981 Chevy Citation X11. That thing was fast and handled like a dream. I loved that car and would love to find one to rebuild.
 

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My first memorable car is my guilty pleasure. It was a 1981 Chevy Citation X11. That thing was fast and handled like a dream. I loved that car and would love to find one to rebuild.
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Is that picture of the one you had? That color is 👌
 
Tyler said:
My Tacoma is going to end up this way. It won’t be pretty and probably not worth much from being all hacked up. But there won’t be a reason for me to ever want to sell it.

Actually, I still have 3 of 4 of the trucks I’ve owned. They’re all enthusiast types. And the 4th that I don’t have is my brother-in-law’s now.

I guess I’m a truck hoarder.
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I have the feeling that my 4Runner is worth more than i Paid for it now. It's a 5 speed with e-locker. So kinda rare. But it's got 280k miles. I'm planning some things with my Tacoma that will make it more or less redundant...

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I rented this Audi R8 in Vegas for 4 hours and have wanted one since. But, I'll never be able to afford it I'm sure. That V10 power was insane..

Something a little more realistic that I'll maybe one day buy is a BMW M4.

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I have plenty of guilty pleasures:

2005 STi
2004 R32
F80 M3 Competition
NBS Yukon Denali
AP2 S2000
B7 RS4
C63 AMG
Tesla Model S
Typhoon
Rubicon
G-Class
C7 Z06
911 GT3
 
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