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Re: Book: Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process

benbarren — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 03:36:20 -0000

i do luv a DFW tennis reference (i prompted gpt for his tone but the result was awful)

Re: Modern Classic: Honda S2000 – The story of Honda's masterclass in engineering

benbarren — Fri, 12 May 2023 00:25:25 -0000

3rd and 4th gear at 5000-7000 RPM on boneo road was always a treat

Re: 2022 Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure review: A good first car?

benbarren — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:49:26 -0000

sounds like it depends solely on budget, but definitely a new $30k+ car for an 18yo is definitely for a pretty high-end demographic (or those using too much debt) tho i did hear a family member say that once their newly received tucson highlander is 5 years old (and out of lease), their now 13yo will be able to take it over (with safety as main concern) which i thought i was a pretty good deal for junior (my 1978 vw golf certainly was very unsafe but formative)

Re: 2022 MG ZS EV Australian pricing and features

benbarren — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:27:45 -0000

twice the equivalent rrp, yeh nah

Re: The variety of Highball Cars and Coffee is staggering

benbarren — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:19:19 -0000

schweet rs & i'm mo 993 than 964 inclined

Re: Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid vs Hyundai Palisade Highlander vs Mazda CX-9 Azami comparison review

benbarren — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:38:23 -0000

i'd roll w the homies in the palisade fo sure, would need sum polished rims, just not sure whether i would lower or higher it, maybe i'd get some snoopy hydraulics.... but yeh hyundai/kia all their cars are good now fwiw

Re: GMSV to add bigger 2021 Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Premium to its range

benbarren — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:22:58 -0000

these will be popular

Re: 2021 Mazda MX-5 RF GT automatic review

benbarren — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:32:11 -0000

was pondering how few cabs there are at the sub $50k price point (or even up to $70k and even then it's entry level euro runarounds) versus back in the day

Re: 2006 BMW Z4 M: lost in time

benbarren — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:03:58 -0000

these always looked good

Re: 1988 Nissan GQ Patrol in the 4X4 shed

benbarren — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:55:13 -0000

prob worth $8k by now :)

Re: 2022 Land Rover Defender V8 first international first drive review

benbarren — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:19:42 -0000

I can only imagine how much faster this is in a straightline versus the previous defender, looks great in black, sure it sounds decent too. impressive speed, could prob take most commodores still on the road

Re: 2022 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid review: International first drive

benbarren — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:52:25 -0000

i was transported to a mackenzian world where i was split b/w taking the v8 off-road for some horse and hound or running to the shops in the hybrid. i wonder what prince philip would've done.....

Re: 50 Years of Lamborghini Countach

benbarren — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:07:16 -0000

art on wheels

Re: 2021 BMW M4 Competition review

benbarren — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 02:01:25 -0000

not sure on colour, car is dope

Re: Which car should I buy? Porsche Macan GTS v Golf R + used BMW M5

benbarren — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 22:49:49 -0000

mike could just get a macan s and engine upgrade like someone i know... then grab a golf gti - better value anyway... prob similar total price. or just grab a tesla s

Re: 2022 Toyota RAV4 announced: Australian details

benbarren — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:04:23 -0000

wondering if a rav4/kluger EV is on the horizon? otherwise... it's like buying an iphone before they or competition redesign a better one... still it's a toyota, it works damn well, cheap to service and good resale. all gets down to new car supply...

Re: 2021 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Luxury review

benbarren — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:32:58 -0000

bordello luxe, but otherwise looks good, do these have the 7 year warranty deal ie are they cheap to run?

Re: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: International drive

benbarren — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:22:18 -0000

trying to manipulate my mind to believe it's a ford mustang, otherwise- sure.

Re: Aston Martin Victor 2021 review

benbarren — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:22:00 -0000

i could make this work, one of the better looking euro savages i've seen in the last 24 hours

Re: This month in MOTOR 15 years ago: $1.4 million of performance metal vs an airport runway

benbarren — Sun, 30 May 2021 20:31:13 -0000

noice colour cayman s.

Re: Isuzu I-Venture Club to Stockton Beach

benbarren — Tue, 25 May 2021 04:43:26 -0000

this all sounds like fun.....

Re: 1977 CHRYSLER CL CHARGER STREETER

benbarren — Fri, 14 May 2021 05:01:25 -0000

very noice.

Re: 2023 Porsche Macan EV begins testing in Germany

benbarren — Tue, 11 May 2021 03:32:49 -0000

if i was forced to take it, i would, mos def.

Re: New Porsche 911 Turbo pricing and features

benbarren — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:55:43 -0000

works doing laps of the tan and into collins st

Re: Blown big-block Land Cruiser Sahara

benbarren — Tue, 04 May 2021 02:51:50 -0000

how the heck does this thing not hit the ground all the time #n00b?