A couple of decades ago, it was rare to hear the words “Japanese collectible cars” but now don’t be surprised. There are many Japanese vehicles that have hit collector status, and many more will be joining the ranks as prices continue to sore. After all, there is a reason why Japanese companies like Toyota brought…
All posts in July 2021
Auction Find: Original-Owner 7k-Mile 1995 Toyota Supra Turbo 6-Speed
Fourth generation, or MKIV, Supras have skyrocketed in value the past year. Of course the MKIV Supra has been popular for a long time thanks to the Fast and Furious movie franchise, but values are hitting unprecedented amounts lately. For example, Paul Walker’s Fast and Furious Supra from the first movie sold for a cool…
Looking for a fun hot hatchback on a budget? you should grab a VW GTI
If you are looking at the market for a hot hatch you are probably down to a shortlist of cars including the VW Golf GTI, Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai i30N, or the Mazda3. I’m here to tell you why you should just grab a Volkswagen GTI instead. It should be noted…
The 2005-2011 Cadillac STS is a great buy
The 2005-2011 Cadillac STS is the first and second generation of the STS which was the successor to the Cadillac Seville. The STS stands for Seville Touring Sedan and replaced the old Seville front wheel drive system with GM’s new rear wheel drive Sigma platform. In 2005 the new Cadillac STS began production as the…
Top 10 tools every backyard mechanic should have
So, you have started dabbling in regular oil changes and even more advanced vehicle maintenance? Or perhaps you have started to think about doing modifications to your vehicle that are more complicated than simple bolt-ons? Well, you should have the tools to do the job. Here is the thing though, there are thousands of different…
How to approach a shop about damaging your wheels?
My buddy drives a beautiful 2001 Porsche 996 Turbo, it is in mint and condition and his pride and joy. Recently we had been discussing about some new tires for it and what he should go with, regardless he decided to go with another set of Michelin Pilots so there really wasn’t too much excitement…
Now is a good time to sell your nice car and buy a beater
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that COVID-19 has changed the world in many ways. One of those ways has come in the form of the economy and shortages of goods. The automotive market in particular has seen some wild changes because there has been a huge shortage of computer chips required…
Video: Ferrari Testarossa with titanium exhaust blazing through the streets of São Paulo, Brazil
Theses guys in Brazil have built an incredible Ferrari Testarossa with a titanium exhaust system. The video is in Portuguese but fairly cool to see the build and them running it through the streets of Brazil. The Ferrari Testarossa is such a beautiful classic and it’s amazing how much it benefited from a little exhaust…
The BMW E38 is the only used 7 series worth buying
It’s no secret that the BMW 7 Series is atrocious when it comes to repairs after its out of warranty. These vehicles are heavily optioned and they have a lot of things that can break, and they definitely break. Some of them feature digital infotainment system that is terrible to use to and buggy at…
The 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E500 is a future classic
The W211 does not get the love it needs which is fine because it’s keep the prices of these vehicles reasonable for those of us that appreciate them. The 2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E500, also known as the W211, is the third generation of the E500 replacing the W210. For our Mercedes-Benz fan boys, I did not…