#weirdcar — Public Fediverse posts
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CW: Weird Car talk!
A few weeks ago, I was at the Vancoufur car meet and slightly shy because my car, which is not anything sporty or flashy or classic or anything like that, felt a little out of place with all the cool cars around it.
I like it, a lot, but I feel like it doesn't fully align with the kind of stuff you see at car shows. It's not a "cool car", even in general "we like the weird lil cars" circles.
I said that to a friend and, much to my surprise, seconds later I was approached by this British gentleman who started asking me questions about it because this particular model is not sold in Europe and is not a popular or famous part of overseas VW culture.
That made my day, as I went on to explain what this car is and how it got here. Glad this British friend also learned something new!
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For those not in the know, this car is a "Golf City", basically a mk4 Golf with new bumpers and lights to give it a more modern, but controversial, look. In Canada, it was sold as an entry model alongside the mk5.
Other than the lights and bumpers, the car is essentially a Mk4 through and through, interior and all. It comes with the 2.0 8v engine that makes 116hp.
Golf Cities were manufactured in Brazil, and over there they had not only this base model but also a GTI version and some other special trims - the car was manufactured and sold in Brazil all the way into 2014! (Brazilians didnt get the mk5 and mk6 Golfs).
Like me, this car was made in Brazil and sent to Canada. It's not fast for Canadian road standards, but it's still fun to drive, practical and I like how it looks. I gave it coilovers and a new set of wheels and stickier tires <3
Hope you enjoyed this little piece of trivia! My favourite cars are cars that real people drive. I'll listen to you talking about your Camry for hours, while having little to no patience to hear someone bragging about their cool af sports car that costs gajillions.
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CW: Weird Car talk!
A few weeks ago, I was at the Vancoufur car meet and slightly shy because my car, which is not anything sporty or flashy or classic or anything like that, felt a little out of place with all the cool cars around it.
I like it, a lot, but I feel like it doesn't fully align with the kind of stuff you see at car shows. It's not a "cool car", even in general "we like the weird lil cars" circles.
I said that to a friend and, much to my surprise, seconds later I was approached by this British gentleman who started asking me questions about it because this particular model is not sold in Europe and is not a popular or famous part of overseas VW culture.
That made my day, as I went on to explain what this car is and how it got here. Glad this British friend also learned something new!
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For those not in the know, this car is a "Golf City", basically a mk4 Golf with new bumpers and lights to give it a more modern, but controversial, look. In Canada, it was sold as an entry model alongside the mk5.
Other than the lights and bumpers, the car is essentially a Mk4 through and through, interior and all. It comes with the 2.0 8v engine that makes 116hp.
Golf Cities were manufactured in Brazil, and over there they had not only this base model but also a GTI version and some other special trims - the car was manufactured and sold in Brazil all the way into 2014! (Brazilians didnt get the mk5 and mk6 Golfs).
Like me, this car was made in Brazil and sent to Canada. It's not fast for Canadian road standards, but it's still fun to drive, practical and I like how it looks. I gave it coilovers and a new set of wheels and stickier tires <3
Hope you enjoyed this little piece of trivia! My favourite cars are cars that real people drive. I'll listen to you talking about your Camry for hours, while having little to no patience to hear someone bragging about their cool af sports car that costs gajillions.
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Does this count as a #weirdcar - I don't even know what it is?!!
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Does this count as a #weirdcar - I don't even know what it is?!!
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#WeirdCar #WeirdCarMastodon makes sense there would be two - I imagine they're enjoying a hard earned pint and parmi
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#WeirdCar #WeirdCarMastodon makes sense there would be two - I imagine they're enjoying a hard earned pint and parmi
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Ooh, ooh, I found some! My turn, hope it counts!
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Ooh, ooh, I found some! My turn, hope it counts!
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Hello Mastodon #WeirdCar people.
I went to the UPS store today, and a very nice young man — polite, well-dressed and well spoken — accosted me, and asked “is that a Mercedes-Benz with a Tesla drivetrain?”.
Well yes! Why yes it is!
“Those are super rare!”
Why yes! Yes they are! About 3,500 sold in all of the USA, or something like that.
We chatted for a few minutes, and it was lovely.
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Hello Mastodon #WeirdCar people.
I went to the UPS store today, and a very nice young man — polite, well-dressed and well spoken — accosted me, and asked “is that a Mercedes-Benz with a Tesla drivetrain?”.
Well yes! Why yes it is!
“Those are super rare!”
Why yes! Yes they are! About 3,500 sold in all of the USA, or something like that.
We chatted for a few minutes, and it was lovely.
