Reposting from prior 4 series thread, because this is still terrible:

*The finer point of its badness
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Stupid kinja

This is terrible.

It’s almost impressive at how they’ve to managed to make it both bland *and* hideous. Typically those two descriptors would be at odds with each other, as something would have to deviate from the flat, inoffensive bland in order to be ugly, but they’ve pulled it off here.

On one hand, the nose is…

Normally I’m not fond of vinyl wraps, or matte finishes, or smoked lights, or black wheels... but this works pretty well. It’s cohesive and almost looks like it could be factory - come to think of it, I think it pretty much was factory on the 507 edition cars. Nicely done. He’s got damn good tires on it too, always a…

I’ll nominate pretty much anything more than 25-30 years old that’s still on the road. No car gets to be that old by accident (especially in the northeast), and is kept in service by skilled mechanics, parts providers, and owners who can look at a new, objectively superior car and say “eh, I like this one.” They’re a…

My first car was 1991 Crown Vic. High mileage, but well kept and blacked out by a previous owner. I was at my friend’s place and talking about how I managed to save up a couple grand to throw some go-less-slow parts at the Vic, he interjected with “What if you just bought a car that was already good?” So we hopped on…

GM filed a patent for a clutch and shift by wire system a couple years ago. It’s a great idea, and you could easily configure the system to convert back to an automatic mode, where the clutch and shifter are disabled; having your cake and eating it too. Except, I bet that cake would taste a little off.

I’m just going off what I’ve heard in Toronto, thanks for clarifying that for me. I guess my source on that is pretty cantankerous and lived out there long before featherweight synthetic was a thing.

I’m guessing Ford highlighted the prairie provinces because their winters are really, *really* cold. Like, your engine will seize without a block heater cold. They don’t even salt out there because the salt freezes. Ford might have found these toe links get brittle in those extreme conditions.

I just bought a W210 E55 about a month ago and it really is a stellar car.

I had just finished watching that race and was thinking about the key-G-meter when I wrote that post. Spot on.

I cannot stress enough how incredible the Goodwood Revival is. This is the best racing I have ever seen, over and over again.

I miss mine so, so much. What a car.

“What defines a true luxury car? Not comfort and convenience, as was proved so convincingly by the Broughamization of mundane Chevys, Fords and Plymouths. A genuine luxury item is recognized as such because it has sufficient exclusivity, style, quality and prestige to set its owner apart from the masses. What’s more,…

I’m sure a V10 would walk away from an E55 without breaking a sweat. However, I’m also sure an E55 would be vastly better around town.

A friend of mine just bought one (a an E60 M5), perhaps I should find out.

I’ve done a lot of research on them (W210 E55) and very nearly bought one last year (should have). From everything I’ve been able to put together, they are absolutely bombproof cars. Very well built, excellent quality materials throughout, and well thought out; they’re easy to work on. Part costs are in line with…

2001 Mercedes E55 AMG. It’s better than an M5. Yes, really.

Yeah, my 540 *is* dope, and thank you for noticing.

I think I speak for most Jalops when I say something along the lines of: I’d rather have a used BMW than a brand new Kia (or something to that effect). I apply the same logic to tires.

I sold an ‘88 900 Turbo a couple months ago. Black on red leather, with some very choice enhancements. I’ve since determined this was a bad move.