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09/03/2026

The MR2. Does this mid-engined Toyota beat the Boxster and Miata? In some ways… I think it does!

Tipping the scales at only around 2,200 lbs, the 130hp MR2 is an absolute blast to drive — especially with the 5-speed manual. The mid-engine layout gives it true go-kart-like handling, it’s incredibly simple, and the reliability is pretty insane.

Cargo space? That’s another story. There basically isn’t any 😂

This one has under 50k miles, was always garage kept, and has to be one of the best examples left. Lightweight, mid-engined, manual, reliable and affordable — they simply do not and will not make cars like this again.

So you’ve got $17k to spend: Boxster, Miata or MR2?

I know which one I’m taking… what about you? LMK ⬇️

And if you want this one — or the Miata or Boxster — check them out at VantageAuto.com

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The All Terrain Wagon. Inspired by the Audi All Road? Maybe, but it's a heck of a lot more spacious!⁠⁠I usually don’t sh...
08/31/2026

The All Terrain Wagon. Inspired by the Audi All Road? Maybe, but it's a heck of a lot more spacious!⁠
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I usually don’t share cars with this kind of mileage… but this one was just too cool and too good of a deal not to.⁠
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The E450 All-Terrain is one of those cars that real car people just GET. It’s a proper Mercedes wagon in a world completely taken over by SUVs, powered by a silky-smooth turbocharged inline-six, with all-wheel drive, plenty of power and that unmistakable E-Class solidity that makes these such incredible highway cars.⁠
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And let’s be honest — wagons are just cooler.⁠
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Mercedes has a long history of building some of the best wagons in the world, and the E-Class longroof has always had a cult following among enthusiasts. They’re understated, incredibly useful, fantastic to drive and have that certain “if you know, you know” appeal. The All-Terrain took that formula and made it even more usable without losing what makes an E-Class wagon special.⁠
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This one is a ONE OWNER car that was meticulously maintained and genuinely looks like a car with a fraction of the miles. Yes, it has 93k on it — considerably more than what you normally see me post — but sometimes you have to buy the CAR, not the odometer.⁠
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And at $34,300 for a car that was nearly $80,000 new, this is a WILD amount of automobile for the money.⁠
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But here’s the question: is there another modern wagon like this that gives you this much space without stepping into an SUV? What else combines this size, comfort, performance, AWD and everyday usability in a package that’s still genuinely cool?⁠
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Link to this one is in our bio, it's the best priced in the nation!

08/29/2026

Peak Audi Wagon⁉️ With a 300hp 4.2 V8 under the hood this 2005 Audi All Road is one heck of a cool wagon. With up to 8.3 inches of ground clearance the driver could actually venture off the pavement. This one has incredibly low miles and over 60 service records! Previously owned by the exact type of OCD person who’s 🚘 everyone wants.

I love the aggressive styling and the color combination on this one is also iconic. Natural tones inside and out with big wheels and flares which really makes it stand out.

So was this peak Audi Wagon and would you drive this one? Link below to the listing

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The Final Front Engine Corvette. This 2014 Corvette is a Z51 2LT with the 7 speed manual that's got all the right equipm...
08/25/2026

The Final Front Engine Corvette.

This 2014 Corvette is a Z51 2LT with the 7 speed manual that's got all the right equipment. It's been a minute since I drove one with the 7 speed and let me tell you something...it's fun. It's also insane how low the RPM's are when cruising at 70!

Powered by an all american NA 6.2-liter LT1 V8 making 460HP which sounds awesome with the optional performance exhaust, No turbos. No electrification. Just a big naturally aspirated V8, three pedals and one of the best chassis Chevrolet had ever built...and more people are starting to catch on.

When the C7 arrived, it felt like a huge step forward for Corvette. The interior was finally worthy of the performance, the styling was aggressive without abandoning its Corvette DNA, and the performance was incredible for the money. More than a decade later, I think these have aged exceptionally well.

Between the Z51 package, Magnetic Ride, Performance Exhaust and manual transmission, it’s an enthusiast-spec car that is just as enjoyable cruising with the roof panel out as it is attacking a back road.

The C8 may be faster, but the C7 represents the end of an era: front engine, rear-wheel drive, naturally aspirated V8 and an available manual transmission. We’re never getting another new Corvette built like this.

I think that’s going to matter more and more as time goes on.

C7 manual or C8? Which one are you putting in the garage? 👇

Want to own the best GMT900 Tahoe? Here's your chance!⁠⁠There was a time when a Tahoe was just a Tahoe. You saw them eve...
08/23/2026

Want to own the best GMT900 Tahoe? Here's your chance!⁠
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There was a time when a Tahoe was just a Tahoe. You saw them everywhere—school drop-off, family road trips, towing the boat, heading to the mountains. They were big, comfortable, handsome, and seemingly impossible to kill. Fast forward nearly 20 years and finding a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4x4 like this is becoming incredibly difficult.⁠
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This one has just 29k miles. One owner, dealer maintained. It's nuts! Black over black, loaded LTZ, 4x4, and quite honestly one of the nicest GMT900 Tahoes I’ve seen in a very long time. It’s the kind of truck that immediately takes you back to when GM was building simple, naturally aspirated V8's mated to reliable transmissions. ⁠
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Under the hood is the 5.3-liter V8, and there’s a reason you still see so many of these trucks running around with 200k, 250k and even 300k+ miles. They’re comfortable, easy to service, parts are readily available, and when properly cared for these drivetrains just seem to keep going.⁠
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And I think the styling has aged incredibly well. Big chrome grille, squared-off proportions, 20-inch wheels and none of the overly complicated design you see on so many new SUVs. Inside, the LTZ gave you all the luxury you wanted at the time—leather, heated seats, navigation, Bose audio, sunroof, rear entertainment and plenty of room too.⁠
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Is a 2007 Tahoe collectible yet? I'd say so. So much has changed in these short 20 years⁠
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Sometimes nostalgia isn’t an exotic car or something you had a poster of on your bedroom wall. Sometimes it’s simply finding an incredibly preserved version of the truck you remember seeing everywhere—and realizing they aren’t everywhere anymore.⁠
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She's available and a link to the listing is in our bio or just head to VantageAuto.com

