These Cars Look More Fun To Drive Than They Are

Some automobiles are sleepers, hiding unbelievable efficiency behind pedestrian bodywork. Others are easy slow-car-fast enjoyable, economic system hatchbacks just like the Honda Fit or unique Mini that — by easy coincidences in packaging — find yourself being a ton of enjoyable to huck right into a nook. Today, although, we’re not right here to speak about any of these. We’re right here to speak in regards to the reverse: The automobiles that look enjoyable, however aren’t. 

Earlier this week, I requested you all for the automobiles that look extra enjoyable to drive than they are surely. Today we’re wanting by your solutions, and there are some real surprises in right here. The i8, positive, everybody expects a supercar, however the Audi TT? The BMW 3-series? I’m not right here to guage, however, wow. Tough crowd. Without additional ado, let’s hop into your solutions and see which automobiles had efficiency that dissatisfied you — automobiles you judged on their cowl, solely to return away feeling bitter. 

The Tesla Model S. I do know it is low hanging fruit, however after take a look at driving one this week. Wow, I used to be so bored. It’s ludicrously quick and the tech is superb however in comparison with the Lucid Air Touring, Polestar 2 Performance, and even the Charger EV, it is not partaking in any respect. The acceleration is insane but it surely by no means made me need to take it on a curvey street or actually push it. The automobile simply would not appear to be setup for driving fanatics. The Air and Polestar are incredible to drive at the same time as an fanatic who normally picks small, mild automobiles. The Charger is sloppy however enjoyable in a foolish manner. And in comparison with an precise efficiency automobile like a Camaro SS it is not even shut. The Tesla would not talk with you and it would not really feel sporty in any manner excluding acceleration. Great automobile for Ubers or individuals who need an A to B, not nice for fanatics.

Submitted by: North

BMW i8

Supercar styling, supercar doorways, supercar price ticket, not a supercar driving expertise.

Not saying it is a dangerous automobile (as a result of it is not), however the seems to be undoubtedly write a verify that the driving expertise cannot money.

Submitted by: Featherlite

The Honda CRZ needs to be on this record, I believe.

Submitted by: Give Me Tacos Or Give Me Death

My dad has a 1981 Corvette that he refuses to half with. Admittedly, it’s a stunning automobile – two-tone burgundy over wine, orange pinstriping, and mirrored t-tops – wrapped up in that attractive C3 physique with lower than 50k unique miles. Then you drive it and understand that it is not good at something apart from cruising round city and looking out cool. Everything feels gradual and numb whereas the entire automobile turns into a cacophony of squeaks and rattles throughout you.

Submitted by: Funky Dynamite

FWD non-turbo Mitsubishi 3000GT base or SL mannequin. I had one within the previous days. Styling was prime notch. It seemed prefer it was going 80 mph simply parked. I swapped out some elements so as to add the dual turbo brakes and wheels. Otherwise, it was 100% inventory. People would all the time give me constructive reactions. When I moved to a brand new home, a number of folks strolling canine or neighbors exterior would cease and discuss to me as a result of they had been interested in the automobile. Driving it was utterly completely different. Even with a guide transmission it was painfully gradual, sloppy shifter, very loud inside at any pace, and nil tradeoff of quit consolation for efficiency.

The automobile that’s manner enjoyable to drive however seems to be horrible is the bug eye 02-06 Lexus ES. It zips round corners higher than some “sports” automobiles, is cheap quick for what it’s, and so nicely constructed you could’t hear the engine working except you actually get on it. It feels manner lighter than it’s and simulates an EV expertise over 20 years earlier than EVs went mainstream.

Submitted by: Tex

Coming from a NA Miata in my early days and later an E46 convertible, I jumped on the likelihood to spend an extended weekend with a third gen Audi TT convertible (loaner) whereas my A4 was in for service. On paper, it checked all of the packing containers: sporty seems to be, compact dimension, and a drop-top.

But the fact was disappointing. Sitting in it felt like being sunk into a tub with solely my head and prime of my shoulders protruding, even with the seat adjusted all the best way up (I’m 5’9″). Top down or not, it was more like being in a pillbox than an open air roadster. The “convertible expertise”, that sense of openness and connection to the street simply wasn’t there.

To be honest, it had stable energy and dealt with nicely, however the general vibe by no means delivered what I’d anticipate from a automobile that appears so playful and sporty. It could swimsuit some drivers’ tastes, however for me it fell in need of the convertible expertise I’d hoped for.

Submitted by: J _

In 2017, I purchased and M3. I liked that automobile however I needed to take it in for service after I was out of state and the supplier gave me a 320i as a loaner.

It was so dangerous I took photos. The steering wheel felt low cost, the iDrive display had bezels a mile huge, and even the I-Drive knob was smaller in a manner designed to make you understand you had been too poor to afford an actual BMW.

Driving was “fine” however felt canine gradual… as can be anticipated after I stepped out of an M3 right into a 180HP 4 cylinder.

Why anybody would join BMW upkeep to reside with an econobox inside is past me.

Submitted by: Leon Grossman

Lamborghini Countach, onerous steering, heavy clutch, again contorting seat, abysmal visibility, small pedals, but it surely seems to be nice.

Submitted by: Towman 

the BRZ.

Dont get me flawed, it is good, it is effective, it does it is job. BUT, it seems to be about 50% extra enjoyable than it truly is. I didn’t just like the engine or how the ability was delivered in any of the three completely different fashions (toyota and subaru with numerous tune ranges).

It simply left me wanting extra

Submitted by: JaredOfLondon

I’ve to face up for my beloved Toyobaru right here. True, sure, it is gradual from the manufacturing facility. Throw it right into a nook, although, or kick the tail out, and I guarantee you it is simply as enjoyable because it seems to be. 

Definitely the Prius. The new styling makes it seems to be enjoyable…. however it’s nonetheless a Prius.

Submitted by: Sennamp4