Comments by "Jeanne Halperin" (@edalder2000) on "Tedward" channel.

  1. This one is "what if Herbie The Love Bug was an actual car?" That engineering is just beautiful. 205 HP in a car that weighs 2500 lbs. Fine. But almost perfect balance. Suspension is on point and 205 is FAST. Its big brother is meant to turn on a pin and jump high in the air. The homologation car is "how much tech can we jam in that tiny package and it actually works together?"
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  2. I was raised to see a big Detroit V8 that burbles as the best sounding thing ever. This Bronco is not far removed from a tractor and it's awesome.
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  3. The 4.0 L motor was a descendant of the original Rover V8, correct? That Landy is so sorted and smoooooth. That is an object of desire.
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  4. The G body Cabriolet was one of my dream cars when I was 17 in 1989. The 930's turbo came on like "I am thinking.....AND NOW!!!"
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  5. That 1970 Bronco with the 302 (?) is a tractor and a handful. This Wrangler is refined for purpose. You can get it in and out of a corner. Wrangler will go anywhere off-road and eat it up. This Wrangler is just glorious. Tedward, you just help me increase my list of dream rides.
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  6. My favorite era of Mercedes. Pure "thunk" when closing anything. Analog everything and to the point. The 300E was a car that had "enough power" and communicated prestige low key. The 300E is like that 635 coupe tested a year or two ago. Both are "Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis or Beethoven's 3rd Symphony. The height of elegance and sophistication. The E500 is what happens if you insist that AC/DC clean up and put on Savile Row custom suits. Same basic car, but The E 500 is pure adrenaline like "Thunderstruck." You get out of The E 500 and the soundtrack is the guitar feedback opening of "Voodoo Child" by Jimi Hendrix.
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  7. This CR-V reminds me of the station wagons I saw as a kid. Roomy, practical, and rock solid.
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  8. That V8 sounds like pure virility. Oh my!
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  9.  @TedwardDrives  When The Dodge Viper was first released in 1992, it had 400 HP from an 8 liter v10! That was the moon. Also, The original Viper was a car that seemed bound and determined to kill you.
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  10. Tedward and The Bandit!!
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  11. I was unnerved by last week's Maybach, but I could not place why it did work for me. I realized that any car company currently around would make exactly that Maybach if given enough money. The vehicle isolates you. It has no soul. There isn't an original though in The Maybach. Watching this Lancia be odd nails it. This Fulvia has a soul. It proudly has fun and does it with chutzpah.
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  12. This car and The LFA remind me of V-10 Formula 1 cars. Just that ROAR!!! So intoxicating.
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  13. Ahh The Deux Chevaux!! When I was in school 35 years ago, a teacher had one of these cars. The 2CV is a simple car with so much character and soul. So much more than the sum of any parts. The 2CV just makes you smile. Doug DeMuro would be going on about quirks and features for days!!
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  14. I remember these Rolls Royces appearing in every rap video imaginable. If you wanted to be the ultimate in luxury and bling, this Rolls was that car. So luxurious and so fast that This Rolls had to be a gangster car. Immaculate.
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  15. This 911 is a gem. Tedward's mechanical life partner.
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  16. As a music nerd, this is like listening to a 1st vinyl pressing of a classic jazz album like "Kind of Blue.." I can hear an MP3 of "Kind of Blue," but the old vinyl seems warmer and inviting with its imperfections. But "Kind of Blue" is the height of talent and sophistication. Compared to a current car, this M6 is analog and you are experiencing it as intended. It is still a highpoint of engineering. A template that other cars strive to match. That is glorious.
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  17. My dad had a 280 ZX when I was about 8. This car is a great comfy cruiser. When I was 21, a sports car that could rip arpund corners was the BEST! I am now 30 years older and ripping around makes my back sore. Yay for getting older! /s A good touring cruiser makes me happy.
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  18. The MC20 has drama and a sense of occasion. That never happens these days. The MC20 is definitely not German or Japanese!
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  19. I just have the image of that XJ120 in "Cruel Intentions." That car is beautiful and that engine sounds "Oh YES!!
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  20. There is a great book called "Thinking Small" By Andrea Hiott. It's a history of The Beetle from the start until "The New Beetle" of The late 90's that saved VW America. The book gives a lot of context about The Beetle's origins and its rise.
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  21. Tedward, you mentioned the base Camry from the 90's. That 1990-94 generation Camry was a beige creation that was at every mall and community college. A decent number of those old Camrys are still going. Granted that 30 year old cars will have wear and tear that is combated by regular maintenance. But mechanically speaking, the beige base 1992 Camry will never die. Toyota made them "too well."
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  22. My biological father had several VWs when I was small. Squarebacks and Beetles. My father told me that back in the 60's, The Beetle was pretty much it for cheap, reliable transportation. Eventually, my father sold his Beetle at a Lemon Lot near his job as federal employee and got a Nissan Sentra. Nice car, but no soul and otherwise forgettable. The sputter of the engine and all of the rattles give character to a Beetles. Mechanically, they could go for almost forever with regular maintenance. The problem is that many Beetles rusted out because they were made before rustproofing was widespread in cars. I still miss my father's Bug.