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@Tiezep I think it’s quite straightforward. Probably not very expensive. Fortunately, for these engines that are basically from the 1950’s or 1960’s, so many have been sold in various iterations that part availability is not usually a problem.
The engine is virtually indestructible if maintained.
The membrane that eventually leaks (after 31 years in this case) is just a piece of silicone or rubber housed inside the component shown.
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@Tiezep I think it’s quite straightforward. Probably not very expensive. Fortunately, for these engines that are basically from the 1950’s or 1960’s, so many have been sold in various iterations that part availability is not usually a problem.
The engine is virtually indestructible if maintained.
The membrane that eventually leaks (after 31 years in this case) is just a piece of silicone or rubber housed inside the component shown.
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The 01/1994 K1500 was in for SMOG testing. Sadly, it failed because of the 31 year old EGR valve, so it will need a repair and retest. 😞
Under the hood, we discovered the neighborhood squirrels had been busy eating the sound deadener and having a little feast on top of the engine. Fortunately, no chewed wires or pipes. 😮💨
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The 01/1994 K1500 was in for SMOG testing. Sadly, it failed because of the 31 year old EGR valve, so it will need a repair and retest. 😞
Under the hood, we discovered the neighborhood squirrels had been busy eating the sound deadener and having a little feast on top of the engine. Fortunately, no chewed wires or pipes. 😮💨
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Just popping in to share this with you #WeirdCar #ClassicCar #FordMustang aficionados… I didn’t have time to get different angles, but you can see that there’s also an interesting vehicle on the lift, and a #BMW2002 in the bay that’s partially hidden by the Mustang.
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Just popping in to share this with you #WeirdCar #ClassicCar #FordMustang aficionados… I didn’t have time to get different angles, but you can see that there’s also an interesting vehicle on the lift, and a #BMW2002 in the bay that’s partially hidden by the Mustang.
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@autonerdery I love it, although, for moi personally:
. The outside color is not my preferred.
. The inside material is not my preferred.
. The mileage is a bit on the high side.The high mileage is nothing to these, even in gasoline guise, if properly maintained, but it just adds an element of uncertainty that takes it outside of my comfort zone.
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@autonerdery I love it, although, for moi personally:
. The outside color is not my preferred.
. The inside material is not my preferred.
. The mileage is a bit on the high side.The high mileage is nothing to these, even in gasoline guise, if properly maintained, but it just adds an element of uncertainty that takes it outside of my comfort zone.
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@chromblitzen Three delectable Peugeots and a ??? 🤷♂️
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@SteveInVentura @vinc @DenOfEarth I just noticed from linking to that article that:
“BMW sold more EVs in 2024 than Audi and Mercedes-Benz combined”
I don’t think it will matter to me if the design is shared. What will matter is how much they improve their battery technology, as promised, and driving dynamics.
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@serichards @richardknott The Zoe also looked like it was made of Tupperware plastic to me, but I never sat or rode in one… 🤷♂️
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@serichards @richardknott The Zoe also looked like it was made of Tupperware plastic to me, but I never sat or rode in one… 🤷♂️
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So, following yesterday’s mishap with the cruel assassination of my beloved vehicle (okay, maybe beloved is a bit strong, but you get the idea), I had to fill out a form for the insurance company for a premium adjustment that was already underway. I think this part of the form makes Kris and I look rather good, especially that last line.
💪 😉 ✌️
* For V2 & V3, the year is the “model year”. They are both actually one year older, so 2006 and 2007.
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So, following yesterday’s mishap with the cruel assassination of my beloved vehicle (okay, maybe beloved is a bit strong, but you get the idea), I had to fill out a form for the insurance company for a premium adjustment that was already underway. I think this part of the form makes Kris and I look rather good, especially that last line.
💪 😉 ✌️
* For V2 & V3, the year is the “model year”. They are both actually one year older, so 2006 and 2007.
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So, following yesterday’s mishap with the cruel assassination of my beloved vehicle (okay, maybe beloved is a bit strong, but you get the idea), I had to fill out a form for the insurance company for a premium adjustment that was already underway. I think this part of the form makes Kris and I look rather good, especially that last line.
💪 😉 ✌️
* For V2 & V3, the year is the “model year”. They are both actually one year older, so 2006 and 2007.
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So, following yesterday’s mishap with the cruel assassination of my beloved vehicle (okay, maybe beloved is a bit strong, but you get the idea), I had to fill out a form for the insurance company for a premium adjustment that was already underway. I think this part of the form makes Kris and I look rather good, especially that last line.
💪 😉 ✌️
* For V2 & V3, the year is the “model year”. They are both actually one year older, so 2006 and 2007.
