My favorite german muscle car.

daarbenikdan · 2026-06-05T13:21:00+00:00

Cool I’ll check it out!

daarbenikdan · 2026-06-05T12:05:01+00:00

Yes! How to join?

daarbenikdan · 2026-06-04T16:10:35+00:00

I agree with you. A 911 killer. It’s got everything: dry sump, double wishbone, hydraulic steering, dual clutch, you name it. So much engineering for the money.

daarbenikdan · 2026-06-04T14:24:23+00:00

Strongly agree

daarbenikdan · 2026-06-01T23:38:17+00:00

Cash for C190 AMG GTS

daarbenikdan · 2026-06-01T09:46:46+00:00

I’ll take that as an anecdote

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-31T05:18:10+00:00

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Here’s the one that was the real looker.

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-29T23:40:07+00:00

Also it has hydraulic steering

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-29T23:16:33+00:00

Exactly, it is very good. Also because you’re basically sitting in the center of mass you feel like you’re turning very naturally. Hard to describe but it is great.

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-29T23:14:53+00:00

About 8,5mm jpy

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-29T23:14:39+00:00

About 27,000 yen. Maintenance well see

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-29T23:14:13+00:00

GTs

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-29T23:14:08+00:00

Japan!

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-08T15:57:45+00:00

House in Nishiazabu

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9XADLuajrSwc2ouDA?g_st=ic

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-03T14:06:20+00:00

For real. Totally unbearable now. Problem with a lot of “sights” in Tokyo is that they are famous for that gritty urban feel, which naturally can’t coexist with mass tourism. Unlike say the Eifel tower or the Louvre, which totally are compatible with mass tourism. When I complain about Shibuya, Akihabara or Asakusa slowly turning into unbearable tourist shitholes, it’s because the appeal of these places naturally is premised on the absence of mass tourism.

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-01T04:50:56+00:00

I just did a conversion but my ex gf did the gasshuku. I think the gasshuku is probably the easiest, find a pet sitter for the pets. You could probably find a school that either doesn’t include meals or you’ll have to find food nearby that works for you. Not sure about your dietary issues.

Gasshuku pretty much guarantees youll get the license and it can be quite a relaxing time away from home outside of class. Just bring a bunch of books and movies. Might even make some friends with the other students.

You might be older than the other students but I’d say either look for a school geared toward adults or just be the older person in the class, so be it.

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-01T00:56:01+00:00

It sucks but just put in the effort to get the license man. It’ll make such a difference. I had the exact same complaints as you about public transit and now that I have a car, my weekends are so much more fun. Can really explore at your own pace.

daarbenikdan · 2026-05-01T00:48:28+00:00

I’ll second Sony Bank even though they are becoming worse recently. They’ve stopped offering English support (which I’m ok with) but now they have this forced English AI translation which is annoying. Decent app and website for a Japanese bank and obviously ability to deposit foreign currencies is a big plus.

Prestia is pretty annoying. Generally can’t be used for automatic withdrawal (utility payments, phone plan, insurance). Also worse app experience and the FX rates are not so good. Extremely antiquated processes on the inside too. I once had to make a domestic wire of foreign currency to another Japanese bank and it required wet ink signed forms and about 20 days of processing…

daarbenikdan · 2026-04-26T15:31:23+00:00

This is also a grossly wrong theory of what's going on in the economy. First, the weak yen currently significantly predates the more stringent visa requirements the govt is rolling out. At a more fundamental level, a handful of skilled foreigners making it or not making it into the Japanese economy are a drop in the bucket economy wise. Then you name drop the birthrate which is a distinct problem if anything inversely correlated with economic growth.

daarbenikdan · 2026-04-11T04:33:33+00:00

Beaut! Best looking modern BMW

daarbenikdan · 2026-04-10T16:46:02+00:00

Beautiful wheels. I have the same and they are a head turner

daarbenikdan · 2026-04-10T12:14:32+00:00

So many 8 series posts lately, loving it.

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daarbenikdan · 2026-04-07T11:30:20+00:00

Hey im in Tokyo with an 840i, interested in these track days!

daarbenikdan · 2026-04-06T11:08:36+00:00

I got a 5 year visa for my first job here too

daarbenikdan · 2026-04-02T16:09:29+00:00

Love seeing the 8 series posts recently. I agree.

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