Here Are the Future Classics of the 2010s [Doug DeMuro + Alanis King]

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:33 Introduction
02:31 Great Classics (If Only People Would Stop Modifying Them)
06:45 Dale Jr's Pick
12:34 Toyota's SUV That's Destined For Greatness
14:34 Not The Kia Carnival
19:13 The Japanese Supercar
23:44 They Both Agree on This Lexus
26:58 Bonus Question!
30:20 Outro
#dougdemuro #cars #classiccars

[@AlanisKing]

I love that Doug made the prompt for this video "future classics of the 2010s" and went into the decades BEFORE and AFTER 2010

[@bzdtemp]

I think it is more about Doug being lazy and complacent, with so many subscribers apparently he thinks content quality doesn't matter.

[@daybraek9710]

dougs first two moves of the video are inviting angry emails and breaking all the rules

[@minnethreat]

you missed a punchline "People with manuals are Holden onto them"

[@user-zq9rg3zm9k]

Doug is the type of guy who doesn't read any comments.

[@205rider8]

@@bzdtempQuit watching if you don’t like it. Doubt if Doug cares what you (or I) think. Nothing wrong with experimentation. Too many luddites out there.

[@snakexpert552]

"Chevy SS is named after a trim level they offer on other cars" *Meanwhile, the Ford GT*

[@mariofernandez4756]

I get it, but it is not the same thing

[@frankierodriguez8661]

I think the only SS with Classic status, is and only will be the 70's Chevelle.

[@PERFECTLS3]

@@frankierodriguez8661 ImpalaSS409 has entered the chat

[@justinrodgers1485]

SS El Camino was straight FIRE!

[@nicholas6783]

Also, naming something the SS. Just, in general.

[@TigerChamp99]

Doug is the type of guy to use the rarity of the IS300 Wagon as his barometer.

[@MrFreakydeakydutch]

Can Doug please shut the fuck up about IS300 Sport Crosses. I see a minimum of 3 and up to around 6 Altezza Gitas almost every single day of my god forsaken life and I truly wish I saw less.

[@kylem2010GT]

I thought TheStraightPipes started the sub 3000 IS300 SportCross to gauge rarity.

[@CarEnthusiast722]

I use the Volvo V70R there are only 3,407 of them. That’s more rare than the 2005 Ford GT and a bit less rare than the Dodge Demon

[@michaelhatfield5808]

2010s are my favorite decade. Cars were still analog-ish, not overburdened with technology and V8s were plentiful. So many great cars.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Yeah particularly the earlier 2010s.

[@grimmerjxcts2206]

Luxury sedans from 2010 are so fucking hot

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Early 2010s are more analog, but that party was over by 2015.

[@dafordkidfilms2264]

I agree. The 2010s. Especially until 2017 were my favorite. That’s why I stick with those cars. Nothing older and try not to get newer.

[@thebarofsoapIG]

People in the last decade literally said this about 2000’s cars lmao

[@BadPhD777]

Doug needs to go car spotting in his Carrera GT

[@FastDriver318]

Yes! Imagine seeing a guy in a million dollar Porsche hypercar getting excited over an iS300 Sportcross or something 😂

[@austinverity]

#bringbackcarspotting

[@hudsonensz2858]

That would be awesome to have Alanis talk about the cars they see.

[@hudsonja]

Ahhh yes, the hunter becomes the hunted

[@JeffKing310]

There’s a whole Car Universe emerging: Dad (Jay Leno), oldest son (Doug) , younger sons (Hoovie and Kenen) , daughter (Alanis) and then the Canadian cousins (Throttle House, The Straight Pipes ) and the country cousins (Wizard, Ed Bolian).

[@samlepro3]

ChrisFix is the cool uncle you only see once a year and Scotty Kilmer is the grandpa with dementia.

[@JeffKing310]

@@samlepro3 ha - yep

[@jphilb]

@@samlepro3Scotty. Hahahaha. Bless his heart.

[@deandrealexander6018]

Mat Watson is the weird uncle

[@kshauryadwivedi]

Whistlin Diesel is the weird neighbour

[@damienlee1165]

I like the LC500 for the fact that it isn't all out performance, it's a classic personal luxury coupe in every definition.

[@christiandulaney1638]

I consider myself a knowledgeable car guy. Then I listen to these two. I realize that even though I can recognize and name almost every car on the road, Im still basically a 3 out of 10 in true car knowledge. They take it to another level. Super fun Sunday video!!

