"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
04/10/2014 at 21:00 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
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Assembled here are the best Oppositelock posts from Friday through Sunday. Today we've got the 1989 Dodge D250, your car as an advertisement, an AMG powered 300SL, the busiest highway in North America and more.
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Behold, God's gift to 'Murica. Long before Chrysler debuted the groundbreaking 1994 Dodge Ram, they were producing this industrial device, the D/W series pickup. Purchased by a 16 year old me, this marvel of modern engineering has traveled 40,000 of its low, low, lowwwww 183,000 miles with myself at the helm. This same basic platform remained in production from 1972 to 1993, with only one mild mid-cycle redesign, and several mild refreshes. This particular example is a 1989 D250 model, indicating a two-wheel drive, three-quarter ton truck. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Between Internet research and my personal experience I've concluded that many, if not all humans have a negative view towards automotive dealers. Given that solid data point I'm perplexed by a very interesting question: If we have such a negative view of the retail buying process, why do our cars reflect just the opposite? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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If you always wanted to have one of the world's most recognizable cars but couldn't stand that ancient 1950s engine and transmission, then you should feel very lucky: RM Auctions is offering a 1954 Mercedes 300 SL that was equipped in house by AMG special vehicles with the firepower of a R129 Mercedes SL 60 AMG. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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It's not in California. It's the King's Highway 401 in Ontario, specifically the part that travels through Toronto. Almost half a million vehicles per day pass through the busiest part of the route along sixteen lanes of traffic.
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The 1990s were an amazing time for touring cars with major manufacturers across the globe developing tin top warriors. When Audi was looking to promote the new for '95 A4, world domination of the Super Touring category was their goal. Something they would massively overachieve on. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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I had an interesting thought: if I wanted an Elise, but couldn't afford one, what sort of car would I want? The obvious answer is MR2, but that's too easy. What if I single out some aspects of the car that I find appealing? Maybe I could find something similar that you wouldn't think of. Well, I did. And the conclusion I came to is the C4 Grand Sport. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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The Boeing 747 will probably be remembered as one of the most important and revolutionary airliner types yet flown. As the first widely adopted widebody airliner, it heralded what was at the time a new standard in comfort and efficiency. Since then, technology and airline demands shifted towards twin-engine widebody types such as the Airbus A330 and Boeing own 777, leaving many wondering if the 747 has seen its last hurrah. Boeing isn't done with the type yet, and the 747-400 still sees wide use with the 747-8 still being assembled in Boeing's great production halls - though at a reduced pace. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Just like the Cobra kits from Superformance, the classic fighter planes from WWII can be had in built-it-yourself form. Mostly covering the P-51D Mustang - some would say ad-nauseum - some even venture to cover other subject matter like the P-40. and F4U Corsair. The medium used can be diverse as well, from wood and fabric lightweights powered by Volkswagon engines to aluminum sheet metal like the "real thing" to fiberglass thoroughbreds powered by V12 boat racing engines. Rarely, if ever, do these kits exceed being 2/3s the size of the genuine article. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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This morning I settled down with a nice cold glass of orange juice to watch the new Chris Harris On Cars video. Fourteen and a half minutes later I found myself feeling a little bit more reflective than I anticipated. I was expecting to feel closer to McLaren and to the new 650S, and yet now I found myself questioning both brand and car. Dominating my thoughts was the question; are McLaren really getting it right? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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The Volkswagen Jetta gets a lot of hate around here, with phrases like "Beigekrieg" and "your ex-girlfriend's car" getting thrown around quite a bit. People call it unreliable and underpowered, boring and low quality. Sure, most of it is directed at the Mk6 Jetta, but there is a lot of spill over into previous generations. After owning and daily driving a 2010 Jetta Limited for about a year, I think this car is the most underrated car VW has ever made, and that the Mk5 Jetta is worthy of your affection. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Sharp Commercials LTD started automotive production by building something called the Bond Minicar in 1949. The Minicar was a 3-wheeled deathtrap that likely served as inspiration for the Reliant Robin and had a unique single cylinder two-stroke engine that could be fired backwards for reversing the vehicle. The Minicar 3-wheeler was discontinued in 1966 after Sharp's Bond Equipe 4-wheel car sales took off. Bond/Sharp only built 5000 of the Equipe over a seven year span and this is the only one I've ever seen. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Lately there's been lots of discussion about the boundary between supercars and hypercars, much of which has been centered around the Koenigsegg One:1. Let us not forget that there is another similar boundary, though: the distinction between sportscars and supercars. Here are a few cars that skirt that line, and my opinions on how to classify them. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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In Christianity, there are only seven deadly sins you can commit: wrath, lust, greed, sloth, gluttony, envy and pride. In the Sacred Religion of Motoring however, the list of capital vices you can succumb to while behind the wheel is seemingly endless: chatting on a cell phone and going any amount under or over the posted speed limit are among the many evils. One evil on the list brightly stands out among the others however, almost blindingly… driving with your fog lights on when fog is suspiciously absent. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Day 2 of the Vodafone Rally Portugal promised close competition. The day before narrowed down the podium contenders down to 5 drivers: Ogier as the remaining Volkswagen, WRC veteran Mikko Hirvonen and surprisingly returning driver Ott Tänak for Ford, Mads Östberg in his Citroen DS3 and newly third Hyundai team driver Dani Sordo. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
Cars & Coffee
It was a busy weekend for car meets as everyone brings their machines out of hibernation:
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The Best of the Rest
TokyoAquaBayLine !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Jobjoris !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Gabdere !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Dinger's Ghost !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Dunnik the Transporter !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Harris Lue !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Santiago Iglesias !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . SnapUndersteer !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Higu !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . CrzRsn !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Roflcopter !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Upshift !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Vorspringing !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
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As always, If I've missed something and you would like me to include it, let me know.
