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Cool Cars for Cool Guys (2026)
The 2026 edition, ordered cheapest to most expensive rather than worst to best. Same formula — cool = style + uniqueness + popularity + function — plus a hot take that Porsches have been turned into Nike Dunks.
E34 5 Series
“I refuse to apologize for liking timeless stuff that's extremely versatile and objectively good. Everybody on the planet would agree that this is a good-looking car. It is not divisive at all. It just looks like car.”
MX-5 Miata (NC)
“This car is for someone who likes to drive and is confident in their driving abilities as well as who they are. Not only are you brave enough to drive a Miata, but you're brave enough to drive a Miata that Gen X guys think is lesser than the other Miatas.”
GMT800 SUVs (Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade)
“They have such a presence and are so nice to be inside of that they put limousines out of business. These are objectively cool and iconic.”
XJ Series III
“About as cool as a person can be before becoming a dick. Driving this car, you could look like a model from the '80s, a British gangster, or a real estate mogul, depending on your outfit.”
Civic Si (8th gen)
“This is the best car on this list for a young enthusiast in my opinion. It's totally practical and responsible, but it's still very cool and very fun, which is an incredibly rare combo.”
- B7 S4
B7 S4
“A Prius doesn't have a 340 horsepower naturally aspirated V8 that redlines around 7,000 RPM and shoots power to all four freaking wheels, now does it?”
Right-Hand Drive JDM SUVs
“It gives truck vibes, but lets people know that you support everybody's right to get married.”
360 Modena
“Do you want a Mark III Supra or an R33 GT-R or a Ferrari 360? There's no wrong answer to that question, but all three of those cars cost about the same amount of money right now. And my answer would be a Ferrari, dude.”
F355
“These mid-engine V8 Ferraris now occupy that sweet spot, offering the visceral analog driving experience of a classic '90s or early 2000s supercar. Straight up breathtaking styling.”
F430
“Porsches used to dominate the affordable exotic market. They've turned Porsches into Nike dunks.”
Challenger SRT Hellcat
“It's loud. It's a little dated looking. It's full of cheesy puns. Your dad loves it. It's kind of like the Terminator 2 of cars. And I love Terminator 2.”