A car that is NOT an Element...

[marigoldp.livejournal.com]

  Are there any post-513 fics, or any season really, where Brian buys Justin a car or Justin buys himself a car that is most decidedly NOT a Honda Element?
I've read some wonderful fics over the months that have been realistically written and beautifully in character until... The Car! I can't seem to suspend my disbelief when Brian actually allows himself to be associated with that atrocity of an automobile. The thing truly ought to be scoured from the memories of all design conscious people, it's painful to even think about... I'm pretty sure it never even got sold in Europe. I can't see Brian Kinney having anything to do with it.
I understand that in many fics, that has been the point of it... Brian loves Sunshine sooooo much, he'll go against his aesthetic principles, but are there any where he doesn't?
This proliferation of "Element-fics" stops me from fully enjoying what is always an otherwise very entertaining and relaxing Wish Fulfillment fic, where everything is happy and they're together, etc., etc.
M
P.S. This in no way is meant as an insult to some of my very favourite happy fics out there, i.e. The End Done Right by Vamphile or Wren's Experiment, etc.

EDIT/UPDATE: Wow! There were some very strong reactions to this post, quite a few people agreeing very strongly. Couple of suggested links inside for beautiful car lovers... any more anyone?

Comments

[qafkinnetic.livejournal.com]

I can't rec you anything, but....THANK YOU! Finally, someone who agrees with me. Justin, of all people, would never buy one of those. It would go against his artistic eye and appreciation of smooth, un-boxy, not obnoxious lines. I don't think the composition of that car would please his artistic eye at all. Honestly, I could totally see him tripping Brian into buying him a Mazda, or buying himself a (haha) Prius, or a Hyundai. I just think he'd be more into those sleek, smooth-lined cars that please the eye. Anyway, just wanted to express my happiness that someone else agrees with me.

[wouldbedorothy.livejournal.com]

Are there actually multiple fics in which this is the case?? :-O

I had no idea about the car so I just googled it. Couldn't stop the "ewwww" that came out of my mouth. Yeah, no, I can't see either of them driving one of those, lol.

Not sure what color writers are making theirs, but almost every picture I pulled up, the thing was bright orange.

[qafkinnetic.livejournal.com]

Yes, there are multiple. The fics she mentioned, plus I think a few others. If I remember, I think Rizabeau's That Happy Feeling has it? I might be wrong, I haven't read that fic in a while. I do know, though, that for some reason the Element has become the "Justin" car, even though it's butt-ugly and something no self-respecting artist or person with aesthetic taste would choose.

[wouldbedorothy.livejournal.com]

Oh man. I've probably read them and was able to accept it because I had no clue what the car looked like. Now what? lol

[sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com]

http://community.livejournal.com/bjfic/132191.html

I'ts called Framed by the amazing plumsuede

You must read this, its all about the car:) & oh yes quite possibly the most perfect post513 fic ever written.

I hope you like it, I've read it maybe 100 times,,later J

[adoringaudience.livejournal.com]

I second that.
THE best car in THE best post-513 fic ever.
(But Framed is only the starting point. It goes on and on and on...)

[sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com]

It's just so amazing isn't it?
But I stopped at Framed,,it's my forever happy place.

Later babe see you on Sat:)

[bastdazbog.livejournal.com]

Totally O/T but I just had to say - I LOVE your icon!!! Unfortunately, it is sooooo true...I am here reading instead of doing the dishes, lol.

[sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com]

I know I love it to:)

Hope you got the dishes done!

later SP x

[toto-too514.livejournal.com]

Heh, heh... I had no idea so many people had such a bad reaction to Justin's Honda Element! I guess it's kinda like either Justin or Brian uttering the word "baby" for me. Stops me right in my tracks when I'm reading a fic... it essentially all goes down the drain from that point!

Honestly though, although I would never drive an Element myself, I don't think it's a bad choice for Justin... In most stories he needs something to transport his canvases and art supplies. I think The Element is young, off-beat and kinda quirky.... not unlike the way Justin dresses! LOL! I also think the, "It annoys Brian" angle is part of the fun!

There are actually two other cars in the same style that I think are even uglier, if you can imagine that! One is even called, "The Cube!"

http://archive.cardesignnews.com/autoshows/2002/newyork/highlights/images/scion-bbxfrt02s.jpg
http://mrec.rotary.net.nz/event_photos/autosalon/nissan_cube.jpg

So if not these, what car would Justin drive then? Certainly not a regular SUV.

[chelsea193.livejournal.com]

Have to agree with you. As an artist, my dream car is an Element because of the way the doors open out from the centre. Transporting big, awkward things would be so much easier.

Can't deny the quirkiness factor for Justin either BUT it would have to be apple green or black, forget that horrible burnt orange. I think Brian could forgive Justin the shape but never that colour!

[magicalrachel.livejournal.com]

I might be wrong, but I think Something Beautiful has Justin driving something really smart and sexy. I have to go and finish cooking dinner, but will look for a link afterwards. :)

[magicalrachel.livejournal.com]

Found it! It's in discothequey's IM Sessions, which is the Something Beautiful sequel, and Justin drives a Lexus RX 400h - Chapter 17 (http://discothequey.livejournal.com/18740.html). You can find the rest of the IM Sessions here (http://discothequey.livejournal.com/tag/). :D

I couldn't help it....this discussion made me smile

[rockie2010.livejournal.com]

Add this one to the list please....a porsche :)

Post 513 - Karma - mickiebg

http://www.midnightwhispers.ca/viewstory.php?sid=363&textsize=3&chapter=4

Although, I still can't picture a mature_Justin driving one. Brian drives a lamborghini though and this one I can believe. Go Brian