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scala

Scalini

2024 Škoda Scala

Alive

Tiny city boi with 1.0 TSI heart, pretending it's a GTI. Matrix LEDs so it looks smarter than it drives. 85 kW of pure "I'll get there eventually," but at least it's comfy af.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 1.0 TSI / 116 hp Pretends it's a GTI
Gearbox 7-speed DSG Shifts like it kinda knows what it's doing
0-100 km/h 10.1s Not a rocket, but polite
Top Speed 205 km/h Wind in hair optional
Fuel Economy 4.4–5.6 L/100 km Mom would approve
Drivetrain FWD Wheelhop heaven
Wheels/Tires 205/50R17 Rolls smooth, slides never
Features Matrix LED, ACC, Travel Assist VAG Kitchen sink
Interior/Comfort Monte Carlo Sports interior Comfy enough to nap
Personality/Mood - More ego than torque
mondeo

Longboi

2006 Ford Mondeo

Alive

Diesel warrior from '06, comfy enough for a road trip, cranky enough to make you respect it. Runs on stubbornness, soot, and questionable wiring — but somehow still gets the job done.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 2.0 TDCi / 130 hp Pulls strong… when it's not throwing a code
Gearbox 6-speed manual Each shift is a prayer
0-100 km/h ~11.5 s Gets there eventually — reliability pending
Top Speed ~200 km/h Feels faster when you're late for work
Fuel Economy ~6–7 L/100 km Sips diesel, gulps repair money
Drivetrain FWD Tries its best, bless its soul
Wheels/Tires 205/55R16 Rolls like it owns the neighborhood
Features functional headlights, CD Nav Lights up the road, not the check engine light (on good days)
Interior/Comfort Zetec trim, comfy seats Built for long drives and emotional support
Personality/Mood - Runs on diesel and pure spite — reliable, but only out of stubbornness
octavia

Mr. Efficiency

2024 Škoda Octavia

Alive

Corporate diesel daddy. Drives smoother than your excuses, sips fuel like fine wine, and never misses a meeting. Always on time, always judging your car choices.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 2.0 TDI / 150 hp Turbo diesel that lives on caffeine and spite
Gearbox 7-speed DSG Shifts smoother than dad's jazz playlist
0-100 km/h ~8.8 s Quick enough to prove a point, not to win races
Top Speed ~215 km/h Business trip express
Fuel Economy 4.0–5.5 L/100 km Drinks less than your average coffee addict
Drivetrain FWD Torque-steers politely
Wheels/Tires 205/55R17 Comfortable enough to make potholes jealous
Features Animated Taillights, ACC, Lane Assist, Virtual Cockpit Basically drives itself while dad judges your parking
Interior/Comfort Heated seats, Remote-ish AC, 32-color ambient LEDs Family car? Nah, mobile living room
Personality/Mood - Daily commuter with CEO energy — reliable, smug, and always on time
fabiaHtp

Check Engine Chad

2004 Škoda Fabia

Sold

Three cylinders, zero mercy. Doesn't go fast, doesn't die either. Makes weird noises but always gets you home — eventually.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 1.2 HTP / 54 hp Three cylinders of pure anxiety
Gearbox 5-speed manual Shifts fine, unless it's Monday
0-100 km/h ~17 s (on a good day) Gives you time to reflect on life
Top Speed ~160 km/h Downhill. With wind assist. And prayer.
Fuel Economy ~6 L/100 km Sips fuel, cries oil
Drivetrain FWD Front wheels doing all the trauma handling
Wheels/Tires 165/70R14 Skinny legends with zero grip
Features Manual AC, CD radio, electric mirrors Luxury by 2004 standards, nostalgia by 2025
Interior/Comfort Comfortline cloth seats Feels like sitting in your childhood
Personality/Mood - The underpowered warrior — slow, loud, unkillable, and proud of it
JM's Car

JM's Car

???

Owned by vibes only. Has zero horsepower but infinite flex. Zero maintenance required.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power - Runs entirely on imagination
Gearbox - Shifts like a dream, literally
0-100 km/h 0 s Already there because it doesn't exist
Top Speed Faster than your excuses
Fuel Economy 0 L/100 km Zero fuel, zero guilt
Drivetrain N/A Propelled by pure vibes
Wheels/Tires 0 Rolls on good intentions
Features Everything Invisible, untouchable, undefeated
Interior/Comfort Cloud seats Comfier than reality
Personality/Mood - The ultimate car — exists only in imagination and memes
Corsa

Yasmin

2002 Vauxhall Corsa

Alive

Tiny chaos gremlin with a death rattle. Thinks she’s a rally car, sounds like a blender full of bolts, and somehow still starts every morning out of pure spite. The definition of “held together by vibes and zip ties.”

