Ok, a few sweeping generalisations to get out the way first...
Alfa Romeo - Just don't float my boat.
Aston Martin - money pit.
Audi - Never in a million years, they can all go hang for all I care. (Yes there's a story there!
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Bentley - If you gave me a GTC, a million quid to run it and a house on the Riviera then maybe.
Chevrolet/Chrysler - c'mon, stop being silly.
Citroen/Peugeot/Renault - sorry the four worst cars of my life were French. Never again.
Ferrari - sadly no.
Ford - How can I say this politely? Err.... nope.
Fiat - I want p o w e r r r... not chic.
Honda - Maybe if I was retired and wore beige?
Hyundai - They're improving but nothing hairy chested yet.
Infiniti - Meh.
Jaguar - Hmmm, bit of an image thing going on and the fast ones are too pricey.
Jeep -
Kia - Another manufacturer that's improving but again nothing 'exciting'.
Lamboghini - Sorry only one I ever liked was the Miura.
LandRover - Evoque is too slow, Freelander is naff, Discovery is for huge families, Range Rover is for the gentry.
Lexus - Wake me up when it's over.
Maserati - Like the look of the GranTurismo but too much money.
Mazda - For old men who think they're nippy
Mercedes - Driven plenty, never owned one, never wanted too.
MG - Need a car that starts every time.
Mini - Maybe if I had a sex change.
Mitsubishi - Bit dull except for the Evo which ain't my cuppa tea.
Morgan - Not very practical.
Nissan - For mums and reps, except the GTR which is too bonkers for me.
Porsche - Would consider a 911 but not as a daily driver.
Proton - Get outta here!
Seat - Again, they don't excite.
Skoda - Capable good value cars but the hot ones are just luke warm.
Smart - I'd sooner wear roller-skates.
Subaru - Same as Mitsubishi, all a bit safe except for one hooligan car.
Suzuki - The motoring equivalent of beige paint (although being driven round Goodwood by a rally driver in a Suzuki Swift was huge fun).
Toyota - Aimed at pensioners or budget-conscious housewives with 12 kids?
Vauxhall - Had too many Vauxhall hire cars to ever want to own one.
VW - Nearly bought a Scirocco, bought a BMW instead.
Volvo - Bit of a stuffy image. Tried a few on a Volvo Freedom day but didn't come away wanting one.
Hmmm, talked myself into another BMW perhaps. Was originally thinking of a 330d next when the LCI comes round, but been enjoying the refinement of petrol since getting this car. Not sure we'll see a 330i or 430i though. Then again, always had a soft spot for the F10 M5...