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In the days after deciding to plunk down a bunch of cash on a hardtop for my 1990 911 Cabriolet, I saw a picture of the same hardtop on a later 993. I will admit: I didn't love how it looked. There was something about it that just looked "off," which is always a risk when dealing with aftermarket parts. However, every photo of the D. Morris… more
I had a sneaking suspicion when the 500E arrived that I was due for transmission trouble. The seller was an honest guy, but it seemed he was in the camp of being able to live with some flaws that I wouldn't be able to abide.
The 722.365 automatic transmission found in the 500E is used across the W124 lineup. It's a fairly reliable… more
The progress on the 500E has been slow, but I'm not terribly worried; there's been no ugly discoveries at the moment, and it seems like my fears about transmission issues are unfounded. Most of the issues with regards to slow shifting and noises in reverse have nothing to do with the transmission itself but rather heavily worn rubber components… more
As it happens each year, I sat down to go over my taxes, and as part of that, assess how I made out on vehicles that were sold. The topic of whether you can make money on old / vintage vehicles has long been a point of contention for some enthusiasts, especially those defending their hobby to spouses who might otherwise suggest a re-allocation… more
I have become resigned to the fact that no matter how hard you try to prove otherwise, eBay and PayPal are going to side on behalf of buyers, time and again. As someone who sells a decent amount each year on eBay, I probably encounter one buyer each year who claims a refund on the grounds of not reading a listing carefully and there essentially… more
As someone who owns a PR agency for my full-time work, I've learned how to spot the hidden message in news announcements over the years. And in terms of Amelia Island 2025, it's clear Broad Arrow didn't have the best of times.
In 2024, they were quick to release an announcement citing the year-over-year improvements, sell-through rate… more
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