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There’s change afoot here at TTS. No, neither of us has gone transgender, and yes, it will include some more frequent posting. This once-a-quarter pattern isn’t really working for us, although traffic has remained remarkably substantial. The internet is a fascinating place. First off, if you’re not following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, please do! You’ll find more frequent tidbits through those outlets than on the official blog, although this remains our home of homes. But all that’s not what I’m really here to talk about, either. This is first and foremost a car blog, and as such the interesting content is about cars. So brace yourselves, folks, as there are changes coming to the TTS fleet!
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2 Comments | tags: 124.036, 500E, 996, 997, Alfa Romeo, AMG, AMG Hammer, Aston Martin, BMW, E39 M5, German Cars, Grey-market, Mercedes-Benz, Miata, Porsche, Porsche 911 | posted in Commentary, Fleet Update, Totally That Stupid
I’ve been considering returning to a two-door as my daily hack. Almost five years ago, my grumpy lower back immediately complained about installing our newborn son and his car seat into the rear compartment of my 1991 BMW 318is. A four-door was in order, and we soon found our rusty-but-trusty 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320. Now, said munchkin is able and (usually) willing to climb into his car seat by himself. The Benz is just fine for now, but it can’t hurt to consider a replacement that might need some work before being pressed into daily service. Continue reading
2 Comments | tags: 318is, 635CSI, 996, BMW, E320, EG33, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi 3000GT, Nissan 300ZX, Porsche 911, Subaru SVX, Toyota Supra, W124, W126 | posted in Totally That Stupid
Suppose for a minute that you have managed to finagle your personal finances through a series of questionable actions to the point that you have somewhere in the neighborhood of $20K available in liquid funds. Now suppose further that you are cunning enough to convince whomever else in your household that has a say in how your money gets spent that you are car savvy enough to take that $20K and turn it into at least 25% more over the next 1-3 years. We’re not talking penny stocks going up 100X in value, but is there not some appeal to our automotive selves in the ability to buy and enjoy a car that we find interesting and end-up selling it on at a net gain? Continue reading
10 Comments | tags: 1993 LE, 560SL, Alfa Romeo Spider, Azzura, BMW E24 M6, BMW E28 M5, BRG, Buick Skylark, C4, Chevrolet Chevelle, Corvette ZR1, GM A-Body, Investment Cars, Investment Potential, Jaguar XJS, Jaguar XK8, Jaguar XKR, Jensen-Healey, Mazda MX5 Miata, Mercedes 300CD, Mercedes 500E, Mercedes W123, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pininfarina, Pontiac LeMans, Porsche 911, R107, Sunburst Yellow, Turbodiesel, W124 | posted in Totally That Stupid
Last week’s trip to Europe has me contemplating all sorts of next moves related to the things automotive in my life. Really, there are 2 considerations: upgrade the Accord Hybrid to something modern and fun with all of the bits and baubles that one expects with a new car, or buy something fun as a weekender – ostensibly in place of the recently-acquired Mercedes 300D Turbodiesel – that may even be well-positioned to start appreciating if looked after. Truth be told, as dull as the Honda is, I cannot deny the benefits of using the carpool lanes to commute from Fairfax, VA to Washington, D.C. every day. It easily saves me an hour a day. That leaves me looking at the classics.
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4 Comments | tags: 280SL, 308GTB, 308GTS, 308GTSi, 380SL, 450SL, 500SL, 560SL, 911SC, BMW E36 M3, Bobby Ewing, Carrera, Classic Car Depreciation, Dallas, Ferrari Mondial, Hart to Hart, Honda Accord Hybrid, Honda S2000, Mercedes-Benz R107, Porsche 911, Porsche 964, Porsche 993, Quattrovalvole, SL, Weird Science, Wonder Woman | posted in Resources, Totally That Stupid
It’s been a while since my last Garage Corner post, partly because I, myself, can’t even keep up with the recent changes. Actually, there’s really only been one major change, but it happened so quickly that I’m still not totally sure what I did, or whether I’m happy about it. This week’s trip to Germany and England didn’t help much either, because I seem to have developed a taste for a few cars of a very different breed from my latest acquisition: this Anthracite Grey on Palomino MBTex 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel.
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3 Comments | tags: 300D Turbodiesel, 300DT, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mercedes-Benz, Nürburgring, Porsche 911, Techno Classica Essen, Volkswagen Golf GTI, W123 | posted in Fleet Update
This is the obligatory 2013 Techno Classica Essen picture of Hall 10 at the Messe Essen convention center which has housed this event since its inception. But this hall barely scratches the surface. In fact, Techno Classica is comprised of displays in 17 interior halls, 3 outdoor open-air “markets”, and a covered vendor gallery. There is also food. And beer. Both German, and both really very tasty! Try as you might, there is really no way to take in the whole show in just a day (That’s a hint by the way. When you plan to come to next year’s event, plan on at least two days).
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1 Comment | tags: 300D Turbodiesel, 911 GTS Carrera4, Classic & Sports Car, Classic Cars, Fiat X1/9, Germany, Mercedes-Benz, Nürburgring, Opel Ascona, Porsche 911, Porsche Vanagon, Techno Classica Essen, Volkswagen Passat, W123 | posted in Commentary, Totally That Stupid
Change is in the Air…..
There’s change afoot here at TTS. No, neither of us has gone transgender, and yes, it will include some more frequent posting. This once-a-quarter pattern isn’t really working for us, although traffic has remained remarkably substantial. The internet is a fascinating place. First off, if you’re not following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, please do! You’ll find more frequent tidbits through those outlets than on the official blog, although this remains our home of homes. But all that’s not what I’m really here to talk about, either. This is first and foremost a car blog, and as such the interesting content is about cars. So brace yourselves, folks, as there are changes coming to the TTS fleet!
Continue reading
2 Comments | tags: 124.036, 500E, 996, 997, Alfa Romeo, AMG, AMG Hammer, Aston Martin, BMW, E39 M5, German Cars, Grey-market, Mercedes-Benz, Miata, Porsche, Porsche 911 | posted in Commentary, Fleet Update, Totally That Stupid