non-conformist car choice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The jaguar thread got me thinking - what is a good choice of car for ex-saab drivers? People that like a decent car, not flashy, but one that everyone else is not also driving.

I'm guessing the answer might be Suburu.

In outdoorsy circles, everyone drives subarus. So it depends on your circle.

[Anonymous]

How about the new Subaru Crosstek hybrid?

[Anonymous]

Get a wagon. VW SportWagen, Volvo or Audi.

[Anonymous]

Let's remember to file this post under "trying too hard."

[Anonymous]

Sport wagon is a great choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you want to understand why Saab owners love their cars so much, you need to see this two part 7min video by Top Gear UK, "A Tribute to Saab" made when Saab went bankrupt. Key point is that Saab was run by engineers (and not bean counters)......who wanted to create a superior car, which they did to a certain extent, especially on the safety front....but in the process forgot that sooner or later, you've gotta have a profit on your sales or else.....

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/1664360796001

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/1664360802001

+1

I miss my Saab

Which car do you drive now?

I also miss my Saabs- had 3 of them in succession. Drive a car that is nothing like a Saab. Except for being safe. But, it's extraordinarily reliable and oriented towards passenger comfort.
I agree

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it depends in part on where you live. In my neighborhood, if you don't drive a Suburban, a Landcruiser, or a Range Rover, you are non-conformist. I am a non-conformist.

Well this is just plain wrong. They only sell about 3,000 +/- Landcruisers annually in the US. On average, that is 60 landcruisers per state. Not nearly enough to support conformist demand. Conformist would be a Highlander. More than 200,000 sold per year in the U.S. That is more than 4,000 per state on average.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it depends in part on where you live. In my neighborhood, if you don't drive a Suburban, a Landcruiser, or a Range Rover, you are non-conformist. I am a non-conformist.

Well this is just plain wrong. They only sell about 3,000 +/- Landcruisers annually in the US. On average, that is 60 landcruisers per state. Not nearly enough to support conformist demand. Conformist would be a Highlander. More than 200,000 sold per year in the U.S. That is more than 4,000 per state on average.

You dug up a four year old thread for that?

[Anonymous]

Non-conformist car choice? How about an Alfa Romeo?

The Stelvio SUV is (IMO) decent looking
https://www.alfaromeousaofvienna.com/new-vehicles/stelvio/

The Giulia sedan is hot! https://www.alfaromeousaofvienna.com/new-vehicles/giulia/

One thing is for sure, you will not see dozens of other Alfa’s every day

(I realize the OP probably replaced his Saab since he posted some years back, but just wanted to throw this out there for anyone else in the same situation)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just drive the wheels off your old car and don't conform to the whole new car thing....

+1,000. Best way to save a lot of money over time

[Anonymous]

Op I totally get you and feel the same way about my cars. Looked at the jaguar but just got the Alfa Romeo SUV and am very happy. Fun to drive and gets positive attention. I used to have a Mini and loved driving that too. Good luck with your search.

[Anonymous]

My H drives a VW GTI w/the Autobahn package and loves it. We see some here and there, but not a ton.

[Anonymous]

Hyundai Veloster
Mazda CX3
Nissan Juke
Toyota CHR

[Anonymous]

A 1960s Muscle car. Back in my early 30s I drove a black 1969 Charger for a few years. I had another car. But I drove the Charger a lot. Drove folks with 100K plus cars or brand new cars nuts. My old girlfriend at time used to say lets take your jeep wrangler as I don't have time for all the talking. Every time I parked car folks would come up to me, at gas station, waving. Here is one for sale for $17K. The car seats a lot of folks, big trunk and very practical. But man folks love it. Meanwhile 17K would barely get you a brand new base model chevy


https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1969-plymouth-gtx-reproduction-great-deal.56105/

[Anonymous]

Kia. Or genesis if you find kias too democratic.