We’re sorry to break it to you, but the automotive marketplace is not a meritocracy. If it were, exotic automakers wouldn’t be cranking out bloated crossovers by the boatload while FCA is forced to shut down production of the Dodge Viper.
At the end of the day, some cars just get more attention than they deserve, be it from enthusiasts or from buyers. And the guys at Vehicle Virgins think it’s about time they get called out.
This latest video clip identifies what they feel are the five most overrated cars on the street today. The list is heavy with sportscars (with one exception), available at dealers today (with, um, another exception), and (with one more exception) they all come from Japan. We don’t want to ruin the surprise for you, but suffice it to say that Toyota doesn’t come away smelling like roses by the end of it.