[@poliboy55]

Bro too true! Sometimes people are like you're a car guy right? And I have a moment where I'm like "weeelllllllll not like some people"

[@iamatlantis1]

Same here, I realized I shouldn't refer to myself as a "car guy"

[@SouthsideKidd550]

@@iamatlantis1Facts... I just tell people I'm a car geek...😂😂😂

[@Mypenisissmallbut]

I think pretty much every car guy either goes for being able to name every car no matter what it is or knowing most cars but knowing the mechanics of all of them.

[@liamrabnett3829]

Alanis seems to come out of her shell more and more with each video and I love to see it

[@captinmurphy1999]

Shut yo-

[@harisalic7190]

Dude she is the most anoying person only thing she do is replying to Doug with JA JO JAP AHAM JEP etc.

[@RushQuacker]

She's really cute.

[@Jailhouse_Chris]

I'm adding Alanis' vibe to my wishlist when looking for a life partner.

[@uba51]

She’s low key annoying

[@AbdulazizGhamri]

Doug is the type of guy to spot his own Carrera GT

[@andycress]

I'm not sure which is more egregious: Doug's 2010s list being 2000s-2023, or Alanis going BACK to the IHOP multiple times. Though, to be fair, both are pretty on-brand moves for each.

[@user-vd8mu7dn7u]

I'm honestly surprised that the Pontiac G8, Pontiac Solstice Coupe and Holden Ute did not show up on this list. Those are vehicles that will definitely become classics for sure. I loved to see the Chevy SS was mentioned

[@GS-sm3jo]

I love the G8 too!

[@cryptolockxrp2014]

Only the Pontiac G8 GXP low miles will be worth $$$. Squeeze in pristine low mile 06 GTOs in there as well.

[@waterbat7]

@@truetranny The only pontiac parts on the entire car are the badges and the front bumper. Those commodores (VE/VF) are incredibly reliable and were used as police cars for a reason

[@jacobyo99]

The Pontiacs were not from the 2010s.

[@user-vd8mu7dn7u]

Absolutely. @@cryptolockxrp2014

[@lawrencefearon6830]

The era through the 2010's meant articulate hydraulic steering, jewel like mechanical gauges, instinctive mechanical shifters, no auto start/stop, V8's, V10's and V12's in abundance. There were even glass roof convertibles and of course fog lights and spare tires. We'll be wishing for these cars soon.

[@EricZAchille]

Well said sir.

[@blue-tb2fd]

Curious why fog lights make the list? As blinding as most modern LED headlights are when they're going the other way I bet most modern cars have enough focused light output that traditional fog lights aren't as necessary as they once were

[@lawrencefearon6830]

@@blue-tb2fd Fog lights do what higher mounted headlights can't. They get under the fog, rain and snow to illuminate the lines on the road. Otherwise higher mounted headlight beams just bounce off the precipitation into a driver's face. No matter how sophisticated LED technology can be, it can't replace low mounted fog lights. Take the 2023 VW GTI for instance. Very sophisticated GTI matrix adaptive LED headlights still include LED fog lights and the overall effect is stunning inclement weather capability. Unfortunately it's the only German car with fog lights in 2023. Asian cars more commonly include them. Tesla's wisely included both LED headlights and LED fog lights on all models. But the most vehicles sold omit them after many decades of including them standard.

[@servissop151]

2010s means 2010-2019.. you're describing the early 2010s

[@Just_Drivers_Cars]

Exactly, and yet none of those were on the list?!

[@thomasmurphy5401]

I doubt Doug will see this but I’d love it if he released these types of videos as a podcast.

[@gsczr1]

I worked at GM for 38 years. The reason a manual was not offered in the C8 is because there was no room for the hardware. It was that simple. Anyway, the DCT that comes with the C8 is fantastic. Cheers!!!

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Doug is the type of guy to bake cookies for his cars rather than his guests.

[@1991pony]

Yeah, no cookies for Alanis. Perhaps Noodle ate them.

[@jphilb]

Was going to ask where the cookies were.

[@shmike1]

The newest Alpine A110 will be a future classic, very unique front, mid engine rear wheel drive, sucks that it is not available in the states though...

