Mr. Outrageous

Posted on February 18, 2013 by ronaldo.s in BMW, Drivers | Leave a comment

I have loved cars for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, I collected model cars like they were going out of style.”

Those of us who know Mark, know two things for certain; he’s got a great sense of humor and better taste in cars. When asked what important things he brings with him on road trips, he responds, “…a car.” That, my friends, is Mark Marages. He’s also a lover of German cars, a love he says started with his father’s ’99 Audi A4. “It made me lover German cars. That love has been my hobby and my career.” Mark’s first car was a ’99 Nissan Maxima, which he sold off after 6 months, and bought an E46 M3. “I have always missed my M3.” Keeping with the BMW theme, he bought his 1986 E30 325es

The Next Level

Posted on January 7, 2013 by MarcosMk5 in Drivers, JDM, Stanced | 7 Comments

This is definitely one car that you have to see in person to fully appreciate all the details, time, and effort that went into it.

There’s not that many cars that stand out in the current scene quite as much as this Scion xB does. No detail has been overlooked and no expense has been spared in turning this car into what it has become over the past year. The man and beard behind this xB is none other than Mike Orem. Mike is no stranger to going all out with his cars, and this one is obviously no exception.

First Class Fitment 2012 Photo Coverage

Posted on November 16, 2012 by MarcosMk5 in Event Coverage, JDM, Stanced, Volkswagen | Leave a comment

October 13th marked the 3rd annual First Class Fitment show at the Princeton Airport in Princeton, NJ put on by the guys over at Canibeat. With this only being its third year, it has quickly become one of the most anticipated shows of the year. First Class Fitment attracts people and cars from every scene from Euro, JDM, VIP and even some domestics. First Class Fitment is one of the few shows where enthusiasts have to have their car picked to be in the show. While this may anger some people, it guarantees that the show grounds are full with phenomenal cars. I’ll keep it short and sweet for this one, and let the pictures do the talking.

I Heart My Clunker

Posted on October 14, 2012 by MarcosMk5 in Drivers, Friends & Family, Volkswagen | Leave a comment

People always ask me why do I prefer to drive a MK1 rather than my A4. I always tell them that they can’t understand why unless they experience a MK1 for themselves. It’s nothing but the essentials you need to get from Point A to Point B and it just feels so raw.

The story you are about to read is about Dan Greco, a bushy-haired 23 year-old System Support Specialist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I actually met Dan about two years ago at a local car meet in Philly and we hit it off every since. Dan is by far one of the funniest and down-to-earth people I have had the privilege of meeting and our friendship has grown tremendously over time, from only seeing him occasionally at local car meets to seeing and talking to him almost everyday.

There’s No I In Team

Posted on September 17, 2012 by drivenmotive in Vendor | 1 Comment

Kick off your shoes, and crack open a few hard ciders. Let’s meet the boys who make up the famous Bag Riders.

This is a story of a childhood friendship that flourished in to the start of a company that was founded by the people, for the people. I know when folks hear the words “summer camp” they think of bug juice, the movie Heavyweights and Wet Hot American Summer, but this is a different memory. Read more