{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"These Cars Should’ve Been TERRIBLE… So Why Do We Love Them?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/these-cars-should-ve-been-terrible-so-why-do-we-love-them","audioUrl":"https://podcast.konigwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PC-Cars-we-shouldnt-like.mp3","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome cars are supposed to be bad…. No car enthusiast ever woke up thinking “you know… the PT Cruiser actually isn’t half bad”…. or did they?\n\n\n\nOn paper, they miss the mark. Weird styling. Questionable performance. Odd positioning. Maybe even straight-up hated when they launched.\n\n\n\n…but then you drive them.\n\n\n\nIn this episode of the Konig Behind the Wheel Podcast, we dive into the cars that should have sucked—but somehow didn’t. The unexpected heroes. The guilty pleasures. The cars we shouldn’t love… but absolutely do.\n\n\n\nWe’re talking about machines like the Dodge Neon SRT-4, the cult-favorite Nissan NX2000, the bizarre-but-brilliant Infiniti FX50, and more that completely defy expectations.\n\n\n\nWhy did these cars work when they shouldn’t have?\n\n\n\nWhat made them fun despite their flaws?\n\n\n\nAnd are we all just lying to ourselves… or were these actually great?\n\n\n\nIf you’re into underdogs, hot takes, and cars that don’t make sense—but somehow do—this episode is for you.\n\n\n\n2026 Behind the Wheel Podcast | All Rights ReservedThank you for tuning in, and if you enjoy our podcast, please SUBSCRIBE! We’re on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and iHeartRadio, and we always upload our full video interviews on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/konigwheels (we’d love for you to subscribe there as well!) Thank you for listening!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://podcast.konigwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BTW-Dewey-Dewitt.mp3\n\n \n\nFOLLOW:\nKonig’s Instagram: @konigwheelsusahttps://www.instagram.com/konigwheelsusa/\nMore on the Konig Behind The Wheel Podcast and to SUBSCRIBE:podcast.konigwheels.com\n\n\n\n\nThe post These Cars Should’ve Been TERRIBLE… So Why Do We Love Them? appeared first on Konig Wheels Behind The Wheel Podcast."},"annotations":[{"startTime":29.7,"endTime":41.4,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Cube","url":"/cars/nissan/cube","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/2002_Nissan_Cube_light_blue_front.jpg","quote":"So starting off, we all know I'm a die-hard Nissan guy and I always love tripping people up. I have a massive infatuation with the Nissan Cube.","canonicalId":"car:nissan:cube","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan Cube is a quirky, boxy compact car known for its distinctive styling and practical interior space. It became popular with enthusiasts who like unusual designs and easy-to-drive, city-friendly dimensions.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Nissan Cube is a small Nissan that looks really different—more boxy than most cars. People either love that style or hate it, but it’s also fun and easy to drive.","imageAttribution":"Throwawayacc222 (CC0)"}},{"startTime":52.8,"endTime":78.6,"type":"term","title":"e-brake","url":"/glossary/e-brake","quote":"And on the weekends, we didn't have a shuttle driver. So I got tasked with driving customers home on Saturday mornings... caught in a snowstorm at the dealership with this car and I'm driving this thing around the back a lot, ripping the e-brake...","canonicalId":"term:e-brake","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“E-brake” is short for the electronic or mechanical parking brake, depending on the vehicle. In enthusiast driving, pulling it can help create a playful, low-speed slide or quick rotation, especially in light cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"The e-brake is the parking brake. In some cars, using it briefly can make the car feel more playful at low speeds, like a quick little slide."}},{"startTime":154.6,"endTime":160.0,"type":"term","title":"T-tops","url":"/glossary/t-tops","quote":"No idea, no clue, but I just remember them being pretty unique. I think it had T-tops to it, didn't it? Yeah, if I remember correctly, it had T-tops.","canonicalId":"term:t-tops","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"T-tops are a roof design with two removable roof panels, separated by a center “T” shaped support. They’re often associated with sporty cars because they create an open-air feel without fully removing the roof.","simplifiedExplanation":"T-tops are roof panels you can remove. With them out, the car feels more open to the air, kind of like a partial convertible."