QotW: What have you sacrificed for your car?

Today, August 25, is Instant Ramen Day, honoring the day in 1958 when the flash-fried noodles first hit the shelves. The original instant ramen was developed by Nissin Foods, but soon after NissAn also released a ramen. In this 1963 campaign, you could win a Cedric if you collected enough points attached to the ramen packages. The convenient meal-in-a-packet, which has spawned many imitators and can still be had for less than a buck each, has since become the default dinner for those saving money for a greater cause… like car parts. Can you even call yourself a car enthusiast if you haven’t eaten ramen for weeks, worn the same raggedy event T-shirts, or refrained from haircuts just to put funds towards a car?

What have you sacrificed for your car?

The most entertaining comment by next week will receive a prize. Scroll down to see the winner of last week’s QotW, “Which beloved nameplate will be revived next?“.

There was definitely some cynicism in the responses. Franxou‘s WRX as BMW M Sport-style appearance packge on Foresters and Outbacks was a horror show from a truly twisted mind, unlike Steve n‘s Corvette SUV idea, which we don’t think even GM is stupid enough to do. TheJWT said anything with a following from Nissan’s back catalog would do, and it seems like the company is actually following that playbook!

Toyota was looking like a beacon of hope, with largely positive model name revivals. GeorgeL, or perhaps the Mandalorian, said the Celica is the way. Ian G. pitched the MR2 and Celica, as well as a left-field Honda Element.

Meanwhile, Ian N made a good case for not bringing back any model names at all, as they make searching for actual classic parts difficult.

The Mitsubishi contingent had some schemes, with Howard D. suggesting a resurrection of the Starion, which isn’t a bad idea if they ever want back into the sports car game. However, the winner this week was JJ, whose proposal is so terrifying because it could really happen.

Mitsubishi 3000GT, they need a Wagoneer/Expedition/Suburban competitor, no?

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