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Tina94

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Dec 19, 2022
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What models do the best and worst drivers drive?
These are clearly gross generalizations. I’m not looking to piss anyone off or talk trash, I just always observe drivers and have come up with general opinions over time. I suspect others here are keen car observers and have some thoughts too. Don’t get mad at me, if you’re on this forum I assume you’re smart and cool and not part of the problem.

Good
1. C4 Corvette. Usually an older gentleman who wants to cruise and enjoy the drive. Can’t say I’ve ever had a bad encounter with one.

2. Stealth/3000gt. I see a surprising number of these in great shape just cruising. For an older, inexpensive sports car, it’s surprising how laid back and cool these drivers always are.

3.OBS Ford. I still see a lot of these around. They’re always super well-maintained and the drivers are careful and courteous.

4. Late 90s/early 00s Buick sedans. They’re usually in absolutely awful condition and I want to assume that they’re going to drive horribly. But in actuality, they’re conscientious drivers who drive defensively

5. Older Volvos. Still see a few around and don’t think I’ve ever seen one speed, much less do anything reckless. Maybe people bought them because they’re safety-conscious and their driving reflects that?

Bad
1. I’m 99% sure that drivers of the first gen Acura TL sign a blood oath promising to be as inconsiderate and utterly stupid as possible. That’s gotta be my number one. Typically awful music taste (that they share with everyone via max volume) and even worse fashion sense. Should be a nice car, but could never buy one used cause I’d be positive that it was abused. Can’t believe insurance companies even insure this car anymore.

2. Mid 2000s Altima. I never see any that haven’t been in 10000 collisions. I automatically assume they don’t have insurance and haven’t changed their oil in 50k from the number of them that run stop signs and break down on the expressway.

3. Low trim charger/challenger/mustang/
camaro. The guys with v8s are typically fine but the “I want to look like I have a cool car for as little money as possible” 20something smooth guy crowd are usually total rods. I get a loooooot of these trying to race in moderate traffic. They tend to really, really like hair gel too for some reason.

4. Fist gen Ford Escape. I see a lot of young teenagers driving these like f1 cars. My guess is they’re cheap, safe, and awd so parents buy them as first cars.

5. Early 00s Impala. It’s probably been 10 years since I’ve seen one with an actual license plate and valid registration sticker. I’d be driving on eggshells if my car didn’t have a license plate. But they drive like lunatics.

(Dis)Honorable mentions: mid 00s Nissan Murano, every Chevy Equinox ever made, Nissan Juke, 00s Nissan Sentra, Chevy Cruze, Infiniti g35 and g37

Whew, lot of Nissan on that list for some reason.

What do you guys think?
 
The #1 spot under bad.. it must be a global thing because it's like that here.
Granted, most Acura drivers here are shit terrible. It's like they have to somehow convince others that they aren't driving anything but a gussied up Honda.
 
I’ve seen multiple of the new Ford Mavericks trying to overtake the Acura TL. Y’all watch out!!!
I’ve only seen 2 so far and both were awful LOL. Both blue, maybe the same driver? One cut across 3 lanes of traffic to exit and the other cut someone off horribly. I wonder if the visibility is bad in them.
 
Well in the UK pretty much ANY German car driver are knobs! Taxi drivers in bloody prius's are super terrible!

The hondas here as mainly jazz aka fit's and those are old people and plod along. We get the odd ford being abit SPECIAL! once in a while
But its mostly always germans LOL
 
1) : The drivers that DON'T USE THEIR TURNSIGNALS.......GRRRRRR. Makes me want to grab the turn signal lever and yank it out of said car!
2) : The cars that have a handicapped tag that DRIVE like the car is handicapped.
I am not harping, just saying what gets on my LAST NERVE.
 
I use to be on the road all day everyday so i got a laundry list or gripes that I need to get out after all these years. :D .

BMW = If you look up "I cant drive for shit" in the dictionary, there will be a picture of an x3. If I ever came upon 2 BMWs in the lanes next to each other, they are required to sideswipe each other (no matter how slow they are going), spin out in opposite directions and close down that side of the highway for the next hour. M Class drivers can drive well, they just choose not to and youre definitely getting cut off at least 3 times before you get out of traffic.

Audi = Im going to pretend to be turning in the turn lane or take the shoulder and then gun it through the intersection just as the light turn green. A dick with a car, but they can drive.

Mercedes = I have 500 horsepower so that i can drive 15 mph under the speed limit with the left turn signal on in the fast lane, but Ill gun it for 1.5 secs so no one gets around me

Acura = Hold my beer while I invent new ways to piss people off

Porsche = Hands down my favorite people to run into and chill with. The older the driver, the cooler they are.

VW = See Porsche

Porsche Cayenne = This is a Porsche, god damn it... move the f*** outta my way now.

