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What's Your Biggest Personal Automotive Fail?
It's hard to top ex-Ford PR maven Whitney Drake, now doing press for the Chevy Camaro, put that NASCAR Ford Fusion up there into the wall at a Ford event, but what's your biggest personal automotive fail? More »
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Comment by bdon: mine is a hillbilly with a 100 dollar v8 story. 4 door chevelle, no helmet, a .46 reaction, a wheelie,... 13 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Most Horrific Auto Customization?
The custom woody S-10 convertible is a strange example of the outer reaches of auto customization. But is it the worst? What's the most horrific auto customization? More » -
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What's The Best Summer Road Trip Mix?
Many of your fellow Jalopers are contemplating trips this summer and will need some tunes to replace the Run DMC/Eagles tape they've listened to a million times. Share. What's the best summer road trip mix? More »
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Comment by leavethegun-takethecannoli: Cash Money Millionaires- Bling BlingBiggie Smalls- Gimme the LootM.O.P.- Ante UpBig Pun- BewareBiggie Smalls- HypnotizeBlack Rob- Like WhoaThe Luniz- Five... 13 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Most Embarrassing New Car To Drive?
One of the perks of being an automotive journalist is the chance to drive new cars. But sometimes Wert has us review vehicles we feel ridiculous driving. What's the most embarrassing new car to drive? More »
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Comment by skaycog - 1000 Club: For me personally, it would anything Made in Japan. I'm so vocal about Japanese cars, my friends would never let... 35 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Most Patriotic Car?
It's the Fourth of July and, as this is the land of little public transportation, you're probably going to drive everywhere. But what if you want to drive with nationalistic intent? What's the most patriotic car? More »
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Comment by Mike the Dog: The most patriotic car of all has to be the AMC Eagle. Work with me here, it's from AMERICAN... 14 Responses | Other threads
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How Far Would You Go To Protect Your Car?
Whether or not it's real, taint-kicking someone to protect your car is fairly intense. How far would you go to protect your car? More »
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Comment by elwood: Wow, now THIS post is gonna bring out all the internet toughguys. I'm guessing at least 10 people will claim that... 50 Responses | Other threads
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What Would The Founding Fathers Drive?
With the 4th of July approaching we remember our founding fathers and their unlikely victory against the British. A victory achieved without automobiles. But what if they were around today? What would the founding fathers drive? More »
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Comment by Tyson: You just know Benjamin Franklin would drive a Tesla Roadster. 17 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Worst Car For A Road Trip?
Summer is here. With it comes the promise of awesome cross-country journeys to exotic places like Paris, TX or Frankfort, KY. Sadly, not all vehicles are up to the task. What's the worst car for a road trip? More »
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Comment by Triborough: Amtrak train car. Ever spend twelve mind numbing hours on an Amtrak train? 23 Responses | Other threads
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How Smart Is Your Car?
While hardcore enthusiasts would rather not spare weight, most consumers are yearning for smarter cars with as many electronic gadgets as possible. To find out where your car falls we've developed this quiz answering: "How smart is your car?" More »
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Comment by Tyson: Yay, my car gets 6 points! It's got a cd player, electronic fuel injection, and some dials. I doubt... 22 Responses | Other threads
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Why Don't Datsun Zs Dominate The 24 Hours Of LeMons?
It's a real head-scratcher: the Datsun/Nissan Z has plenty of six-banger power, independent rear suspension, four-wheel discs, good build quality… yet so far none has placed better than eighth in LeMons. Why is that? More »
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Comment by HenriPro: Its simple $500 dollar zs are ether complete crap or worth saving. But someone go race some 510s. 17 Responses | Other threads
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What Car Is Most Likely To Be Driven By A Murderer?
Approximately 490,000 people were murdered worldwide in 2004, (7.6 homicides per 100,000 people). Many probably drove to the murder site. That got us thinking — what car is most likely to be driven by a murderer? More » -
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What's The Best Diesel Ever Sold In The U.S.?
With the price of diesel fuel now again below the price of regular gasoline, oil-burners are starting to look more attractive — even older models. Let's help out prospective buyers. What's the best diesel ever sold in the U.S.? More » -
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What's The Worst SUV To Take Off-Roading?
We were amused when Jeremy Clarkson successfully took the Lotus Evora off-road on Top Gear. It's not the best car for off-roading, but it's better than many SUVs. What's the worst SUV to take off-roading? More » -
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What's The Most Photogenic Car?