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 1.0 Z10XE / 58 hp Makes funny noises thanks to a cold air intake half the size of the engine. Needs a timing chain like, yesterday.
Gearbox 5-speed manual Sometimes forgets 1st and reverse exist. Suddenly remembers when you’re redlining in 3rd.
0-100 km/h Eventually Feels faster than it really is. Delusion is part of the experience.
Top Speed ~145 km/h (90 mph) Screamed all the way down a backroad and somehow survived.
Fuel Economy ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Let’s just say… not great. Drinks like it’s on holiday.
Drivetrain FWD FF is God’s layout. No arguments.
Wheels/Tires 175/65R14 From a Vauxhall Combo. Hubcaps zip-tied on for *weight reduction™*.
Features AC, EPS, Android Auto head unit Head unit drains the battery unless removed. It’s a ritual now.
Interior/Comfort Blue cloth seats Stains included at purchase. Smells like grandpa’s Vauxhalls. Cozy chaos.
Personality/Mood - The ultimate brat — breaks down just enough to remind you she owns *you*, not the other way around.
twingo

2nd gear crunch

2008 Renault Twingo GT

Alive

Tiny turbo French menace with more attitude than power. Lives off boost, caffeine, and denial. It’s small, loud, and occasionally violent — but you’ll still defend it with your life.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 1.2 TCe / 100 hp Turbo snail that thinks it’s a lion
Gearbox 5-speed manual 2nd gear is a personality test
0–100 km/h ~9.5 s Only if you treat it nicely
Top Speed 190 km/h Feels like 250 km/h at 180
Fuel Economy 6–8 L/100 km Boost = thirst
Drivetrain FWD Wheelspin first, traction later
Wheels/Tires 185/55R15 Stock size unknown, probably tiny
Features Puddle lights, Digital Speedo, No brakes Loud, rattly, somehow lovable
Interior/Comfort Plastic & spirit Loud, rattly, somehow lovable
Personality/Mood “Small car, big fight” Pretends it’s a Clio RS on a student budget
meganeRS

Red Menace

2024 Renault Mégane IV RS EDC

Alive

Hot hatch royalty with a DSG diploma. It’s refined enough to drop your mom at the airport but still spits flames when you tell it to behave. A front-wheel-drive lunatic in a business suit.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 1.8 L Turbo / 300 hp Angry sewing machine on steroids
Gearbox 6-speed EDC (dual clutch) Snaps harder than your neck in Sport+
0–100 km/h 5.7 s Wheelspin meets launch control anxiety
Top Speed 255 km/h Still pulls while you’re reconsidering life choices
Fuel Economy 8–10 L/100 km “It’s efficient” — if you’re lying
Drivetrain FWD w/ 4Control Feels RWD until physics disagree
Wheels/Tires 245/35R19 Stock wheels, probably eats tires for breakfast
Features Android auto, Launch control, ACC, Lane Assist Corners so sharp it cuts feelings
Interior/Comfort Alcantara, Recaros, tech overload Cozy until the pops and bangs start
Personality/Mood “Corporate track day” Too civilized to die, too loud to ignore
PassatB8

SMG DSG

2015 Volkswagen Passat

Alive (kinda)

Corporate cruiser turned anxiety simulator. Built for motorway dominance, but now spends more time flashing warning lights than doing actual driving. Smells faintly of despair and diesel fumes.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 1.6 TDI / 118 hp Coughs out torque like a smoker on Monday
Gearbox 7-speed DSG (broken) Plays Russian roulette with every shift
0–100 km/h ~12.5 s (when it feels like it) Acceleration optional
Top Speed 190 km/h If the gearbox permits it
Fuel Economy 4.5–5.5 L/100 km Cheap therapy on long trips
Drivetrain FWD Wheelspin? More like wheel… stop.
Wheels/Tires 215/55R17 Probably stock, quietly judging you
Features DQ200 (or half of it) Grey plastic luxury — smells like PowerPoint
Interior/Comfort Grey plastic & corporate sadness Smells like back-to-back meetings and deadlines
Personality/Mood “Please don’t break again” DSG: “I heard you like neutral.”
meganeGt

Boosty McWagon

2010 Renault Mégane III GT Kombi

Alive

Family car? Technically. In practice, it’s a turbocharged ballistic missile disguised as a grocery getter. Makes 250+ hp, sounds like thunder, and probably scares small children at every traffic light.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 2.0 TCe / 250+ hp (tuned) Turbo pressure set to “pray first”
Gearbox 6-speed manual Crunches gears, not numbers
0–100 km/h ~5.8 s Depends on traction and bravery
Top Speed Classified Runs out of road before revs
Fuel Economy 10+ L/100 km Drinks like it pays taxes in Shell points
Drivetrain FWD Torque steer with gym membership
Wheels/Tires 225/45R18 Sticky when it wants to be, slippery when it doesn’t
Features Panoramic sunroof, Slipping clutch, Autistic SatNav All the French chaos you can fit in a wagon
Interior/Comfort Sport seats & rattles Luxurious chaos
Personality/Mood “Fast, furious, and full of boost” Wagon practicality, racecar soul
e92M3