Subaru = Yes there are a lot of stoners in subarus... yes they do have good prices on weed. yes, i have bought from subaru drivers in the past

Infiniti Q80 = Watch my 6000lb monstrosity hang with these little 4 bangers on this curve..... oh no, i sheared off the whole side of my truck in a shower of sparks against the guard rail...

Jeep = Wrangler with no doors and a car seat in the back. See Infiniti Q80 but without the door.

Prius = Hybrids arent really that slow... i just drive it that way.

McLaren = Ill never look over and acknowledge you, no matter what you do.

Nissan Altima/ Chevy Cobalt = Does this car come beat up from the factory or does the driver just make it that way?

Econoline 350 = Does this vehicle come from the factory with frame damage or do I always catch the driver after happy hour because ive never actually seen one drive in a straight line.

Viper = Cool grandpa that likes that the younger crowd loves his car.

Added bonus... I use to do paintless dent removal and have been in just about every service drive in the Chicago Area.... Nobody.... and I mean nobody are more entitled assholes than the people I encountered in the Lexus service drives...
 
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What models do the best and worst drivers drive?
These are clearly gross generalizations. I’m not looking to piss anyone off or talk trash, I just always observe drivers and have come up with general opinions over time. I suspect others here are keen car observers and have some thoughts too. Don’t get mad at me, if you’re on this forum I assume you’re smart and cool and not part of the problem.

Good
1. C4 Corvette. Usually an older gentleman who wants to cruise and enjoy the drive. Can’t say I’ve ever had a bad encounter with one.
Since we're having with with this I will add c4s drivers are great unless the car looks like this.
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Any variation of this and particularly that spoiler and you are likely dealing with a complete asshat driver.
2. Stealth/3000gt. I see a surprising number of these in great shape just cruising. For an older, inexpensive sports car, it’s surprising how laid back and cool these drivers always are.

3.OBS Ford. I still see a lot of these around. They’re always super well-maintained and the drivers are careful and courteous.

4. Late 90s/early 00s Buick sedans. They’re usually in absolutely awful condition and I want to assume that they’re going to drive horribly. But in actuality, they’re conscientious drivers who drive defensively

5. Older Volvos. Still see a few around and don’t think I’ve ever seen one speed, much less do anything reckless. Maybe people bought them because they’re safety-conscious and their driving reflects that?

Bad
1. I’m 99% sure that drivers of the first gen Acura TL sign a blood oath promising to be as inconsiderate and utterly stupid as possible. That’s gotta be my number one. Typically awful music taste (that they share with everyone via max volume) and even worse fashion sense. Should be a nice car, but could never buy one used cause I’d be positive that it was abused. Can’t believe insurance companies even insure this car anymore.

2. Mid 2000s Altima. I never see any that haven’t been in 10000 collisions. I automatically assume they don’t have insurance and haven’t changed their oil in 50k from the number of them that run stop signs and break down on the expressway.

3. Low trim charger/challenger/mustang/
camaro. The guys with v8s are typically fine but the “I want to look like I have a cool car for as little money as possible” 20something smooth guy crowd are usually total rods. I get a loooooot of these trying to race in moderate traffic. They tend to really, really like hair gel too for some reason.

4. Fist gen Ford Escape. I see a lot of young teenagers driving these like f1 cars. My guess is they’re cheap, safe, and awd so parents buy them as first cars.

5. Early 00s Impala. It’s probably been 10 years since I’ve seen one with an actual license plate and valid registration sticker. I’d be driving on eggshells if my car didn’t have a license plate. But they drive like lunatics.

(Dis)Honorable mentions: mid 00s Nissan Murano, every Chevy Equinox ever made, Nissan Juke, 00s Nissan Sentra, Chevy Cruze, Infiniti g35 and g37

Whew, lot of Nissan on that list for some reason.

What do you guys think?
 
Audi = Im going to pretend to be turning in the turn lane or take the shoulder and then gun it through the intersection just as the light turn green. A dick with a car, but they can drive.

Subaru = Yes there are a lot of stoners in subarus... yes they do have good prices on weed. yes, i have bought from subaru drivers in the past

McLaren = Ill never look over and acknowledge you, no matter what you do.

It’s like we share some kind of hive mind or something. Unreal. When an Audi pulls up next to me in the turn lane at a light I automatically start revving up and preparing to dump the clutch. The only time I ever ever ever treat my car that way. Uninsured morons in the ghetto and rich entitled Audi pricks.

Same page on the Subaru’s except recently lots of suburban moms seem to be driving them and I doubt their weed is of any quality.

Saw a mclaren today next to a red and white 2 tone 55 bel air in immaculate shape. The bel air turned and everyone’s head followed. Even though this is Wisconsin and we just don’t have supercars here, ever, I admire the work it takes to maintain a 69 year old car so much more than some dude with a checkbook and a showoff piece. Didn’t even look up at the mclaren.
 