[@michaelsciortino7112]

I so so so agree on the nsx and lc. I’ve been looking at them for a while because of this! I can confidently say that the c8 corvette will be beyond a classic in the future because it was such a revolution

[@ninjalectualx]

It's also ugly AF so that works against it

[@clonecommandermike332]

​@@ninjalectualxEye of the beholder, pal.

[@benjamincaron46]

Just like the C6, the C7 will gain some value due to it being the last Corvette with a manual gearbox and its styling differences before the C8.

[@RubyRoks]

I feel the Chevy SS and Kia Stinger GT are both going to be future classics, but horrifically underrated compared to other future classics.

[@levilangley8744]

And ISF

[@bringbacktheolddislike305]

Shut up trans

[@jackm8799]

Brooo don’t exposes the ISF wait till I can buy one

[@whpony96]

Not a Chance. They will both simply fall apart.

[@RubyRoks]

@@whpony96 You underestimate the build quality of modern GM and Kia. It's not like we're talking about an 02 Saturn Vue or a 99 Kia Sportage.

[@Lucky008aau]

A biased pick: 2009-2012 Porsche Cayman S (987.2): -new engines (no more IMS) -S trim received direct injection, 321HP from 3.4L NA H6 -first year of the PDK -still hydraulic steering (981 went electric-assisted) -face lift put the fog lights in a proper position -Cayman R trim never got cheap, not worth the extra $20k-$30k -rare, only about 2100 Cayman S's came to the US '09-'12

[@efwardmedia]

Now that "New Doug" has been in full swing for a while, I can confidently say that the Doug + Alanis videos are my favorite ones.

[@kevindimauro9689]

You must be AI

[@rikramer1]

Disagree. She is terrible. Keeps interrupting and changing the subject. Doug was talking about the STI and Alanis kept talking about the Z….over and over again. There is zero structure. And the ‘jokes’ are so bloody cringe worthy.

[@mapkob5115]

Only reason I play those is because I can listen to them without looking at the screen while i make breakfast. Absolute cringe. Knowing the names of Porsche colors and used Cygnet prices is not car knowledge.

[@jphilb]

I for one agree with you!

[@bubkabu]

i like alanis but the criticism is legit. they need to interrupt less and not talk over each other

[@cp-the-nerd]

They're trying very hard not to directly insult the "stance" brigade when talking about car models lost to "modding" because we all know those MFers absolutely destroy cars and those are mostly imports. Also, I own a Chevy SS manual and you can pry the keys from my cold dead fingers. Bought new, put 40,000 miles on it and I love driving it. Lastly, how DARE you leave out the CTS-V Sportwagon? That car is an absolute diamond tier collector and enthusiast car.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

When you die, leave it to me please.

[@treennumbers]

The Cygnet has all the hallmarks of an absolute future classic, they didn't sell many, they were bizarre, and no sane person wanted one at the time. They'll be worth classic Aston money in ten years time.

[@RearWheelZeal]

I think it's the only obvious layup on this list. It's a total oddity, has an interesting story, and is attached in a unique way to an important enthusiast brand. It's collectible status was cemented the instant it went out of production.

[@samuelhoward8504]

Track days should be promoted more so we can save the manual. If I didn’t have the intention to take a car to the track then I’d go for an auto too. I feel like less people over time have done track days so there isn’t that push to have something that’s more fun on track. The other side of it is most old guys that can afford these cars just want to be able to say that they have the fastest version of whatever car, even though they’ll never put the car through its paces, they’ll be able to say their auto car has the most potential but they’ll never have to prove it. So many new cars practically drive themselves, when the cars have a manual, the potential is put into the hands of the driver.

[@kellingtonlink956]

I’m so pleased to see that Doug DeMuro is continuing to host the ever passionate (automotive-wise)… Ms. King on his channel. I love what her presence brings to the channel. Great list too! Thanks for the video.

[@kellingtonlink956]

Or rather… Co-host.

[@MuitoDaora]

Alpine A110 will be one for sure

[@ARPLATINUM]

Don't forget, Doug, my buddy has a 2017 SS in nightfall gray with 5k miles if you need to review one lol. Thanks for replying to my email a year ago. If he sells I'll send him to C&B.

[@John_Q_Public]

Oh he reviewed one already. Five years ago. He called it a total failure, and now thinks it to be a future classic.

[@Slick_Nick]

The 6.2L NA C63s is going to be something A LOT of people look around for

[@sanman1188]

I am surprised that none of the muscle car coupes were mentioned. This is the glory days of muscle. Mustang gt350, Camaro z28, Hellcat/ scat pack wide body challengers, etc.

