"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
04/09/2014 at 18:30 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
04/09/2014 at 18:30 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock | 12
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Assembled here are the best Oppositelock posts from last Wednesday and Thursday. Today we've got a list of cheap and practical pocket rockets, the bane of choice, Down on the Street in Germany, terribly awesome first cars and more.
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The hot hatch isn't exactly a recent trend in the US, but it never really caught on here like it did in Europe. Sure, we've had the GTI here forever, the Civic SI could sometimes be had in a hatch, and the MazdaSpeed 3 has been tearing up our streets for the better part of a decade now, but we still never had the selection that our European friends did. That is starting to change now, though, and we have more hatches to choose from than ever before. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Choice is the absurdly annoying and constantly nagging variable of human reality, the fuel for the chain of events we know as life. From sunrise to sunset, we're all constantly bombarded with requests and situations that require us to exercise our free will. Escape is futile. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Yes, dreamcars are exciting. But for me being a Jalop is also about caring for the more or less normal cars out there. That's why I'm so fond of articles like the one about the Wagons of Williamsburg on Jalopnik. Apart from the cars they show, the pictures furthermore enable me to catch a glimpse of the US beyond Hollywood and tourist attractions. So I thought you might be interested in sneaking a peek as well. Dim the lights and relax while I take you with me on a quiet night walk through Manual-Dieselwagon-Country. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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It's happening - you can feel it - it's a war between safety and speed, between fun, function and fashion. The first car phenomenon occurs twice in life; once when you get your first car and again when your first child gets theirs (thereafter, with subsequent children, somewhat less phenomenal) and no matter which side of the debate you're on, your choices are anything but clear cut. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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You don't need a $175k 930 Turbo that makes an entrance like tin foil in a microwave for a weekend classic driver, all you need is cool looking ride that puts a smile on your face. Aftermarket support for replacement parts is important if you plan on putting many miles on it and things like functioning heaters and AC might be important depending on where you live. For the married man, capital investment price comes first because any such decisions need to be approved by the CFO, so the question is why spend the cash on makes/marques/models hopelessly inflated by greedy flipvestors when you can be cool & cheap instead? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Juan Barnett
Last December I pointed out a letter submitted by Tesla to a then proposed rule regarding rear view cameras. In their letter Tesla highlighted the advantages of replacing all your mirrors with cameras… Also, you may recall the Model X was shown without mirrors. Unfortunately, I doubt this rulemaking will conclude in time for Model X production. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Last Tuesday, I sold my Honda Pilot. It was my first car. Kind of. It was my mom's car, it had the title in her name, and she paid for the insurance, gas and maintenance so I could save all my money for college. I figured since it was gone, it would be a good time to review it. It will be extremely biased. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Drive Smarter, yes. But does that mean driving slower? Lifehacker says you might as well drive the speed limit as going even 10 MPH over the limit will cost you in fuel and legal bills without much of a time savings. But is that really true? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - JonathonW8
So I guess we're moving on up, maybe not from the projects or slums, but rather from a Mazda. And moving on up we are, to a Maserati! Now, many of you are familiar with Maserati, from their most popular car, the Bora. Wait that's not right, I meant the Quattroporte. Maserati in recent decades has transformed its identity fairly drastically. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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The Best of the Rest
Revrseat70 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . MPA !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . B. Body Burnout !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . NaturallyAspirated !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Pearson Hurst !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . RotarylessLover !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . JQJ213 !!!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 last Wednesday and Thursday. Take a peek and chime in on some of those listed below:
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What is the best starter luxury car company?
Suggestions For a New (Used) Car? My Brother Needs a New Car
2005 Acura RSX-S. What Say You OPPO?
Coolest Car In a Random Ass Town: George (South Africa)
Oppo Advice: Help Me With My Winter Car Hunt
What is the worst car you've ever owned?
What are some 'cool' cars that you or your family has/or currently owns?
Which Would You Buy: Weird Obscure and Different
Coolest Car In a Random Ass Town: Sofia (Bulgaria)
How do you explain the appeal of the Miata
What's Your Dream Car Port Cars?
Which Would You Rather? Supercar Showdown, 4th Edition
Just the #tips
It's now Wednesday, have another Vaporware Supercar!
