"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 05/23/2019 at 09:00 • Filed to: None

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What is Your Ideal Car?
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Mine would be a track-worthy midsize wagon, RWD or AWD, 6-speed manual, no more than 3500 lbs, naturally aspirated V8, a hydraulic steering rack, in a rich blue color. I’m 41, married, with 3 kids and 3 dogs.
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Yeah, I pretty much want a reliable V8 RS4 Avant with a manual that’s not so nose-heavy...

For Sweden > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/22/2019 at 17:57

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Even with the horrible outward visibility

HammerheadFistpunch > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/22/2019 at 17:57

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > For Sweden 05/23/2019 at 09:03

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It’s beautiful. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 05/23/2019 at 09:03

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YES

Nibby > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:04

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a 1992 ford explorer

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:05

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Ash78, voting early and often > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:09

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Yep, so you also want a Holden Commodore/Chevy SS wagon like I do. Nice.

/almost 41

//also strongly lured by Jeep Gladiator

sony1492 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:10

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If we throw curb weight out the window

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:16

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Boy, do I have a deal for you.

TheRealBicycleBuck > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:17

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One car? I can’t pick just one car! I’d like a fast wagon for daily duty. I’d like a truck with a bed cap and racks for outdoor/weekend/offroad duty. I’d like a track car. I’d like a motorcycle.

There are just too many choices to be stuck with just one.

Pickup_man > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:19

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Velocity Blue 2019 F-150, Crew Cab, 6.5' bed, 5.0, 10 speed, 3.73 E-locker, 4x4, XL trim with the STX and FX4 package, center council, column shift, option in the carpets. Done. I actually configured this out the other day and might actually pull the trigger in a few months once the student loans are done. With a few assumptions (discounts similar to other trucks on the lot, qualifying for 0% financing) payments on this would actually be less than what I’m paying on student loans.

If I didn’t have to haul a kid around, 2nd gen Lightning.

Edit: and not that I really hate the stock rims, but swap out the factory 20's for a nice set (not bro-wheels) of 18's, a beefy set of all terrains , and maybe a leveling kit.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:22

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a panamera GTS

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:22

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My car with an RX8 swap that spits flames every time you shift. Thats also reliable, lol. Bonus extra 80hp too.

412GTI > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:31

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An Audi RS5 Sportback would do. Only changes I would like to see would be the addition of a manual transmission, maybe some more steering feel, and ventilated seats just because I love those. Sonoma green of course. 

bob and john > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:35

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either: Stick AWD wagon, either V8 or TT 6.

OR: for hauling bikes; 69 or 70 elcamino. on air bags. a diesel power train (a 275HP I6 from a BMW sounds nice) stick, with the interior from an audi or a merc. 

E90M3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:40

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No you, want an E91 M3, which doesn’t exist. Just need to add some lightnes s to get to 3500 lbs.

James May > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:44

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Fiat Panda

Milky > HammerheadFistpunch 05/23/2019 at 09:44

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430 nm = 317lbft. From a 4.5 liter turbo diesel V8?

BeaterGT > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:45

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Same. 

punkgoose17 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:46

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A Tatra 87

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > James May 05/23/2019 at 09:46

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... Checks out.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > punkgoose17 05/23/2019 at 09:47

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Ooo yes. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BeaterGT 05/23/2019 at 09:48

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You, sir,  have excellent taste.

ranwhenparked > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:49

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Personally, I would like a 2+2 shooting brake, RWD, with either a naturally aspirated straight six or a V8. Should have a large glass area, tires with actual sidewalls, and simple horizontal lines with a minimum of creases and folds. Also, functional metal bumpers and a focus on long life durability and ease of repair in materials and construction.

BeaterGT > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:51

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I’ve been looking at those V8 S4 wagons for way too long. At least they are coming down in price.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/23/2019 at 09:51

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Oh hell yes! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often 05/23/2019 at 09:52

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Is there a petition I can sign somewhere?! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > sony1492 05/23/2019 at 09:52

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YES. But I do prefer the design of the Audi. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 05/23/2019 at 09:53

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Haha! Do the LS swap first. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/23/2019 at 09:54

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Oh, I agree, but this is a fun exercise.

I do love the idea of “one car to do it all”.

- E90 M3 owner (also owns a Tacoma...)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Pickup_man 05/23/2019 at 09:54

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Very nice! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 05/23/2019 at 09:55

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This is a good choice. The new ones look great. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BeaterGT 05/23/2019 at 09:58

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I’m not going to encourage you to make a terrible financial decision , but I’m also not going to discourage you... =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 412GTI 05/23/2019 at 09:59

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So hot!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > bob and john 05/23/2019 at 09:59

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There are good answers. 

