Exactly. I am fascinated by European and Japanese car culture because they succeed despite the relative lack of need for a car. My theory is that not needing a car on a super-regular basis allows them to ascend to a higher level of appreciation instead of having to have something reliable and boring just to get to the…

That’s exactly why I will never live in the suburbs. I am a car enthusiast but I also like to walk and cycle everywhere if I don’t feel taking my car. Easier to do in Europe, miserable in North America if you don’t live downtown.

I’ve been a gearhead all my life, from playing with Hot Wheels as a kid to being a car spotter looking for rare, unusual, or unique cars.

I mean the UK, Germany and especially Japan have quite a healthy and wholesome car culture and are also the among the best countries if you don’t want to drive a vehicle in your life

LOL, imagine not knowing even a single thing about the person you’re replying to and saying that. 

Yes, I alone am the problem. You solved it. No more Radwood, no more pollution. 

It’s fireproof

*melted

Had a hella fresh time time at the even, looking forward to the next one!

“Ruined”? Phht. That thing’s probably still on the road!

OMG, I not only remember that car, I drove it — A high school friend got it for his 16th birthday. The motor was nicely revvy to redline and, being of Toyota quality, it did e-brakes and jumped speed bumps with aplomb. The small cabin was great for hot-boxing and the trunk fit a couple pony kegs, easily.

Time travel to 1987.

I always thought it was strange that Toyota never put a 4AGE in a four-door for the US market but you could buy one from a Chevy dealer from 1988-1992 (this car and its’ Geo Prizm GSi successor).

Now how the HELL do I get that wind breaker??

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im mostly amazed that someone kept a chevy nova in that condition