}},{"startTime":159.9,"endTime":167.9,"type":"term","title":"digital dash","url":"/glossary/digital-dash","quote":"Yeah, if I remember correctly, it had T-tops. I think it also had a digital dash, which was... Oh, really? If I remember correctly, it was like kind of like similar to the 85-300 ZX1...","canonicalId":"term:digital-dash","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A digital dash uses electronic displays (rather than traditional analog gauges) to show speed, RPM, and other information. In the 1980s/1990s, digital dashes were a big styling and tech statement, and some models offered them as options.","simplifiedExplanation":"A digital dash means the instrument panel is shown on screens instead of classic needles. It was considered more “techy” and modern when it first appeared."}},{"startTime":180.2,"endTime":190.3,"type":"concept","title":"oddball niche cars","url":"/glossary/oddball-niche-cars","quote":"I barely remember that car was such a flash in the pan. And as you said, it's kind of an oddball thing. Nissan tends to do that, though. You'll find like these really weird, like, nichey cars that they made.","canonicalId":"concept:oddball-niche-cars","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker frames certain Nissan models as “oddball” and “nichey,” meaning they’re unusual choices that didn’t become mainstream. This concept helps explain why some cars can be “terrible on paper” yet still develop a loyal following.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about cars that were a little weird or not what most people asked for. Even if they weren’t popular, some people still end up loving them."}},{"startTime":195.8,"endTime":218.2,"type":"car","title":"Infiniti FX50","url":"/cars/infiniti/fx35","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/The_frontview_of_Nissan_VANETTE_SERENA_FX_Rio_Mid-year_1993.jpg","quote":"But in that same vein of things that nobody asked for, I actually like the FX-50. And that was the FX-35, but with the 5-liter in it. It looked a little weird because it had like the kind of like bug-like headlights.","canonicalId":"car:infiniti:fx35","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan FX-50 is the V8-powered version of the FX crossover line, and the speaker emphasizes it’s essentially an “FX-35 with a 5-liter” engine. They also describe it as sharing the “G37” underpinnings while delivering a V8 character, which explains why some people still like it despite its oddball styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Nissan FX-50 is the V8 version of the FX crossover. The speaker’s saying it’s basically the same idea as the smaller FX, but with a bigger 5-liter engine, which makes it feel more powerful and different.","imageAttribution":"Tokumeigakarinoaoshima (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":199.0,"endTime":202.3,"type":"car","title":"Infiniti FX35","url":"/cars/infiniti/fx","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/%2706-%2708_Infiniti_FX_%28Orange_Julep%29.jpg","quote":"And that was the FX-35, but with the 5-liter in it. It looked a little weird because it had like the kind of like bug-like headlights.","canonicalId":"car:infiniti:fx","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan FX-35 is the V6-powered counterpart to the FX-50. In the transcript, it’s used as a baseline to explain the FX-50 upgrade—same general platform/idea, but with a larger engine and different character.","simplifiedExplanation":"The FX-35 is the smaller/less powerful FX model. The speaker uses it to explain what changes when you move up to the FX-50.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":230.8,"endTime":236.3,"type":"term","title":"sport SUVs","url":"/glossary/sport-suvs","quote":"We already know that I have like an obsession with some sport SUVs. And that kind of falls in that same category before they kind of became popular.","canonicalId":"term:sport-suvs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Sport SUVs” refers to crossovers/SUVs tuned for driving feel—often with stronger engines, sport-oriented suspensions, and more aggressive styling. The speaker is placing the FX-50 in the timeline before these became mainstream.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sport SUVs are regular SUVs/crossovers, but made to feel more fun to drive. They usually have stronger engines and sportier handling than typical family SUVs."}},{"startTime":249.1,"endTime":258.6,"type":"concept","title":"fixed up (custom wheels, drop)","url":"/glossary/fixed-up-custom-wheels-drop","quote":"And it's interesting too. You don't see a lot of, at least I haven't seen a lot of them fixed up like, you know, the wheels, maybe a drop, things like that, but nothing like too far.","canonicalId":"concept:fixed-up-custom-wheels-drop","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker mentions seeing cars “fixed up” with “wheels” and “a drop,” which refers to common enthusiast modifications: aftermarket wheels/tires and lowering the suspension for stance/handling. The point is that these cars aren’t heavily modified in the wild, so they often remain stock-looking.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about typical car mods: new wheels and lowering the car (“a drop”) to change how it looks. They’re saying they don’t see many of these cars modified that way."