Bavarian Beast

2012 BMW E92 M3 LCI

Sold

The last of the true M cars. Naturally aspirated V8, revs to the moon, and financially ruins anyone brave enough to daily it. Every cold start was a gamble, every drive a religious experience. Sold — but never forgotten.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 4.0L V8 (S65) / 420 hp Sounds like heaven, costs like hell
Gearbox DCT “Shift me properly or pay the price”
0–100 km/h 4.6 s That’s if you’re brave enough to floor it
Top Speed 250 km/h (limited) 270+ km/h if you trust your bearings
Fuel Economy Don’t. Just don’t. Every rev is €€€
Drivetrain RWD Oversteer factory
Wheels/Tires 295/30R19 Sticky, grippy, and expensive
Features Chinese Android Auto, iDrive God-tier exhaust & all the toys
Interior/Comfort Leather, creaks, and god’s soundtrack Smells like bankruptcy and joy
Personality/Mood “High maintenance soulmate” Every drive: goosebumps & guilt
W211E63

Exorcist E

2006 mercedes E63 AMG

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Once a luxury sedan, now remembered as the loudest resignation letter in automotive history. 6.2 liters of handcrafted fury, wrapped in E-Class respectability. It’s gone, but the smell of burnt rubber and 98 octane still lingers.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 6.2L V8 (M156) / 507 hp Hand-built by someone having a bad day
Gearbox 7G-Tronic More lag than a 2006 Wi-Fi router
0–100 km/h 4.5 s That’s before the traction control gives up
Top Speed 250 km/h (limited) Or unlimited if you stop caring about rods
Fuel Economy 15–20 L/100 km Drinks like it was sponsored by Shell
Drivetrain RWD Turns rubber into regret
Wheels/Tires 265/35R18 Grippy enough to embarrass a Prius
Features Shifter mounted start button Leather, gadgets, and optional heart attacks
Interior/Comfort Leather and lightning Where luxury meets lunacy
Personality/Mood “Business class burnout” Says ‘E-Class’ on the badge, ‘Exorcist’ in the sound
panda

Molasses Missile

1995 Fiat Panda

Scrapped

Tiny Italian legend with 34 hp of pure stubbornness. Slow enough to enjoy life and chaotic enough to make every drive an adventure.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 0.9L / 34 hp Enough to move the car… sometimes uphill
Gearbox 5-speed manual Clutch smells like nostalgia, shifts like hope
0–100 km/h Forever Patience is a virtue; top speed is a suggestion
Top Speed ~120 km/h Feels like warp speed if the wind is in your favor
Fuel Economy 5–6 L/100 km Cheap thrills for broke legends
Drivetrain FWD Handles like a shopping trolley with personality
Wheels/Tires 125/80R13 Skinny bois that laugh in the face of grip
Features Heater, lights, and existential dread Luxury is in the eyes of the beholder
Interior/Comfort Cloth seats, barely padded Feels like a hug from 1995
Personality/Mood “Absolute legend” Slow, tiny, indestructible, and somehow cooler than anything else
matiz

The chosen one

2007 Chevy Matiz

Alive

Nature’s loudest apology. 52 screaming hamsters strapped to a tin lunchbox, powered by fear and bad decisions. It doesn’t go fast, but it goes… eventually. Every drive feels like an achievement and a cry for help at the same time.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 0.8L / 52 hp The performance edition of “please hold together”
Gearbox 5-speed manual Shifts like it’s arguing with you
0–100 km/h 18.6 s (downhill, tailwind) 0–fear in 5 seconds
Top Speed 152 km/h The definition of “don’t sneeze”
Fuel Economy 5.2-6.5 L/100 km Runs on fuel and false confidence
Drivetrain FWD Front wheels doing *all* the suffering
Wheels/Tires 145/70R13 Tiny circles of pure chaos
Features Manual windows, AC (window), courage What it lacks in tech, it makes up in vibes
Interior/Comfort Plastic and optimism Every drive’s a symphony of rattles
Personality/Mood “I’m small but I bite” Thinks it’s a rally car. It’s not. But we love the delusion.
JmsBike

JM's Bike

Alive

Pure performance. Zero emissions. Infinite leg day. Handles like a dream until the sidewalk ends. The only vehicle that’s faster when you’re late for dinner.

Stat Technical Description
Engine/Power 2 human legs / infinite torque (until tired) Rev limiter = asthma
Gearbox Single-speed All gas, no gears
0–100 km/h Yes Downhill only
Top Speed Depends on bravery Unlimited if gravity assists
Fuel Economy 1 sandwich / 10 km Eco king
Drivetrain Chain-driven RWD Manual traction control via panic braking
Wheels/Tires 12” with training slicks Grip? No, giggles.
Features Bell, stickers, pure chaos Optional tassels add 5 hp
Interior/Comfort Plastic saddle of pain Vibrates like a washing machine on spin cycle
Personality/Mood “Street menace” Pulls wheelies, causes problems, laughs about it