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So, following yesterday’s mishap with the cruel assassination of my beloved vehicle (okay, maybe beloved is a bit strong, but you get the idea), I had to fill out a form for the insurance company for a premium adjustment that was already underway. I think this part of the form makes Kris and I look rather good, especially that last line.
💪 😉 ✌️
* For V2 & V3, the year is the “model year”. They are both actually one year older, so 2006 and 2007.
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@dan I can smell that! 😂
Wheel cleaner mousse. Works very well, but it does go straight up your nose. 😬
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@dan I can smell that! 😂
Wheel cleaner mousse. Works very well, but it does go straight up your nose. 😬
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@serichards This should be mandatory watching for #WeirdCar aficionados.
#HubNut is such a down to earth guy that it makes his enthusiasm even more infectious.
Some criticized the #AlpineA110 for costing as much as a Corvette, but look at the fuel economy! 😮
Also, the same performance as the equally lust worthy and economical #BMWi8, but at one third of the price. 🤯
I’ve seen it in real life. The video cannot do it justice. It is superb.
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@serichards This should be mandatory watching for #WeirdCar aficionados.
#HubNut is such a down to earth guy that it makes his enthusiasm even more infectious.
Some criticized the #AlpineA110 for costing as much as a Corvette, but look at the fuel economy! 😮
Also, the same performance as the equally lust worthy and economical #BMWi8, but at one third of the price. 🤯
I’ve seen it in real life. The video cannot do it justice. It is superb.
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🚨 HELP! 🚨
Traveling to Europe again. There are some good EV rental options. But…
There’s an app that Martin from #WiselyAutomotive in London 🇬🇧 recommends for finding chargers on the European mainland.
Does anyone know what it is? I don’t have time to rewatch all his YouTube videos to find it. 😑
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🚨 HELP! 🚨
Traveling to Europe again. There are some good EV rental options. But…
There’s an app that Martin from #WiselyAutomotive in London 🇬🇧 recommends for finding chargers on the European mainland.
Does anyone know what it is? I don’t have time to rewatch all his YouTube videos to find it. 😑
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@Basmitharts really depends on what you compare it to, and what the intended usage is… half the price of a Range Rover, but at least half the luxury too. 🤷♂️
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@chromblitzen great car chase in this short clip, with lots of vintage automobiles! 😁
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@chromblitzen great car chase in this short clip, with lots of vintage automobiles! 😁
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@BitchinRob @lionelb I somewhat approved of the retro design of the #PTCruiser and the #ChevroletHHR initially.
Then, sadly, I rented each of them seperately for a few days. Someone even stopped in a parking lot, sporting a huge grin of delight, to ask us if the HHR was any good.
Compared to the 2003 VW Golf we owned at the time they were truly horrendous little cars in every way possible. At least, that was my assessment.
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@BitchinRob @lionelb I somewhat approved of the retro design of the #PTCruiser and the #ChevroletHHR initially.
Then, sadly, I rented each of them seperately for a few days. Someone even stopped in a parking lot, sporting a huge grin of delight, to ask us if the HHR was any good.
Compared to the 2003 VW Golf we owned at the time they were truly horrendous little cars in every way possible. At least, that was my assessment.
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@serichards what struck you as patchy?
The center console cover looks like it could do with some attention, and the phone equipment is obsolete. Could probably be removed. Seats seem to be in very good condition for the age and mileage. The navigation is probably worthless (unless it has TMC capability) and the maps are probably frozen in time, unless Audi do a better job than Mercedes-Benz for vehicles of this age.
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@serichards what struck you as patchy?
The center console cover looks like it could do with some attention, and the phone equipment is obsolete. Could probably be removed. Seats seem to be in very good condition for the age and mileage. The navigation is probably worthless (unless it has TMC capability) and the maps are probably frozen in time, unless Audi do a better job than Mercedes-Benz for vehicles of this age.
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@serichards you forgot to specify that the interior is even better than the exterior! 🤩
Fabulous yellow leather that’s tastefully done, with a black dashboard and other trim areas. 🤯
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@serichards you forgot to specify that the interior is even better than the exterior! 🤩
Fabulous yellow leather that’s tastefully done, with a black dashboard and other trim areas. 🤯
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@serichards you forgot to specify that the interior is even better than the exterior! 🤩
Fabulous yellow leather that’s tastefully done, with a black dashboard and other trim areas. 🤯
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@serichards you forgot to specify that the interior is even better than the exterior! 🤩
Fabulous yellow leather that’s tastefully done, with a black dashboard and other trim areas. 🤯