}},{"startTime":258.6,"endTime":262.8,"type":"car","title":"Nissan NX2000","url":"/cars/nissan/100-nx","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/1991_Nissan_100_NX_1.6_%288094248321%29.jpg","quote":"Like don't get me wrong. Same with the NX2000. I'm sure there's like a club that has, you know, a ton of them and stuff. I just haven't seen them very much.","canonicalId":"car:nissan:100-nx","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan NX2000 is a small, niche Nissan sports coupe/2+2 that’s known for being uncommon and having a dedicated enthusiast base. The speaker suggests there may be a club with many of them, even though they personally don’t see many.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Nissan NX2000 is a smaller, less common Nissan sports car. Even if you don’t see many on the road, there may be enthusiasts who keep them around.","imageAttribution":"free photos & art (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":368.4,"endTime":372.3,"type":"concept","title":"underrated","url":"/glossary/underrated","quote":"I feel like that would kind of flew under the radar. A lot of people, um, underrated that one.","canonicalId":"concept:underrated","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Underrated” is an enthusiast term meaning a car didn’t get the recognition it deserved—either because it was overlooked by buyers or because its strengths weren’t widely understood. Here it’s tied to the Celica’s styling refresh and its competition.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Underrated” means people didn’t pay enough attention to a car. The speaker thinks the Celica deserved more credit than it got."}},{"startTime":377.0,"endTime":393.7,"type":"concept","title":"six-speed","url":"/glossary/six-speed","quote":"And so that one had, um, a six speed, which was pretty cool, especially because, you know, when, uh, the DC Integra was, was, was new, that was one of the only things I didn't like. I wish I had a six speed instead of a five speed.","canonicalId":"concept:six-speed","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A six-speed manual transmission gives more gear ratios than a five-speed, which can improve acceleration and keep the engine in its power band. The speaker specifically likes that the Celica GTS had a six-speed, contrasting it with the Integra’s five-speed at the time.","simplifiedExplanation":"A six-speed means the car has more gears to choose from. That can help the engine feel stronger and keep it in the right rev range."}},{"startTime":393.7,"endTime":398.8,"type":"concept","title":"red line","url":"/glossary/red-line","quote":"It had a high ribbon engine, right? It was like 8,000 or 8,200 RPM, uh, red line. It was pretty high.","canonicalId":"concept:red-line","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Redline is the maximum recommended engine RPM; going past it can risk engine damage. The speaker describes the Celica GTS as having a high redline (around 8,000–8,200 RPM), which is typical of engines tuned to rev freely rather than make low-end torque.","simplifiedExplanation":"Redline is the top safe RPM range for the engine. The host is saying this car likes to rev very high before you’d hit the limit."}},{"startTime":398.8,"endTime":403.86,"type":"concept","title":"no torque","url":"/glossary/no-torque","quote":"Um, no torque, right? But most of the 1.8 liters of that era didn't have torque anyways.","canonicalId":"concept:no-torque","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Torque” is the twisting force that helps a car accelerate, especially at low RPMs. The speaker says the Celica GTS had “no torque” and explains that many 1.8-liter engines of that era didn’t produce much low-end torque, which aligns with the car’s high-RPM focus.","simplifiedExplanation":"Torque is what makes a car feel strong when you’re not revving much. The host is saying this engine didn’t have much low-end pull, so it feels better higher in the rev range."}},{"startTime":410.2,"endTime":414.3,"type":"term","title":"front suspension","url":"/glossary/front-suspension","quote":"It wasn't that advanced. 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If it’s simpler or less advanced, the car may not handle as sharply or feel as “tight” in corners."}},{"startTime":421.4,"endTime":427.1,"type":"term","title":"shifters","url":"/glossary/shifters","quote":"both of those were known for being really, really good handling cars and, you know, great shifters. The Celica didn't really have that.","canonicalId":"term:shifters","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Shifters” here refers to the feel and quality of the gear lever and shift action in a manual transmission. Enthusiasts often judge a car by how precise, notchy, and satisfying the shifter feels, not just by horsepower or acceleration."}},{"startTime":446.0,"endTime":455.8,"type":"term","title":"body kit","url":"/glossary/body-kit","quote":"Was that the one that very like near the end of its lifespan, they, they started selling it with like the really aggressive body kit on it? 