[@Just_Drivers_Cars]

The list wasn’t very good IMO

[@FSAPOJake]

My friend had a mint manual Chevy SS from 2017 to 2019. He sold it in 2019 for like $33k. Big, big mistake. I warned him it would be a bad idea but he didn't listen!

[@donaldwilson2620]

Special Edition Ford Mustangs will always have the potential to be future classics, and my choice for a future classic is the 2012-13 Boss 302, especially the Laguna Seca Edition.

[@erikrodriguez765]

2016 Lexus GS-F will be a future classic

[@jscifres100]

Same engine as the LC500 and even more rare, right? Not to mention sedans are disappearing.

[@ForcesNL]

Vipers and G wagons are my choices. The 458 is a no brainer. Something a little more daring? C4 Coupé? I know they're pretty rare quirky cars that didn't get to the states. I always spot rare cars when I think of them. The STi is a good choice. They're finally starting to disapear, however slowly. I think it would also be a great time to buy an LFA if you can get your hands on one.

[@ScottMilamscottenglishphoto]

Watching 2 delightful, non-entitled car people is so fun! Loved your banter and friendly arguments! Such a great video!

[@user-cj3vc5uo3i]

c6 styling is the best corvette styling. CLASSIC CIRCLE BRAKE LIGHTS, SWOOPS AND CURVES. Man it's great.

[@mercedes_nuts]

I would definitely include some AMGs here, especially with V8s being phased out across the industry. SLS AMG, C63S, A45S (not a V8 but still a beast), AMG GT and its many variants, G63/G65, etc... all of these cars are future classics.

[@Just_Drivers_Cars]

100% - they missed almost all of the actual future classics! 😂

[@bk_goatkim679]

I love these sunday videos omg it’s so much fun! Keep up the new style of content Doug!

[@Ziptii]

I love this form of videos from Doug and Alanis!!!!

[@alexjapanski6806]

You don't know what love is

[@rustyshakelford]

Lotus Evora, especially the supercharged manuals. The Evora 400 is the best of the bunch. What the new NSX should have been.

[@kyleAGB]

I like Doug’s new girlfriend

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

my dad was a gear head car collector he always said " rarity over popularity. " stock is what collectors want, on my buy list Lexus LC500 blue with bespoke white int , ' RC -F V8 orange

[@GeneralJoey747]

I'm looking forward to Doug and Alanis starting an Aston Martin Signet timeshare scheme.

[@jamesnall569]

I have seen several Chevy SS’s and it is definitely a if you know you know kind of car. The rear looks similar to a Cruze but you can tell the difference.

[@bwofficial1776]

It looks like a Malibu. It's definitely a sleeper. It's a shame GM didn't want to sell them. They were forced to take ~12k in return for Holden building the Caprice PPV so they had no real desire to market them.

[@Vader1957]

These videos are getting very close to catching the "Top Gear" lightning in a bottle. Really enjoy these.

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

Good to see the bots from Mumbai are still pumping out these ridiculous comments

[@maxcactus7]

Doug gives Allanis the rules (cars of the 2010s) then goes outside of the rules he gave her so he can have more interesting picks and not get trumped by Alanis's picks.

[@Kryptic1046]

Facelift Jaguar XK's from 2010 to 2015, especially the higher-end models (XKR, XKRS). Jag's last true GT car and they didn't make a ton of them (much more rare than its rivals like a 911 or BMW M-series).

[@bradenmchenry995]

You mean a worse version of a db9

[@Kryptic1046]

@@bradenmchenry995 - No, I don't. Both were designed by the same guy, and to say which is "worse" is largely subjective. Both cars have certain advantages over the other - the XKR-S is faster and rarer while also being much easier to maintain because it shares many of its parts with the base XK, meanwhile just about *everything* you do to an Aston Martin is prohibitively expensive. Aston Martin may be the more desirable marque, but to say one is "worse" than the other is false when looking at the stat sheet. They are both very close in performance and style.

[@fstap]

My sister had a Scion IQ a few years ago. Felt like it was gonna tip over every time you took a turn haha

[@mixah5566]

I would add the 2010-2019 Ford Taurus SHO, my parents had a 2011 and it fun and super spacious, we put 270k miles on it, it was really a last of its kind since big American sedans aren’t made anymore

[@justinrodgers1485]

I believe Jay Leno has one in his garage.

