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

[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!