Research tells me that flying is not riskier to catch COVID than going to the mall. But, I need to go to Los Angeles and the Central Coast and there’s no reason to push my luck. The compromise I’ve found a way to justify to myself is to fly there and drive back. In essence,…
Category: Turbo
Throw Reason Out the Door – 2005 Saab 9-3 convertible for $4995 Near Pittsburg
This generation SAABs were the first major update under GM ownership only 5 years before the company’s fire sale to Spyker. This example is bound to have problems endlessly. But who cares it’s irresistible – a lime green Swedish convertible.
A Contrarian Convertible – 2010 VW EOS for $5995 near Cleveland
As a car nut, there’s nothing better to do on a warm and sunny weekend than put the top down and drive up the coast with your significant other/others/family/partner/NGSP/etc. The purpose of a convertible isn’t rational, is to feel life, experience emotions and get closer to your feelings. The openness makes everything a little more…
Ideal Daily – Mini Countryman JCW in Portland, Oregon
Choosing a daily drive is the hardest buying decision anyone has to make. For a daily driver the Mini Cooper Clubman JCW strikes an ideal balance between passion and practicality.
Unappreciated Mashup – 1991 Lotus Elan SE
Purists suck. They suck because they don’t judge a car on its merits, but on how it conforms to expectations. A purist will only talk well of a car if it’s rear-wheel drive, manual transmission, metal body, and has a engine provenance from the manufacturer. The 3rd generation Lotus from the 1990’s is everything a purist rejects. But it’s an amazing car in it’s own right.
Peak Nissan – 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
Just look at that perfect example that captures the best of 90’s design and performance. This was peak for Nissan, a company that always prioritized design and performance.
2013 Volvo C30 T-5 R-Design
Doug DeMuro’s Car’s and Bids has this awesome and rare 6-Speed Manual Polestar Tuned 2013 Volvo C30. The C30 was introduced as a near-production concept in 2006 and the production version was launched at the following Paris show in September. During seven years of production, the C30 has been sold in almost 210,000 units worldwide.1 However, there were only 250 R-Design…
2005 Audi TT 3.2 VR6 Quattro DCT
I wasn’t looking to find such a lust-worthy car for so little money, but here it is. A 2005 Audi TT with the very very desirable combination of the original body style and superior VR6 engine. This car is already a classic. One of Feeeman Thomas’ many iconic designs, the original TT was unlike any sports car that had come before. It had the potential to become as iconic and desirable as the Porsche 911.
BMW 1M – 2011 – 6Speed Manual
BMW 1M – 2011 – 6 Speed Manual – 56K Miles – Seattle This is the first of what will likely be many BMWs on this list, in particular 1-series (E82) BMW’s. Even though I don’t consider myself a BMW fanboy, I probably meet the criteria of the definition. I think the 1-series is going…