BeaterGT > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 09:59

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If the Legacy GT blows up, anything is possible! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > E90M3 05/23/2019 at 10:00

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It did exist... [pours one out]

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ranwhenparked 05/23/2019 at 10:01

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Build me one too, please! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 05/23/2019 at 10:03

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Now it works... I love that you’ve already got 90% of your ideal car. I mean, honestly, I do, too. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibby 05/23/2019 at 10:03

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This is a dream you can achieve. 

HammerheadFistpunch > Milky 05/23/2019 at 10:07

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that’s the single turbo version and it’s very understressed. a plug and play tune brings it from 265 nm rear wheel torque to 439 nm with just 2lbs additional boost. the twin turbo factory version does 650 nm.

Nibby > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:08

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i prefer having other people make my dreams come true

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:08

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1989 Dodge Caravan ES Turbo with a manual.

Must be white, must have blue interior, otherwise, exactly like this:

or one of these because f-everyone else:

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > 412GTI 05/23/2019 at 10:09

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That is just plain wrong how sexy that is.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/23/2019 at 10:10

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Turbo Caravan.

Fast wagon, check.

Truck with cap and racks, check.

Track car, check.

Motorcycle in the back, check.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/23/2019 at 10:11

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With a little more work that could be quite sexy.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 05/23/2019 at 10:16

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Yet still a minivan. :D

I have nothing against minivans, but my wife would throw a fit if I parked one in our driveway.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/23/2019 at 10:19

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Let me guess, she’d rather have a bloated, less useful,   sliderless minivan instead, because “soccer mom” image of minivans ( which has clearly shifted to all the CUVs out there ).......

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:19

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Kinja has been messing up for me too. But yea its nice having something you like, right?

Though 230hp and 2300lbs sounds real nice.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nibby 05/23/2019 at 10:20

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I’ll get right on that Bentley. 

Nibby > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:20

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aww ye

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 05/23/2019 at 10:23

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10:1 power to weight in a lightweight package is fantastic.

I’m at about 8:1, but at 1.6x the mass . =)

ranwhenparked > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:25

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Ok, I’m just going to need about $150 million to get started.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 05/23/2019 at 10:25

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Yep. She refused to get a wagon. She briefly considered, then ruled out, a minivan. In the end, s he bought an Explorer.

She was not amused when I called it a really tall wagon.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:26

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Honestly, since there Are rumors of avants coming back, I would even take the S4/A4 avant even with loving manual. Preferably S4, I think it’s the perfect balance of practicality, performance and comfort. 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/23/2019 at 10:26

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Doesn’t want a minivan, goes and gets a sliderless minivan......

I still can’t wrap my head around this, it’s like buying a hammer to drive screws IMO.

Milky > HammerheadFistpunch 05/23/2019 at 10:28

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650nm sounds real nice. But yea, I guess at 430 it’ll run forever.  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 05/23/2019 at 10:30

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Would be awesome to see Audi get manuals back, but seems unlikely. You’d think they’d see the business case with their RS line with the demand Porsche is seeing...

S4 Avant would be sweet. Where are you seeing these rumors? 

TheRealBicycleBuck > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 05/23/2019 at 10:30

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To be fair, it does have twice the ground clearance as an Odyssey. Of course, our Outback has even more ground clearance than the Explorer. :) It’s AWD too!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ranwhenparked 05/23/2019 at 10:30

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Check’s in the mail. 

i86hotdogs > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 05/23/2019 at 10:32

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Is that truck from the spintires video game series? I play Mudrunner all the time. It’s addicting and relaxing at the same time.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:33

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More rumors around the next gen a6 only right now, it makes sense as the only others that were really here are the e class, v90 and Xf. I do wonder if the v60 does well enough that they bring it back. Some say the B9 is too fAr into the life cycle to come here. If not, I guess I’ll hace to go with a modded allroad. A APR tuned B9 with S4 suspension and sq5 brakes wouldn’t be so bad. Honestly I’m just going to keep saving until something comes. The st will be paid off soon and I’m just gonna pocket the cash afterwards.

As far as manuals go, I think they’ve given up on them for good, just like MB.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:34

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I’m 34, married, one child, one large dog (boxer), and one giant dog (English Mastiff). I don’t think I could pick just one, particularly if we’re limited to brand new cars. If I’m adding a DD to what I’ve already got. I’d go STi or Golf R.

412GTI > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 05/23/2019 at 10:38

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Right! 

Ash78, voting early and often > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:38

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Unfortunately, the American auto market is very good at TREATING the midlife crisis, not PREVENTING it.

i86hotdogs > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:43

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At least one sliding door, enough room to lay a mat tress or a minibike, RWD, stick, enough power to spin the wheels, and an engine that produces a decent sound.

Either:

Tran sit with the 3.5 Ecoboost; manual swap

or:

Aerostar with the manual, but swap in the Yamaha tuned V6 in the first two gen SHO’s

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:45

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Im a modest man, dont need much power ... just flames.  

