Isuzu Rodeo/Honda Passport. Also known as:

COTD worthy.

I think they are meant to resemble twisting roads of some sort...

First thing I thought of after reading this...

My father had a 1994 Civic EX sedan that I learned how to drive on. Great car, great VTEC motor, good looks, great economy. I concur with this (even if I think the original Mini is the most cheap and cheerful).

Nobody beats RL Dukes.

I take the subway to work every day. Does that qualify me for Lambo Saturday/Sundays?

Import-export you say?

"Got here as fast as I could."

Saw this on German Cars for Sale Blog back in April. Didn't meet the reserve on eBay. No wonder....

I've come across a few decent blogs targeting specific automotive audiences as of late. One of them is similar to Bring A Trailer....German Cars for Sale Blog. The guys over there find a decent amount of unique cars all across the German car spectrum. Worth a read.

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+2. Ever since visiting family in Portugal as a little kid and riding in one in the early 1980s, I was hooked. I haven't been in once since, nor driven one. Hopefully I get to meet my hero someday.

Upon reading this, all I could think about is that other Japanese-Alfa alliance, the Arna.

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well played. +1

Bought a 1998 C230 in 2001 with 32k miles. Drove it until 2007 and had 82k miles when I sold it to a friend. He has almost 190k on it now. Still looks as good as new and never skipped a beat.

Had a MkIV GTI 2.0 5 speed manual (2000 MY) and just thinking about a part on that car would ensure it broke. Window regulators, glove box door falling off, dashboard lights going bezerk....hell, you name it. Engine and trans were the only solid part of that car, sans the de rigeur engine light that would come on…