Other Women

Some people say owning a car is like being in a relationship. I whole heartedly agree. Just like in a relationship, your girl usually gets mad when you checkout other girls. The problem is, that's just human nature. I'm not just attracted to one archetype of a women like some people, so my automotive tastes vary quite drastically. I do own an AE86, and I am into odd Japanese aero and large lipped wheels, but I also dream of owning some of Europe's elite. I'm not really talking the mass produced, abundant in Beverly Hills automobiles (however great they may be) but I'm talking specifically about vehicles a connoisseur would own. Something a little more rare. Something that goes unsuspecting to average people, but pretty captivating to those in the know. Two words help describe this: homoligation special.

I browse automotive sales sections of forums and other places like craigs list every now and then to see what's in the market. These two vehicles that I found recently truly make me swoon.


The first is this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 16v Euro edition. While the vehicle in itself is very rare and desireable, this one has special edition Aero, widebody, and a turbocharger system. Talk about car porn:

Next is this E30 BMW M3. This one is more expensive but you can see the attention to detail the current owner has put towards this machine. Everything looks brand new! In addition, the engine was recently overhauled and he says it only has about 450 miles on it. Such a clean, clean machine.

I of course don't have the cash to buy either of these (there's no way in hell I'm ever selling the Corolla). It never hurts to look though!