This is a blog of my thoughts on cars through the years. W202 stands as one of the best Mercedes I have driven, and C36 (aside from C43) is the best in the W202s. However if you read more you know I am not the biggest fans for Mercedes....so read on! 2001 Honda Civic ES8 1.5L VTi in Silver (multitronic) 1993 Merc W140 S500 Coupe (My Idle Project Car) 2005 Mitsubishi Evo IX GSR 6-Speed.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
What is a perfect car?
Why would some men focus so much energy and effort on the motoring experience, or to be specific, on their own precious car(s)? Every so often we change and modify our car(s) for various reasons. Every morning when I look at the mirror myself, I am looking at a fine example. What I can tell you that most passionate motorists have a consistent flow of desire, passion or drive that keep us going for the perfect car to own and for the perfect drive that would make us proud. In career we always rise to the level of incompetence. In motoring, we stretch our resource on car(s) to the level that strains our relationship with the better half or endangers our financial well-being. We are all some type of perfectionist in search of a perfect ride, where "perfect" is a concept. This leads me to think what is perfect? Is it a set of factors that need to fulfilled simultaneously, or are the factors moving targets. Or it is simply a bottomless pit. After 20 years of pursuit myself and watching other car enthusiasts, I can only tell I am getting closer to ever before, and feel less painful in getting the 'perfect'. That's all about it. When I talk to young kids mad about cars, I can see part of me in them. I have traveled far but yet not so different from the youngsters. When I talked to people who have arrived, I can see their desire not being fulfilled and readily detect some degree of emptiness, despite their perfect fleet of cars that we could only dream of. What lead me next? Hmmmm. It would be easier to search of a 'perfect' driving moment or experience. It is a moment, occasional one and may not be repeatable, when we are doing something about our own ride - driving, talking about or washing/waxing our own car(s). This would require us to live in the moment (the present moment), and to enjoy while it lasts. And let's not expect that the same sweet experience would come back in the same intensity tomorrow when we take our ride out. It does not always work that way. (to be continued.....)
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
My Ultimate Car?
Tiki asked me another day what would be the car I like to have without giving it a second thought. My mind went blank all of a sudden as I was pretty satisfied and happy with my present "fleet". I had no idea then. A few days later, I discovered I had figured out for myself all along. It has been a yellow body color Lamborghini Gallardo. Recently Lamborghini released a facelift as well as the Gallardo Spyder, also in stunning yellow. I also don't mind that my last name is part of the brand.
But then if I think about it again. Is it an Ultimate Car? It would be slow for the morning drive (because I need to be careful) and way too fast for the daily drive (and I cannot leave it on the streets like I do now in a carefree way). It will go neither ways in terms of being ultimate.
(to be continued.....)
But then if I think about it again. Is it an Ultimate Car? It would be slow for the morning drive (because I need to be careful) and way too fast for the daily drive (and I cannot leave it on the streets like I do now in a carefree way). It will go neither ways in terms of being ultimate.
(to be continued.....)
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Mercedes SL - Next ride?
As the C36 maturing in a daily car (two months since end of March), we have been thinking of selling the C240. I have been thinking perhaps it is time to get a very affordable convertible that Tiki always wants. And I always dream of having a true luxury car with deep luxury, great creature comfort and pillowy ride. The short list contains the Mazda MX5 (Year 1991 or 1992, manual transmission) or pre-1996 Mercedes SL (preferrably 1995 Silver body color with 3.2L in-line 6 with 5-speed auto, 1760kg, 25mpg, 0-60mph in 8.1s). Given the opportunituy I would definitely go for the post-1997 5.0L v8 (1840kg, 22mpg, 0-60mph in 6.3s). However the SL500 will be most expensive in terms of purchase cost and running cost (fuel and annual license fee). Just found out that the 'potential" SL320 is a 1993 black color model. Sigh! It is too old, and not in silver!
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