[@TheRealBhuado]

i absolutely disagree. you buy a vehicle to enjoy it. if you buy a vehicle for the purpose of: "keeping it pristine so in 20 years it will have value", you LITERALLY miss the point of enjoyment as a whole.

[@rainmorningstar3844]

MY CAR MADE THE LIST!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type-RA, completely stock :D

[@roddydykes7053]

Doug the type of guy to beg and plead us that this lady is real

[@lwclark]

Actually (pushes glasses up nose) the only options on the SS we’re a sun roof and a full size spare. Fantastic car. Fast and sounds great. Invisible to cops.

[@bradfordturkington964]

Had the 2015 SS. MADE HUGE $$ on it in 2021. Loved it. 4.5 sec 0-60 mph

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Good guessing. I'd love the Cignet but the one they made with a V8, but as far as I remember it was an on off for a customer who ordered it with the condition that it would only be his unit the one made by Aston. Anyway, great video, big fun. I feel like you were here with me in my living rom. Alanis you are the best !!!

[@SuperSpeederBaker]

They made 997 turbos until like 2013.

[@justinturner4850]

Next time do “Best affordable performance cars from the 90’s” and Doug can mention the C8 Corvette

[@29.97df]

Covered the 2013 Geneva Motor Show the year Ferrari debuted the Hybrid Le Ferrari. We interviewed the Aston CEO next to Cygnet and even then he was claiming they would sell 3000 Cygnets a year despite it was obvious by then that was never going to be achievable.

[@Promit]

How in hell are we talking about the ZR1 and not the Viper ACR??

[@charleskaneb6629]

You missed the obvious future-five-star collectible. Ford Fiesta ST. All the money in the world won't buy agility like that anymore. They made enough for a lot of people to have one and remember it, and then discontinued it without replacement just as the first few years' worth of buyers wanted another one, and Fiestas were cheap enough that people treated them as disposables.

[@obsoleteoptics]

I wanted an ST, got an SFE instead.

[@UndefinedLastName]

Where’s my cookies .. 🍪

[@michaelleone9931]

Doug, what do you think about doing a movie review of the new Gran Turismo.

[@krisi.2011]

I'd say the c7 z06 and zr1 in the 7 spd manual will be worth a ton

[@grahamstefaan]

C7zr1 yea...lots of $$.

[@professorchaos5689]

They already are

[@damienlee1165]

I think the whole "last front engine Vette" will also inflate the importance and value of the C7s.

[@krisi.2011]

@Brian_Eugene_Lee really good sir???

[@krisi.2011]

The Z06 c7 manual is already way too much for the road the zr1 is just bonkers

[@vipersyl]

Aston Martin Signet: When an Aston Martin has a baby with a Ford Fusion lmao! 🤣

[@alandavey3010]

as an aussie proud you picked the ss commodore , i have a red ss ute corvette powered 6 speed auto great ride ,my problem i am a ford guy , i love my 1932 deuces also , the original , edsel got it it right in 1932

[@ETr4d3]

Lexus LS600hL, 2014-16, here they are extremely rare, and super expensive. The only 4 I see on sale now, are 160k to 190k$. Here they had MSRP of over 350k$.

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

My 2019 RS3 had a track pad built into the knob for the infotainment and honestly it worked great. It had hand writing recognition that surprisingly worked.

[@brother324]

Doug definitely got an HJ after this.

[@StopSayingGaslit]

Finish on the forehead? No aim needed

[@StopSayingGaslit]

@@markasread4349 Nah man the HJ is underrated. It’s all about the showmanship. Then you can carry on with your day without feeling like you fell in a pond

[@housepianist]

Yes! The SS. Totally agree on that choice! I’m not a Chevy fan but I really like this car!

[@bwofficial1776]

Chevy didn't want to sell the SS but they were forced to accept 12k short wheelbase Commodores in return for Holden building the long wheelbase Caprice PPVs. If they'd advertised it more as the American M5 and didn't make it look like a Malibu they could have made some demand for it. They're great cars that got overlooked when they were new.

[@garyparente5425]

SHELBY GT350!!!!

[@kangy3213]

There's a guy in my town who has a 350Z convertible in yellow with the chrome wheels. It is in completely mint condition. The cleanest one I ever see anywhere.

