The Douche Meter, Automation Edition

@titleguy1 I’d definitely say there is some douchiness within Rennen, but only because of the styling. I’d reckon that the drivers of your cars would actually be more respecting of other drivers, perhaps realising they’re driving something a little more special than a German saloon. I’d agree with your rating therefore, though I reckon you could get away with a 4/10 :smile:

@BobLoblaw Petoskey seem to be rather stereotypical American, but also slightly-more-tasteful-stereotypical American. The big spoiler on the Montauk does immediately incur a far amount of douchiness, but not catastrophic levels. And the Stag isn’t screaming “LOOK AT ME I’M A BIG PICK UP!!” as much as its rivals, so I’d say that works in its favour.
I’d say a 5/10 for the Montauk, and a 6/10 for the Stag.

@findRED19 Spoiler + High Revving i4 = prime rice material. But…aggressive design, practical coupe style, interesting styling and that decent economy rating all reduce its rice douchiness. I reckon a 4.5/10, but any riced version would immediately having to be scored higher than that.

And so, as they say “don’t dish out what you can’t take”, I must nominate my own beloved Erin to be scrutinised for douchiness. Let’s hit it.

I’m gonna post some cars that I’d like rated, though feel free to go to the company page and choose a car to critique.

Firstly, the Erin Merna.

A family hatchback? That isn’t really a hatchback? That has AWD as an option? That has chrome all over it? I can imagine some drivers being rather arsey and maybe even arrogant (but here’s hoping it would be a minority).
I’m reckoning 4/10 for this. However, the X-Eco trim definetley deserves higher for being a hot hatch that is kind to the environment. That’s going to attract a certain type of driver…:laughing:

The Erin Scarlet


Big, powerful sports coupe. Made to be a drivers car more than anything else, but who those drivers are…ehh, that’s a different question. Plenty of stats and features to shout about (200 mph, highly advanced active suspension, active aerodynamics etc…) that could get annoying after being told them time after time. And then it’s pretty stark in its design. You’re going to be able to attract attention with such a vehicle wherever you park it, a great little ego boost…
8/10 for this one no doubt. Maybe even 9/10.

1995 Erin Berlose X-AllDrive.


“Look at ME! I’m an M5 rival with all wheel drive! I’ve got flared wheel arches, lips and a bonnet that’s all bulged! I’ve got a rumbling 3.8l V8 under the bonnet! I make A LOT of noise and I go VERY fast!”
And now it’s 20 years, it’s starting to become a classic. Might be able to save it one or two douche points, but this is definitely another 8/10 or 9/10.

And now for something completley different. The 1993 Erin Visto!


Barely capable of 80 mph, an interior more sparse than the Atacama desert, enough black plastic to supply South-East Asia for a decade and an engine so feeble they need a stethoscope just to check its actually running.
2/10 max, for its eco credentials. But I could be very wrong…

Also, if anyone wanted to just rate Erin as a whole, I’d like that. Just to see what the general public think of our products and brand image. Market research, if you like :blush: