What Are The Most UNDERRATED Cars?

Agent00R submitted on 4/19/2010 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:21:06 AM

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001 and I were talking the other day and we happened to stumble upon an intriguing topic that has not really been touched upon on AutoSpies.



Underrated cars.

Say what you will, there are just some cars that do not seem to get enough street cred. Why? We'll never know.

For 001's picks, he dug out some cars from the past with the Land Rover Defender and the Audi C5 RS6

On the other hand, I stuck to the present with the 2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI.

What say you?

Discuss...








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What Are The Most UNDERRATED Cars?

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Agent00R

"There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

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investor27

Porsche Cayman S is my vote for the most UNDERRATED CAR.

— investor27 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 1:10:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

dlin

Don't let any one know before I got one......

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 1:21:38 AM | | Votes: -2   

B7FAN

Subaru Legacy....comes with subaru's phenominal AWD system(IMO THE BEST AWD IN THE INDUSTRY) the power may need to be bumped up a notch but for the price and MPG I think you get your money's worth whether you get the 2.5 or the 3.6

— B7FAN (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 7:47:04 AM | | Votes: 10   

Htay7500

Its safe too!

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 12:19:27 PM | | Votes: 2   

528i

Chevy cobalt ss.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 2:13:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

BondMI6

Speaking of Audis, the D2 S8 and the B6 S4 come to mind. I would also throw the BMW Z8 out there as well- it's a great car but many bimmerphiles don't like/appreciate it. Their loss.
I'm also thinking the V8 C55 and first gen E55. And yes the Cayman is in there too......

— BondMI6 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 2:35:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

rxh8me9000

Mazda Miata,Mazda RX-8,Genesis Coupe,Cayman,wrx,Golf,Z4,TT. The list goes on.

— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 3:14:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Agent001

Porsche 911 Targa.

Always has problems selling for them but it is my favorite.

I'm looking for a used 2009 Targa 4S PDK right now...

001

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Posted on 4/19/2010 3:16:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Agent001

That gorgeous side roofline, the chrome accent strip and the glass hatch the opens the back of the car for luggage loading...

001

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Posted on 4/19/2010 3:16:54 AM | | Votes: 1   

bmwdrvr

the targa is certainly the best looking of the 911s but its added weight and slower 0-60 times topped with its huge price premium over the 4 and 4s makes it a car that should isnt underrated and shows why it doesnt sell well. Beautiful car or not, they should make one like the original with a removable roof panel and save the weight.

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 9:56:58 AM | | Votes: 3   

theman

There is a car sold in the middle east, called Lumina SS (Chevrolet) and in Australia it's called Holden Commodore SS..It is an absolutely great car, great power, great built..all round excellent car..

— theman (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 3:39:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

DaHarder

Here in America that would be the (much under-appreciated) Pontiac G8 GT/GTP.

Simply Outstanding Vehicles

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Posted on 4/19/2010 4:29:42 AM | | Votes: 5   

M53R

The reliability of those things isn't that great though. The lumina had too many problems... but it is a great car for the money. Looks good too.

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 7:42:22 AM | | Votes: -5   

Willis

Audi A6/A8
Porsche Boxster/Cayman
Cadillac CTS
Mazda Miata
Mercedes C32/C55 AMG / SLK32 AMG

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Posted on 4/19/2010 4:57:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

JUGNU

Most Subaru and Mitsubishi models are underrated compare to their competitors.

JUGNU

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Posted on 4/19/2010 5:44:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Lavic

Presently, I'd also vote for the Cobalt SS. And from the past, my vote goes to the Infiniti G20. Small at heart with an inline four putting out 140 hp if I remember. But an amazing ride that I couldn't upset the handling anyhow I tried!

— Lavic (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 5:53:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

M35MT

I'm with you on the G20. I had a '94.

Also, the forgotten and unnoticed Q45 was underrated.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 12:00:12 PM | | Votes: -5   

Shredmo

Nissan Primera to the rest of the world.

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Posted on 4/20/2010 10:53:05 AM | | Votes: 1   

Shredmo

Oops, missed the argument below.

— Shredmo (View Profile)

Posted on 4/20/2010 10:54:22 AM | | Votes: 1   

upwards

Saturn sky reclined

— upwards (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 7:09:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

91z4me

LOL I think you mean Saturn Sky Redline.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 9:27:15 AM | | Votes: 2   

bmwdrvr

The Defender shouldnt be on an underrated listed it pretty much is the car that people think of besides the Range Rover when they think of Land Rover its an automotive icon.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 9:47:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

bmwdrvr

the g20 isnt a sentra its a primera a car above the sentra

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 9:47:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

bmwdrvr

and also the G20 served as the benchmark for many small cars years to come

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 9:48:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Lavic

You are just proving my point. That is the general perception that it was a Sentra Suited up. It must have different suspension and anti-roll bars. No Sentra that I drove handled like that! I scared senseless so many friends (not to mention myself) with that car!