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 10:59

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I don’t know that it exists. I think my ideal car is:

Manual, small, easy to drive in traffic, 4 seats, roof rack, quick when called upon, reasonably fuel efficient; coupe preferred(maybe hatch) , advanced awd, 5 inches of ground clearance

I suspect a 2013 to present Audi S5 with sport differential gets closest . It’s a little big for what I prefer.

My 996 while awesome is a beast in traffic and too low to be usable all the way through a MN winter. And the fuel efficiency  is pretty abysmal.

Spanfeller is a twat > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 11:10

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My Stinger; but with a hybrid drivetrain.

Dakotahound > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 11:21

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2006 Porsche Boxster 987 with a 6- speed manual transmission and 19 in. Sport Wheels. It is my daily driver but s ometimes I sneak into the garage and just sit in it.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 05/23/2019 at 11:24

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I believe you’ve described a Golf R. =)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 11:30

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An E39 wagon with a manual trans, and a ALH TDI engine swapped in for fuel Economy, and a heavy duty rear suspension for hauling/towing.

Basically a not so big RWD, Manual, wagon, with a nice interior, that gets 45mpg or better, that can haul a small boat or utility trailer. It would probably be easier to get a AWD, manual,  Passat wagon and just TDI swap it tho.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > i86hotdogs 05/23/2019 at 11:32

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I like it! 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ranwhenparked 05/23/2019 at 11:33

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Basically a clown shoe that’s built like an old Volvo, with an LS1?

I can dig it. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > E90M3 05/23/2019 at 11:34

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Yeeeesssss.

I’d be very happy with a RWD  335i wagon. That would hit the weight mark.

ranwhenparked > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/23/2019 at 11:35

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Sort of an 1800ES-meets-Scimitar GTE-meets-BMW  would be ideal.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 05/23/2019 at 11:40

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Love that Aston Martin is pairing a manual with the AMG engine in the new Vantage. Will be watching the depreciation on those - ha! 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > i86hotdogs 05/23/2019 at 11:40

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No idea, It’s a Tatra 8x8, I want one.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 05/23/2019 at 11:41

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I’m sure I’d be very happy with a Golf R (or even a GTI). 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/23/2019 at 11:44

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The Odyssey is insanely low, even for a minivan. Modern minivans have gotten too low IMO, then again, I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve actually needed more ground clearance, and I regularly use my van off road. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dakotahound 05/23/2019 at 11:44

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Yes...

But make mine a Cayman S (once the kids are driving themselves).

Love those wheels. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dakotahound 05/23/2019 at 11:45

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You really need to write an OPPO review!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/23/2019 at 11:45

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One car to do it all! 

i86hotdogs > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 11:49

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This is also acceptable

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 11:54

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You are not wrong. I guess I should add; subjective appeal. The Golf R looks fine but the S5 to me is a good looking car . I’d also need to see how I feel about the R’s awd system. Whereas everything I’ve heard about S5 with the sport diff is exactly what I’m looking for.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 05/23/2019 at 11:58

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Yeah, 4" just isn’t enough. (That’s what she said!)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > i86hotdogs 05/23/2019 at 12:19

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Oh, yeah!!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle 05/23/2019 at 12:20

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Design is a very big thing to me, too. Gotta get the “look back” from me every time I walk away! 

Dakotahound > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 13:28

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Thank you.

I am not sure that my account has the necessary permissions - how would I know?

If I select “Compose a New Post, ” under “Posts” it is not clear where it will be published (nothing indicates Oppositel ock).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dakotahound 05/23/2019 at 13:35

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Have you ever requested authorship? If not, just go here:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/join-oppo-the-blog-for-car-goobers-1833132611

Dakotahound > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 13:36

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Thank you. I will do that.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Dakotahound 05/23/2019 at 13:41

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Sure thing! 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 05/23/2019 at 13:59

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(And give it a Manual trans this time) 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Spanfeller is a twat 05/23/2019 at 14:01

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Just wait a few years. Altho I think a full electric is more likely the why Hyundai is leaning. 

Jordan > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/23/2019 at 15:32

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So pretty much a stock 530d wagon

Mercedes Streeter > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 16:49

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My 2016 smart fortwo exactly as it is...but with a manual transmission.

As for bikes? Any of my old bikes, but with EFI.

ETA: Manual transmission *and* diesel!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mercedes Streeter 05/23/2019 at 16:50

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... and a ‘busa swap? =)

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 16:53

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Phaeton-swapped Jetta Sportwagen. Cheaper, too

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/23/2019 at 16:55

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Sleeper! Even nose heavier - ha!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/23/2019 at 16:55

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Very large, very powerful, very luxurious , and graceful while still being just a bit imposing. All the better if it can handle a corner or a bit of weather.