Susan Sontag, in her essay On Photography, called cameras "fantasy machines whose use is addictive." Just like cars. Therefore, taking photos of cars should be exponentially more fantastic and addictive. This makes us wonder: what's the most photogenic car? More » -
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Who's The Worst Person In The Automotive World?
The automotive world is full of creative, dedicated and hard-working men and women. Some of them we even like. But there are also some complete assholes. Who's the worst person in the automotive world? More » -
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What's The Most Durable Car You've Owned?
Durability is a major factor in car ownership if you suffer from auto-fixation disorder and are therefore unable to part with your autos. What's the most durable car you've owned? More »
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Comment by Scandinavian Flick -1000 club dropout: Volvo 240 owner checking in. 36 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Best Dashboard?
Car buyers may claim they're concerned with the outward appearance of a car, but lately they're focusing on what they spend most of their time staring at — the dash. What's the best dashboard? More »
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Comment by 1dollar93: Air-Cooled Porsche 911. Tach in the middle, where it should be. 26 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Most Iconic Car Of The 1990s?
The 1990s presented a decade of hope, low gas prices, economic growth, low unemployment and lots of car sales. You could make millions with a URL. What's the most iconic car of the 1990s? More »
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Comment by Adrian Saenz: ngh f th qstns f th dy Mtt lts hr cr nws nt qstns...... 48 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Worst Car For A Teenager?
In most states the age is 16 to get behind the wheel, which seems like a good idea until you meet the average 16-year-old. But some cars are better than others. What's the worst car for a teenager? More »
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Comment by Scandinavian Flick -1000 club dropout: From my experience and witness; any Mustang. The kids at my high school that got Mustangs were the most unskilled... 45 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Most You've Lost Selling A Car?
On the other side of every great deal is someone who's invested time and money and is selling at a loss. We've all been there. What's the most you've lost selling a car? More »
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Comment by pj134: My current car is my only car and I'm about to cash for clunkers it at a winnings of about... 9 Responses | Other threads
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What Car Would You Dragon?
As previously documented, a dragon is someone with a special "attachment" to cars. We love cars, but dragons "love cars." It's also used as a verb. Thus, assuming a sudden loss of shame, what car would you like to "dragon?" More »
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Comment by Scandinavian Flick -1000 club dropout: Your mom's car. Oh snap! I had to go there... But anyway, I would go for the Pagani Zonda. I mean... look... 86 Responses | Other threads
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How Jalopnik is Your Car?
We've brought on a lot of new readers in the last year-and-a-half. Many may be wondering how Jalopnik their car is. Let's help you answer that with a reprise of our ultimate question of the day: How Jalopnik is your car? More »
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Comment by pauljones: -45 points. 4-cyl, latitudinally mounted engine, NA, four doors, unit body, FWD, American, 120hp, 11 years old, and two cupholders. BUT... 28 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Worst Car To Work On?
There's a pride that comes with doing your own wrenching, but not all cars make it an easy task. What's the worst car to work on? More »
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Comment by pres: In order: 1. 3000 GT/Stealth (a timing belt of a 4G63 is a cake walk compared to doing one on... 23 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Poster Car Of Your Youth?
Between the poster of the athlete of your era (MJ, Kobe, Aikman) and the model of your era (Fawcett, Ireland, Brinkley) is the poster of the dream car of your era. What's the poster car of your youth? More »
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Comment by BTLFED does not has teh funny: The Ferrari F40 and Lamborghini Countach. I would still love to have a Countach. 21 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Best Classic Car Under $10,000?
Friday we asked you to define the term "classic car". Now that we've settled on a definition (we've included it below), let's help a Jalopnik reader out: what's the best sub-$10K cruising classic? More »
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By Ray WertComment by pauljones: On a more serious note, I would say that any C3 Corvette in daily driver condition is the best classic... 14 Responses | Other threads
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What Is A Classic Car?
As the summer cruising season begins, it's causing us to think about what we'd like to be cruising in. More often than not, especially down Metro Detroit's Woodward Avenue, it's a classic car. But what is a classic car? More »
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By Ray WertComment by CompWizrd: Yeah.. but that makes a 1980's K-Car a classic... something just seems wrong about that. 25 Responses | Other threads
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What Would Your Fantasy Car Company Look Like?