Peak Mercedes.⁠⁠The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was one of those cars that meant something when you saw one coming down the roa...
08/21/2026

Peak Mercedes.⁠
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The Mercedes-Benz 560SEC was one of those cars that meant something when you saw one coming down the road. In 1990, this was Mercedes at its absolute peak—overbuilt, understated, incredibly expensive, and engineered with seemingly little concern for what it cost to build. The pillarless C126 coupe remains, in my opinion, one of the best-looking Mercedes ever made.⁠
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And the story behind this particular car makes it even more special.⁠
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Purchased new by a World War II veteran, this 1990 560SEC remained with its original owner until we acquired it in 2026. He was an avid collector of both cars and airplanes, and this Mercedes spent its life stored alongside his aircraft in his hangar. Despite showing 87k miles, the preservation of this car is remarkable—it is genuinely one of those cars that presents far better than the odometer would ever lead you to believe.⁠
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Finished in Black over Gray leather, it has exactly the presence a 560SEC should have. Long hood, huge doors, frameless glass, no B-pillar when all four windows are down, and that unmistakable SEC profile. The Centra wheels have also been on the car since it was purchased new and give it a great period-correct look. It's one of the nicest ones left no doubt about it.⁠
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Under the hood is Mercedes’ legendary 5.5-liter M117 V8, producing 238 horsepower and 287 lb-ft of torque, paired with a four-speed automatic and limited-slip differential. It isn’t about outright speed. These cars have this wonderful feeling of solidity—the doors, steering, visibility, ride quality and effortless V8 power all remind you of an era when Mercedes was engineering cars to a standard rather than a price point.⁠
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Fully inspected and serviced by it is ready to go.⁠
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This one ends TOMORROW on Bring a Trailer so if you're looking for a great one be sure to check this out!⁠
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Would you daily drive it or preserve it?⁠
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Link in bio.

Now live on Bring a Trailer is an extraordinary 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SD finished in Smoke Silver Metallic with just 36k...
08/18/2026

Now live on Bring a Trailer is an extraordinary 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SD finished in Smoke Silver Metallic with just 36k miles that remained with one family since new. This car is an absolute time capsule, and drives like new. One of only 1,011 sold in the US for the '93 model year.⁠
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The W140 S-Class was Mercedes-Benz engineering at its absolute peak—a car developed during an era when the pursuit of excellence seemed to matter more than cost. The result was one of the most substantial, over-engineered luxury sedans ever built. It's truly unlike anything else.⁠
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And this one has something awesome under the hood... Mercedes' OM602 turbo diesel inline-six. Smooth, under-stressed and built for longevity, it's exactly the kind of powertrain that helped establish Mercedes-Benz diesels' legendary reputation for durability. It starts right up and there's no smoke.⁠
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Finding any surviving W140 in exceptional condition has become increasingly difficult. Finding a turbo diesel like this, near impossible. ⁠
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I truly know this is one of the very best examples left—an incredibly well-preserved time capsule from one of Mercedes-Benz's greatest eras.⁠
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It's LIVE NOW on Bring a Trailer, and the auction ENDS TOMORROW.
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Would you prefer this or the gas 300SE? LMK below!

08/16/2026

Grandma’s Texas 🚀 . The words Nissan Altima don’t excite most, but after seeing and driving this car I think they should! This 2012 Altima 3.5SR is likely the lowest mileage left. A one owner Texas car that Grammy rarely drove

Comes fully loaded. Has a ton of space and is powered by Nissan’s award winning 3.5 V6 which launches this full sized sedan to 60mph in 5.9 seconds. It’s literally like new inside and out, plus comes with Bose sound, sunroof, heated seats and more. More room than a Maxima and gets 27mpg! I’d take this any day over a new turbocharged mini motor, and they’re never making the V6 again. Morons 😂

Most talk about the Camry and Accord but I think the Altima deserves a seat at the table LMK your thoughts ⬇️

This one is getting SOLD to the highest bid on BringATrailer. The auction is live and ends Sat Aug 22nd.
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08/13/2026

But Seriously. Goldfish. Cookies. You name it I’ve seen it in a car but THIS Kia Carnival is truly fu***ng gross. How does it get this bad. Theres even some kind of liquid fermenting in the cupholder. Love sharing awesome 🚘’s with you but am forcing you to commiserate with me here

Ever seen a car this gross? Tag a friend if they’re this nasty 🤮
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08/12/2026

The Last Great 5 Series Wagon? The E39 chassis will go down in the history 📖 ‘s as one of the best BMW ever produced. This 2003 BMW 525it is one of the lowest mileage best kept examples left anywhere. It’s no 🚀 with the 2.5 liter inline 6 under the hood but it’s still plenty of fun to drive especially with the Steptronic transmission. The nostalgia factor runs high with this one for sure.

So was this the last great 5 series wagon BMW made? Let’s talk about it!

Link below if you want to be the next owner of this one 👍
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