Why cars peaked in the 90s

Today we're looking at perhaps the greatest decade for Automotive development, the 1990s. From Honda and Toyota's massive steps forward in terms of reliability and performance, to the beginning of the truck wars, to the great luxury cars, this was the decade where cars in general were at their absolute best

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[murraydawson]

Agee - reliability, rustproofing, and not overly complex are all signatures of the 1990s.

[Warped]

It’s very true—vehicles today are loaded with crap you don’t need.

[innotech]

90s supercars are still untouchable in terms of reverence and mystique. They were still analog, sounded amazing, look beautiful, and still had that wild edge that makes them unforgettable

[modifierle]

Being born in the 80s and not getting my license until the early 2000s I was able to take advantage of all the used cars from the 90s and late 80s that had that rock solid reliability. Back then the "beater" car was the best value for anyone who just started driving. When my kids are ready to drive I doubt their will be anything comparable on the road for them.

[ef_baum]

All of this is bang-on. That CAFE loophole should have been closed by 2005, when the implications became obvious...

[lemoncurry]

All the bells and whistles in newer cars simply make cars heavier, harder to work on, and more expensive. I always appreciate the moderation in old cars

[davidglad]

Those commercials were also great. Before the disclaimer "Don't be stupid and try these stunts at home" apparently wasn't enough to save companies from liability.

[LiljamezZz]

We met the perfect balance of mechanical parts and technology in cars

[yt_consistency]

No one's gonna see this, but i drive a 97 Mitsubishi Lancer (75hp), been driving it for years and it never fails me, i once had the trunk and back seats full of bags with leftover wood to burn at home, overtook a Lexus like that, most proud moment ever.
Also extremely easy to work on, added AC by myself to it, and it still works 3 years later

[silvereloking]

Not just cars, everything peaked in 90's. Sport, Pro wrestling, movies, tv shows, music...

[occamsrazorblades]

"Yup, " I say as I look in my garage and see my 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 1994 Land Rover, and 1986 Suzuki Samurai. All are manual transmission and windows. They are so much fun to drive. 1990s cars forever!

[chevy_dave]

I’m 32 years old, been a mechanic my entire career and I don’t own anything newer than 1998. I rotate between a 95 and 96 gmc half ton depending on seasons/weather/abuse and have a mint 98 chevy half ton for Sundays and going golfing. All 3 trucks combined cost less than the down payment on a new one. All 3 are reliable, comfortable, modern enough to daily drive and simple and cheap enough to keep on the road. Long live the 90s

[starrdogchamp]

Everything you said is 100 percent true. It's exactly what I've been trying to say all these years. Fast isn't special anymore. Everything is fast. Everything looks the same everything seems to be an SUV. Trucks are shiny and expensive, what's a cool car nowadays? Every car had it's own lane back then now everything is blurred. It's a really depressing time for car enthusiasts. Nothing is affordable.

[dans]

My first car was a 1991 Accord EX with a manual transmission and a burgundy interior that my dad handed down to me. It was perfect.

Your videos are great. So much nostalgia watching them. I’d go back to the 90s in a second and leave all this madness behind.

[DMX-PAT]

Cars have continued to comfortable over the years, that's one thing they have done. If anything they've become way too comfortable. With little to no emphasis on the driving experience, or driving position and visibility. Great video bro, keep it up!!

[matthewgramuglia]

I sold my 2016 F80 M3 for a 1997 E36 M3 and it was the best car decision I ever made. Speaks for itself honestly.

[oexplorador]

The cars from the 90's and 2000's where the best cars of all time, they had a balance of everything really, from reliability to quality of materials, they were great.
Now i know the cars weren't perfect, but they were the best.

[meritamity]

Agree, you are correct. Bought my 97 Civic EX used in 2001 and I'm still driving it, since I take care of it. Nobody ever says, "I love making monthly car payments."

[ropeburn]

As a former owner of a Golf V6 4motion, built 99 and registered 2000, I can only agree to the general sentiment. 90s cars hit just the right spot between simple cars and modern amenities, both technical and comfort. Still easy to drive no-brainer cars like from the 80s, but several comfort upgrades like proper quality former "luxury" features such as really good ergonomic seats, 16/24V engines with proper ECU and etc., but without the more recent diseases of annoying the driver with ridiculous demands like only starting the engine if the clutch is pressed, or loud alarms like undone seatbelts even if you're simply maneuvering for parking.

Many 90s cars hit the perfect sweet spot between freedom, comfort, and reasonable safety. I'll miss them.

[jakesnakemate]

i drive a 2004 volvo, and while its not technically from the 90s it features a lot of the same technology and stylings as one, but slightly updated. I love the thing. Very reliable every day, and an absolute dream to drive. No annoying beeps or lights flashing in my face while driving, just whats necesarry to get me down the road with a few amenitiies. Got a friend with a '91 accord with over 260k miles on it and still going strong. overheaded like 6 times and still runs