layabout commented on 2009 Audi R8 Sold Out Worldwide

"Weird that there is a huge waiting list,i just looked on a U.K."

layabout commented on 2009 Audi R8 Sold Out Worldwide

"@Recoil: Then feel free to follow the crowd,id rather have my own opinion."

layabout commented on Which Dead US Automotive Nameplates Should Remain Buried?

"The MR2 was always a joke in France,said correctly it sounds like merde (French for shit)"

layabout commented on 2009 Audi R8 Sold Out Worldwide

"Overrated fashion accessory that is usually driven by pretentious folks with more money than sense,that is my view.I got to drive one for a brief time & was left cold.I have been lucky enough to drive many good cars & this wouldn't get on my top 10 list.If you must buy an Audi(having worked for them & knowing Audi tecnicians)then the RS6 is the better car."

layabout commented on Porsche Creeping Closer To Volkswagen Takeover

"@racerx: Porsche were the major share holder before the R8,so i cant see it making any difference,not that there was talk of a mk2 R8 as they will milk it for a while yet."

layabout commented on Which Dead US Automotive Nameplates Should Remain Buried?

"The azteck is a turd,dont reincarnate it."

layabout commented on Project Car Hell, Arc-Weld Your Soul Edition: Electric 911 or Electric Spitfire?

"Spitfires are piss easy to work on,my mate owns one & has no problems with it,so Porker."

layabout commented on Maserati Gran Turismo Wrecked, We Cry

"@Van Sarockin: Meaning?"

layabout commented on ChargeSpeed Releases Non-Functional Carbon Parts for 2008 Mitsubishi Evo X

"A true chavs chariot."

layabout commented on Rhode Island Man Busted For Drunk Driving, Blows Six Times Legal Limit

"Having had a couple of friends die when i was younger in drink drive related accidents the sensible thing to do is not allow any alcohol before driving."

layabout commented on GM To Shrink Future Saabs, Reverse Brand Bloat

"@sos10: Sad but very true."

layabout commented on One Ford, Explained: Jalopnik's Ford Announcement Cheat Sheet

"@FrankGrimes: They only made the Escort Cosworth from '92-'96,good ones fetch a lot of money but worth it if you can get one."

layabout commented on 2009 BMW 7-Series Sketches Reveal The Slightly More Radical Path Not Taken

"@Rock517: Tata are looking for designers,i fear you may be over qualified."

layabout commented on Nissan X-Trail Fuel Cell Jumps Nurburgring Shark

"Credit where its due,not many years ago an electric powered car wouldn't get around the ring. Did i just say that?"

layabout commented on 2009 BMW 7-Series Sketches Reveal The Slightly More Radical Path Not Taken

"The 7 series peaked at the E38,now it looks overstyled."

layabout commented on 2009 VW Jetta TDI Sedan, Sportwagen Eligible For $1,300 Federal Tax Credit

"@80honda: @Dive-Bar-Drunk: Im no Honda fan,but you are right to want the Accord diesel wagon,it really is a good car.Still cant understand why you dont have it in America."

layabout commented on Tata Nano To Get Two-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel Power, Bajillion Miles Per Gallon

"Was this car designed or did some guy pour ink up his nose & just sneeze it out?"

layabout commented on Nissan X-Trail Fuel Cell Jumps Nurburgring Shark

"@Ben Wojdyla: SLR guy isn't cool,he's cools inspiration."