What car - Anti-Clarkson version

Thinking about my next car and figured I would do something different.

My X3 was not endorsed by Jeremy Clarkson. He said you would have to be mental to own.

I do, and I love it.

So, what else would be a thumbs down from Clarkson good DD?

Rules <$15K, 4 seats.

I am thinking Audi/VW because I never had one...suggestions?

A bit of a unicorn, but if you can find manual Jetta tDi wagon, go for it. It is a diesel, so Clarkson would hate it. Why the change?

Four door truck.

A Corvette?

Leaf springs!

Well he hates almost everything made in America, so that should give you at least a couple of choices.

A GTO or GXP would be hitting the easy button, but Jezza would be quick to point out that it's really Australian.

Are Jeep SRT-8s under $15k yet?

sanman wrote: A bit of a unicorn, but if you can find manual Jetta tDi wagon, go for it. It is a diesel, so Clarkson would hate it. Why the change?

it takes me a while to shop. Took me 6 months to pick the X3 and 2 months to find one.

Just thinking ahead, nothing lasts forever.

My X3 is a unicorn. 6 speed, 3.0, Leather seats, business radio and not the Sport Package.

Flight Service wrote: it takes me a while to shop. Took me 6 months to pick the X3 and 2 months to find one. Just thinking ahead, nothing lasts forever. My X3 is a unicorn. 6 speed, 3.0, Leather seats, business radio and not the Sport Package.

Heh, I remember when you got rid of the Maxima. I am guessing the new ride would need to be work acceptable as well?

sanman wrote:

Flight Service wrote: it takes me a while to shop. Took me 6 months to pick the X3 and 2 months to find one. Just thinking ahead, nothing lasts forever. My X3 is a unicorn. 6 speed, 3.0, Leather seats, business radio and not the Sport Package.

Heh, I remember when you got rid of the Maxima. I am guessing the new ride would need to be work acceptable as well?

New job, not needed for career advancement. But boy racer isn't what I had in mind either.

But then again our Sales Manager just bought a SL500 in Red and he bought monogrammed shoes with SL500 on the heel and matching MB shirt. So maybe boy racer is allowed.

But damn good memory!

Clarkson disliked the ms3. I don't recall why. He loves him some hot hatch normally.

Prius POWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWER

mndsm wrote: Clarkson disliked the ms3. I don't recall why. He loves him some hot hatch normally.

Same reason he wasn't overly fond of the RS Focus, Right turns all by itself.

Maserati BiTurbo. Low mileage examples are easy to find.

Morris minor

reliant robin

Porsche/Morgan

Anything electric. Tesla Roadster, S, a Formula E car, you name it.

Edit: Whoops failed to read the rules!

Prius

Find one of the super rare hybrid Tahoe (or were they suburbans?) that GM made. There are so many things to potentially hate about those if you're Jezza.

DaveEstey wrote: Prius

But you have to pronounce it "pry-us".

mazdeuce wrote: Find one of the super rare hybrid Tahoe (or were they suburbans?) that GM made. There are so many things to potentially hate about those if you're Jezza.

Or even if you're not!

XC90 w/ 3rd row.

Mustang.

Camaro. Pronounced Ca-mah-ro.

Basil Exposition wrote: Camaro. Pronounced Ca-mah-ro.

I don't like mulletts or Dale Earnhardt.

Flight Service wrote:

sanman wrote:

Flight Service wrote: it takes me a while to shop. Took me 6 months to pick the X3 and 2 months to find one. Just thinking ahead, nothing lasts forever. My X3 is a unicorn. 6 speed, 3.0, Leather seats, business radio and not the Sport Package.

Heh, I remember when you got rid of the Maxima. I am guessing the new ride would need to be work acceptable as well?

New job, not needed for career advancement. But boy racer isn't what I had in mind either. But then again our Sales Manager just bought a SL500 in Red and he bought monogrammed shoes with SL500 on the heel and matching MB shirt. So maybe boy racer is allowed.