Let's say every automaker's out of business (not too difficult of a leap, eh?) and you're a Saudi prince with an unlimited budget looking to build his own car company. What's your fantasy lineup of current models? More »
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By Ray WertComment by engineerd: Super Car: Bugatti Veyron Sports Coupe: BMW M3 Muscle/Pony Car: Mustang GT w/ Track Pack Muscle Sedan: G8 GXP... 9 Responses | Other threads
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What Are The Best-Looking Tail Lights?
Yesterday's obsession with headlights yielded some great answers, but we're tired of Titman Road. What are the best-looking tail lights? More » -
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What Car Has The Best-Looking Headlights?
If the eyes are the window to the human soul, headlights are the window into the automotive soul (which explains why old Cougars seem soulless). Let's do some soul searching. What car has the best-looking headlights? More »
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Comment by Bullitt417: Its and interesting question. I always kind-of liked the Audi LED headlights. 10 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Nicest Thing You've Done For Another Motorist?
It's going to be a long day. Instead of focusing on the bad, let's focus on the positive. What's the nicest thing you've done for another motorist? More »
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Comment by wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx is out of town for a week trying to find a computer: The nicest thing I've ever done for another motorist? Use my fucking blinkers everytime I change lanes. 13 Responses | Other threads
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What's Your Automotive White Whale?
We're constantly on alert for unusual cars in our area and, once we spot one, we keep looking for it and we're not always successful. Some elude us still. What's your automotive white whale? More »
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Comment by steelwheels: an eeror in every psot!: Veyron. Huge, beautiful, poised, unique, and totally unlike anything before it. I won't stick a harpoon in it... 13 Responses | Other threads
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What Are The Least Attractive Stock Wheels?
Yesterday, you all teed-off on the most attractive stock wheels and introduced us to some fine wheels. But what about the opposite? What are the least attractive stock wheels? More »
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Comment by Tucker589 hates Hyundai: Anything steel with a hubcap that looks like an alloy wheel, YOU CAN'T DECEIVE ME, ASSHOLE, I KNOW. 23 Responses | Other threads
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What Are The Most Attractive Stock Wheels?
Most cars come with rims begging to be replaced, but a few come wheels so attractive they stay or, even better, end up on other cars. What are the most attractive stock wheels? More »
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Comment by pauljones: I like the wheels that came standard on the previous-gen M5s, as well as the wheels that came on the... 17 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Next Awful Auto Customization Trend?
We've gone through chrome cars, gold-plated cars, matte black cars, and carbon fiber cars. What's the next awful auto customization trend? More »
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Comment by Dr.Danger owns the city turkeys: Eagle The luxurious seats are stuffed with eagle down and the dashboard inlaid with the beaks of a thousand eagles. Also, there... 11 Responses | Other threads
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What Was Your First Oldsmobile?
We asked you about your first Plymouth and your first Pontiac, so let's talk about another marque that got the heave-ho during the current decade: Oldsmobile. More »
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Comment by .357: A white fifth generation Cutlass Supreme. It had an awesome digital green display, and an awesome black interior. It had... 14 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Best Rental Car?
We've got a three-day weekend coming up and many will be traveling. That means, for many, a trip to the rental car counter. In honor of these travelers we ask: what's the best rental car? More »
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Comment by .357: A Bentley Arnage, from Cocaine Dealer Rentals. And they include everything you need. 6 Responses | Other threads
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What's The Most Worthless Auto Form Factor?
In search of new market niches to fill, automakers have created numerous categories of four-wheeled objects. Some, like wagons, are useful and desirable. Others are not. Others are just plain weird. What's the most worthless auto form factor? More » -
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What's The Best Fuel-Efficient Enthusiast Daily Driver?
Not all of us have the space or money to manage multiple cars for multiple purposes. Instead, we need a balance of fun, economy, and comfort. What's the best fuel-efficient enthusiast daily-driver? More »
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Comment by Thrashy has turned into a U-boat and cannot be seen on the surface: The Mazda Miata seems an obvious candidate. Lightweight, nimble, thrifty, (especially the older NA and NB cars) , reliable,... 29 Responses | Other threads
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What Car Sounds The Best?
We've discussed the tactile and aesthetic pleasures of driving lately, but we've ignored the aural joy of a wonderfully sonorous engine. Let us rectify: what car sounds the best? More » -
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What's The Best Supercharged Engine?
On Friday there was a heated debate over the best turbocharged engines and now we're curious: what's the best supercharged engine? More »
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Comment by engineerd: The LS9 is a good choice. However, my favorite supercharged engine is the Rolls Royce Merlin. It was... 19 Responses | Other threads
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