Despite being less of a fan of Mercedes-Benz (due to their current design language), I’ll probably always own at least an older sports sedan (W204 C250), and convertible (R129 SL) from them.
I’ll most likely always own a GM product of some sort. Hell, I’ve got 5 right now. Newest being my 2003 S10 I ordered.
BMW, I’ve loved them since I was a kid, that shark nose 635 and the E30 M3 were dream cars for me as a kid. At this point I’ve owned 5 different 5 series, 3 of the E60, 1 F10, and a G30 - all heavily modified
I like old v8 lexuses. The newer stuff doesn’t really suit me but the old school LS and GS are so nice and cheap to maintain
Lexus
Mazda. I’ve owned as many as four at a time and as few as one, but unless something goes horribly wrong, it will never be zero.
Porsche
Lmao whatever I can afford. Toyota corolla.
Nissan/Infiniti. The family got our first Nissan product back in 2016 and we’ve consistently had one since. I worked as a tech in a Nissan dealership for a hot while and even though my current job is set to last longer, I will always identify as a Nissan tech first and foremost
Honda forever
Ford for me. Say what you will about them, but you know what you are getting with them. They are easy to work on, or cheap maintenance if you can’t work on them yourself
So far, I owned 5 mazda. And i never was disappointed with it (even if one of them alwas really a Ford) protere5 mazda5 b4000 mazda3 miata.
Even a Mazda3 or Mazda6 are still very driver oriented. The miata is still a sports car. And their suv are pretty luxurious.
For now, Subaru. But I feel like they won’t make it past the great EV transition.
BMW. I’m not a fan of the new designs but I really enjoy having a RWD car with manual transmission, great handling, ergonomic interior, excellent seats. I don’t think any brand fits my priorities better.
Subaru. I don’t really like any of their current cars from a distance but I’ve been given one while my car was being fixed and they are fantastic. Couple that with their constant crash test safety ratings. I may get another car but I’ll always have a Subaru.
I’m with you. I got a 2022 wrx a year ago, and it’s the perfect balance of utility (4 doors, a trunk, awd) and fun.
And it’s so easy to work on!
I’d love to own some kind of Miata someday, but as long as Subaru makes cars like the current-gen WRX, I’ll probably own one.
The new FA engine platform is worlds above how easy it is to work on as the EJ. Definitely took every concern about working on it to make it a breeze. I have seen them and they remind me of modern Hondas. Super simple. Most times you don’t even need to get under the car.
I’ve always had a BMW in my family from when I was a kid to now having my own (spelled Supra). They’re always fun to drive. Even if they have their problems. And the aftermarket is excellent.