Discussions
There were several posts that asked questions and sparked some good conversation between Friday and Sunday. Take a peek and chime in on some of those listed below:
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What Would Shakespeare (or any other famous author) Drive?
My Very Important, Completely Arbitrary Commercial Airliner Rankings
Whats the best( or worst) music to drive to?
Lunchtime post: what food is your Kryptonite?
Coolest Car In a Random Ass Town: Barranca (Peru)
Mini review: 2011 Nissan Versa S
Recommendations in the $5,000-7500 range?
Autocar Make The Worst European Roadtest Video Ever (Evening re-post)
Help My Friends Find a Car - Automatch Territory
Corvair or Cobalt Which Hurt GM More
Which on would you pick for a DD?
First Car Search, Part IV: Is "old" school the way to go?
Whats a cheap and easy way to learn how to drive standard?
3 Musketeers vs. Reese's Cups: The Oppositelock Comparison
Which Would You Rather? Fast & Angry Four Door Edition
The M3 Sedan is prettier than the M4
Just the #tips
Vintage Racing 911 at Spa. ALL THE OPPO
Holy Crap. That's Some Amazing Control - Street Painting
Have You Heard About This 600 HP Toyota Rally Monster?
The Gentle Weapon of Manufacturers' Social Media Marketing
Watch Two DTM Racers Beat the Hell Out of a Pair of RS6's...on Ice
The Italian Rozzers Have A New Car, But It's Not A Lambo
ŠKODA UK End First Quarter On A Record High
If you ever wondered what a built AE86 sounds like...
The Chrysler 300 is just like North Korea. Basically [funny].
Clarkson and Hammond TVR Factory Tours
1972 911T Evil Harlequin Edition
MUST READ: The Globe & Mail on the Autobahn vs. the Interstate
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted on Oppositelock:
WRC Portugal: Day 1 standings (SS1-SS7)
The Best Car For A New Parent Is Probably Already In The Driveway
Cars & Coffee Richmond for 4/5/14
The 964 is One of the Best Looking 911s EVER!
Technically Formula 1 - Bahrain Gran Prix
10 Cars You Could Get For The Price Of A Wedding
Talbot: A Brief History in Terriblerificness
Mystery '59 Cadillac Wagon & Dozens of Old Derelict Land Yachts
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Brian Silvestro
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 21:11 |
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EDIT ignore that second one...for now.
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DasWauto
> Brian Silvestro
04/10/2014 at 21:15 |
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The first post is included and the second is from yesterday, which I haven't covered yet.
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Brian Silvestro
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 21:16 |
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Sorry I'm just a blind dick sometimes, thanks for including me.
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DasWauto
> Brian Silvestro
04/10/2014 at 21:18 |
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No worries. As for those 'which would you rather' posts, I'm pretty sure they were included in the appropriate Best of Oppo(s?), being from April 1st and March 31st respectively.
Oh, and I definitely ninja edited that Reese's/Musketeers post in btw. :)
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Brian Silvestro
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 21:22 |
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YOU SON OF A....thanks :)
elvinrivera
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 22:39 |
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elvinrivera
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 22:50 |
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Nibby
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 23:43 |
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You are God's gift to oppositelock
Jonny Edge (@thejonnyedge)
> DasWauto
04/11/2014 at 05:09 |
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Thank you once again! :)
Dogapult
> DasWauto
04/11/2014 at 22:28 |
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