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Ben Subeck

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University of Arizona Eller MBA C/O 2018; Mechanical Engineering grad and automotive enthusiast.

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Dennie Edwards @dennieedwards.bsky.social · 21h

QOTD: What was your favorite stepside pickup?

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 22h

I had to Google it just to make sure I hadn’t missed a modern take, and all I got were things like this:

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 22h

When will the cowardly truck builders finally bring back the stepside pickup?

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 22h

Yep, I believe they were like the ones on the left…

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 22h

The battle against LED headlights on classic cars rages on…

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 1d

We should be allowed to import things like this if we really, really, REALLY like them.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 1d

If the 500E is a sleeper, the 400E is practically dead (in a good way!). Love it.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly, I think these things wear miles beautifully.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 1d

It’s one of my favorites, for sure. So subtle (by today’s standards).

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 1d

There’s just something about a 500E 🥵

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 2d

I went looking online afterwards and it does sound like it’s worth trying

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe next time?

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 2d

The perfect two-car garage doesn’t exi…

I stand corrected.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 3d

*on level ground, can’t risk any twisted ankles 😅

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 3d

We’re budgeting for a 15% increase across the board next year.

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Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 3d

I really wish Isuzu had gone down the “VehiCROSS all the things” path, it would have been glorious.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 4d

This is the 5th red car in row in this calendar.

Significance? Unclear.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 5d

This is the only G-Wagen that interests me*

*that’s a lie, but I really like this one

Bring a Trailer @bringatrailer.bsky.social · 5d

2025 Mercedes-Benz G550 Stronger Than The 1980s Edition

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Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 5d

I don’t appreciate the condescending tone, C/D.

Also, this looks like that new Telo electric truck thing that’s been making the rounds.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 6d

Why don’t the turn signals line up with the headlights?

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 7d

And this was the last V12-powered Formula 1 car, if I’m not mistaken.

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Damian Solorzano @daysolo.bsky.social · 8d

Colors. BMW hasn't forgotten, and I do miss this about the 90s.

BMW Z4 roadster, in a shade of purple reminiscent of an eggplant. Let's call it "Aubergine."

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 8d

Honestly, as an Ecoboost Mustang owner, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I like this so much lol.

Unlike my car however, this at least sounds pretty good.

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 8d

Lovely SD1 😉

Ben Subeck @bensubeck.bsky.social · 8d

One last drive in the Z4 this morning for coffee and bagels.

Thoughts:
- Thundernight Metallic is incredible, 10/10 would own a car in this color
- Am I a convertible guy? Driving this for a few days has been eye opening
- I thought I would miss not having the B58, but this 2.0L is kinda great