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Birdman’s Bugatti Veyron

Michael Berenis — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:01:33 +0000

Dropping over two million dollars on an all red Bugatti Veyron, rap music star Birdman shows his passion for the timeless automotive spirit. You don’t drop two million on a vehicle if you don’t love cars, congratulations on your totally cool purchase Birdman. Thanks to all-wheel drive, in the Veyron you can now “fly” in any weather. Read more about the pricey purchase at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Time For A Swap: My Peugeot For The New Aston Martin Vantage 4.7 V8

Craig McAlpine — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:02:24 +0000

Owners of earlier-generation 4.3L V8 Vantage complained that it didn’t have enough grunt, so Aston made it a 4.7 and added a few tweaks. So I went up to Aston Martin to take one for a few days–and now, parked outside a stunning building in a sea of Aston development cars, is my Peugeot 306. The Vantage sounds awesome with a butterfly valve in the exhaust that engages at 4000 rpm. I’ll keep you posted on how I get on with the new Vantage, and if I actually give it back…

New vs Used

David Clarke — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:16:10 +0000

As with any debate, there are pros and cons for both sides. Buy your car new off the lot or go with a previously-enjoyed ride? The other day a friend of mine (let’s call him John) and I got into a bit of an argument over this question. John isn’t all that car-savvy, so he believes that used cars are a waste of money, claiming that you’ll spend it all on getting them fixed. I on the other hand think that new cars are a waste of money because of the instant depreciation that occurs the moment you drive it off the lot. It’s really a matter of preference, but whose side would you take ?