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They’re saying the car later got a more aggressive styling package."}},{"startTime":455.8,"endTime":470.9,"type":"term","title":"fake exhaust tips","url":"/glossary/fake-exhaust-tips","quote":"the bumper had probably the first time I ever saw one of the fake exhaust tips as part of the bumper... it was literally a piece of plastic like painted to look like a muffler tip on it.","canonicalId":"term:fake-exhaust-tips","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Fake exhaust tips” are decorative exhaust-looking outlets that don’t actually connect to the exhaust system. The speaker describes a bumper with plastic tips painted to resemble real muffler outlets—an example of styling over function.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about exhaust tips that look real but are basically just decoration. The car may not actually route exhaust through them, so it’s more for looks than sound or performance."}},{"startTime":506.2,"endTime":511.3,"type":"concept","title":"aftermarket","url":"/glossary/aftermarket","quote":"it didn't seem like I had the, the biggest aftermarket, you know, there was stuff out there, but not nearly as big as a Honda stuff.","canonicalId":"concept:aftermarket","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Aftermarket refers to parts and accessories made by companies other than the original manufacturer—like wheels, intakes, exhausts, and body kits. The speaker is saying the Celica scene had fewer aftermarket options than the Honda crowd at the time.","simplifiedExplanation":"Aftermarket means upgrades you buy after the car is sold—like performance parts or cosmetic mods. 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I've always wanted to make it look like one of the old Chevy sales vans, I guess you would say, like an old, like, murder it out, make it, you know, look slammed, slam it down, get some good power out of it,","canonicalId":"concept:murder-it-out","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Murder it out” is slang for making a car extremely dark—typically by going for blacked-out trim, dark wheels, and often tint—so it looks stealthy and aggressive. The speaker connects it to sleeper styling: it looks cool and non-threatening, but not obviously fast.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Murder it out” means making the car look really dark and stealthy, usually with blacked-out parts. The goal is to look tough without advertising performance."}},{"startTime":705.4,"endTime":717.0,"type":"concept","title":"sleeper","url":"/glossary/sleeper","quote":"and have it almost be like a sleeper. 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People often like them because they can feel strong and punchy when you accelerate."}},{"startTime":916.4,"endTime":924.0,"type":"term","title":"Hellcat","url":"/glossary/hellcat","quote":"...a guy a couple years ago that did a Hellcat swap or whatever...","canonicalId":"term:hellcat","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Hellcat is Dodge’s performance branding associated with high-output engines, famously supercharged. In this segment, it’s used as the example of an engine swap that would give the discussed car far more power than it came with.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hellcat is a Dodge performance model/engine family known for being very powerful. The speaker is using it as shorthand for “a huge power upgrade.”"}},{"startTime":945.2,"endTime":949.3,"type":"company","title":"Chip Foose","url":"/glossary/chip-foose","quote":"...Like I know that it was helped developed by like Chip Foose and the guys over there.","canonicalId":"company:chip-foose","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Chip Foose is a well-known automotive designer and TV personality associated with custom car design and fabrication. The speaker credits him with helping develop the car’s styling, which explains why the vehicle has such a distinctive “classic” look.","simplifiedExplanation":"Chip Foose is a famous car designer. They’re saying he helped shape the car’s styling, which is why it looks so cool."}},{"startTime":1051.0,"endTime":1057.1,"type":"term","title":"bigger wheels and tires","url":"/glossary/bigger-wheels-and-tires","quote":"So, you know, lift and, you know, bigger wheels and tires, the whole thing.","canonicalId":"term:bigger-wheels-and-tires","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Bigger wheels and tires are a common off-road mod to improve traction and ground clearance. Larger tires can also change steering feel, gearing/acceleration, and ride comfort, so it’s usually paired with suspension and alignment considerations.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bigger wheels and tires help the car grip better and clear obstacles. They can also change how the car drives, so it’s not just a cosmetic upgrade."}},{"startTime":1073.4,"endTime":1078.5,"type":"brand","title":"BMW","url":"/glossary/bmw","quote":"He's a BMW guy. 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