The Queen's Defender Has a Stick
The Best Craigslist Ad Lead Image Ever
Teenage driver Nikoa Johnson dies in her first race
Advanced Driving Techniques: The Fast Line
Gene Haas gets green light to start Formula One team
Citroën in WTCC, behind the scenes
Cop Pranks Safe Drivers With $100 Bills Instead Of Tickets
Toyota Releases Detailed Group B MR2 Pics
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted on Oppositelock:
McLaren to NHTSA: importers are full of it, 12C will never conform
Rally Flashback: 2001 Rally Portugal
Happy Birthday to Formula 1 Legend Sir Jack Brabham
Want to participate on Oppositelock? Check out the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! as well the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! to help you get started.
Brian Stieh
> DasWauto
04/09/2014 at 19:33 |
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I test drove a Fiesta ST today. And I am hooked!
MTY85
> DasWauto
04/09/2014 at 19:53 |
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It's because Americans are smart enough not to buy hot hatches in the first place. An entry level performance car makes way more sense than a hopped up econobox. A Focus ST costs more, handles worse, and is slower than a Mustang.
Reckoning Day
> DasWauto
04/09/2014 at 19:55 |
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I hate cheapskate econoboxes...I willingly consider myself.. shoved !
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DasWauto
> Reckoning Day
04/09/2014 at 20:12 |
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Hah, sorry, that headline is supposed to be a two-parter, referring to the top two stories in the list.
Coty
> DasWauto
04/09/2014 at 20:12 |
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DasWauto
> MTY85
04/09/2014 at 20:13 |
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But on the other hand the Focus is more efficient and, more importantly, practical.
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DasWauto
> Coty
04/09/2014 at 20:17 |
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I haven't covered Monday yet. I've got Friday through Sunday set for Tomorrow. Monday and Tuesday will probably be covered Friday.
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Coty
> DasWauto
04/09/2014 at 20:19 |
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Oh durr -_-
Been a long day.
Alex Asrian
> Brian Stieh
04/09/2014 at 20:32 |
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I'm thinking about trading in my GTI for one. They are too fun. Hoping that automakers are taking notice of the enthusiast/jalop market out there (however small we might be).
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MTY85
> DasWauto
04/09/2014 at 20:57 |
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The Mustang does 31 MPG highway. If you want more efficiency than that, then just buy a freaking economy car. The Mustang does 25 MPG combined, the Focus ST does 27.5. If you drive 10,000 miles per year, that means you save a whopping $128 per year. That's thirty five cents per day. Enjoy your more expensive, slower, inferior handling Focus while enjoying that quarter and dime per day savings.
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DasWauto
> MTY85
04/09/2014 at 21:06 |
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There's also something to be said for the way a hot hatch handles, as well as a preference in the looks department. Point is, their prices aren't worlds apart, neither is their performance, either car is a good choice, if you don't want a hot hatch, that's your prerogative, but it's silly to say that Americans are smart enough not to buy a hot hatch. Each car has a purpose and each serves them rather well, there is plenty of market for both.
nafsucof
> MTY85
04/09/2014 at 22:07 |
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bullshit a mustang v6 out handles a focus st.
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MTY85
> nafsucof
04/09/2014 at 22:23 |
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A V6 Mustang with the handling package from the GT handles as well as a GT. The GT was proven to hang with an M3 on a track. You're telling me a Focus ST handles better than an M3? Yeah, sure buddy.
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nafsucof
> MTY85
04/10/2014 at 00:24 |
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how did you go from hangs with (mustang)to handles better than(focus st)? St has higher lateral acceleration and a faster figure 8 than the performance package v6, according to motor trend. If anything they are equal but differen, but the st comes with better rubber and electronics and independent rear suspension. Stock for stock heads up you might be upset.
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nafsucof
> MTY85
04/10/2014 at 00:42 |
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The LS boss mustang is close to the m3, with more power and track focus than a gt btw. The focus st is only 7 seconds off the m3 -170 hp and fwd.
Garrett Davis
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 01:02 |
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Thanks for the feature!
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hatbob2
> MTY85
04/10/2014 at 04:24 |
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Except a Focus ST can carry an insane amount of stuff. You can fit loads you can't fit in a E-class in a hatchback. We don't buy stupid pickup trucks here.
Jayhawk Jake
> MTY85
04/10/2014 at 08:43 |
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Oh look, another person completely missing the point of hot hatchbacks.
Some of us need space. Space for things, space for people. An entry level performance car does not have space. Period.
It's not always about performance numbers, there are other reasons to go after a hot hatch over a sports car.
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Reckoning Day
> DasWauto
04/10/2014 at 16:21 |
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Bring the firing squad. I should be shot at the closest moment.....
You..are not in my will......