WORST drivers by Make and model.
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My experience is, cars that are typically driven by non auto-enthusiast type drivers tend to have the most "frustrating" drivers. So that includes Priuses, Subarus, mainstream cars like Corollas and Camrys, and also includes Lexus vehicles such as the ES and RX. People who select a car because they "wanted a car to fulfill something other than transportation" are less frustrating.
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From: Maryland
For me it’s always the Prius that tops my list going below the speed limit on single lane roads with no regards to the line of cars behind them. On 2 or more lane roads and they are in the right lane I have no issue but when I’m behind one merging onto a highway and they are going so slow when merging it drives me crazy.
As for ignorant drivers, around me it has to be old ex-police cars that are sold after they are taken out of service. They always have the darkest window tint and drive like a-holes weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating in the slower lanes, never using turn signals, etc.
As for ignorant drivers, around me it has to be old ex-police cars that are sold after they are taken out of service. They always have the darkest window tint and drive like a-holes weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating in the slower lanes, never using turn signals, etc.
Lexus Test Driver
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From: Long Island
The only BMW product that I ever test-drove that I thought was really stiff and uncomfortable was the last-generation M3, which handled like it was on rails but was very rough and noisy over bumps. Most BMWs, even with the Sport-Package, have a superb balance of ride-and-handling, because the BMW engineers know how to design suspensions that deliver both comfort and control.
One also has to take this entire thread in its proper context. Yes, I felt that the BMW 3-series, for its proportion of arrogant and irresponsible drivers, was second only to the infamous high-powered Mustangs. But, even then, probably a majority of BMW 3-series drivers are just as careful, responsible, and follow the same traffic-laws as those drivers of other makes.
One also has to take this entire thread in its proper context. Yes, I felt that the BMW 3-series, for its proportion of arrogant and irresponsible drivers, was second only to the infamous high-powered Mustangs. But, even then, probably a majority of BMW 3-series drivers are just as careful, responsible, and follow the same traffic-laws as those drivers of other makes.
Lexus Test Driver
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For me it’s always the Prius that tops my list going below the speed limit on single lane roads with no regards to the line of cars behind them. On 2 or more lane roads and they are in the right lane I have no issue but when I’m behind one merging onto a highway and they are going so slow when merging it drives me crazy.
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Definitely older Lexus ES and RX models, specifically older generations. I don't know how many times I've had an RX refuse to let me zipper-merge in traffic, or an ES zoom around me at 20 MPH over the speed limit, only to have to weave around the next car in the lane. I don't really see issues too much with the newer models.
Also, Idk what it is about Hyundai Accents, but I've seen a number of near-misses with them. Just yesterday, for example, an Accent speeds past me. We are in a 40 MPH speed limit zone, and I was doing 45 or so. They looked to be going about 60. Anyway, a few seconds later we're approaching an intersection, and an oncoming semi truck is making a left turn. The Accent driver doesn't notice till late, and fully locks up their right-rear tire slamming on the brakes, creating lots of tire smoke. They are able to swerve left around the end of the semi truck's trailer, thankfully.
Also, Idk what it is about Hyundai Accents, but I've seen a number of near-misses with them. Just yesterday, for example, an Accent speeds past me. We are in a 40 MPH speed limit zone, and I was doing 45 or so. They looked to be going about 60. Anyway, a few seconds later we're approaching an intersection, and an oncoming semi truck is making a left turn. The Accent driver doesn't notice till late, and fully locks up their right-rear tire slamming on the brakes, creating lots of tire smoke. They are able to swerve left around the end of the semi truck's trailer, thankfully.
The usual suspects, Mustang, Prius, BMW, Lexus have all been mentioned in this thread no surprise.
Let me say that TESLA drivers are some of the most arrogant and self entitled drivers on the road. From 3, to S to X. Bunch of jack weasels.
Let me say that TESLA drivers are some of the most arrogant and self entitled drivers on the road. From 3, to S to X. Bunch of jack weasels.
It's what happens when the even the cheapest model does 0-60 in 5.3 
People do seem to get annoyed because if I'm at the front of a red light, I'll get on the accelerator like a bat out of hell, but then set my AP to 63 (in a 55) and camp out in the right lane. Maybe they expect me to keep accelerating
People do seem to get annoyed because if I'm at the front of a red light, I'll get on the accelerator like a bat out of hell, but then set my AP to 63 (in a 55) and camp out in the right lane. Maybe they expect me to keep accelerating
It's what happens when the even the cheapest model does 0-60 in 5.3 People do seem to get annoyed because if I'm at the front of a red light, I'll get on the accelerator like a bat out of hell, but then set my AP to 63 (in a 55) and camp out in the right lane. Maybe they expect me to keep accelerating
People do seem to get annoyed because if I'm at the front of a red light, I'll get on the accelerator like a bat out of hell, but then set my AP to 63 (in a 55) and camp out in the right lane. Maybe they expect me to keep accelerating
Lexus Test Driver
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Even at a quarter throttle, the Model 3 Performance takes off far faster than an average vehicle. At half throttle, I have bus-lengths in a few seconds. I haven't had anyone keep up with me at full throttle yet. Its a completely ridiculous car.
If you see a red one randomly taking off like a bat out of hell at stop lights...it could be me
Even at a quarter throttle, the Model 3 Performance takes off far faster than an average vehicle. At half throttle, I have bus-lengths in a few seconds. I haven't had anyone keep up with me at full throttle yet. Its a completely ridiculous car.
Even at a quarter throttle, the Model 3 Performance takes off far faster than an average vehicle. At half throttle, I have bus-lengths in a few seconds. I haven't had anyone keep up with me at full throttle yet. Its a completely ridiculous car.
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Lead Lap
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Weird, where I live in MD I see a fair amount of Tesla drivers and I have yet to see one drive like an A-hole, not one. Every single one I have seen drives very normal and courteous.
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