[@Spoooookkyy]

The trackpad was garbage, but who remembers the Lexus joystick? That was truly horrible.

[@googleuser3755]

I love tuning in on Sunday's to see Mr & Mrs. Doug DeMuro. They make such a great team.

[@kylev.1163]

Doug's wife certainly would hate to read that. Makes me wonder how she feels about having somebody so much like him around for work.

[@antoniod3600]

​@@kylev.1163hey honey, im gonna shoot some videos with my hot friend, but we talk about cars only

[@AdamG1983]

​@@kylev.1163Nah. I'm sure Doug is loyal. Plus Alanis is married too.

[@205rider8]

@@kylev.1163Silly comment! Many men and women work together around the world every day!!

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

​@@AdamG1983They have the energy for each other, I can see it...even if they don't act on it.

[@svpracer98]

Chevy SS... I really, really want to find a nice manual example and keep it forever.

[@charliemorris260]

The jr sundrop merch goes dummy hard

[@fabssgarage]

Very nice point of view guys!

[@alexandercruz8371]

A Challenger Hellcat with the Manual is definitely going to be a classic. Only 96 out of 10,072 currently for sale at CarGurus is in that spec.

[@Just_Drivers_Cars]

Agreed!

[@MrMcTavishOBS]

The Chevy SS is already going up in value. Most I’ve searched for are lower miles, and are already going for over original msrp.

[@sawyermartin4434]

"Going for," or being listed for?

[@kennethwehrs8924]

Doug, I am endlessly entertained by these videos, even moreso than your reviews. I hope your analytics reflect this. Keep Alanis around.

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

These bots aren’t even trying to make their comments not sound all the same. Alanis or DD needs to buy a better bot package

[@Llamacowking99]

I love that you both had the LC on your lists, it is an aspirational car for me

[@jeffk464]

My vote is for the Mk7 2015 GTI PS the old Z probably has better longevity than the new Z. Manual transmission BRZ/GT86 are pretty obvious classics SS Camaro

[@LGaro77]

No mention of the Alfa Romeo 4C, thoughts??

[@EOtekk]

The 4c is very similar to the Lotus Elise in the sense that the value won't necessarily increase, but it will continue to stay the same. It's too obscure of a car. I honestly believe the Giulia QV has a better chance of becoming a classic because it's the only high horsepower super sedan they have ever made.

[@EdDale44135]

Surprised - rare, stunning - you would think it would be on this list

[@gsmith207]

That was wicked fun! And my 19 ZR1 manual made the list!

[@Sethlhmstark]

“Nissan, can you help me?” “No, this is AppleCare!”

[@toddknight6855]

My take on the C7: It is far more important than anyone will give it credit for. It was the launching pad that stylistically bridged the gap to the C8. If you go straight from the C6 to the 8, people would have lost their minds even more. Remember how purists were getting pitchforks over the C7 not having oval/rounded taillights? Multiply that by 100 if you threw that on top of all the other C8 changes without the C7. The C7 offered a buffer stylistically, and finally made people start thinking the Corvette could stand alongside Euro exotics. Maybe not surpass them, but you put that beside a Ferrari California and it is going to get just as many looks. In a way I think the C2 did the same, asserting the vette as a true sportscar. The C7 helped break the vette free of restrictions so the C8 could thrive. Also the C6 is the worst looking vette, Alanis.

[@Incrazyboyy]

Good take with the style bridge! The reception of the C8 could have been really bad without the C7. Thinking about it, I feel like the C7 looks like a C6 with angles. Also, both cars look fantastic imo

[@Nickoboss29]

The C6 isn't bad looking at all

[@adamac520]

c6 is my fav vette

[@sammybrown4680]

You two need to do this more often. 😂 You are great together. 😂

[@danI43541]

Please do more of these episodes! Love it. Also with 2020s cars!

[@DUNEATV]

Good video. Good discussion!

[@iwrin]

I'll be honest, I was quite unsure when Doug added people to the videos, but I really quite enjoy them now. I look forward to seeing Alanis and Kennan nowbbalso, I've begun to notice that he picks his cars like he picks his friends. They are all a little quirky. Alanis has the energetic quirkiness while also being very pleasant and happy. Kennan is quirky in the quiet schoolboy way which makes him feel innocent and endearing

[@domenickniceschwander607]

I have a ‘13 STi Sedan, yes it’s modded beyond return, but I still think it’s one of the best looking cars & will age well.