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  23. IIRC, The G-Wagen was originally a military vehicle. Dress it up however you like, but old G-Wagens will always have that utilitarian box truck vibe. It's just more fun to say "Bond villain transport."
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  24. This 550 cries to be going at least 80 mph cruising on a highway. It can go 100 mph for as long as you have the gas. The perfect trip car. Get there quickly in all the comfort without a care in the world. This Ferrari still has an analog feel. Connection to the machine. New cars? Amazing engineering and much safer. But all video screens and it's isolating.
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  25. This car is the ultimate mobster car. Showy, luxurious as can be, and has a trunk for kidnap victims. You could outrace the cops with no effort.
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  26. BMWs of the 80s to early 2000's and such are connected together like a fine watch. Nothing more than needed. Just get in and drive.
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  27. I swear that Michael Caine could have driven this in "The Battle of Britain." Older design but pure style and just gorgeous. This MG is made for blasting around back roads.
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  28. Ah, gauges who are "I am thinking, thinking...oh that's it!!"
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  29. In the presence of greatness.
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  30. This is an expression of sophistication and supreme taste without saying a word. No flex, no boast, just fact. The build quality and engineering are just the best.
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  31. That car looks like a movie monster. An angry Detroit V8 is great. A blown one is heaven. It all goes to the ground and is usable. Comfortable car and a show pony? Sign me up!! The automatic? I get it. The package just hooks that well. I walk and talk fine but have Cerebral Palsy. I have no clutch foot. I tried. This monster is heavenly in any configuration.
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  32. My dad used to have a 2007 Jaguar XK8 2 seater convertible. Burgundy with tan interior. V8 with lots of low end and could cruise for days. This Aston is a similar vibe. All tactile buttons as well! You can get to 65-70, hunker down and go in comfort for a few hours. Glorious.
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  33. I love this era of Benz. Bank vault. Nothing fancy. Just comfortable and it "works." This car is a grand touring car that could go forever.
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  34. The Quattroporte is one of the most beautiful cars ever. A performance car that you can share with your kids. Full leather and comfort. The Quattroporte can GO!!
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  35. That engine sound! Meaty and OOOF!! This Vette is actually a "Gran Turismo" game come to life. I just have a big grin watching that beastie.
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  36. That color is growing on me. I was expecting a red or bright yellow. That E-Ray looks like a space fighter from a game like "Wing Commander" or "Mass Effect." All the toys! A brilliant model for integrating all the best tech to an astonishing degree.
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  37.  @bwofficial1776  A Mercedes diesel with 100k miles was just getting warmed up.
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  38. This G63 is the ultimate vehicle for the bodyguards of Bond villains and you won't tell me otherwise.
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  39. 2006-7 is a dividing line for me. The dash and controls are all analog. I appreciate that digital controls can make everything centralized, but analog always engages me that much more.
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  40. I am 51. When I was a kid, ripping around seemed the best thing ever. Now? The mind is great, the knees not so much. A nice car where I can cruise makes me happy. Hunker down, drop the top and enjoy. This video is soothing. I have never been one to show off. I would have this Targa because I like it.
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  41. A buddy had a Hyundai Equus about 10 years ago. Got it used at a big discount. Very nice and sorted car. The problem was "Spend $60,000 for a WHAT?" This G90 is the sort of electric car I could like. It's a car where everything sets right and is great bang for the buck. Teslas never seemed as premium. I never cared for them. The name and the "look at me" are the factors with a Tesla.
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  42. That's my kind of hybrid! American engine with Italian steel body.
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  43. I remember when I was a kid 40 years ago. Every truck, Suburban, and Jeep were utilitarian tractors. No real change from 1970 to about 1991. Trucks then became much more comfortable and even luxurious. This Suburban was as far as it went.
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  44. I am showing my age because, when I was a kid, trucks were "look good at Church on Sunday , go to market on Monday." This Chevy is livable, smooth as can be, and NICE. I love an American v8. Simple, powerful, and the best sound around. I would need a running board. My knees are fine, but I am 5'8". Getting into a big truck like that is like climbing a jungle gym for me.
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  45. What a peach of a car!! You get to drive all the cool cars the cool cars that I would put in my dream garage, Tedward.
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  46. The burble of a Detroit V8 takes me to my happy place.
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  47. Tedward, I wonder what your Civic Type R would think when it sees this video. /s.
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  48. For the business person who wants sophistication and speed. For that business person's toddler kid who wants to be at the play date as fast as possible while still making a great entrance.
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  49. I am fascinated that The Elantra N can be either sedate commuter or fire breathing. The N is more luxurious and day to day comfy. The Type R is performance focused at its core. Tedward, I hope that your Type R did not get jealous.
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  50. This Rolls is the last word in pure luxury cruiser. This Rolls made that brand relevant again. The bosses prior to BMW would have never considered any car design like this Phantom.
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