I have a question of opinion.
As most know, I look at cars on the internet pretty much constantly and two vehicles have been my focus lately, the 1991-1999 Lexus SC400 and the 1980-1985 AMC-Jeep CJ-7 "Laredo"
In looking at them, one might laugh at the CJ-7 and say that the Lexus is obviously more classier. But, for some odd reason I'd have to disagree. I don't know why but for some reason...
...this strikes me as classier than...
...this.
The Lexus is a beautiful car with all the bells & whistles one would expect but on the used car market, in most cases, the Jeep is much more expensive than the sleeker, more fuel efficient, and better equipped Lexus. Is this bias? Is it because I have a bit of a distaste for vehicles produced in the 90's or because many Lexus SC300's (which are a 6cyl variant of the SC400) are modified and I prefer them vanilla, or is it possibly a domestic vs import thing?
EDIT: It's also very possible it is an extinct manufacturer thing. AMC has been dead since the late 80's yet Jeep lives on under Chrysler. Willys, Studebaker, AMC, DeLorean, all of these strike me as interesting due to their near obscurity. I actually have a Willys.