Here Are The Great Cars You'd Never Own

Miata.

I know it’s a great car. The handling, the balance. But I’ll never own one. Sorry.

Submitted by: Unacceptable Dry Scones

Any post 2000 Mercedes with the twin turbo V12. Freakin awesome cars, but I would never be able to get the fear of financial ruin out of the back of my head.

Submitted by: WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAthenGTInowA4

Hellcat/Trackhawk. Prior to the pandemic, I actually looked curiously at the former, then seriously at the latter. After some soul-searching, I realized that I had no business owning a vehicle with that kind of power. The fact of the matter is that my fast-driving days are behind me, and I had a strong feeling that when I did end up using the power, I’d end up in some kind of trouble or peril.

Submitted by: rockympls

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.

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I think just paranoia about Alfa reliability, and a horrendous depreciation curve. That said, with the right deal and full warranty, it’s probably an amazing car to lease.

Submitted by: ExBrit

This thing. I’m sure it’ll be great like most WRXs are in their own way and I really want a new WRX but as long as there’s no hatch I’m sticking with my 09

Submitted by: WayDude

Kia Stinger

I have one requirement and that is a Manual. I am a Dad of two that would desperately take an inexpensive RWD sport sedan and I would rather take 5 minutes getting kids into the carseats of a 2+2 of my Genesis Coupe than have to deal with a slushbox for however many hours/years of actually driving the thing.

Submitted by: FutureDoc

I’ll go off key just a bit here and state Class A diesel motor home.

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It was an option I was exploring for an early semi-retirement. To get one, I’d have to sell my house and possibly buy a small condo to keep near my kids. However, the idea of selling something that keeps appreciating in value to buy something that quickly drops in value and costs a ton in upkeep (fuel, brakes, etc.) could be the worst financial decision ever.

Submitted by: Autojunkie

TVR Tuscan

A dream car of mine. I know the horror stories of TVRs and I don’t want to own one that will break my heart and the bank.

Submitted by: TheDriveress

Assuming, of course, I have the money to purchase such vehicles, I’d still avoid virtually all exotics. Fabulous vehicles. I’m glad people buy them and make the world a more interesting place, but I’d never be caught dead owning something that requires so much delicate maintenance at a specialist mechanic’s. Plus if I roll the thing at the next Cars and Coffee and it catches fire, I won’t be able to squeeze my ass through any of those tiny windows to get out. I am Maha, not the Chef’s fricassee special.

Submitted by: Maha

The way its going with my BMW 850 I am never going to get to this...

Submitted by: Bob

This guy here.

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It’s been my favorite car for a long, long, time. But even considering the high cost of entry (to a less desirable model - 2+2 / auto / later year, etc.) I know that I’m simply not cut out for ownership. That isn’t to say I wouldn’t buy a classic car - but my ‘home mechanic’ skills place me firmly in the VW Beetle / MBG camp. As I understand it, the E-type is a whole other beast, and I lack the necessary skill in the mechanical, druidic and meditative arts and sciences to make this a wise purchase for me. It’d be at a specialist who can do those things well (usually) a lot of the time, and I’d be bleeding money.

Still - just stunningly gorgeous.

Submitted by: TheWalrus

Third Gen RX7

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Or an RX8

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I have driven both and loved driving them, but they all seem to be on their second or third motors in the case of the 8, or re-engineered (single turbo etc.) on the part of the 7. Not exactly confidence inspiring.

I had a first generation RX-7 and it was a very reliable daily driver, but Mazda’s reach seemed to exceed their grasp with the later cars.

Submitted by: glemon

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton W12. Handmade in the glass factory in Dresden, Germany, 420hp built like a tank, flies like a Citation X.

I’m a grown ass man but I am terrified of owning a Phaeton because eventually it will have to be serviced.

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Submitted by: 900turbo