Since we're having with with this I will add c4s drivers are great unless the car looks like this.
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Any variation of this and particularly that spoiler and you are likely dealing with a complete asshat driver.
Ok I see what you’re saying but if I’m being honest, that is a hot ass c4 LOL
 
Speaking as an ambulance driver no one seems to be able to drive or think if sirens are involved. I haven’t really seen one car brand stand out. I will say though people in trucks are either the nicest people ever that will GTFO of the way asap, or they’re huge assholes who block your path or pass you when you’re going lights and sirens.

In my personal vehicle? Any kind of lifted truck is gonna be a problem. They’re the new Honda bois who drive like escaped mental patients. I sincerely enjoy gapping the shit out of them in my grandma suv.
 
Y’all are giving society too much credit. 90% of the mfers I see doesn’t know how to drive anymore. Doesn’t matter the race, gender or the vehicle they drive.

Bottom line people just need to get their out of their own asses. I’m not holding my breath for this to happen either. Seems to be me society as a whole is always going down hill.

-Daniel

Since we're having with with this I will add c4s drivers are great unless the car looks like this.
You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Any variation of this and particularly that spoiler and you are likely dealing with a complete asshat driver.
Don’t cancel me but my opinion is the c4 is probably the worst corvette ever made. There I said it!

-Daniel
 
Don’t cancel me but my opinion is the c4 is probably the worst corvette ever made. There I said it!

-Daniel
Worse than the 1980 Corvette California 305 that couldn’t even be equipped with a 350? Or the late 70s super smogged our cars? I guess the late c3s looked really cool at least, probably cooler than the c4
 
Some of the most dangerous drivers have to be the 97-03ish F-150 drivers. They have to be the most consistently clapped out vehicles I see. They aren't normally going very fast but they can't keep the truck going straight because everything is so worn out in the suspension and steering. The massive exhaust leak they have is probably filling the cab with monoxide and making them delirious which doesn't help the driving straight situation. Then there's the bed which is normally loaded down with scrap metal mixed with garbage that's falling out going down the road because they apparently down own or know what a ratchet strap is...... ROFL
 
Don’t cancel me but my opinion is the c4 is probably the worst corvette ever made. There I said it!

-Daniel
The most difficult and most uncomfortable car that ive ever tried to fit into.

Y’all are giving society too much credit. 90% of the mfers I see doesn’t know how to drive anymore. Doesn’t matter the race, gender or the vehicle they drive.

Bottom line people just need to get their out of their own asses. I’m not holding my breath for this to happen either. Seems to be me society as a whole is always going down hill.

-Daniel

I was leaving downtown Chicago and headed back out to the burbs. We were in the Prelude so my wife was driving. So im looking around at all the people driving as we are passing them. 3/4 of the people that I looked at werent even looking at the road! Whether it was looking at their phone, reading a book, one guy seemed to have value meals #2, #4, and #5 spread across his lap in his Miata. its disturbing that most people really dont take driving seriously....
 
Worse than the 1980 Corvette California 305 that couldn’t even be equipped with a 350? Or the late 70s super smogged our cars? I guess the late c3s looked really cool at least, probably cooler than the c4
I just don’t care for them at all. I think they are pretty slow out of the box. I don’t like how long and skinny they are either.

I don’t think it’s old enough to be considered that old classic muscle car but is behind everything else of the same time period as far as looks and it’s performance IMO

-Daniel

The massive exhaust leak they have is probably filling the cab with monoxide and making them delirious which doesn't help the driving straight situation.
Lol what you don’t think the Triton sounds good with an open header? The Triton v8/10 is a sad excuse of a motor also. If you have the exhaust leaks fixed and put too much back pressure on the motor it will blow the spark plugs outta the threads.

Had to fix my moms expedition with the triton after this happened. I said I’m gonna fix it and then your selling this POS.

-Daniel
 
Some of the most dangerous drivers have to be the 97-03ish F-150 drivers. They have to be the most consistently clapped out vehicles I see. T
Daaaaamn I overlooked that one but you are so incredibly right. The ugliest pickup ever made and pretty much all it does is haul scrap and garbage. 100% accurate

I was leaving downtown Chicago and headed back out to the burbs. We were in the Prelude so my wife was driving. So im looking around at all the people driving as we are passing them. 3/4 of the people that I looked at werent even looking at the road! Whether it was looking at their phone, reading a book, one guy seemed to have value meals #2, #4, and #5 spread across his lap in his Miata. its disturbing that most people really dont take driving seriously....
The way Illinoisans drive has turned most of us Wisconsinites against the state and its people as whole LOL
 
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The way Illinoisans drive has turned most of us Wisconsinites against the state and its people as whole LOL
Lol sounds like Pa hating on NY drivers. You ever see an asshole zig zagging though traffic on 81 around here chances are it’s usually either a NJ or NY plate around here.

-Daniel
 
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