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Posted on 4/19/2010 10:16:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

bmwdrvr

again lavic its not a sentra its a car called the Nissan Primera they are identical cars the primera was the car in between the sentra and maxima in theory like the toyota avensis which slotted between the corolla and camry

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Posted on 4/19/2010 10:23:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

M35MT

inline6 - "dude" - you're wrong, it's not a sentra at all. Different engine, suspension, interior/exterior design. bmwdvr is correct.

Yes it was a re-badged Nissan, a Nissan Primera, not sold in the USA. Check your facts.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 12:02:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Dr550

In 1995 my sister had a Infiniti QX35 that was getting serviced. Dealer loan car was G20. It was a joke. The car looked like a Sentra and smelled like one. Nissan plastics on hot LA day. It was a Sentra.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 1:53:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

freeagent

Cayman S
Jetta GLI
Infiniti M35

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Posted on 4/19/2010 7:33:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Agent63

The Boxster is one of the most underrated cars. I think mainly because of its "poorman's porsche" image. It actually has a good balance. It does sacrifice it's handling with non-satisfactory straight line performance though. Quality build and very rigid build but again it's how we make of them.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 7:59:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

t_bone

The Boxster is further underrated compared with the Cayman, which many people, even enthusiasts, don't realize is literally the same car.

Actually these cars aren't underrated in the magazines, but by the public simply because curvy cars aren't in style right now.

— t_bone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 9:28:31 AM | | Votes: -2   

pennfootball

the cayman has 100% more structural rigidity and more room to put things, plus a slightly more aggressive engine/suspension calibration, a little less weight and MUCH better looks. Sorry the Boxster is still a Porsche with panties.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 10:06:15 AM | | Votes: -2   

Agent63

Points taken. The new Boxster Spyder sports the same motor as the Cayman S now and it sounds great. It looks much better than any standard Boxster though. Again, the name has been tainted with bad public opinion. Anyone who knows history knows Porsche has had small models before so a Boxster isn't around just for the so called "poor man". It is by no means a cheap car, far from a KIA but also far from a Veyron.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 10:27:22 AM | | Votes: -2   

Agent009

LOL.. Great minds must think alike, I am currently looking at the RS6 to replace my daily driver.

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Posted on 4/19/2010 9:18:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

bmwdrvr

Off hand I would have to say the Pontiac GTO, Subaru legacy spec B, the Z4 M coupe, the 850i, the Z8, and the old V8 espirit

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Posted on 4/19/2010 9:51:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

pennfootball

I think the Lexus LX470 was Very underrated compared to the early 2000's GM products as well as the C5 Corvette Z06 and the Current 600+ hp Dodge Viper. In mortal category the Pontiac G8 was underrated as well as the 400hp Pontiac GTO.

— pennfootball (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 10:04:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

KeyserSoze

Subaru especially their AWD is extremely underrated as opposed to AUDI's overrated Quattro systems.

— KeyserSoze (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 10:19:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

fatandsassy

JEEP - Wrangler, Cherokee, and Commander

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Posted on 4/19/2010 1:23:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

2ndbimmer

couldnt agree more. I, fortunately, have had the luxury of owning some nice vehicles, but nothing compares to my 1997 Jeep Wrangler I had. I put a lift kit on it, beat it up every weekend at Badlands when I was at Purdue and put 160,000 miles on it with never a problem. It was the most fun vehicle I have ever owned. I really love my 335, but the memories with the wrangler will last forever. I still dream of rebuilding a CJ-7 again, sold that to pay off student loan debt. I just want to have a child for the sole purpose of building a jeep with them for their 16th birthday, its that special of a vehicle.

— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/20/2010 10:55:28 AM | | Votes: 2   

jsell

Acura RL and Infiniti M series. Just my opinion.

— jsell (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 2:56:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

AgentOrange

The new model (2009, 2010) Subaru Forester.
The BMW 1-series

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Posted on 4/19/2010 2:59:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

0to60

I know I am going to get deboosted for this but: Lexus HS Hybrid. ITs cool to drive in my opinion. Enjoyed shifting to all battery and back to hybrid.

Porsche Panamera. Car is absolutely gorgeous despite the negative criticism.

BMW X6 is nice too but overpriced.

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/19/2010 3:24:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

theoptimisticpessimist

BMW 128I A true drivers cars and more fun then the 3er

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Posted on 4/19/2010 4:37:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

2ndbimmer

It is fun, but once you go N54, you dont go back! I will never drive a 128, 328, 528. I am on my 2nd 335 and I love the engine. I am getting a 135 when my lease it up next and cant wait!

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Posted on 4/20/2010 10:57:10 AM | | Votes: 1   

91z4me

Volvo S60.

— 91z4me (View Profile)

Posted on 4/20/2010 10:00:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Shredmo

Both the cars in my avatar.

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Posted on 4/20/2010 10:58:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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