Driving sensations, not just specifications
It's Sunday morning, and a swarm of car enthusiasts is orbiting a 1992 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo. The enthusiasts are acting like flies circling a ham sandwich: they buzz in close, sniff at the open window, and then flit back a few feet. Who can blame them? With its punched-out fenders and gargantuan rear wing,… Continue reading 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo Test Drive: A Charming Challenge
The thesis is simple: for 66% the cost of a 997-generation Porsche 911 GT3, I can get into a 996 GT3 and enjoy 90% of the thrills. The hope is also to find a well-used 996 GT3 around the ~$110k mark, which would be by far the most expensive car I've ever purchased, but much… Continue reading 2004 Porsche 911 GT3: Challenge Accepted?
I’m lost, I’m simply lost. I’ve just driven a Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS, and my life will never be the same. Let’s back up. It’s Monday afternoon, and I’ve snuck out from work to meet Steve and his 911 GT3 RS. I’ve been looking forward to this drive for a week, yet somehow I… Continue reading 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS: A Guilty Pleasure
The two cars that we have here today have little in common. One is my 2016 Mercedes AMG GT S, and the other is my friend Sage’s 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Both cars may be on the chopping block soon. I’ve owned the AMG GT S for about five years, and the itch for a… Continue reading 2016 Mazda MX-5 and 2016 Mercedes AMG GT S: Shake Rattle ‘N No-Roll
Let me introduce you to this striking blue 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster. It belongs to Philip, a friendly fellow who is trying to convince me that the Z4 M Roadster is undervalued in the M-car hierarchy. I’ve got a morning with the car, so let’s see if I agree. My drive of the Z4… Continue reading 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster: Right M on the Wrong Road
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