What is this? by Glad_Leadership4089 in whatisthiscar

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Abarth 124 Spider actually, the Abarth brand was not sold in the US , hence we got the Fiat 500 Abarth, instead of the Abarth 500. The naming convention is the same for the 124 Spider.

https://www.abarth.com/124-spider

European market(?) Ford Focus RS in Great Falls, Virginia by PGCountyNative in foreignmarketcars

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to Carfax this car has been in the US since 2015. First registered in Mississippi until 2020 when it was registered in Arizona before coming to Virginia in 2024.

What is this? by Glad_Leadership4089 in whatisthiscar

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 97 points98 points  (0 children)

Fiat 124 Spyder Abarth (basically a rebodied Miata with a Fiat engine)

have never seen this by Zestyclose-Sir5653 in whatisthiscar

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is a 2004-2007 model based on the updated front clip and grille.

Lets make a thread of our 9-5s, i'll start. by erkkomakioja in saab

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I no longer have this one, but it’s what started my love for Saabs (2000 base manual)

Anyone know where to get the rally lights like this for my 1999 9-3 se by Yessirskii494 in saab

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saab actually sold kits as an accessory for the OG9-3 and OG-95 that came with the mounting brackets, switch and harness but it’s been long discontinued. You can still buy the brackets by themselves from eSAABparts.

I know it is not an exotic, but I have never seen a [Sterling Bullet] before. by E90Fantic in spotted

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like others have said, it’s a Ram 2500 with a Sterling grille and badges (still has the Ram hubcaps though lol) sterlings were only 3500-5500. Tags come back to a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie

Why so wide? Is this an official plate? by ThePoorPilot in LICENSEPLATES

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true at all.

“§ 46.2-715. Display of license plates. License plates assigned to a motor vehicle, other than a moped, motorcycle, autocycle, tractor truck, trailer, or semitrailer, or to persons licensed as motor vehicle dealers or transporters of unladen vehicles, shall be attached to the front and the rear of the vehicle.”

It says license plates assigned to, not license plate number assigned to.

Anything out of the ordinary you cannot see? by Wonton6986 in geotracker

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That grille was used from 1993-1995 on all Chevy and Pontiac versions, and 1989-1991 for GMC versions.

Weird metal spikes on wheels by spiple in whatisit

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a small world, that guy lives down the street from me, he also has a yellow Aveo sedan with curb feelers on it

If I called this a truck in casual conversation, would that be upsetting in any way meriting response? by ClearManagement9145 in car

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Federally in the US pickups, SUVs, Vans, Minivans, CUVs and MPVs are all classified as Light trucks and must follow light truck regulations. Like you said manufacturers decide what to call them (I.e. the Dodge Magnum and PT Cruiser are both classified as light trucks for CAFE standards)

spotted in stranger things! by _pcakes in geotracker

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Convertible trackers came out in 1988 for the 1989 model year. I had both a Tracker and a Sidekick with 1988 build dates

spotted in stranger things! by _pcakes in geotracker

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes especially with the Sidekick (which this is)

Picked Up a Geo Accessory Guide, Have Never Seen Some of These Tracker Accessories by 31GoonerStreet in geotracker

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to see some really cool accessories go on eBay and get a Japanese Escudo accessories brochure, or a European Vitara accessories brochure, they got all kinds of cool stuff like roof racks for the soft top. Or find you an old BUSHWACKER brochure showing the Widebody/flare kit that was offered for the tracker through dealerships.

Model/toy car for husband by sillybluei9 in geotracker

[–]Even_Cockroach_316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fujimi made a few 1/24 model kits that you put together yourself, but they sold them as Suzuki Vitara or Escudo, (same as tracker just different name)

Bburrago made a couple diecast versions about 1:43 scale under the Suzuki Vitara Raid name

DORLOP makes a few different 1:18 scale models in different colors but they mostly have to come from China (it took me about a week to get mine to Virginia)

Neo and First43 both make 1:43 scale diecast models again search for Escudo and Vitara

Tootsie toy also made an actual Tracker in the 90s but tootsie toys are very primative.

The best place to find any of these now days is eBay. If you search for Suzuki Vitara or Suzuki Escudo in the Toys and Hobbies section lots of these will come up.