The whole Nissan Pivo series was pretty strange to me. The general concept of moving a car sideways for easy parking has been around for many decades, but never before saw a car that would not only drive sideways, but have the body rotate around as well. Basically gives the car 4 “fronts”.

Ah, forgot about the City + Bike combo. That explains this:

The problem I have with Murcielagos is that owners too often try to make them look more “baller”. I mean, I guess it comes with the Lamborghini supercar territory, but if someone said they saw an exotic on huge chrome wheels, my first guess will always be a Gallardo followed by Murcielagos. That said, they really do…

FTFY

Thought the old diesel Merc was a perfect match. Seems ideal on paper and has tons of internet support, but in the real world, you’re not sure if you’d be able to actually really function with it. Sure it works for some people with low-impact lives, but with big families or professionals who are trying to win over new…

Not really crazy for “classics” being converted into EV cars (lookin’ at you Toyota), but if there was ever a car that deserved an electric motor transplant, it’s the DeLorean.

While I’m 100% onboard with you in regards with a few of your choices (458, Enzo, California), I feel labeling the LaFerrari, 488, and 360/430 ugly is a little harsh. And as far as non-ugly Ferraris go, IMO these are the two prettiest designs to come out of Maranello since the Daytona of the 70’s.

...why these companies choose San Francisco and other places that have stupid über-high rent/cost of living...

There’s A Production Porsche That Will Go Anywhere A Regular Beetle Can

Gonna have to disagree with this one. That massive torque does mean you need to be careful about your foot slipping off the clutch because these trucks are very difficult to stall, they’ll just lurch forward. However, it also means that you can drive it using the accelerator less, sometimes to the point where you…

I mean, that’s one of many reasons why I would never do it with my car. However... No Stance owner would find this to be a surprise burden. These folks get into it knowing fully well that there’s going to be some areas they can’t go or will be very difficult to go to. It’s not that different than a truck owner being…

I dont care what car you have, 65 mustang or a 240z if the shit you done to you car makes it worse - you’re a moron.

I’ve always wondered what about Stance gathers so much animosity whereas other show-car subcultures for the most part seem to get a pass.

Any manual car with a clutch setup for drag racing. Not really too big of an issue with domestics thanks to the wide range of pedal-less transmissions that are available for them, but the times I’ve had to move around some imports setup for racing (mainly Civics & Evos) was just miserable. Oh sure, a 800+hp Evo sounds…

Any car with a computer-controlled clutch.

Nothing could possibly go wrong right?

Right model, but too new for me. Too many needless electronics that could fail.

Those specs look great and all, but keep in mind that Japan has a depressing history of great small sports cars that don’t make it to the US. The most recent example is the heavier Honda S660 which is priced halfway between the S-FR and Miata. To me, this is no different than seeing news for a new Levorg STI or RS4…

As a product of the 90’s, this is easily my favorite $kaycog COTD post so far. Thank you!

If they were gonna go for the whole “Discount desirable design from an ironic source” angle, I could see a 780 Bertone being a much more fitting choice.