Discussion of matters in the automotive industry and in car culture. Our opinions on what is going on, manufacturer’s products, etc
The first car I drove with my license was a Volvo S60 sedan, so I’ve always had a huge soft spot for it. The R was the ultimate version of the previous-gen S60. While it was supposed to be an M3 competitor, it was more of a fast luxury sedan than anything else. However, it is by no means a bad car to have. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: Volvo S60/V70R (2003-2007)
Most people aren’t big fans of the police. In a previous article, I declared that I’m not a member of this group. I respect the police, I leave them alone, and they tend to leave me alone (save for the times I’ve been pulled over). A lot of people are aware that police cars usually have factory modifications to handle the rigors of police work. Some of the mods include more powerful engines, firmer suspension, better brakes, a more durable interior, and disconnected rear switchgear (windows, locks, etc). However, those looking to buy a de-commissioned patrol vehicle should definitely watch out. Continue reading Buying an Ex-Cop Car
I was really puzzled and taken aback when I first saw the Nissan Murano CrossCab in pictures online, as I’m sure many other people were. I have been giving it some thought since then, and it may actually make some sense. Continue reading Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, what the..?
This thing is a bruiser, 450hp from a twin turbocharged 4.2L V8 in a standard German luxury sedan with all the bells and whistles. I’ve seen tested 0-60 as low as about 4.3seconds. When the RS6 came out it raised the bar of what a European performance sedan could be with 50 more ponies than the BMW M5 and around 100 more than the Mercedes E55 at the time, and it put that power down tremendously because of its Quattro all wheel drive system. Audi shook things up with the RS6 to be sure. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: Audi RS6
The purpose of a car is to serve as a form of transportation that can take people and their things hundreds of miles with ease. As a basic rule, the average person needs such transportation to be practical, affordable, and useful in all of their daily personal functions. So what happens when a car is none of these things? What happens when a car becomes more than a bunch of nuts and bolts and is liberated from the chains of mundane reality by the vision of a single man whose passion knows no boundaries? The answer is that the car itself becomes the focus rather than the destination of travel. When not governed by real world concerns a car is free to become a living, breathing work of art, more something to be experienced than a tool to be used. It ventures into the realm of the extraordinary in a world so held down by the lame nature of the masses. Continue reading Pagani, Above The Supercar Standard
The Subaru Legacy GT, when it was launched, was a very successful car for Subaru back in 2005. A year later, Mazda decided to fire back with a hot-rodded version of their otherwise-milquetoast family sedan–the MazdaSpeed 6.
The Nissan 240SX is famous for its appeal to the drifting crowd, just figured I would acknowledge the elephant in the room from the get go. It holds this fame because it is pretty much the ideal entry-level drift machine for many reasons which will be addressed later, but what makes the 240 great for the drifters also makes it great for other enthusiasts as well. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: S13 Nissan 240SX
Gas prices. Armageddon. Peak oil. We all hear about it in the newspapers, on the Internet, and on the radio. And America has been addicted to cheap oil and sizeable cars for as long as the automobile has been around. However, thanks to recent events across the globe, that’s about to change. Continue reading Compact Cars: Has America turned the corner?
So you want some more hitch in your car’s giddyup? Here are some of the universal basics. Continue reading Cars 101: Adding Power With Modifications
I’ve been a fan of Cadillac since I was a little kid. When I was just eight years old, we pulled up in the driveway of my grandparents’ house in Boca Raton, and my grandpa said, “Albert, I have something to show you.” He opened the garage door, and there sat a brand-new 1998 Cadillac Deville D’Elegance, in Gold Firemist, with the Northstar V8. I thought it was beautiful (and this was still before I knew how much better the German cars really were), and I still remember it. Though it certainly wasn’t the best car in the world in hindsight, it started my love affair with the wraith and crest. Continue reading A RWD Cadillac flagship? Sounds great, but here’s a few suggestions.
For years, Mercedes-Benz has been one of the most highly respected brands in the luxury car market. The SL, their flagship, has consistently been ahead of its time, no matter which generation, in the amount of technology offered. Expensive when new, these cars have always taken a seat at the top of the automotive table. But, thanks to depreciation (the used car buyer’s friend), all this technology can sit in your driveway for less than the cost of a new Kia Forte. Continue reading Secondhand Saint: Mercedes-Benz R129 (SL-Class, 1990-2002)
Many people like the idea of buying a new car for various, often trivial, reasons. They may like the idea that nobody has possibly abused their car in the past, think it is the only way to have a full warranty, or maybe they just like saying they bought a new car. Regardless of their reasons, when it comes down to reality, these people are wasting thousands, sometimes even tens of thousands, of dollars that they could use elsewhere. This is especially true in the area of premium, high-end cars. Continue reading Premium Cars are fantastic, but foolish to buy brand new
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