Help Needed! What are the Best European Jalop Destinations?

"E. Julius" (soonerfrommi) 12/10/2014 at 18:23 • Filed to: None

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I'm in Europe until the end of May, and I'd like to see what oppo's recommendations are for the best car related things to go see while I'm here. I've already done the Porsche and Mercedes–Benz museums in Stuttgart, and am attending the Rallye de Monte Carlo Historique in January.

My budget is pretty flexible, although for the most part I'm too young to do something like rent a car and drive the Nurburgring. Other than that it's wide open, suggest away!

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saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:29

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http://citedelautomobile.com/en/home

duurtlang > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:29

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Are you old enough to rent or buy a car to just drive on normal public (non-Nurburgring) roads? If so, ALPS! There are some incredible driving roads there. Winter adds a totally different dimension to it all. Research roads (winter conditions), ask someone to come along and go drive trough the Alps for a few days. Not the highways, the back roads. I participated in a winter 'rally' (not speed orientated) on public roads in a €500 Subaru through the mostly Austrian Alps in January/February 2013 and had a blast. Do make sure your car comes with snow tires or at the very least all seasons, and get some chains as well. Do be safe in your driving though.

If you want I might be able to find the route I took back then.

Leadbull > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:31

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Máté Petrány's residence.

E. Julius > saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars 12/10/2014 at 18:32

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Perfect! I live in Paris so this could be a day trip for me. Thanks.

E. Julius > duurtlang 12/10/2014 at 18:34

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I am old enough to rent a car, but it'd probably be like a Volkswagen Polo with an absurd young driver's car. I was already planning on visiting Switzerland and/or Austria though, so this could definitely be a fun thing to do for a day.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:34

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The Louwman Museum is worth it.

It is the worlds oldest private collection and it was awesome.

They had the 6-wheeled F1 car and Sbarro cars, Elvis Presley's and other celebrity's cars, lots of crazy stuff.

E. Julius > Leadbull 12/10/2014 at 18:34

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Gladly, if he'd host me.

E. Julius > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder 12/10/2014 at 18:36

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Excellent. I was in the Netherlands last weekend and loved it there. I'd definitely consider going back.

Tipo Stradale Fever > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:36

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Definitely visit the Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Believe me, it´s worth it.

EDIT: Just read you already done that....

duurtlang > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:39

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It really doesn't matter what kind of car you get. Small is better than a barge anyway. Just be sure that, if you get the choice, you get the Polo or preferably the Fiesta and not something like a Yaris. You do want to feel what's going on with the car. I did the whole thing in a €500 car, it's fun regardless.

duurtlang > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:41

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Where in the Netherlands were you? You're talking to two Dutchies here.

E. Julius > duurtlang 12/10/2014 at 18:44

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I agree, I was just trying to illustrate my car renting situation, and I have the most experience in small FWD cars anyways. Awesome suggestion though. If you do have any good routes I'd greatly appreciate it!

E. Julius > Tipo Stradale Fever 12/10/2014 at 18:47

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Ha, I was just about to say "Been there, done that, got the lanyard"

Agreed though, it was an absolute blast.

E. Julius > duurtlang 12/10/2014 at 18:50

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Amsterdam, I stayed in the Jordaan area. Mostly just did the touristy stuff (Rijksmuseum, Vondel Park, Heineken, canal tour, etc.) but I absolutely LOVED it. Amsterdam is probably the nicest city I've ever been to, and every Dutch person I've had the pleasure of knowing has been great.

duurtlang > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 18:51

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I went on a brilliantly organized banger rally, with a well thought out route. I lost that route, but I know one of the guys I went with still has it. It's almost 1 am now, too late to ask him now. If I don't forget I'll try to get it tomorrow.

E. Julius > duurtlang 12/10/2014 at 18:51

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No problem. Thanks regardless!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 19:07

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NORWEGIAN FJORDS

E. Julius > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/10/2014 at 19:08

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BOATLOPNIK

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 19:11

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I'm sure there's some really great roads around them too. And from what I've seen it's all immensely beautiful!

E. Julius > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/10/2014 at 19:15

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I bet. I'd love to do either honestly. A bit far but I'll look into it.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 19:21

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It'd be worth the trip though. I mean look at how amazing she is!

E. Julius > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/10/2014 at 19:24

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Ugh, do want. My GF and I were planning on going to Iceland for new years, but I don't think that's going to work out. This could be a pleasant alternative however.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 19:27

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They're very similar places culturally. Especially as Iceland was once controlled by the Norwegians. Lillehammer would be a nice place for new years I'd think.

E. Julius > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/10/2014 at 19:39

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Can you see the northern lights there? I'd get like 384,000,000 boyfriend points if I could take her to see the northern lights.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 20:26

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Yeah probably. I'd say going further north in the country if you want to have a better chance at it. Lillehammer is a beautiful town, right in a river, and the mountains are right there as well.

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 20:39

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It's an amazing place. It houses the largest collection of cars in the world. The audio guide is supremely amazingly informative (and dry). Set aside a full day for it. Also great is the Musee Francais du Chemin de Fer (damn you, lack of international keyboard!), also in Mulhouse.

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 20:40

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Sorry to inundate you with notifications, but this is related to mine: Mulhouse and the Cite de l'Automobile are right by Switzerland. Could be a little itty bitty road trip!

E. Julius > saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars 12/10/2014 at 20:41

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Both of those sound right up my alley.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 21:43

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Not sure if they do public tours, but AMG factory in Affalterbach could be fun. I know, I'm shameless.

E. Julius > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2014 at 21:48

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There are few things I enjoy more than factory tours. Apparently you can book tours of the AMG facilities, although they list no price which is not a good sign.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 21:52

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Lol You never know, maybe getting in is cheap and they just want you to spend a bunch on overpriced merchandise. Who am I kidding? All Money Gone!

E. Julius > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2014 at 21:56

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I might give them a call just to find out, can't hurt! I'm still getting to know people around here, what exactly do you do for AMG? (I'm assuming you work for them from your name)

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 22:10

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I'm a lowly technician at the dealer level. AMG specialist.

E. Julius > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2014 at 22:22

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That's still cool though, and I bet it's a blast working on the fun stuff like that. I love the craftsmanship and performance of AMGs. Had an S63 to myself for about 6 hours last spring, blew me and all of my friends away.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 22:32

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Oh it's great really! I love my job. Great cars, decent working conditions, challenging at times laid back at others, great diversity in work, I'm in high demand and as long as I don't do something stupid I should always be able to find a job just about anywhere fairly easily. And nice perks like seeing and driving some of the cars before they're released to the public or press (see my recent posts for my GT track days).

E. Julius > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 12/10/2014 at 22:34

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Saw them both when you posted them and loved them. I got to see the GT in person at the Paris Motor Show, and the want was strong.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 22:40

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Drive one if you ever get the chance. The want will be stronger.

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > E. Julius 12/10/2014 at 23:33

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They both rock. Where in Paris do you live? Are you permanently there or is it a foreign exchange sort of thang?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > E. Julius 12/11/2014 at 04:53

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Either of the Goodwood events if you're in the right place at the right time :) brilliant

E. Julius > saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars 12/11/2014 at 05:43

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I live in the XVIe arrondissement on Avenue Victor Hugo, about a 2 minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe. I'm studying abroad for an academic year, so I've been here since September and I leave at the end of May.

E. Julius > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 12/11/2014 at 05:46

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Unfortunately those are a both after I leave : (

I did look into doing one of their driving events though after that article on the FP. That's my plan if I find myself with a bunch of extra cash before I leave.