Most Underrated Car/Truck/Motorcycle

[Slow Draw McGraw]

I was thinking about cars in general, and thought this might be a cool thread.

It can be underrated for any reason.

My vote is for:

Any Years 82'-87' Buick Regal Grand National especially this one pictured. I grew up around one of these. These cars are pure beef.

 

[Delta3DStudios]

My Vote

The Infiniti G35 Coupe (Specifically the last generation - 2006/2007 before moving to the G37 series)

The american version of the Nissan Skyline. This is simply a stunning car. I actually promised myself back in 2002 I'd buy one of these cars. Two years ago I did just that, mine is nearly identical to this one.

At 285Hp it's not the fastest car (in stock configuration), but it's exhaust is a jukebox on wheels, and a blast to drive on back roads. Even more crazy is how reliable the car has been - 85,000 miles on my 2006 and it's had no major issues since I bought the car in 2013 with 60,000 miles.

This is one car I personally plan on keeping forever

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

The Infiniti G35 Coupe (Specifically the last generation - 2006/2007

I can agree there. The coupé or the sedan are nice. You can put any wheels on those cars and they look nice.

 

[DDave]

I was thinking about cars in general, and thought this might be a cool thread.

It can be underrated for any reason.

My vote is for:

Any Years 82'-87' Buick Regal Grand National especially this one pictured. I grew up around one of these. These cars are pure beef.

+1

When I saw the title of the post, this is the first car that came to mind!!!! Absolute sleeper!

For motorcycles, how about the Yamaha RD400?

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

For motorcycles, how about the Yamaha RD400?

Here's a pic for reference.

I've never been into motocycles , but I have a friend who has one of these.

 

[DDave]

Here's a pic for reference.

I've never been into motocycles , but I have a friend who has one of these.

The superb handling of the RD is only surpassed by the grin inducing thrust and scream of the 2-stroke twin.

This is exactly the way the best 2-strokes are built, everything happens in an instant; they look, sound and smell incredible as they flash by but the edge between childlike delight and disaster is a second by second proposition totally controlled by the right hand of the pilot.

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

Found this one on YouTube.

 

[DDave]

Found this one on YouTube.

GNX!!!

 

[Joel W.]

Rz350 2 stoke.

Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo

And the 86-92 supra of course. Turbo 5sp, w/ targa top!

 

[Melting Pot]

Owned an RD400 & the Rz350 always wanted one of these.

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

Here's my next one.

91'+ Thunderbird V6 Supercharged.

 

[VAPEHUNTER]

I've always loved the whole Chevy/ GMC S-10 series trucks. I've always owned 4x4 Blazer's from my first 1986 and my 1993 to my 2002 Zr2 blazer I still have today, I love em!

The version I really wish I could have owned was a GMC Syclone or Typhoon both were all wheel drive and Turbocharged. The syclone was rated at 280HP / 350FT LB of torque and the Typhoon was rated at 280HP/ 360FT LBS. of torque. Those numbers don't really sound like much today but remember these were trucks from 1991- 1993.

Here is a link to an article from a 1991 Car and Driver magazine where they put a 1991 GMC Typhoon against a Ferrari 348ts LINK→ http://www.sportmachines.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Car+and+Driver+Sept+1991

GMC Syclone

GMC Typhoon

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

I've always loved the whole Chevy/ GMC S-10 series trucks. I've always owned 4x4 Blazer's from my first 1986 and my 1993 to my 2002 Zr2 blazer I still have today, I love em!

The version I really wish I could have owned was a GMC Syclone or Typhoon both were all wheel drive and Turbocharged. The syclone was rated at 280HP / 350FT LB of torque and the Typhoon was rated at 280HP/ 360FT LBS. of torque. Those numbers don't really sound like much today but remember these were trucks from 1991- 1993.

Here is a link to an article from a 1991 Car and Driver magazine where they put a 1991 GMC Typhoon against a Ferrari 348ts LINK→ http://www.sportmachines.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=Car+and+Driver+Sept+1991

GMC Syclone

GMC Typhoon

Yes! I don't want to have to mention ford on your GM vote, but

1993 Ford Lightning

Underrated at the time. Very sought after now.

 

[VAPEHUNTER]

I don't want to have to mention ford on your GM vote, but

Its all good man at this point the Chevy Vs. Ford argument is pointless. No one is gonna change their mind either way. But, I give credit where credit is due. The Ford lightning was a fast truck but...

Can I also say this is a great thread.

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

OK, I have a truck I always thought did some good things for truck sizing and classification.
1993 Toyota T100

 

[Joel W.]

I had a ton of fun in school with a buddies 1979 Chevy Conversion Van. 8-10 kids, a keg of beer and way more traction than any cop car in the snow.

 

[h3rbalist]

Mazda RX7

I love this car, with its dipped headlights and rotary engine. Closest I came to dying was in a passenger seat of one of these.

VW Corado VR6
Way ahead of its time. Imo.

As for bikes, anything made by Husqvana.

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[doubledown]

Couple of underrated vehicles I have owned in the past:

Dodge Omni GLHS Turbo. Ugly, uncomfortable, fast and lots of fun! GLH was said to stand for "Goes like hell".

Aprilia Futura
Extremely comfortable, V-Twin, Italian, fast, very good handling
Excellent examples can be had today for under $4000 if you look around.

And I agree with the Thunderbird SC. Owned one like the above pictured in the early 90s. Great interior and good looks for the day, rear wheel drive, decent speed and handling. Everyone loved riding in it.

Sold this one last year. Yamaha Warrior 1700. Fast, loud, fun. Had less than $3600 in the whole bike. Made money on it when it sold As a bonus, it would spank almost any other V-Twin I came up against!

 

[Slow Draw McGraw]

They can be fantasy or reality......

Anyone remember M.A.S.K.?