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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    Interesting, but I'm partial to automatic Ω and Tag Heuer autos.

    My Ω costs more than the last three cars I've owned (separately, not combined).

    Parasitic motion-power, FTW! #porsche
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    Image of OA 5599 OA 5599
    11/13/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: I've bought a couple of cheap cars in my life, too. #porsche
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    that ain't the way to have fun, son promoted this comment OA 5599 was starred OA 5599 was unstarred
    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/13/09

    @OA 5599:

    Cheap, no. Inexpensive and almost fully-depreciated, yes. #porsche
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    Image of OA 5599 OA 5599
    11/13/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: Understood. Including a few cars that I drove home for the grand total of $0.00, probably the ten...uhhh...most predepreciated cars I've owned in my lifetime don't add up to the cost of my Seamonster. #porsche
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/13/09

    @OA 5599: Oh, got it.

    I misunderstood. I've sworn off, at least for several years, paying more than $3K for a vehicle, and I'm not about to drive junk.

    Though I have considered a couple of Roadmonsters and last-gen RWD Fleetwoods. Difficult to find un-donked versions, however.

    To this day, if someone came up to me and demanded my car or my timepiece/wedding ring, take the car. Oh, and don't park it where you have to back up....

    "Timepiece" is when they're at least four-digits of cash.

    While I love my SSS (stainless steel Speedmaster), I'd love to have a Casio Pathfinder, PRG80YT or later, do everything watch.

    /shoves watch geek back in its cage....
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    Edited by that ain't the way to have fun, son at 11/13/09 5:19 PM that ain't the way to have fun, son was starred that ain't the way to have fun, son was unstarred
    Image of OA 5599 OA 5599
    11/13/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: If you want a clean, stock Roadie or F'wood, make contact with the people who run estate sales. Promise them a little something if one comes on their radar and they give you first shot at it. For that matter, make friends with some funeral directors, too. #porsche
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/13/09

    @OA 5599: I'll have to try that when I start looking again.

    I just like the yachts... #porsche
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    These watches are from the Porsche family private collection? Do they need the money? #porsche
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    The only Porsche watch worth having is Ferdinand's stopwatch. #porsche
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    Image of AmishJohn AmishJohn
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    Certain F1 officials are being offered a 'different' set of family heirlooms, circa 1942. #porsche
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    Image of Mobius Mobius
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    Say, those watches look much better than their cars! #porsche
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    Image of skaycog skaycog
    11/13/09


    @Mobius: Look what I found! #porsche
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    skaycog was starred skaycog was unstarred
    Image of Mobius Mobius
    11/13/09

    @skaycog: Red and white, just like you! #porsche
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    Which one did Walken have up his ass? I don't want that one. #porsche
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    Image of powermatic powermatic
    11/13/09

    @snapoversteer 'bout to get told: Well, you're not Butch.

    V. funny BTW. #porsche
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    Image of Amalgamated Stainless Headers, est.1978 Amalgamated Stainless Headers, est.1978
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    What about all the Swatches that the family hid underground near Zug in 1989? Are we supposed to just ignore this atrocity against fashion? #porsche
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    Those are some nice watches, but truth be told, I'm perfectly happy with my Swiss Army watch. #porsche
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    Image of CopterBob CopterBob
    11/13/09

    In reply to Porsche Family Private Watch Collection Up For Auction
    I saw that they didn't include Ferdinand's Hello Kitty watch. He loved it so. #porsche
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    bzr promoted this comment CopterBob was starred CopterBob was unstarred
    Image of UDMan UDMan
    11/10/09

    In reply to Five Car-Related Clubs We Wish Existed
    You know what, I was going to be sarcastic here. I decided not to. So what does that say? #topten
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    11/10/09

    In reply to Five Car-Related Clubs We Wish Existed
    This is Ford Tempo Fanatic's official response to this, this pathetic excuse for a Jalopnik article.

    Sam Smith can eat shit and go to hell. I've had some pretty decent cars in my time, cars with manual transmissions and eight-cylinder power houses with the power to smoke the rear wheels. Yet, and yet, the Ford Tempo (not Ford Topaz jack ass) remains. I'd rather have it then all the piece of shit Camaros and Corvettes out there.

    Suck on my Ford Tempo's loosely-held-on exhaust pipe. #topten
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    Image of Sam Smith Sam Smith
    11/10/09

    @Ford Tempo Fanatic: Dude. Take another Xanax—it was a joke. (Curiosity: How mad would you have gotten if I had called it the Tempaz?)

    Just for the record, I have nothing against the Tempo/Topaz or any of its weird-ass brethren. Promise. #topten
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    11/11/09

    @Sam Smith: I'm used to it, believe me. Nobody likes my car. Still, I'll start cussing anyone out who thrashes on 'em. Its just who I am. :) #topten
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    Image of Sam Smith Sam Smith
    11/11/09

    @Ford Tempo Fanatic: Sir, I salute you. Carry on. #topten
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    Image of Sloop_John_B Sloop_John_B
    11/10/09

    In reply to Five Car-Related Clubs We Wish Existed

    Introducing the president of "Dragon Random Exotics": Where no exotic goes unloved.
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    Edited by Sloop_John_B at 11/10/09 3:58 PM Sloop_John_B was starred Sloop_John_B was unstarred
    Image of oddfish oddfish
    11/10/09

    @Sloop_John_B: It's all fun and games until someone's junk catches fire.