[@TheG60528XiJinPing]

I agree, have a pretty much stock 2008 STI hatch bought basically on looks alone.

[@ryangrossklaus4838]

Doug is the type of guy to change the rules of the game when it becomes his turn.

[@Cptn080]

I still find it fascinating how Americans can consider 97hp in a 2 seater city car underpowered. Here in Europe even some new cargo vans have less power and people are doing totally fine with that.

[@E38Bimmer35]

To be honest, most Europeans would call that underpowered too. It certainly is underpowered, but that’s due to a different concept.

[@bwofficial1776]

When everyone is driving a 1L diesel hatchback or van, perhaps 97hp is average. Here in the US, we have room to have big, powerful cars. We often need to merge onto highways in a hurry or tow trailers. 97hp is borderline dangerous here if you go beyond city streets. We don't need tiny cars.

[@Cptn080]

@@bwofficial1776 I really don't get it. I got a 150hp Volkswagen Passat wagon, can do 230 kph (~140 mph) on the Autobahn today and tow a 2 ton (~4000 lbs) trailer tomorrow with no issues. If you need to tow more often, a Midsize Diesel SUV will do, they usally can tow up to 3500 tons (~7000 lbs). For anything bigger, I really can't understand why you're willing to use your everyday car for that. Maybe it's the different gas prices or some historic developments. But anyway, It's no problem to get around with 70 hp in a small car, I used to have a VW Polo with that power and it still was no problem to flow with highway traffic. I frequently did abot 160 kph (~100 mph) with it on the Autobahn. And 150 hp in a family car is also more than enough for a family car like I have now. Edit: my Passat reaches about 35 to 40 mpg in everyday use.

[@Cptn080]

@@E38Bimmer35 for a sedan or a midsize wagon, yes. But in a Cygnet sized like a Smartcar, it's more than enough. For comparison: the high end Brabus tuned Smartcar avaible here has only 125 hp and is considered crazy overpowered by Europeans.

[@E38Bimmer35]

@@Cptn080 Its not... Nobody considers a 125 hp Smart overpowered, its decently powered for its weight and its fun, but not overpowered. The majority of people in europe, or atleast in germany buy rather decently powered cars nowadays, the cars under 100hp are a minority. And european cars even started the horsepower wars back then...

[@doggedlydetermined7022]

Evoque Convertible will be worth 6 figures one day.

[@TituzzzD]

5:27 I drive the Opel equivalent to this Saturn, the Opel Astra H caravan, and it's known to be extremely reliable. You still see it regularly on the streets in Germany, although it's from the mid 2000. That example is maybe a bad one for cars that fall apart. 😅 (But i don't know about the actual Saturn ones..)

[@chrisl8351]

One choice for me, 2nd Version (2015-17) Nismo Juke (RS):in a manual. Fun little car that has a very polarizing/hard core following. hard to find low mileage examples if any...

[@ricky7973]

I'd argue that the ford fiesta st will be a future classic. Ford canned it, forced 6 speed, turbo, light chassis, lots of after market support and they offer a well rounded package.

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

It already costs more than Focus STs used in my area.....you are 100% correct, not even up for debate. I am tempted yo get one when I move to Europe.

[@ricky7973]

@@fortheloveofnoise9298 Hopefully you can get the 3 door version that We never got in the US. Europe also has the ST200 trim package that offers one of the nicest paint jobs ever, unique wheels and some tweaked suspension and drivetrain parts.

[@UserManson]

Chevy SS… That’s a Commo

[@PERFECTLS3]

And we owe you a giant debt of gratitude for it.

[@JerryDLTN]

15:30 I just saw a Scion iQ at the grocery store an hour ago

[@nateracing]

DOUG REVIEW THE 300ZX (both z32 and z31, they're both quirky)

[@MichealEberechukwu]

What of the Gen 5 dodge viper ACR 😢

[@TheRenegade.]

I notice in these types of videos they never mention vipers and I think it’s bc they don’t see them going up in value anymore than they have now? Maybe? But I’d disagree ESPECIALLY with Gen 5 ACRs. I’d bet money those cars and even other Gen 5 trims will ge $300-500k eventually. A perfect car for this list would of been the Gen 4 ACR. Those things are still somehow a steal compared to the Gen 5 ACR.

[@swayz132]

Really loving these kind of videos. Alanis should be a regular.

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

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