Is there a vehicle platform/model that you seem to like more than others?

I'm old-school, so my go-to is GM G-body.  Relatively light (ish), they can swallow nearly any GM trans/engine, and once the camber curve is fixed, they handle quite well.

2011 and older Rangers, I'm on my 6th, a 00' Mazda B4000.  Just something about the size, looks, parts availability etc tickle me just right. 

BG chassis Mazda/Ford

MK2 VW

RWD Volvos

318tis (there's something about that E36/E30 hybrid of the 318ti that makes it the best of both) 

Is it Korean? Is it newer than 2002? I'll probably like it. I do like the new Forte/Veloster/Elantra platform, even the beam versions.  

I too have an inexplicable fondness towards the Mazda-based "BG" compacts. Saturn S series as well.

Cars that are way more fun than they should be.

Specifically among platforms, I vote VW MQB.  Lots of interchange between all the Golf variants, the AllTrack, Audi A3/S3/RS3.  Electronics are pretty accessible through an aftermarket product, VCDS.   Big user community.

I don't think I could narrow it down to one. I'm not sure I've ever owned more than one of any chassis. 

In the past several weeks, I have driven a 66 Falcon, a 91 Bentley, a 2014 Mustang, a 00 Suburban, an 07 Endeavor, and a 2014 Touareg. I enjoyed driving all of them. 

You could say air cooled VWs. I've had over 30 of them and have custom ideas for hundreds more. Mini trucks are a close second, followed by LBCs.

I'll take cars that start with the letter M for $100 Alex.

Miata, Mustang, and Mirage. I have owned multiples of each and oh yeah, I have all 3 in my garage now. 

I've always preferred owning/maintaining japanese cars, so my first few experiences with european cars were a bit challenging (318ti, LR3).

I wanted to say thirdgen fbodies but seeing as I've only owned two and only have one right now I guess that's not true. I mean, I have had the current one for over 20 years though.

I guess I'd have to reluctantly say e30s. I have 4 of them right now with a 5th on the way. Oof. 

Can't say there's one specific one, as this board has so many enthusiasts for all kinds of different vehicles I often finding myself researching aome new car I've never looked at before. 

It's probably easier for me to list what I'm currently obsessing (dream building) about.  GMT-400's.  All over the configuration map with RCSB, 2-door Tahoe/Blazer/Yukons, Extended cabs for more room, quad cab dually's just because.  Etc.  They're so plentiful with a huge aftermarket and parts swapping are like Lego.  LS's are the norm, but I've been researching if anyone's done a GM L3B (the 2.7 turbo 4) because I think it would be perfect in a regular cab short bed.

Past that, I've found myself learning more than a "normal person" about various things, just because someone here mentioned it.  Miatas, K-Body turbos, small Asian hatchbacks, P71's, big Asian luxury cars like Lexus and Genesis, etc. So many rabbit holes to fall down in to.

-Rob

I was just thinking about this the other day as well. 

My first "fun" car was an AW11, I spent a lot of time on the mid ships and by proxy 4AGE powered cars in general. Since then It's been some Volvo's, VW's, BMW's, more Toyotas, a Jeep, a Subaru, sort of all over the place.

When I work on an old Toyota or Volvo, I barely need to think about what I'm doing, so naturally I find myself with a healthy gravitational pull towards them for ease of maintenance but also an underlying note of trepidation knowing how difficult some of the jobs are.

But, if I had to categorize what I like, it's either the somewhat uncommon cars (my MS3), or the ones that need help (like my 700$ '10 Passat). I somehow can't help but drag the sick and sad cars home from the inevitable fate of laying dormant. 

I think I just like cars that are approachable, and mechanically robust. 

I haven't cared too much. I've had mostly un-alike cars.

I like the way old Benzes(116,123,126) drive and I like the semi trailing arm rear(also on my e36/5) but I don't like how complicated the front suspension is. Otherwise they are a great chassis. Big doors, big engine bay, great visibility out, very stout suspension. They are obviously not built with weight in mind.

AMC/Chrysler built 2,800,000 XJ Cherokees from MYs 1984 to 2001. They outlasted 2, almost 3, generations of 4 Runner. Jeep was doing something right. And I agree 100%. Simple and rugged concept while staying incredibly lightweight. I love 2 solid axles. Enough room inside for a few people and toys. Easy as all getout to work on. Never did I think I'd have this much fun driving the Tail of the Dragon in a Jeep! And that was a 4x4 with 400lbs of stuff in the back. Heck, would be all over a 2wd road going XJ some day.

Civics in particular the fifth or sixth gen. I wouldn't hate a silly 6th gen Si but I have zero interest in anything other the 6th gen Si after the 5th gen.

I was about to say BG chassis cars, too, but I just realized I've never owned one. Wow. So I guess I can't claim that. But I do love them. The BJ protege is great too.

I am find myself drawn to older torsion beam hatchbacks by various automakers. Light, short wheel base, lots of fun in corners but also super functional. I am currently driving a Scion xD that is shockingly fun in the twisties. I loved my Festiva, miss that car. Love the Mazda 2. I like nimble, simple, fun, and functional cars.

I'll put another vote for the older Rangers. I like the way they drive, and they seem to last based on how many I see on the roads. 

The Miata is incredible, too. I miss mine.

I compare everything I drive to a 40+ year old 911. Everything. 
 

But I've owned 9 different Jeeps, including 4 CJs so I'm going with old crusty Jeep as my platform

80s / 90s F-series trucks.

They just work, almost forever.

They're well thought out, all the engines they came with are as reliable as gravity and everything is unit repair.

Also, minimal computers.

The Miata is pretty great.

The ZZW30 MR2 Spyder also sank it's hooks into me like no other.

So, as a whole, RWD Japanese roadsters.

There are some weird answers here, but I expected even weirder ones.  I'll go with Buick Grand Nationals/T-types, having owned 5 (? I think).  Currently zero and I need to remedy that..

Nope, not this guy.

octavious said:

I compare everything I drive to a 40+ year old 911. Everything. 
 

But I've owned 9 different Jeeps, including 4 CJs so I'm going with old crusty Jeep as my platform

I've owned a Gladiator when it was made by Kaiser. One of the best trucks I ever had.

I've owned a Comanche when it was made by AMC. THE worst truck I've ever had.

SN95/New Edge Mustangs. 

Big enough to fit fatties like me. 

Small enough to not weigh 6000lbs.

Competitive, big aftermarket, not ugly and literally automotive legos.

I haven't owned one in over 35 years but late 60's Mopar B bodies are still my favorite cars ever.

The "BeeGees".  --Mazda Protege, MX3, Ford Ford Econobox, ZX2 etc.