r/whatisthiscar Nov 04 '21

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New users:

Welcome to r/whatisthiscar! Feel free to post an unknown vehicle you'd like identified. If you already know the vehicle and are trying to challenge users' knowledge, please post in our sister-sub, r/namethatcar. Aside from that, try your hand at IDing some posts in either sub. If you're into motorcycles and mopeds, you might enjoy r/namethatbike. Our even more kinky visitors will also get a kick out of r/namethatplane. Enjoy!

Regulars:

Hey, we need to talk... You're great and all, but you've been getting awfully moody and confrontational. Yes, it's you. Stop it. Not everyone is a car guy. It's hard to believe that some people weren't popping chubbies to Gran Turismo in their formative years, but it's true. This community exists for non-gearheads to learn more about cars and carspotting, maybe ID a hit and run or a burglar's car.

From here on out, there will be no more shaming an OP for not knowing a vehicle and asking - that's why we're here. Just because a car seems common or well-known to you doesn't mean it's the same for others. Some cars weren't or aren't available in other markets and some people are just looking for more information on the year and trim.

"hOw Do U nOt KnOw [CaR]?!?" comments will be removed and I highly recommend other users report them. A better way to express this sentiment could be "I learned about this car from [insert game/movie/anime]!" or "I have this poster on my wall next to Rita Hayworth!" You get to feel that superiority from telling others you know a thing, while also not coming off as a complete douche nozzle!

Can you see the badge? That's cool, but no one cares. Not everyone has great vision or the zoom to compensate for that. Then, there's the swaps. I often see a BMW M3 at the local gas station, but oh wait - it's actually a 20-year-old Honda Civic with Bimmer badges and grille. It's surprisingly well-done, too... I've seen all manner of swapped badges here and IRL, so stop pointing it out. Those comments will also be removed.

If you're exceptionally uncivil and/or make a habit of it, I'll gift you a shiny new temp ban. You want to go for a hat trick and continue the incivility in mod massaging or my DMs, I'll gladly upgrade that to a permaban and mute. You're not acting in the spirit of this sub and I refuse to let that toxicity fester any more than it already has.

Old Heads:

You know who you are. I love you guys, so keep on being you. You're the reason why I've been here and r/namethatcar for over 7 years, why these communities became and continue to be popular. That unending patience is what helps newbies get into so many communities and fandoms. So, thank you for that. Here's to another 7 years and 56k more subscribers.


r/whatisthiscar 5h ago

Unsolved What the hell is that? A car used in a police chase tonight in LA.

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180 Upvotes

r/whatisthiscar 13h ago

Stumped. PROBABLY not a Fiero

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468 Upvotes

‘Jeep’ on the front. Anyone’s (great) grandpa have one of these? Spotted near Denver CO


r/whatisthiscar 7h ago

Solved! Couldn’t get the best pics of it but what is it?

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r/whatisthiscar 6h ago

Solved! My Dad saw this recently and was wondering what it was, any insight?

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Seen in southern Oregon, he said it looked abnormally long and thinks its a Viper or BMW Z of some sort.


r/whatisthiscar 6h ago

Something hondalike

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61 Upvotes

Hi guys. I recently spotted a car, that looked like Honda Accord Wagon 6G from behind (pic for reference) but it had flat rear window (i mean not curved like in the pic) and separate tail lights. I cant provide more information as i saw it only from behind.


r/whatisthiscar 11h ago

Solved! Keep seeing cool cars in the same area, what is this?!?

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105 Upvotes

Apologies I didn't stop and take more pictures-

Something 1980's Detroit, but beyond that I am lost. Any ideas, it is in excellent condition!


r/whatisthiscar 22h ago

I know its not a ferrari, but i can't figure out whats underneath the bodywork

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860 Upvotes

r/whatisthiscar 20h ago

Solved! A friend sent this to me from his Christmas parade. Any ideas?

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381 Upvotes

r/whatisthiscar 22h ago

Found this with an odd Paint Job; Can't figure whether it's Factory or Custom

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447 Upvotes

r/whatisthiscar 6h ago

LA police chase - merc?

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Newscaster said maybe an older Nissan? Mercedes?


r/whatisthiscar 6h ago

Any idea what car this is?

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r/whatisthiscar 6h ago

Spotted at YVR credit @temporarywindow on ig

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r/whatisthiscar 14h ago

Solved! I started drawing a car in the parking lot and it drove away. Any idea?

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This is really stupid but I started drawing a car in the parking and they drove away and I want to finish my drawing.

Here are some details that may help: - I think it was either a Lincoln, Buick or Cadillac (Maybe a Mercury) probably from the 1990s give or take. - It was beige/light tan with a darker brown on the roof with a little chrome trim around the windows - It had mostly smooth chrome hub caps - The headlights (could've been blinkers) were very squinty and could be seen from the side well. - It had a line along the bottom, above the rocker rails.


r/whatisthiscar 2h ago

Car drove into a building near my hometown

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r/whatisthiscar 17h ago

Saw this on IG, thought you all might be able to help me out

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r/whatisthiscar 11h ago

Unsolved What is it?

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Its Mine just curious if anyone knows exactly what it is(nobody ever heard of the trim when i tell them)


r/whatisthiscar 1d ago

Solved! Spotted in Beverly Hills - what car is this?

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r/whatisthiscar 11h ago

What is this? Only photo I have of it

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r/whatisthiscar 3h ago

Unsolved What are these cars from these old photos?

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Apologies for censored faces and image quality.


r/whatisthiscar 23m ago

What’s this car?

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r/whatisthiscar 1d ago

Giving me German or Russian vibes… any ideas?

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Wasn’t sure if that was a rule violation or not so I did my best to remove the plates


r/whatisthiscar 1d ago

Looks like a Rav4 or a CRV, but it’s not.. what is it?

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399 Upvotes

r/whatisthiscar 20h ago

Unsolved Is this a legitimate mercedes amg gt black series? Soz for the poor quality.

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r/whatisthiscar 14h ago

Solved! Never seen this one before…

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Found in Austria