Gabe Balch commented on San Diego Serenade: Triumph Stag and Buick LeSabre

"There is a great Pontiac Safari I see regularly DOTS style just around the corner from Hodad's maybe I'll snag some shots of it this weekend."

Gabe Balch commented on Jalopnik Puts Stars On Reasonably-Priced Car...Commenters

"I remember the day I was granted Jalopnik Commenter Status, back when the majority of commenters had something relevant to say, and also used their real names."

Gabe Balch commented on March Madness Begins, First Round Of Voting

"@Buckster: Matched up in the first round with the only car that could beat it."

Gabe Balch commented on March Madness, Jalopnik Style

"BIG OLY = Ultimate getaway car!!!"

Gabe Balch commented on Early 1970s Ford Bronco

"74-76 Based on the gear indicator on the column, the 73's weren't covered, just the clear plastic."

Gabe Balch commented on 2010 Ford Mustang GT

"Well the mirrors look worlds better, hopefully they will retrofit and I can get rid of the F-150 mirrors on my 06."

Gabe Balch commented on First Finishers Hit Cabo in Baja 1000

"We timed out just shy of Check Point 8 (RM 1015) when the transmission housing split in two."

Gabe Balch commented on Toyota 2000GT

"Beautiful, now lose the flippin' Civic!"

Gabe Balch commented on Down on the Street...in Tokyo: Ford Bronco

"That thing is great shape, I wish I could say my '73 was that clean, but then again I wouldn't wheel it if it was."

Gabe Balch commented on Kick A Fantasy Out Of The Garage: Round One

"I still don't get the appeal of the long wheel base Gremlin that you call the Jensen FF. Maybach: kinda ugly, but tons of Bruce's older brother Ivan. GSX: possibly out classed by some more exotic metal but it is a great representation of a bygone era. RUF: I would have voted for just about any 911 variant as the first inductee but my preference would be a 993 TT, but what do I know it's only the first car I experienced an all wheel drive burn out in."

Gabe Balch commented on Hey, Wait! Traffic Cam Nabs Tire-Shop Hoons

"After a similar incident with Discount Tire I always drop off my wheels and tires without the vehicle, I'll rent a truck if I have to."

Gabe Balch commented on What's The Most Fun You've Ever Had Off Road?

"Any event with the SoCal Broncos club! @JSmith53: My Bronco only has 29" tires on it ."

Gabe Balch commented on What's Your Favorite Swedish Car?

"Well I am partial to the 745 Turbo that I totaled as a young hoon, my mom still hasn't forgiven me 10 years later."

Gabe Balch commented on M5 Vs M5 Vs M5 Vs M5

"I was hard pressed not to vote for the E34, while more attractive as a series than the E39, the E39 M5 is all Bruce. @harumph: Agree completely with a none of the above option ."

Gabe Balch commented on Shootout! 2008 BMW M3 v. Bugatti Veyron

"That looks like a short 1/4 mile."

Gabe Balch commented on Frankfurt Auto Show: Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang

"@s0crates82: As a genral rule I try to avoid LA but it does separate San Diego from the other good parts of SoCal, so occaisonaly I endure the pain that is the LA freeway system."

Gabe Balch commented on The Baddest Bull: Lamborghini Miura Vs Countach Vs Murcielago LP640

"Nicely stacked choices that required some contemplation ."

Gabe Balch commented on Frankfurt Auto Show: Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang

"@mentir: Right because every one can tailgate a Veyron!"