    And you thought syphillis burned.. #topten
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    skitter promoted this comment oddfish was starred oddfish was unstarred
    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    11/10/09

    In reply to Five Car-Related Clubs We Wish Existed
    Ford Topaz?

    I think a certain Fanatic is going to be upset. #topten
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    Image of Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est Mr.choppers - Delenda Carthago Est
    11/10/09

    @Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: Yeah, we shouldn't show him this. Hating on the car while misrepresenting it... #topten
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    Image of Ford Tempo Fanatic Ford Tempo Fanatic
    11/10/09

    @Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: Ford Topaz. The Mexican market rendition of the Ford Tempo (it was identical to the American Tempo, save for the Topaz light-bar grill).

    So apparently, Jalopnik is operated and viewed mostly by Mexicans. #topten
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    Image of Paul Y. don't drive too fast. Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
    11/11/09

    @Ford Tempo Fanatic: Ok, I didn't see that coming. I suppose that's why we keep you around. #topten
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    Image of Maymar Maymar
    11/10/09

    In reply to Five Car-Related Clubs We Wish Existed
    I propose the Cheap Bastard Auto Club. Ever bought a car for less than a week's pay? Love your 13 inch tires because you can take advantage of WalMart's marketing practices ($160 for a full set of tires, FTW)? Are dents and scratches not your nightmare, but a battle scar, worn with pride? We have a spot for you! #topten
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    Image of nataku8_e30 nataku8_e30
    11/10/09

    @Maymar: gross pay or net pay? if it's gross, then i've only bought 2 cars that are more, while I've 'bought' 4 cars and 2 motorcycles, each for less than a week's gross pay, although most were from before I got my job. One of the 2 cars that was more was still less than a single paycheck, though. #topten
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    Novaload promoted this comment nataku8_e30 was starred nataku8_e30 was unstarred
    Image of Maymar Maymar
    11/10/09

    @nataku8_e30: I think we can make exceptions for either. To be honest, I went ritzy with my current car - it was a whole two weeks pay.

    Then again, I've bought two separate cars for $100, which at the time, was just a really good night's tips (like New Year's Eve). #topten
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    Image of econobiker econobiker
    11/10/09

    @Maymar: econobiker like.

    If you go to the junkyard and same model and year cars are in better condition than yours...

    Or finding 4 matched brand/style tires on the your model vehicle wheels at the junkyard and the tires are under 4 years old with tread left is a cause for celebration...
    #topten
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    Maymar promoted this comment Edited by econobiker at 11/10/09 4:28 PM econobiker was starred econobiker was unstarred
    Image of JayXJ JayXJ
    11/10/09

    @Maymar: I've had a few of those. It's pretty liberating to drive something with one whole paycheck invested. "Yeah, hit it. I care." #topten
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    Image of mechimike mechimike
    11/10/09

    @Maymar: _most_ of the cars I've bought were for less than a week's pay. If LeMons has taught me anything, its that you can find some marvelous deals for less than $1000 if you're willing to overlook minor issues such as non-functional accessories, marginal exhaust systems, iron oxide, and strange odors emanating from within. #topten
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    11/10/09

    In reply to Five Car-Related Clubs We Wish Existed
    Charter member, Club #1 [jalopnik.com]
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    Edited by Alfisted at 11/10/09 3:22 PM Alfisted was starred Alfisted was unstarred
    Image of Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
    11/10/09

    @Alfisted: Huh? I'm not sure I understand... When I click on that I get random comments about limos, clubs, traffic citations, etc. I see you've used the #topten tag... but what's the common thread running through these similarly tagged entries? *scratches his head in befuddlement*
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    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    11/10/09

    @Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): anything with a "hashtag" or # is picked up by the website and organized. Its meant for things like #LOLcars and other topics but when us commentators use it as a number sign all sorts of random comments get lumped together. #topten
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    Image of Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
    11/10/09

    @VeeArrrSix: Okay... so he accidentally tagged it as the number 1. But then what's the link to /tag/topten? (I mistakenly lumped the two together previously.) #topten
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    Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) was starred Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) was unstarred
    Image of VeeArrrSix VeeArrrSix
    11/10/09

    @Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): Any link that is posted is condensed to the main URL. #topten
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    Image of Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe)
    11/10/09

    @VeeArrrSix: Right, got that. So where did the top ten come from I guess... I'll have to message Alfisted to see what his original intention was. His comment ended up with the number 1 tag and a link to jalopnik's "top ten" tag list. I see how the first part happened. But still trying to figure out what the relevance of the topten is... #topten
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    Alfisted promoted this comment Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) was starred Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe) was unstarred
    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    11/11/09

    @Racin_G73 - dirt track legend (some day ... maybe): Didn't mean to confuse you - I just forgot what the number sign does. #topten
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